Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Question:

of the various hitches that you sell which do you recommend for secure trailer towing for a 2010 VW Jetta TDI which one has the most clearance which one looks the best on the car which 4 flat wiring system is appropriate and the easiest to install

asked by: Evan B

Expert Reply:

Out of all of the hitches available for a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta, I would go with the Curt hitch # 11072. It is going to offer approximately 9 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. The round tube design generally looks better on vehicles, and you can see it in the video I have linked.

All of the hitches install in basically the same way and have the same capacities so any of them would be safe and secure for towing a trailer up to 2,000 pounds.

The Curt hitch does come with the correct ball mount, pin, and clip so you will need a properly sized ball for the coupler on the trailer you plan to tow. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258.

For trailer wiring, use # 118531. This is a T-One connector that plugs in line with the vehicle tail lights so it is easy to make the initial connections. It also requires a direct connection to the battery to power the trailer lights and protect the vehicles wiring harness. I have included a link to the wiring instructions as well.

expert reply by: Michael H