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[–] linuxisfun@lemmy.world 10 points 1 year ago

Why is it not safe? If the manufacturer rates the Golf for towing 2000 kg, it is capable of doing so safely.

Speeds while towing in Europe are lower. 100 km/h is the maximum, but many trailers are only rated for 80 km/h and some countries also have lower speed limits for towing in general.

You are therefore traveling the same speed as trucks (up to 90 km/h) and buses (up to 100 km/h). Buses and trucks have mandatory speed limiters since a couple of decades and therefore never drive faster than those speeds.

There are more differences between European and American towing setups. You can look at my other reply, if you want. ;)