Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2015 Volkswagen Jetta

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Looking to get the 11410 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver for my 2015 Volkswagen Jetta SE is there a plug and play wiring harness you recommend ?

asked by: Phil

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Helpful Expert Reply:

For your 2015 Volkswagen Jetta we have the trailer wiring harness part # 118572 which is a confirmed fit. It installs by plugging inline with the taillight harnesses of the vehicle. I attached an install video for more info on this as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Thanks for reaching out, Christopher! The only mass-produced hitch that I can see designed for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen is the Curt Class I Hitch Receiver #C11474. In order to get a larger Class III hitch with a 2" receiver…

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Answer 2

Looking at the picture you sent in of your motorcycle trailer it would pretty easily weigh less than the 2,000 lb capacity of the Curt Hitch part #C11474 that is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta. You probably have about 400 lbs of dirt…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The only trailer hitch we have listed as a confirmed fit for a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #306-X7284. I checked with Curt and they do not list the Curt Trailer Hitch…

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The psi of your trailer tires will be listed on the side wall. It will list the max psi which is what you will want to fill them to regardless of how much weight you have. For reference, the 4.80 x 12 tires we carry have a 60 psi max for load range B…

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Answer 6

The speed rating limitation for a trailer will come down to the tires, it has little to nothing to do with the axle, hub, or wheel size. That said, smaller tires generally do have lower speed ratings but you do not need to upgrade the wheels on your…

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You are correct that bumper is the same, the issue is that behind the bumper on the passenger side of your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta TDI there are components that interfere would with the non-TDI trailer hitch receiver's like the EcoHitch Hidden…

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The Curt Class I trailer hitch that will fit your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI is #C11474 and will have a 200 pound tongue weight rating. The Curt hitch #C11410 you referenced is only a fit for the 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI per my representative at Curt…

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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11474 is our only receiver confirmed to fit on your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Sedan. This is a class I receiver with a 1-1/4" opening. I recommend installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness #118572 when you…

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Answer 10

It sounds as though the Curt Echo #C51180 along with the power draw from your trailer is overloading the circuit on your 2023 VW Atlas with the factory tow package. You may be able to resolve your issues by checking to see what other circuits are…

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