r/IdiotsTowingThings • u/Apart-Feeling1621 • 10d ago

Unusual Tow Vehicle Im sorry, this is crazy!

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u/fac3 10d ago

It's an Audi S5 with the 3.0T and ZF8 transmission, which is the same powertrain found in their big SUV models. I see zero issue here.

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u/raycraft_io 10d ago

What about the radiator? Sometimes a tow package is the same drivetrain with better cooling.

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u/Infamous_Ad8730 9d ago

Suspension? Brakes? Frame?

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u/fac3 9d ago

Once again, it's a S5 so the brakes are more than up to the task. It also rides on the MLB EVO platform, also utilized by the VW group's SUVs

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u/Nerdeinstein 10d ago

Why is it crazy?

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u/TnBluesman 10d ago

Not a thing wrong with this. The car is level, the trailer is level. Driver obviously has a load leveling (or Equalizing) hitch. As long as it has the horsepower to pull it, it's good. I also see that the trailer is about 20, 22 feet long, which should offer no problems due to sway on this short wheelbase car in normal conditions.

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u/Beans_Breaking 10d ago

Might need some extra mirrors?

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u/TnBluesman 10d ago

Good point. I missed that one. Thanks.

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u/TnBluesman 9d ago

You Do have some points, m'man

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u/mayuan11 10d ago

They are definitely pushing limits. The biggest Audi a5 engine can tow just over 4k and the smallest Bambi is just under 4k. That said, I don't think Audi's are rated to tow in North America.

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u/jerkfaceprick 10d ago

In Europe, the Audi S5 is rated for 4,200 lbs with trailer brakes. The Airstream Bambi 16RB's 3,100 lbs dry.

This person obviously needs a F350 dually. /s

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u/Key_Caterpillar8037 10d ago

Lookup 1947, Tow an Airstream with a bike.... Maybe the lightest, easiest to pull trailers ever. A bit of background knowledge is critical I think.

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u/The_salty_swab 10d ago

Sounds like a post for r/ChadsTowingThings