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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

Part Number: C11540
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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" part number C11540 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11540

Highlights

  • Custom Fit Design: Specifically for 2019-2024 VW Jetta, ensuring a perfect fit.
  • Easy Bolt-On Installation: No drilling needed, cuts down on setup time.
  • Sturdy Construction: Gloss powder-coated steel resists corrosion.
  • Class I Hitch: Supports up to 2,000 lbs trailer weight, 200 lbs tongue weight.
  • Versatile Use: Ideal for bike racks or cargo carriers, perfect for leverage.
  • Made in USA: Assembled locally, ensuring high-quality manufacturing.

Features to know about

Effortless Installations: Bolt-On Design for Hassle-Free Setup

Avoid the complexities of welding and drilling! This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver offers a bolt-on installation, lining up perfectly with existing holes in the vehicle's frame. This straightforward setup saves time and effort—perfect for DIY enthusiasts and those looking to keep things simple. Plus, each package includes a complete hardware kit and detailed installation manual for quick assembly.

Unyielding Strength and Stability: Precision Robotic Welding

Trust in the durability and precision of this hitch, thanks to precision robotic welding. This process maximizes strength and ensures a snug fit on your vehicle, giving you the confidence you need whether you’re pulling a light trailer or loading a bike rack. It stands resilient against daily road stress and frequent use.

Adventures in Any Weather: Superior Rust Resistance

Weatherproof your travel with the hitch's protective base coat topped with a gloss black powder coat finish. This dual-coat provides exceptional rust resistance, so no matter the weather condition, the hitch maintains its sleek appearance and robust functionality. It's assembled in the USA, embodying the high standards of quality you deserve.

Versatile and Stylish Design: Vehicle-Specific Custom Fit

Maximize your vehicle's potential with a custom fit hitch designed specifically for certain models like the 2019 VW Jetta. The stylish round-tube design blend aesthetically with your vehicle, providing an unobtrusive yet sturdy towing solution. This design is tailored for vehicles, ensuring top-notch performance tailored to the unique vehicle specifications.

Ready for Every Adventure: Compatible with Accessories and Light Trailers

Whether you’re hauling a bike rack or a lightweight trailer, this class I hitch is equipped for a variety of tasks. It's compatible with a selection of Class I bike racks and cargo carriers, keeping your adventures flexible. With a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs and a gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs, it meets the needs of most light towing requirements.

Specs

Receiver Specs

  • Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"

Rating

  • Class: I
  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

11540 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C11540 Installation instructions

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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

26 reviews
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.

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The hitch seems well thought out in design and has worked well on my VW Jetta. The installation instructions were pretty good. I did the entire installation myself, crawling under the car on a garage floor. An extra pair of hands would have made it easier.



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Delivery was only a few days and it fit perfectly.

Installed on a 2025 VW Jetta. The exhaust heat shield was located in an area that did not interfere with installation of the trailer hitch, therefore did not need to be removed. Only one exhaust mount at the end of the pipe had to be loosened from the car body.

A straight forward installation.

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Brooke M.

2/5/2025

Thanks for sharing your experience with the install, William! I think others looking to install a hitch on their 2025 VW will find a little peace of mind knowing its been done, and done easily. :) Would you care to add any install photos to your review?



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Used it many times for bike rack and works great!

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Anne

4/12/2025

Its working out very well for us. We only use it for attaching a bike rack.



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2023 Volkswagen Jetta

Easy installation - approximately one hour. High quality finish on hitch is very durable.



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Much easier to install than the directions for the Drawtite, as you don't have to take off and cut any of the bumper cladding. Just had to add a notch to the plastic that is not normally visible.
Directions are lacking details for my 2021 Jetta, as you don't have to cut much of the plastic, and no mention of the exhaust hanger needing to be in the notch and you have to lift both into place at the same time.

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Jenny N.

11/2/2021

Thank you for your feedback. I do have a great FAQ that is helpful to review before installing a hitch.



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After watching Utube video I found it very easy to install. Works great for my bike rack. Thanks.



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Great product and the install was a bre eze!



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now the swearing in ceremony begins.



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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Curt trailer hitch fit and bolted right up, no problem. No drilling, no rework.
The Tekonsha wire harness plugged in as advertised and made this wiring simple.
This is my second hitch from etrailer.com, +++



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Excellent fit and not a horrible job to do. Hardest part for me was worrying about damaging the heat shield taking it off. No problem, just yank on the attachment washers. They go right back on. Next worry was the bolt fishes. Slick as can be. The bolts just went right in place. You will need another person to hold things in place when you start the attachment nuts as you don't want to mess that part up.



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2019 Volkswagen Jetta

Hitch arrived in undamaged box a day early. The hitch looked like someone had attempted to install it, the paint was in especially bad condition and there were grind marks on the plate next to the muffler location. After painting I found a spacer would be needed at the rear muffler mount, which I needed to fabricate with no mention in the instructions. The hitch is good quality, just disappointed in the condition.

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Jenny N.

4/20/2022

I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. There is a washer nut that is removed to allow the exhaust hanger to down. You will need to set it aside and reinstall it once the hitch is installed.



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The hitch works just fine, it was recently struck but survived intact



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Missing some of the hardware, disappointing, product is high quality.

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Jenny N.

11/1/2022

It is disappointing to receive the hitch and it is missing hardware. I will have our customer service team reach out to you.



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A great fit and easy to install



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Great assistance, and wonderful product!



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I wish the included instructions weren’t so blurry



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