Most Hidden and Best Ground Clearance Hitch for 2019 Volkswagen Atlas

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I have a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas that I want a 2 inch hitch for. I see you have a Curt and a Draw Tite option. Which should I get? I prefer something hidden if possible and not terrible ground clearance.

asked by: Terry

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Based on what you described wanting the best hitch solution we have for your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas is the EcoHitch part # 306-X7362 as it is the least visible option and offers best ground clearance. Instead of having the hitch tube under the rear bumper this comes out through the lower fascia section to give you much better ground clearance and also a better overall look.

The first picture I attached shows the EcoHitch and the second shows the Draw Tite # 76176.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Bart L.

1/18/2020

Hello, Can you please let me know why the eco hitch has less capacity than the Curt or Draw tite for a 2019 VW Atlas.

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Jacob H.

1/20/2020

The design of the hitch is going to be different as well as the materials that they are made of. Both are going to be great hitches but for me personally, I would want the higher weight capacity that the Curt or Draw-Tite offers. Some would rather have the lower weight capacity but the more hidden design that the Ecohitch offers.

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David G.

6/11/2020

I have a 2019 Aspen Trails 1700BH, 21 feet, Weight. 3,199 lbs dry. 651 lbs cargo. 452 lbs tounge. Being pulled by a 2019 VW Atlas i have a weight disribution hitch. The trailer sits fairly level with no weight distribution but puts a lot of weight on real axle. The front of the vehicle angles upwards quite a bit while the rear dips quite a bit. When I use weight distribution bars (ones with chains) and get the tow vehicle to the point where the fenders are level then the trailer hitch is angled upwards. I am worried I am taking too much weight off the tounge. Also because the hitch it angled up the trailer is angled upwards slightly as well. The hitch ball and bars creak make noise then whenever there is movement. I imagine because they are not level If i lessen off the weight distribution bars then the front of my vehicle pops up again. Thoughts on what I should do?

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Chris R.

6/15/2020

I wonder if you just need a little more drop in the WD shank. Try adjusting the head down a hole or two on the shank to see if this allows you to keep everything level (including the hitch).

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Answer 1

You are not doing anything wrong at all; with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76176 that fits your 2021 VW Atlas, it is possible that on some vehicles the fascia will need to be trimmed in order for the receiver to protrude properly.…

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Answer 2

For your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE the hitch I suggest for your bike transport application is the Draw-Tite 2-inch Class III model #76176. This hitch offers a substantial 900-lb tongue weight rating, making it easily capable of handling even the…

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Answer 3

The best trailer hitch available for your 2019 VW Atlas is the Draw-Tite Class III #76176 because it offers the highest weight capacities and is the only option that's rated for use with a weight distribution system (if you ever choose to add one…

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Answer 4

For your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas the Draw Tite hitch part #76176 would be your best option for carrying a bike rack. It's a 2 inch hitch design which means it has plenty of capacity and has the most accessories made for it. In the detailed install…

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Answer 5

I recommend Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver part #76176 which is a concealed cross tube hitch for the 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The only part of the hitch that is visible once installed is the receiver. It also sits up a bit higher compared to the other…

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Answer 6

To add a hitch to a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, I recommend the Draw-Tite item #76176. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your VW with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity and a 900…

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Answer 7

For your 2019 VW Atlas, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13366 will be about 1-1/2 inches recessed behind your bumper and will drop 8.44 inches from the frame mount to the bottom of the receiver tube according to my tech contact at Curt. The…

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Answer 8

The Draw-Tite Class III reciever hitch you'd looked at #76176 and the Curt Class III, part #C13366 are pretty much identical. The design is very similar, they have the same capacity, they install in the same manner and are similarly priced. The…

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Answer 9

Both the Curt #C13366 and the Draw-Tite #76176 have been designed to be mostly concealed behind the bumper once installed. The only portion of the hitch that will be visible from the rear is the receiver tube and the safety chain loops. Both hitches…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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