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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - 24866
- Draw-Tite
- Class I
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- 200 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
- Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Drawbar and pin and clip sold separately
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
- Limited lifetime warranty
Draw-Tite Tested Tough
Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
24866 Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Sportframe
60283 Hidden Hitch Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
2010 - 2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon excluding TDI
2009 - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen excluding TDI
2006 - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - excluding TDI
2005 - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Body Sedan - excluding TDI
2006 - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan - TDI
2005 - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Body Sedan - TDI
2010 - 2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon TDI models
2009 - 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI models
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Video of Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Volkswagen Jetta - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Volkswagen Jetta - Draw-Tite
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2007 Volkswagen Jetta - Draw-Tite
Video Transcript for Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagon we're going to take a look at and show you how to install the Draw-Tite SportFrame trailer hitch receiver. This is a custom fit class one trailer hitch with an 1-1/4" opening. Its part number is 24866. Now here's what our hitch is going to look like once we get it installed on the vehicle. As you can see, you see it all the way across here. It's going to tuck up over our muffler on this side so we won't have to worry about moving that.
Then we've got the longer bar for our middle support. That runs up just underneath our wheel well area here at the back. It's a class one hitch so we're going to have options as far as bike racks go. Typically limited to two, or also light duty hauling. Now the hitch is going to offer us a 200 pound tongue weight rating, that's the maximum amount of downward force we can apply to the tongue, and a 2,000 pound gross trailer weight rating, which is going to be the total of the trailer and everything we've got loaded. We'll want to look into the owners manual just to make sure our Jetta can handle these loads.
If not, we'll go off of whichever is the lowest. Our hitch is going to have a 1/2" pinhole diameter, so all the 1/2" pinhole accessories will work out fine. We've got an 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" opening here at the rear and plenty of room for our safety chains to connect in whether we're doing a trailer or maybe we need the extra support with a strap. Now a few measurements that will be helpful in selecting our ball mount or maybe bike rack. These will be from the ground to the inside top edge of our receiver tube opening. We have about 9-3/4".
From the center of our hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of our bumper it's about 3-3/4. We'll begin our installation here under the passenger side. What we're going to do is remove the three Torx bolts around the perimeter, and then the two plastic hex nuts that we have here in the middle. Now we'll grab a pair of pliers, or you could use a socket if you want to and just back these off. Then we'll just pull that down.
In this case we'll return it to our customer. Now it's time to lower the exhaust down a little bit. We've got a rubber hanger located here just in front of the rear axle that we'll be removing. Then there's also two bolts in the hanger back here that we're going to be taking out. Now just for good measure it's always a good idea to give your exhaust a little support from the underside here. We're just going to use a cam buckle strap. That way when we release those it can come down and rest right on there for us. For the hanger here just in front of that rear axle we're going to use a little bit of penetrating oil or a little lubricant, just help it slide off. Then we can head back here and take out the two bolts. We'll just allow that to come down and rest on our strap. Now I'm going to move this exhaust isolator down and you'll see the two small tabs here, one on each side. We need to bend those up. Now we'll also remove the three bolts that are holding our vapor canister up into place. Then we've got our last one tucked up right under the rear bumper cover here. Then we can just let that come down a little bit just like that. Now let's take our fish wire, let's bring it in through the hole that's right here in the side of the frame and push it back towards the rear. We're going to be using that access hole right there. We'll feed that in far enough you can see our wire poking out right here. We'll grab that with some pliers and guide it out just like that. We're going to grab our spacer block and feed that on, and then thread on our carriage bolt. We'll guide those up into our frame rail separately. Now with that waiting, we'll take our handle nut now. We want this to be right over our center hole location right here. We'll get a rough idea of about how long that straight section will need to be. Then we'll grab it back here and give it a bend, feed it back in. Then we'll want that, as you can see there, just to be resting right over top of that hole so we can thread our bolt in. Now we're going to take the spacer block and we need to position that so it's sitting just underneath the hitch there. Use a piece of tape just to hold that in place. Then we can just poke out the middle of it there. That will leave us ready to bring our hitch right up into place. Now as we raise the hitch into position we want to start our fish wire right here through our spacer and also our hitch. Just guide it over. We'll start our hex bolt with a conical tooth washer here on this side. You want those teeth to be facing up. We want to get that started right into that handle nut that we had up there. Here on the driver side we're going to rotate our exhaust bracket back up into place. Then we'll go right through that, through the hitch, into the holes that our exhaust hanger was in before. Once we've got one of these started well and our one started on the other side, we can allow the hitch to hang while we get the rest of our fasteners taken care of. Now we can pull off our fish wire. We want to be careful not to let the bolt drop back into the frame. Onto that we're going to add one of the conical tooth washers and then thread on our hex nut. With all of our exterior fasteners in place, let's head into the trunk. Let's remove our . any coverings or anything you might have on the floor. We need to gain access in here to our spare tire area. Now we can see the plug right here that we that we want to remove. Then you'll see our hitch lined up just below it there. Here on the top side we're going to bring in the large spacer block, allow that to go right down in through our hitch. What we'll do is just seal up any of the openings that we have here. We'll take a little bit right around the main portion. We're trying to seal any exhaust gasses or any water from getting inside of the vehicle here. What that down, that will seal the bottom, and a little bit on each side there will take care of the side portion. Perfect. That's all we really need to do here in the trunk so let's get our spare tire and everything else put back into place. Now let's go around to the underside and we'll put a conical tooth washer on here and the hex nut that's provided. Now we use the 1/2" carriage bolt for this area and the 7/16 goes on that passenger side. You'll see the difference between the two. Let's just snug everything up temporarily for now. Now we'll go through and torque everything down to the specifications listed on the instructions. Now we can get our vapor canister put back up into place here. We're also going to put the one Torx bolt back in here on the very rear side. This will actually hold our fascia up into place. The two on the side, that was just for that panel, but the one back here we want to put back in. Now let's get that rubber isolator put back on our exhaust and we'll be ready to hit the road. We'll hit this with a little bit of spray lubricant just like before, help us a little bit get it on there. There we go. Now we're good to pull down our strap and our hitch is in. That will complete today's installation of the Hidden Hitch custom fit class one trailer hitch receiver, part number 60283, on our 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagon. That's going to complete today's installation of the Draw-Tite class one SportsFrame trailer hitch receiver, part number 24866, on our 2013 Volkswagon jetta SportWagon.
Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - 24866
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (98 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
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by: Felicia07/20/2019
This hitch was installed easily and looks great on my JSW TDI! Ground clearance is perfect and it holds my bike rack very well. It arrived quicker than expected, too! I’m very pleased with this purchase and highly recommend it! 672951
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by: Bruce06/26/2019
Mounting holes had to be widened to fit. Made of lightweight material. 663346
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by: Pete11/01/2018
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Hitch shipped fast, box was not good one end open ,all parts there and looked good . Hitch install good . 579222
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by: Hans k>08/30/2013
Happy with the end result, but install was a bit more difficult than the video makes it out to be (the bolt/spacer that needs to be fed thru the frame). 97722
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by: Scott02/25/2019
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by: Stefan01/26/2019
2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Fit perfectly on my 2006 TDI. Install was a little fiddly on my own, but with a set of ramps and a bottle jack to hold the hitch up, it was installed in about an hour. Each mounting holes uses a different sized bolt and corresponding hardware. Spend a moment or two to make sure you have the right bolt in the right place. The instructions are a little vague, but the video on the product site is excellent. I installed the matching wire harness at the same time. Start to finish install time for the hitch and wiring harness was about 3 hours. I plan to use this to haul a small pop-up camper. 600470
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by: Nicholas03/01/2019
Pontiac Trans Sport Van
You get what you pay for. Nothing like dealing with metric and SAE hardware for an install. Also, they sent me a bolt that was way too short for the passenger side of the frame. I had to run to get my own so I could finish the job. Not a terrible install, once you get past the fish wire and mixed hardware. I did it myself with ramps without too much of a problem. Pre-drilled holes did not align easily....definitely get the exhaust bolts threaded first because there is no room to maneuver anything. It works for what I wanted it to do, which is carry a platform so I can transport deer without getting my interior messy. For the money, I think it has been worth it. But it won't last. Its pretty soft steel with a weak paint job...mine is already rusting. 609534
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by: Mark W.05/02/2012
2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Once mounted, this seems to be a very solid unit. It is well built out of heavy stock. The time estimate of 1 hour for install was quite a bit less than what it took for me to get the hitch mounted up. Watching the install video helped although it is for a slightly different model and the instruction sheet was not all that clear on the first few readings (it made sense once I was done). My hitch took close to 3 hours for the complete installation. The two bolt holes on exhaust hanger bracket needed to be enlarged in order to align with existing mount on the car and longer bolts were needed to initially draw that side up to a point where the bolts included with the hitch would thread into existing holes. 39225
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by: Kim01/04/2019
2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Delivery was outstanding. Product installed as intended, but can be tricky the first time. Product fits well and secure. The only issue is that the product's protective coating is weak and corrison starts within a few weeks. Overall good product for the price.. 594730
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by: AlexK.07/24/2017
2014 Volkswagen Jetta
Trailer hitch receiver is well built however I wish it would give a bit more clearance, seams like there is planty enough room between the bumper and receiver to mount it higher we will see how it will work in the winter 410223
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by: Mark M09/19/2011
Finish Quality: The finish of the part that shows was very good. The parts that you only see if you install this hitch yourself were not so good. There were chips on some of the corners where bare metal was showing. I was disappointed, but didn't want to hassle with sending it back, so I ended up repainting most of the hitch. Design Quality: I had a lot of trouble getting the 2 bolts on the muffler side started. I had started the bolts on the other side because fishing the bolts through seemed the harder task. Even with that side loosely bolted, it took a while to get enough alignment to start the bolts on the other side. I wonder if the dimensions were off just enough. Also it looks a tad crooked compared to the bottom of the bumper. Not awful, but enough that you notice if you look closely. Direction Quality: With the exception of suggesting starting the muffler side bolts first, the instructions were fine. 24248
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by: Jim H.12/01/2011
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Here's a picture of my new trailer hitch from etrailer.com on my VW Jetta, it was awful to install , but after 3 1/2 hours my cousin and I figured out what the instructions were attempting to mean 27516
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by: Thomas07/03/2019
Pics are from my Garage (Cave)Always quality from etrailer.com 666009
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by: Jason09/15/2018
2011 Volkswagen Golf
This purchase was great on 2 of 3 aspects: 1. e-trailer service was very good. Again. 2. The hitch itself seems fine. It's beefy and mine was well painted. The design seems solid and inspires confidence and earned 5 stars. 3. Installation - not so much, resulting in at least a 1 star debit. Most of the blame goes to the instructions, as others have noted. Don't even attempt this without reading carefully and watching the video a couple times - either by itself is insufficient. Despite that, I had more trouble than with the difficulty 9 (of 10) hitch on my Golf. The issues: a. It's difficult to tell the hardware apart and there are quite a few pieces of similar size. Ditto with the spacers - there's no clear statement about which goes where and it's easy to use the wrong washer, etc., requiring back tracking. b. The written instructions say you must lower an exhaust isolator in front of the rear axle but doesn't indicate how (it's not obvious) ... the video doesn't even mention it. c. The pull wire must be fished empty, the bolt and spacer added, and then the wire is pulled back. The written instructions don't even hint at that (although the video shows it) and it's not hard to waste 45 minutes that way. Don't ask how I know. d. Both sets of instructions say to remove the spare tire well plug, but that leaves a much larger hole than necessary. You can cut just the center of the plug away ... and leave less room for leakage, etc. A smaller opening will be better sealed, e. The instructions say not to re-install the plastic fascia on the passenger side. Well, why not? Does Draw-Tite really think VW wasted money with that part .... or do they think a lower difficulty score is more important than maintaining the integrity of your car's design? Clearly, the panel improves aerodynamics under the car (fuel economy at speed) and keeps that area cleaner in bad weather with salty roads. Yes, you can cut the panel and put it back on, but that will take you a lot longer because Draw-Tite provided no measurements and they're difficult to take yourself. You'll need many sessions with your cutting tool (successive approximation) if you want to do a reasonable job. 565592
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Ron C - 05/30/2014
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by: Ron C.04/25/2013
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
This is the second hitch I've bought from eTrailer, one for my wife's CRV and this one for my Jetta Sportwagon. No surprises, just a quality hitch delivered promptly by eTrailer. Installation process went just like the video explained. Thanks for the great service. 77750
Comments
The hitch has been working very well - it still looks like new and has performed flawlessly. I use it to pull the folding trailer that I purchased from eTrailer. My only wish is that the receiver receptacle was sized more closely to the size of the ball mount shaft. Presently, the shaft fits somewhat loosely and klunks frequently heard inside the car when the trailer is being pulled, especially when its empty. The loose fit is obvious when installing the ball mount shaft into the receiver. If you have any ideas about how to shim the loose fit, Id like to know.
Ron C - 05/30/20144549
There are a lot of anti-rattle devices on the market to remedy such a problem. There has to be a certain amount of slack in order to get the device in and out. It's not dangerous by any means, but it can be noisy and irritating. I've added a link to the anti-rattle devices we have. Make sure to look at the ones sized for your hitch.
-- Patrick B - 6/4/2014Hitch Accessories - Anti-Rattle
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by: John P.09/21/2018
2012 Volkswagen Jetta
Super easy to install and fits perfect. It took less than an hour to install thanks to the helpful installation video on the website. Also, the customer service was great when I called in with a couple of questions about the hitch and 2” adapter for my 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagon TDI, and it came a day earlier than expected. 567520
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by: Greg01/17/2020
Nice fit and look - fairly easy to install but one bolt was quite difficult to get lined up. Note that on a VW sportwagon (which is already pretty low to the ground) this hitch is easy to ground out on moderate dips in the road. No damage to the assembly though - it is pretty well built. Wiring is difficult because VW won't give out any info on their electrical harness nor any fuse panel diagrams. Suggest having a trailer shop do the wiring. 738979
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by: Adam J01/10/2020
2010 Ford Flex
Great Product, install was kinda challenging, but got it done. After installing this hitch, we noticed it has really low clearance. It drags on the ground when driving through mild dips or speed bumps, or when we have passengers in the car. It would be awesome if the etrailer design was lifted just a few inches or so. 737189
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by: Ralph12/20/2019
Haven’t installed it yet it’s a Christmas present I’ll let you know how it is. 733519
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by: Michael12/16/2019
No complaints at all about the product or service. It arrived quick and was an easy install (extra easy since I talked my 16-year old nephew into installing it for me). 732702
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by: Dave M12/07/2019
Volkswagen
This is a well built hitch with nice welds and powder coat. For my installation, I needed to do no drilling, and all needed hardware was included. All needed holes lined up perfectly. The directions could be a bit clearer but they worked. I only plan on using it to haul my bike rack. I'm certain it's sturdy enough to haul a small trailer with but I have other vehicles for that. I don't feel the need to put added stress on my VW transmission. For the price, I say it's well worth it. 730073
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Victoria B - 11/20/2019
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by: Garage Jim11/13/2019
The ease of installation was by far the big selling point for the purchase. The issue I had with this particular hitch was that the receiver angles downward and when the tow bar was installed there was insufficient clearance when going in and out of drive ways causing the tow bar to drag with my Teardrop trailer attached (empty). On a positive note staff at etrailer.com were quick to to follow up. Another hitch was sent yet construction of the hitch was the same. They accepted the hitch back on a full refund and I ended up purchasing the ECO-hitch, much more time needed to install, yet provided the ground clearance. Completely satisfied with the service provided by etrailer.com. 725555
Comments
Im glad to hear the Eco Hitch is working well for you! I have linked all of the trailer hitch fits for your 2014 Jetta SpotWagen to check out all of the options available.
-- Victoria B - 11/20/201963434
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by: DNG10/23/2019
This Trailer Hitch was relatively easy to install, just a couple hours start to finish, with basic hand tools. It did not require drilling which was a "plus". It has worked reliably since we installed it a year ago. We have an import so we could ONLY install a small Class I hitch to pull our small fishing boat and utility trailer. Which we've done many times and never had any problems with this trailer hitch. 719652
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by: Greg50510/21/2019
Volkswagen Jetta
Love this hitch. Not easy to find a hitch designed for a Jetta Sportwagen, have used it for the past year and it works great. Instructions were clear, although a small challenge to install, you need a second pair of hands. 719297
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by: bobette shirk09/28/2019
product is excellent will order again from etrailer when I need something . 709536
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view full answer... - How to Carry 4 Bikes with a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenClass I hitches have 2 bike limit because they cannot handle the added weight and leverage that is put on the hitch when the rack carries more than 2 bikes. The more bikes you load on a hitch mounted bike rack the further the weight gets carried away from the hitch so even if you are under the 200 lb capacity the torque from the added leverage will end up putting to much stress on the hitch. The only way you are going to carry 4 bikes with your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen is to...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI Diesel The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24866 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen TDI diesel model. I actually called my contact at Draw-Tite to verify this. This Class I hitch is custom fit for the vehicle, which means it will use existing holes in its frame for a no-drill installation. It will provide you with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening and a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. I have attached an installation video on your 2013...
view full answer... - Does Draw Tite Trailer Hitch # 24866 Fit Diesel 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan TDIOur fitguide sometimes has to organize things in a way that can seem confusing. But long story short...the Draw Tite hitch part # 24866 does fit your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta sedan diesel. The install instructions are linked directly to the manufacturer install instructions so that if something changes we always have the most current set linked. Sometimes they change the URL slightly so the link goes down but they should be up again soon. The install video that shows the hitch installed on...
view full answer... - Hitch Receiver Recommendation for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLIYes, the receiver hitches that were designed for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta will also work for the GLI model. If the purpose of installing a hitch on your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is for carrying a bike rack, I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Custom Fit Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 24866, because the install is slightly easier. It's custom design offers bolt-on installation with no drilling or welding required. If you are wanting to tow, all that is left is the ball mount,...
view full answer... - Available Hitches for 2010 Jetta TDIThe only hitches available for your 2010 VW Jetta TDI are Class 1 rated with a 1-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. This is done because the spots on the Jetta where the hitch would connect to the vehicle aren't strong enough for the capacity of a Class III 2 inch receiver. Draw-Tite offers a Class I hitch that's a fit, part # 24866 that has the 1-1/4 by 1-1/4 inch receiver tube. If you were wanting a 2 inch receiver because of a 2 inch hitch accessory you already own, you can...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Compatibility with 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDIThe turbo-diesel feature on your 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI sedan does not affect hitch fits so all of the Class I hitch options shown on the linked page are compatible with your car. If your intended use is a hitch-mount bike rack then I recommend the Draw-Tite # 24866. The other hitches either include a ball mount or require a stabilizing strap. Note that any accessory item you choose to install in the hitch, whether a bike rack or cargo carrier, needs to be Class I-rated to ensure...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Compatible with 2006 VW Jetta 1.9LThe 2004 VW Jetta will use the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24748 which is not compatible with a 2006 Jetta. It was designed for the previous generation. You instead will need the hitch # 24866 which is specifically designed to fit 2006-2014 Jetta models. I've attached a couple of videos to assist.
view full answer... - Compatibility of Draw-Tite Class I Hitch Receiver with Bike Carrier for Carbon Fiber Frame BikeThe Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24866 is 3-3/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost part of the bumper which is the most important measurement to ensure a bike rack fits to give you adequate clearance so your rack and vehicle don't make contact. This hitch is a confirmed fit for your 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI. The weldstop you pointed out is 1-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole so it will not...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recomendation for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta SedanFor a trailer hitch confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Volkswagen Jetta sedan you'd want the Draw Tite part # 24866 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. For wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part # 118667 which is a confirmed fit and would work well. For a ball mount you'd want the # 3593 and then for a 2 inch hitch ball part # 19258.
view full answer... - How to Carry 4 Bikes on a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportwagenAll of the trailer hitches available for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen are Class I rated trailer hitches. You are correct in your assessment that a Class I hitch can only carry a maximum of 2 bikes. The issue that you run into with a third or fourth bike is not just the weight of the bikes, but the distance that weight is placed from the trailer hitch. They put additional leverage on the hitch that it cannot support. It is similar to using a pipe extension on a wrench to break a...
view full answer... - Replacement Hardware for Trailer Hitch Reciver on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagenGood news! I can help you get the correct hardware for your 2010 VW Jetta SportWagen trailer hitch. We offer two hitches for your vehicle the Curt # C11474 or the Draw-Tite # 24866. Depending on which hitch you have will indicate which "Hitch Item Number" you will place in the box on the Replacement Hardware Kit # RHK product page. Then simply pick the manufacture from the drop down box and add to cart. It's possible that you have a Hidden Hitch Brand trailer hitch on your SportWagen....
view full answer... - Which Hitch Will Fit A 2010 VW Jetta TDI And Are There Modifications NeededFor the 2010 VW Jetta TDI you would use the Draw-Tite hitch, # 24866. There is no trimming to be done on the VW Jetta TDI. The wiring you will need is the CURT Wiring Harness, part # 56201. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the hitch # 24866 and a link to instructions on the CURT wiring harness.
view full answer... - Hitch to Ground Clearance of DrawTite Hitch # 24866 When Installed on 2012 Volkswagen JettaWhen installed on your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta the top of the receiver tube of the DrawTite Hitch # 24866 will sit just below the bottom of the bumper fascia. The exact height above the ground will be a function of several factors, including the tread depth on your tires and the passenger and cargo load in the vehicle at any given time. I have included a link to an installation video for this hitch on your specific vehicle. I researched all available hitch receivers for your vehicle to...
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- Class I Hitch Cargo Carrier with Good Ground Clearance on 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagenPlease take a look at Curt Class I carrier # C18110. This carrier has 3-3/4-inches of rise in the shank and it provides 6-3/4-inches of clearance from your hitch pin hole. This will fit your hitch without an adapter. The cost for this carrier is about the same as what you would have to spend on multiple adapters and it is a far safer solution that will not cost you a loss of hitch capacity. Having something fabricated would definitely cost you more and I do not recommend this because that...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDIThere are only Class I trailer hitches available for the 2006 VW Jetta, see link. Out of the available trailer hitches I recommend Draw-Tite hitch # 24866 because if you use an accessory in the hitch like a bike rack you do NOT have to use a stabilization strap like you would with the Curt hitch. The recommended ball mount is # 3593. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256. For a 2 inch ball use # 19258. This hitch has a 200 pound tongue weight capacity and 2,000 pound gross trailer weight...
view full answer... - Everything Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDII will be happy to help you get everything you will need to tow a trailer and go on the road with your band: except roadies. We are all out of roadies. First, you will need a trailer hitch. I recommend hitch # 24866 with ball mount # 3593. This trailer hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200 pounds. This is important so I have included a link on how to determine tongue weight for you. The gross trailer weight capacity is 2,000 pounds. The gross trailer weight includes the weight...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch for the 2005 Jetta TDIWe do have trailer hitches for your 2005 VW Jetta TDI but the only you looked at, part # C11000, is not a fit. If you have the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI New Body, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24866 will fit. If you need trailer wiring, the recommended harness is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118667 If you have the 2005 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Old Body, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11070 will fit. If you need trailer wiring,...
view full answer... - Draw-Tite Hitch Recommendation for a 2011 Volkswagen TDI SportwagenThe Draw-Tite Hitch # 24866 should work well on your 2011 Volkswagen Sportwagen TDI. This is one of our most popular hitches available for your vehicle. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products: Sportframe Drawbar # 3593 Hitch Ball # 19256 Curt Trailer Wiring # C59496 (installation instructions attached) Pin and Clip # PC2
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