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TitanBlue · 07-05-2006, 04:47 PM

The differance is the gear ratio in the rear. I just got my 2006 CC XE w/Pref Pkg and "Tow Package" & the "ABLS" I really wanted with what the salesman thought would be just a hitch for $250 (BT listed $850 somewhere). It was really the BT with lower gear ratio and Transmission temp gage, giving me 9400 Tow (9500 if I'd had a KC). I was thrilled. Still got 14.6 MPG local first week. I was more interested in MPG than heavy towing, but I'm not giving it back!

I'd be most comfortabl towing in 4th, tow mode, electric brakes always if over 3000. If you can get the rear changed (check rear end shops and dealer) that would be best. Tires can make a differance, some larger low profile tires don't have sidewall strength for towing. Trust the tire MFG ratings. Hope this all helps, wish you the best...

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TitanBlue Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Annapolis, MD Posts: 2,889 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Can Towing Capacity Be Increased? The differance is the gear ratio in the rear. I just got my 2006 CC XE w/Pref Pkg and "Tow Package" & the "ABLS" I really wanted with what the salesman thought would be just a hitch for $250 (BT listed $850 somewhere). It was really the BT with lower gear ratio and Transmission temp gage, giving me 9400 Tow (9500 if I'd had a KC). I was thrilled. Still got 14.6 MPG local first week. I was more interested in MPG than heavy towing, but I'm not giving it back! I'd be most comfortabl towing in 4th, tow mode, electric brakes always if over 3000. If you can get the rear changed (check rear end shops and dealer) that would be best. Tires can make a differance, some larger low profile tires don't have sidewall strength for towing. Trust the tire MFG ratings. Hope this all helps, wish you the best...