Custom Fit 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Accessories

There are only Class I trailer hitches available for the 2006 VW Jetta, see link. I recommend the Curt #C11474. The recommended ball mount is #3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use #19256. For a 2 inch ball use #19258. This hitch has a 200 pound tongue…

Figuring out what color wire goes to what function is sometimes quite confusing. I have attached a diagram which covers both the most common wire colors designated for a seven pin trailer connector and a seven pin vehicle connector, referencing the…

As you are looking at the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11474 and T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118667 for your 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan, Curt recommends the Ball Mount #3593. This ball mount will accept either a 1-7/8" Ball #19256 or…

We actually carry a trailer wiring harness for your 2006 Jetta that is a very easy installation. Take a look at the Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, #118667. This is what is called a T-One harness because it plugs in line with the vehicle tail light wiring…

I may have a solution that will save you some money and work. I spoke with our tire expert and his suggestion was to lower the tire pressure a little until you are comfortable with the way the trailer handles and rides. We always recommend using the…

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

Trailer or automotive wheels can have a positive or negative offset. The offset refers to the distance between the mounting surface of the wheel that touches the hub and the center line of the wheel, as shown in the diagram I have edited for you. A…

The D in 175/80D-13 indicates that it is a bias ply tire where as the R in 175/80r-13 indicates that it is a radial tire. The difference is how the steel belts inside are oriented. Bias ply tires are generally better in off road types of situations.…

Trailer axles are supposed to have a bow in them that faces down towards the ground. With the weight of the trailer normally this flattens out slightly and gives you the correct camber you need. Whoever flipped your axle should have used an over…

A ST205/75R14 sized wheel and tire like the part #TA82MR will eat up about an inch of vertical fender clearance and will be 30 mm wider than your current setup. It sounds like you have plenty of clearance though and this wouldn't be an issue.…

The difference between the letter D in your ST175/80D13 and the R in the tire size of the Wheel and Tire ST175/80R13 part #AM31985 that you referenced is the tire construction. D stands for bias-ply which is a less preferred tire construction,…

We do have a solution for you, however, you will not be able to power reverse lights on a trailer with a 4-pin trailer connector. The reverse lights on a trailer must receive power from the reverse lights on the tow vehicle. To do this, you will want…