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[RB1]

anand- Nice Touraeg (sp?) Other than lack of sleeping space I wonder why we don't see many of them set up for overlanding

 

[Nigel Caffiene]

I love my VWs. Here is mine, another T1 Touareg with 4.2L V8 and air suspension on 255/55 TerraGrappler ATs. These vehicles are really great off-road, but the lack of aftermarket products and the sometimes, clueless VW service inhibits the full potential a Touareg could be as an overlander.

 

[anand]

anand- Nice Touraeg (sp?) Other than lack of sleeping space I wonder why we don't see many of them set up for overlanding

Spare tire storage is a big problem, factory spare is an inflate-on-scene deal which lives under the "trunk" (instead of under the truck)... The rest of the world got an optional swing out tire carrier, but that involves a new tailgate, and modification to hold anything larger than the 255/55/18...

To combat this I built a little storage shelf for the storage area, and while it looks like it kills all my storage, there is a TON of room (virtually the width of the trunk, and just a few inches shy of the depth) underneath to store goodies down the road (second battery, OBA, inverter, etc)

I run a 20mm wider tire than most (most go w/ a 265/65/18), thus my shelf is taller than what others would require, but I think I could still squeeze in above it if I continued it through the rear seat area. The "expedition series" Touaregs (never produced, just a marketing thing) utilized roof-top tents.

Also, when these trucks break, its often $$$$, and they rely very heavily on their electronic systems. Like Nigel said, despite these being normal full production run vehicles (that are going on 8 years of production), LOTS of VW dealerships are absolutely clueless when it comes to diagnosing/repairing them. As well, the aftermarket (for virtually anything, not just off-roading) is very slim; for instance, I had to have my own spring spacers manufactured for a modest lift (instead of the $2k+ bill for the German made 30mm lift kit); of course, only one other T-reg owner has done the spring-spacer style lift; and I can count on two hands the number of off-road/expedition style prepped treg's

 

[Barry]

... The rest of the world got an optional swing out tire carrier, but that involves a new tailgate, and modification to hold anything larger than the 255/55/18...

I'd be interested in seeing pics of the swing out carrier. Where are you based?

 

[anand]

I'd be interested in seeing pics of the swing out carrier. Where are you based?

I'm in the US, here is one of the handful of trucks in the US that have it installed:

 

[ntxtrooper]

I just purchased a 2011 Tiguan SE 4Motion. I barely have 100 miles on it. I know it has potential for light duty off roading but not beyond that. This is my forth VW.

 

[Silverado]

One of my many vws ive owned.

Current project 1980 diesel rabbit pickup

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that's a rare truck you have there!

 

[rezdiver]

Bombardier/VW Iltis

 

[RB1]

I would love to put the motor from a diesel rabbit into a baja!

 

[77blazerchalet]

The ol' daily driver VW GTI serves double duty in the absence of the Chalet and any other expo-vehicle.... (ground clearance still a bit of a problem in that capacity, though)

 

[nely]

that's a rare truck you have there!

They are hard to come by yes. 80 is the first year and its the only year without front corner light as part of the grille, which i think looks the best.Thats why i traded for it. It is also an lx which means special cloth/leahter intetior and a/c. It needs alot of work but itl be worth it

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[TRegasaurus]

VW Touareg owner here.

 

[Explore Oregon]

I have a 68 bug project that I plan to do in the next year or two. It will be a all metal baja with mid travel coil over suspension. The body should remain mostly stock similar to a class 11 build but the fenders will need to be trimmed for tire clearance.

 

[VuickB6]

One more Touareg here, a 2006 V8. 255/55/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers, Adams Rotors/Posi-Quiet Pads, also installed an OEM hitch. LOVE taking this thing off-road and towing with it is a dream. I'll be purchasing a 19ft Toy Hauler and a Quad to go inside later this year so we can have some fun when we travel. Bought it last February with 46k miles on it, and just rolled over 77k earlier this week. :Wow1: Still trying to find better places to take it here in SE Texas or anywhere in Texas for that matter. And I do wish there was some aftermarket for it, like Anand said it is pretty non-existent unfortunately. An aftermarket front/rear locker would be a nice addition to the factory locking center.

McFaddin Beach

Nearby overpass It's A LOT steeper then it looks in the picture.

 

[REasley]

We are down to three VWs. A 66 sedan, a 70 vert and a 78 bus.

This is at the Davis Mine in Nevada's Paradise Range SE of Gabbs.

At the Cottontail Mine.

Alas, the shoe tree on 50 is no more. Damn the Vandals