I am trying to figure out how to transport a 1973 Super Beetle 900 miles. It is not running, so a normal car transporter isn't going to take it.

I have no issues making the round trip drive, as I get to see family when I pick it up.

Has anyone towed anything with the 4 cylinder (Wagon if it makes a difference)? Is there a rated towing capacity?

Thanks

 

Towing capacity goes by GVWR and tow hitch rating.

Add the vehicle's unladen weight and tow hitch tongue weight. This shall be below the car's GVWR.

THE U-Hual hitch is rated at 2000lbs (trailer and Beetle shall be below 2000lbs) with a tongue weight of 200lbs.

So the weight on the hitch ball shall be less than 200lbs.








IMOA not recommend.

 

1,000lb towing capacity listed in the Acura manual. I have the hitch mentioned above on my Sport Wagon (same as Curt 11085) and it works great with a hitch mounted bicycle rack.

 

If the Beetle can roll, you could try using a tow bar instead. I live on a major Interstate that goes down into Mexico and I see a constant stream of really tired cars towing 2-3 other cars using tow bars.

Usually you'll have to remove the bumper cover and then you bolt the tow bar directly to the bumper.

This would solve a few problems, like the tongue weight compressing your rear, and the weight of the trailer overloading the TSX's capacity.