38D

I have just purchased a 2003 Cayenne S and want to add a hitch & brake controller. Any suggestions?

wingless

This post: https://rennlist.com/forums/showthre...hreadid=110825 has information related to the inquiry.

38D

Thanks for the info. Has anyone had a dealer install a hitch, do the wiring & add a brake controller? Any idea of the cost?

ltc

I seem to recall from previous threads the cost is betwen $1000 and $1500 parts and labor. Much more expensive than the factory option.

mudman2

Your correct Lewis I have seen 1400-2100 dealer installed prices.

I am going after market

Hitch = $141 delivered
Labor =My Sweat

Dealer = Electrical/electronics/programming = $400 quoted

Optional brake controller - $105


Mike

wingless

What is the Porsche hitch component cost, as contrasted to the $141 aftermarket hitch?

38D

A couple of questions:

1) Which hitch did you go with? The only one I can seem to find is this one , but I am not 100% sure it will fit. I have seen the Porsche hitch online at Neillo Porsche for $937.

2) Which brake controller did you get?

3) What "Electrical/electronics/programming" is required by the dealer? Is this to add the 4 pin adapter in the front for the brake controller and the wiring for a 7-pin Pollack plug in the back (I think it's 7 pin...)?

wingless

FYI, the brake controller is only required if the trailer has electrical brakes.

The vehicle needs to be informed of the presence of the new electronic light control module. The PST2 is used to communicate with the vehicle to setup and enable this module.

The factory components do not include the Pollak 7-pin 11-893 socket, http://www.pollakaftermarket.com/images/u.jpg and http://www.pollakaftermarket.com/ima...ect/11-893.jpg or the brake controller 4-pin interface connector, shown in my 2/21/04 post in this topic: https://rennlist.com/forums/attachme...postid=1076551

mudman2

as said the Porsche hitch is 900 cost to the dealer, must be solid gold.

I ordered the Curt hitch today from drophitch.com. Its the Treg one which Curt are qualifying for the Cayenne this week. I have not ordered the brake controller yet but that's the budget".

I was going to do the rest but I don't think time will allow.

38D

I have a trailex with electric brakes, so I need the brake controller.

It seems strange that Porsche would not have included the 7 pin connectors, as they are standard towing fare on most US trucks (Excusions, etc.)

mikew968

I have a touareg and have hitched it to a 20"enclosed trailer and there seems to be a lot of "drop" when the jack is jacked up. I have to put the car in and see if I can get it balanced properly. The finished weight should be under 7000 lbs.

What experience does anyone have towing with the Cayenne?

Thanks, Mike

Torags

Boats are easy. 8%-15% of weight on ball. (Stern drive is probably easiest).

Problems are encountered with live in trailers, re: stabilizers. There is a hugh difference of opinion between Euro opinions & US opinions on that subject.

Check out www.vwvortex.com, the threads that are more comprehensive there (this board doesn't cover it as well).

dale_loch

What gear do you tow a boat on the highway in (5th)? Is 6th gear an overdrive?

JFScheck

Obvioulsly I am biased, ---> use my instructions here <--- as I think they are the best out there...

Torags

I used to use 5th. Overdrive can put you near 90 without realizing it and I didn't like it there with 6,000lb behind me.

I no longer have the Cayenne, sold it with 100K miles. Best SUV I ever owned

Sol my boat, that made me a happy man...

Rags