2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE Towing RV
This build shows the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE (1,500 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 117 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Pickup Truck
2021 Volkswagen
Tiguan SE
2.0L I4 · FWD
Vehicle image
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
1,500 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
326 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
1,174 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 326 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
117 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,146 lbs
Using: 513 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
410 lbs
3 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
103 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 53 lbs
In Trailer: 117 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
53 lbs
Ice
20 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
Estimated Fuel Economy
25
Solo MPG
24.8
Towing MPG
-1%
$14.11
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Max Towing
1,500 lbs
80% Guideline
1,200 lbs
Payload
1,146 lbs
MPG
25 combined
Engine
2.0L I4
RV Specs
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