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Say goodbye to the hassle of complicated setups. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver features a bolt-on installation process that doesn't require any welding. Most users have found it takes just about 30 to 45 minutes, and no special car-lifting equipment is necessary. Just grab a torque wrench and a few sockets, and you’re set.
If you're a biking enthusiast looking to mount a bike rack, this hitch is your go-to. It's been praised by many for providing a sturdy and inconspicuous mount for their bike carriers, transforming daily commutes or adventure holidays into a breeze without the need for roof racks.
With a 1-1/4-inch receiver, this Class I hitch is versatile enough to connect with various attachments like cargo carriers and bike racks. It's perfect for ensuring that your gear travels safely and securely, ideal for lighter loads and everyday utility.
Constructed from fully welded, gloss powder-coated steel, this hitch resists rust and corrosion, ensuring durability for years of service. Whether on bumpy roads or rainy conditions, the solid build quality keeps it reliable on your 2015 through 2022 Volkswagen models.
For those concerned with aesthetics, this hitch suits your vehicle's design perfectly. It’s designed to fit discreetly under your car’s bumper, maintaining the sleek lines of your VW Golf, GTI, or similar models while ensuring that functionality is never compromised.
With a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 pounds and a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds, this hitch is well-suited for light-duty towing needs. Whether transporting bicycles or small trailers, this equipment ensures seamless and secure towing experiences every time.
Installed on my 2015 GTI at home, took about 45 minutes with the appropriate tools. I had to lift the rear end of the car to get under it and have room to install. The hitch installs above the exhaust, luckily with VW you only need to drop the exhaust hangers from the frame to get access. I had to use a stepped drill bit to knock off some of the rubberized coating on the frame and slightly enlarge the holes in the frame to slide the carriage bolt heads in. Once the hardware was fished into place the hitch installed easily. I've mainly used the hitch for a bike rack and it has worked great.
Jameson C helped me find the appropriate hitch for my car as the online filter only specified Golf and not GTI. I am pleased with the support from etrailer, this is my third hitch purchased from etrailer. It ships immediately and arrived maybe 3 days later, well packaged.
Excellent trailer and way too easy to self-install using the shipping box as a lift. It also helps that I'm attaching to an e-Golf so no exhaust get out of the way - just lift the rear on jack stands, set in the sleeves and bolts and use the box to raise the hitch close enough to get bolts hand tight on one side, then the other.
The G. 
5/16/2024
Had the hitch for a year now and its been great. Easy to install and as solidly constructed as the e-Golf. No rattles, moans, groans, or knocking. Hoping the next owner of the car will enjoy it as much as I did as the car was sold just a short while ago.
Excellent fit. I installed it in 35 minutes, which 5 minutes of was grinding out the oblong hole to get the washer & bolt into the frame. Great product.
New car, 2nd hitch. Works very well.
Just finished installing the hitch on our '15 VW GTI. Very pleased with the quality of the product. The instructions were excellent and the install took me 43 minutes total. Not bad, I am a slow handyman at best, but this was a very simple project. Only minor fiddling. The fish wire instructions were spot on and they worked perfectly. I left them on as I guided the hitch into place to prevent pushing the bolts back into the frame. A helping hand holding the hitch in place while I put the nuts on would have been nice, but I got by without it.
Josh
1/26/2016
Did it lower the ground clearance at all?Cheers,Josh
The hitch went on fairly easy. If it are 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf.
Craig
5/28/2025
Perfect. Absolutely perfect
This works great. I'm by no means a mechanic, but I had access to a lift and a great set of tools. That being said, installation was easy and took 20 min with the excellent instructions. The receiver is inconspicuous when my bike rack isn't in it and works great. Customer service was extremely helpful and friendly.
Kent K.
5/13/2015
Michael,It looks like you are using a 1UpUSA bike rack. Does that require the use of an extension for the receiver so the rack will clear bumper? It looks to me like an extension is not needed, just hoping someone with direct experience could confirm.Thanks, Kent
I installed a hitch on my 2017 Volkswagen TSI this weekend. First I rode the rear up on some patio blocks to give me more room to work. Only hard part was fish wiring the bolts. The access hole was very, very tight, even after scraping away all the insulation. I had to file and file, bang a bit with a hammer and screw driver, file and file, tried using pliers of some sort, filed some more, and then finally the bolts went through. Needed a second person for about 5 minutes to help left the hitch onto the bolts. I bought a torque wrench (one of the cheaper ones), but it didn't seem to work. At first I thought I just wasn't tightening the bolts enough, because I wasn't getting any sort of indication from the wrench (it was supposed to make a clicking sound). But then I set the wrench to a really low torque setting and still didn't get any indication. I think I'll just rent a torque wrench next week and recheck my work. Any chance I over-tightened things?
Laura E.
7/22/2017
Robert, I do not believe you over-tightened the bolts, but as you suspected, it sounds like you had a faulty torque wrench. You may rent a heavy-duty torque wrench from your local auto parts store.
My local bicycle shop recommended etrailer when I told them I wanted to install a trailer-hitch mounted bicycle on my car.
I was delighted with how ease of use of the stealer site. The video clip on three options for my car type was a big plus. Chose one on sale that met my needs.
I had known nothing about the process of adding a trailer hitch to my car. The etrailer web site made it a lot easier. I’m very satisfied with the option I chose and the price I paid.
I have only good things to say about your trailer hitches and wiring harnesses. Installation of both was simple -albeit tedious- and both perform very well in my 2015 VW Golf TDI.
I mainly use it for airplane towing, but works well for trailer towing. I would highly recommend these products. Thank you for your help.
Got a call the day after my order stating that my item was on back order and would be delivered ASAP. It happens although it would have been nice to know that it was out of stock upon the order page. But it got delivered safely along with the other attachements. I had it installed by my mechanic -not having torque tool - and it was done in less than an hour for $45! He said that he was grateful for the (your) video that I supplied him.
The part fits. seems sturdy enough for 2 lines with my Yakima Double-Down rack. The hitch is fairly low to the ground but I'll see how this affects my on-and-off driveways!
The leveling bars are helpful - not perfect in engineering - but helpful in leveling the bikes on the rack. I will also use straps to secure the Yakima to the car somehow.
Great job in communications by eTrailer and I highly recommend their sales and service.
This trailer hitch is great! It was easy to install- etrailer has great you tubes to help and has been a great addition. I took a cross country trip and used a tray off the hitch for camping gear that worked out great.
I keep coming back to etrailer for supplies they carry. Their prices are the best and they ship fast.
This is the third hitch I have purchased from e.
trailer.com.Great service, great prices and fast secure shipping.
Looks great on my 2017 GTI Sport with my bike rack installed!
Thanks etrailer.com!
It was the right size for my car and was installed without difficulty. So far, so good!
Finally available for my 2015 Golf GTi and worth the wait!
Took two of us exactly 14 minutes to install (yes, we did time it!).
Just watch out for ground clearance if car is fully loaded.
Same great etrailer service as usual.
Thanks!
Steve G.
1/2/2015
Did you have the car lifted when you installed this? I live in SLO and have the same 2015 GTI. I am about to order it, but wanted to make sure that it would be something I could do at home.
Rachael H.
1/6/2015
Just the fitment I was looking for. Great product and easy to install with the help of the video guide.
2019 VW GTI
Juan
7/7/2021
After a year I can confirm this product holds up very well in GA weather. I do wish it was foldable but aside from that it’s a great trailer.
Awesome! I was reluctant to order this trailer hitch
Being the fact that my GTI is a 2015. But after watching the
Video I placed the order. The packaging is great
Minus the Tape that they wrapped the assembly parts.
Honestly it took longer to get the tape and parts off the hitch
Than it took to install it. I installed it without jacking
The car up or lift. I had plenty of room to maneuver and
It's light enough to be a one man job. It took 20 min
Start to finish. Hitch is solid and you can barely see it.
I highly recommend this to any 2015 GTI owner.
Serviceable hardware, immaculately packed and shipped. All the nuts and bolts were securely cling-wrapped to the hitch itself and nothing was missing or damaged. Installed on a 2021 Golf TSI with zero drama -- everything lined up perfectly and the fish wire worked like magic. I had an extra set of hands to thread the nuts while I held up the hitch and that did the trick; total time was 35 minutes. Coupled with a Kuat Sherpa, we're looking forward to road tripping with bikes tucked safely in our slipstream. Very pleased!
Great for a GTI. I use this with my rocky mounts bike rack and it’s a perfect fit. Subdued and unobtrusive, which is a great combination for this vehicle. 4 months of use and several thousand miles across the country have proven it to be a valuable asset.
I like how easy and simple was to install. Only thing was confusing at first was the fishwire to route the bolts and plates to mount the receiver but wasn’t bad after I got it down. I also bought the custom harness to go with it. Used a curt euro hitch works perfect makes the trailer sit perfect. The car I’m using in the photo is a 2015 VW Golf TDI S.
Very good quality, I wasn’t sure if it would fit my 2018 golf tsi because of the new rear bumper and exhaust but it bolted up nicely. I was able to install it alone by resting one end of the hitch on my knee while I bolted up the other end. 10/10 would recommend!
super easy install with the right tools. had it finished in 15 mins with the help of a friend. better to have an extra set of hands, AND, you'll need to drive up on some boards to be able to slide the hitch into place since my 2015 GTI is close the ground. fast ship, excellent shape on arrival.
Installed on a 2015 Golf TDI. Drove it from the East Coast to Alaska and back. Worked flawlessly. Great purchase.
This is the third hitch I've installed this year, and by far the easiest. I like that the VW Golf has a bolt to drop the exhaust, rather than fighting the rubber mounts off of the hooks. Holes line up very easily. If it weren't for me having to stop and find a 3/4" socket for the (4) bolts, it would have been a 15 minute job! Very nice hardware as well. This is my seventh hitch from etrailer.com, and I could not be happier!
Please ask Curt to start using vinyl labels on their products, or place the label on the mounting flange where its out of sight. The current labels are cheap paper ones and they are a bear to get off. Please share this feedback with the manufacturer as it takes almost 30 minutes with adhesive removal to remove. Frustrating as its in plain view when installed. Otherwise, great product and easy install!
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Gwendolyn Y.
5/15/2025
Hey, I know Jameson! I'll let him know how much you like the hitch, Matthew! How often do you take your bikes our for a ride?