Recommended Towing Components for 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen TDI with DSG Transmission
Question:
Im curious what hitch I would put on my 2015 VW Golf TDI with the DSG transmission. I only see hitches for the GTI and R models. Also would you know how much I could tow safety with my car? I am hoping to be able to tow 1 motorcycle on a small trailer. - Thanks
asked by: Nick
Expert Reply:
For your 2015 VW Golf TDI, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24949. Then for a ball mount I recommend the Draw-Tite # 3590 which comes with the pin and clip included. For your hitch ball, I recommend # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter or # 19258 for a 2 inch ball.
For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236. This will require splicing into your factory wiring with quick splice connectors and running the power wire directly to your battery. I've attached an article to assist with routing that wire.
For your towing capacity and restrictions, you will need to check with your owners manual as that is not something they give me access to online to check for you.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise - 6-5/8" Long - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
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