Can a 2013 Volkswagen GTI Tow a Small Trailer with 2 Motorcycles Loaded

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i currently own a 2013 vw gti. i am purchasing a small utility trailer that will be used to haul 2 small motorcycles. Will I be able to install a hitch onto this car to accomplish this?

asked by: Brian N

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First you are going to want to check the vehicle owners manual to determine the towing capacity of the 2013 Volkswagen GTI. As long as it has the capacity to handle the combined weight of the trailer and motorcycles then you can install a hitch and tow that trailer. The hitches available for the 2013 GTI, see link, are rated for a maximum of 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight and 200 pounds tongue weight and that includes Curt hitch # C11000 that you have selected.

The recommended ball mount with the hitch is part # C45016. Add the pin and clip # F-4 and you will just need to add a properly sized ball and wiring to complete the towing set up. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19286.

For trailer wiring there are currently no aftermarket options so you will need to visit a VW dealer and inquire about adding wiring.

expert reply by: Michael H

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For your 2013 VW GTI with dual exhaust, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #24904. We have had customers fit this hitch on dual exhaust models. The shape of the Curt #C11000 would most…

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Answer 2

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 3

Hey Tim, The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness #119250KIT is compatible with LED lights and has been used as a go to for years for people who have LED trailer lights. The light function is supposed send a tiny bit of voltage from the…

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Answer 4

Hey Mike, so I checked with Curt and their hitch part number 13630 which is our part number #C33MJ does fit the 2025 Mazda CX-50 hybrid. Curt says this actually fits all models of the vehicle actually. What are you planning on using the hitch for?

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Answer 5

Hey Jean, great questions! So the only real key differences between the Draw-Tite #DT72GR and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #EH66SR is that the EcoHitch is rated a bit higher for the tongue weight, and the Draw-Tite has a removable…

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Fishwiring is when you run a bolt leader, which is a long wire that on one end you can thread a bolt (it looks like spring), through the hole the bolt needs to go in, and out through a larger access hole. You then put on a spacer block or washer,…

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Answer 7

When installing your wiring to your 2011 MK6 Golf the wiring should match up with Curt Wiring #C56236. The green wire goes to the right turn signal. The yellow wire goes to the left turn signal. The white is the ground wire. The black wire goes to…

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Answer 8

Thank you for sending the photo, it really makes things easier! The connector you show in your photo is not the connector for installing a brake controller. If you look on the firewall behind the emergency brake, you will see a white wiring junction…

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Answer 9

I apologize for any confusion but the EcoHitch part #306-X7284 does for sure fit your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. I attached a link on this page that shows where you can find local installers as well.

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Answer 10

We often include clearance measurements when we do a hitch installation videos for products like the Curt #11000, but in the case of your 2010 Golf we do not happen to have done an installation video of this particular hitch on your particular…

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