Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

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Code: 24748

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Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta - Video

Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - 24748

This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch is perfect for your light-duty towing and hitch rack needs. Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry strength standards. Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately.

Features:

Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
Sturdy, square-tube design
Drawbar, pin and clip are sold separately
Made in USA

Specs:

Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
Limited lifetime warranty

Draw-Tite Tested Tough

Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.

Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.

In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.

etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.

24748 Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Sportframe

Video of Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Video Transcript for Trailer Hitch Installation - 2003 Volkswagen Jetta

Today we are going to be installing part number 24748 on a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. The first thing we want to do is to go ahead and remove the spare tire out of the spare tire well because there are going to be two holes that we are going to drill in there. OK, looking under the vehicle now, we are going to locate the area where we actually are going to be installing the hitch. There is an existing hole here on the back side of the tow loop that is going to be one of the mounting points. We actually are going to hold the hitch up into position using the bolt and the nut into this hole location and then kind of straighten the hitch out and mark all the other holes, because all the other holes are going to have to be drilled out.

OK, with those locations marked, we can go ahead and the hitch back down and drill the holes out. We are going to go ahead and start with a 1/4 inch pilot hole in each location and then enlarge those to 1/2 inch. Now that we have got the holes drilled, we can go ahead and go back inside the trunk area. You can see here where the holes have been drilled. You want to first go ahead and de-burr the holes themselves, get all sharp metal out of there. And then there is still one more hole to drill here on the drivers side frame rail and it is basically involving putting in the plate that is provided in the installation kit. We want to go ahead and align it with the hole that we have already drilled, and it is basically going to be hugging around the frame of the vehicle itself. So we want to kind of of lay it in here and we want to angle it so it will be clear of the carpeting and the fascia piece here, as well. And once we get that aligned, we can go ahead and mark it again, and then drill that hole as well. OK, now that we have the holes drilled out we can go ahead and put the plate into position here. And the carriage bolts down and through. And then we want to do the same for the ones in the trunk well, as well. Now that you can see coming back underneath the vehicle where the bolts coming through. There is one up here on the drivers side as well. I am going to go ahead and put the hitch back up into position now, using the appropriate fasteners.

OK, now that we have got all the fasteners into place, we can go ahead and kind of hand tighten everything. And then we want to go back with the torque bar and torque them down to their specified torque ratings. Now that they are all hand tightened, we can go back through and torque them all down. And the specified torque rating for all the bolts is going to be 75 foot-pounds. OK, as a final step - or you could have actually done this previously - all the holes that you have drilled into the trunk area need to be sealed with some form of sealant. You can even do so after you have drilled the holes - put the sealant inside and put your bolts through or you can actually seal it afterwards. Basically, any surface that can get fumes through it, you want to go ahead and seal up. So I am actually going to seal around the outside of the hitch and around the bolts, as well. OK, once you have ensured that the silicone has dried, you can go ahead and put your spare tire back in. Once you get the spare tire and the carpeting back into the trunk, your installation is complete. And this will conclude the installation of part number 24748 on a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta.

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2007 - 2009 Volkswagen City Jetta

1999 - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta 1999.5 Model, except Gas Turbo Models

1999 - 1999 Volkswagen Jetta 1999.5 Model, Turbo - Diesel TDI Models

2000 - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta except Gas Turbo Models

2005 - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Old Body except Gas Turbo Models

2000 - 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Turbo - Diesel TDI Models

2005 - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta Old Body Turbo - Diesel TDI Models

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