Trailer Hitch/Towing

[Av8rMark]

I saw a few threads about towing with a B8 A4, but seems like they are mostly about the Allroad. I am debating getting a CPO B8.5 A4 to replace my small SUV, and I need to be able to tow a small utility trailer. The most weight it will carry would be a lawn tractor about 2 miles to the shop, which would be about 700 lbs counting the trailer. Most of the other trips would be to Home Depot to get lumber, or two kayaks. The HD trips would be about 5 miles without any big hills, the trips with the kayaks would be further but they weight at most 150 lbs total.

First, is there a published towing capacity for the B8.5 A4 Quattro? Second, is there an trailer hitch that doesn't look too awful? My brother has a BMW 335 that has a hidden trailer hitch that is completely invisible until he puts the drawbar on. Is there an option like that for the A4?

Thanks in advance.

[TwinTipSkier]

Closest thread I have seen for a "non-allroad" set-up.
Clicky Click

Been wondering the same myself, as I want to tow small trailer with my avant(Similar to Supfly in above thread); have mower, standup jetski, various toys that I use elsewhere other than my home(Less than 700lbs though).

Edit;
~2000 pounds with a 200 pound tongue weight
per Clicky Click Thread, I would take it with a grain of salt however...

Curt hitch seems to be the go-to. Curt Part# 11195
Looks is subjective, per the 1.25" size, not too bad

[Av8rMark]

Ok, thanks. Looks like the torklift hitch would be the best bet, the westfalia hitch looks a bit too pricy for my standards.

[jfo]

You will have no problem towing with the A4, as noted in your post. The Torklift hitch is the best option if you don't want to go for the Westfalia. It is far less noticeable than the Curt. I had the Curt on my Avant and replaced it with the a Westfalia before the Torklift was introduced. The large exposed area of the Curt became very rusty after 1 winter of exposure to road salt.
The Curt was rated at 2000 lbs with 200 lbs tongue weight. The Torklift may be similar since it bolts up in a similar fashion. The Westfalia can handle more due to it's design. It attaches with 2 steel tubes that fit into the frame assembly behind the bumper, replacing the crash bar.
There is a good recent thread showing installation of the Torklift .

[TwinTipSkier]

You will have no problem towing with the A4, as noted in your post. The Torklift hitch is the best option if you don't want to go for the Westfalia. It is far less noticeable than the Curt. I had the Curt on my Avant and replaced it with the a Westfalia before the Torklift was introduced. The large exposed area of the Curt became very rusty after 1 winter of exposure to road salt.
The Curt was rated at 2000 lbs with 200 lbs tongue weight. The Torklift may be similar since it bolts up in a similar fashion. The Westfalia can handle more due to it's design. It attaches with 2 steel tubes that fit into the frame assembly behind the bumper, replacing the crash bar.
There is a good recent thread showing installation of the Torklift .

Good to know, thanks jfo.

Torklift install: Clicky Click
I see you in there jfo

Must be in the minority here but I like the purposeful look of an exposed hitch. Leftover mindset from my jeep days I guess... Torklift for me it is.

Edit;
OP, I am not sure any of the above helped you. As all threads linked, and jfo and I have avants. Please post anything you find, as I'm sure it will help other sedan owners.

[jfo]

For those wondering about towing....I towed a loaded UHaul box trailer which was probably 1800 lbs with no issues at all. The trip was in the mountains with lots of hills and curves and it felt very comfortable.