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Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
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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.
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.
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Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars (183 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.The first one arrived banged up and peeling due to shipping damage, but customer service promptly sent me out a new one that arrived in perfect condition. Glad to have had the shopping assistance to help me choose the right hitch for my car. It is very sturdy and was fairly easy to install. All in all, a great purchase!
Super easy to install. Had to be 30 minutes, maybe even less, from start to finish. The install video was extremely helpful and the included instructions provided the specific details needed like what side of the fascia to cut out and the torque spec on the bolts. Hitch looks great, doesn't stick out to far.
Perfect fit for my 2014 Tiguan. The receiver that Volkswagen offered may have been good enough, but it's size did not allow me to use the hitches that I already had. So even though this receiver is over rated for my 2200lb limit on the Tiguan, it is sturdy, still shiny from original paint, and should at this rate last many years. I also love how easy your site is to find the parts you need, and when I was in doubt of something, your customer service was very friendly and helpful. I also just love the J- pin stabilization pin and barrel lockset I ordered with the receiver. There is no rattle or movement coming from the trailer, and it locks the receiver to the vehicle.
A snap to install. Took only 20 minutes or so. Hardest part was trimming the bumper with a utility knife. And, of course, that was simple. Wiring the connector was a bit more tricky as the pre-wired plug isn't very long. I had wanted to mount it facing backwards but had to settle on facing down, as in the pictures. Still trying to find some way to reorient it. Overall, very happy with the hitch. (NOTE: you MUST get either the VW trailer module or the harness kit for the lights to work. Pre-wired cars will NOT work otherwise; you'll be plugging your trailer into a dead socket.)
This receiver is well built and compact. It is simple to install, requiring only one person. When mounted to the Tiguan, it is out of the way and does not detract from the appearance of the car. After selling my Rav4 I needed receiver to mount my bike rack to a VW Tiguan. This receiver met all of my needs. The bike rack is simple to mount and secure. I really appreciated the video that explained how to mount the receiver to the car. The tip about cleaning out the mounting nuts attached to the car was most helpful. The bolts easily slid into place and threaded in beautifully. My car had 28,000 miles on it when I installed this part. Those mounting nuts cleaned up in no time when I used the recommended brush and a little WD40.
Love it! Just as advertised. Really good construction, heavy piece. Received in really excellent condition from etrailer.com.
Received in just one week! From the states to PR! This company has a great webpage, friendly, with all the information and specs you need to evaluate the product you are looking for with a grade A for customer service.
This trailer hitch is perfect for my 2015 VW Tiguan! That has to be the easiest installation ever. I’m a 64-year-old woman and did this by myself in 20 minutes following the YouTube video verbatim! I was able to cut right into the facia very easily with a box cutter. I was so afraid at first because I don’t want to screw things up but the instructions are perfect and this trailer hitch will do the job for me. I am getting an extension to reduce the size 2 1 1/4 inch for my bike rack. But was bad planning on my part but it’s already in the mail. The trailer is the only way for me to go. I’ve gotten my roof racks, bike rack and trailer hitch for two different cars now. Thanks for a great product. I’m very proud of myself I have to brag
With all the helpful etrailer.com tech tips & YouTube instructional videos it's so simple it makes me question "why wouldn't you do it yourself?" I saved $140 compared to what u-haul wanted to install the same hitch & wiring harness. Thanks again etrailer.com!
Exactly as described and very easy to install. I was trading out the factory installed 1 1/4" with this 2" for use with a Thule bike rack. It truly was as easy as just swapping it out. etrailer.com's instructions were clear and precise. Took maybe 30 minutes. Great product. 2013 VW Tiguan SEL.
We are very pleased with the quality, price and quick delivery of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2".
The tutorial video was an added bonus and very helpful. My husband took the installation one step further by soldering the portion that was cut open, closed.
We are all around very pleased, thank you!
Installed on a 2015 Tiguan SEL.
First I want to say, this company gives fast shipping and excellent customer service and their products are top notch in fit and finish.
Secondly, I want to say that this hitch went on without a hitch.....
Sorry, no pun intended.
Seriously, it was installed by only one person, me, and it was an extremely simple job that only took about 25 minutes. I work slow.
I have done business with etrailer before and will continue to do so in the future.
David S.
Just purchased this hitch to put on my 2017 VW Tiguan. Very easy to install. Only took me about 15 to 20 minutes. Only tools needed are a cutting knife, a ruler and a socket wrench. Pictures show the hitch, the tools, the area under the bumper to cut out (directions say cut 6.5 inches but I did 7 inches to make sure I had plenty of room to out in the hitch), the area where the hitch will be attached and then what the hitch looks like after the installation. Now i just need to get a boat!
Owned for a year.... great product easy to install thanks to the folks at etrailer. Keep up the great work!!!
Octavio - 04/07/2019A couple hours to install hitch and lights, saved over $600!! Kit and videos made it a very easy install and great quality products!
Everything went perfect. Hitch was shipped immediately after ordering and the package arrived in good condition. The item was well packed. Installation on my car was very simple (no drilling, removing of exhaust, etc), but the directions were very clear. Literally just cut out a small piece of the plastic fascia and install with four bolts. Took about 10 minutes. Just make sure you have a torque wrench to get the proper tightness. This was purchased to hold a bike rack and it everything fits great. Kind of shocking that a car dealer wanted several hundred dollars to put a hitch on the car I just purchased. Very glad I ordered from this website.
Scott - 08/17/2018This hitch worked perfectly for using a bike rack on our Tuguan. It fit perfectly and was super easy to install thanks to the excellent instructions. I highly recommend this product.
Kevin M - 06/14/2021Another great hitch and wiring. Installed on Tiguan already.Takes 15 minutes, wiring takes 30 minutes. Still towing 25 yr old aluminum trailer I built.
I will add a basket for gas cans weld one up or buy one? Don't know yet looking through junk pile for steel.
Should last until I get hit again, the hitch will help in an impact.
Last one on Camry took 45 mph hit from rear stopped at light. impact bent the frame
totaled car.
will re -cut and weld the old hitch into something else.
Eric - 06/01/2020I bought this product just over a year ago and am extremely pleased with how well it's held up.
The included installation instructions were easy to follow, tailored to my specific vehicle even. They listed links for videos to assist understanding where the cutout was on my bumper and the tricks needed to adequately torque the hitch in place.
Joe C - 09/18/2020I installed the hitch on a 2013 VW Tiguan. It only took 15 minutes. It was easy to install. I was a little nervous about cutting into the bottom of the bumper. It wasn't bad though. The hitch shipped out very quickly. I am completely satisfied and will shop with etrailer again.
Super easy to install! I think I did it in 15 minutes with the help of the [online] Video. All parts where there. Looks Great!
Product arrived on time and in great condition. This Draw Tite hitch for my 2012 VW Tiguan is so simple to install. I highly recommend self installation rather than paying a mechanic to install. Anyone who can operate a utility knife, wratchet wrench and a torque wrench can easily install this hitch in less than 30-minutes.
NC S - 08/13/2016My wife at the last minute.... Christmas! tells me she would like a trailer hitch and a bike rack to add to her list for Santa. Well I got up early the next morning and contacted etrailer.com. *** Total Success***. It is now sitting under my tree at home
600 miles away from the hotel I placed the order from.
It was so simple: The web site asked for the year and make of the car, once provided I watched a installation video and it gave me three choices to choose from. The site provided information to help choose and then rapidly processed my order for the hitch and bike rack. A fast smooth comfortable process from beginning to end.
Thanks to all at etrailer.com, Merry Christmas to you all! You certainly made my wife & mine merrier!
The 2017 VW Tiguan manual says that there is a towing "eye" that will screw into a hole in he rear bumper. The hole is there but no threads to screw into. I purchased the trailer hitch to solve the problem as VW took no responsibility. The hitch is great, it fits as advertised and the service was excellent!!
First let me say the whole process has been. Informative as I submitted a question and received options I did not know I had.I was able to make a sound desicion based on the great service etrailer has to offer us consumers. Not to mention the shipping was fast and packaging was first rate. Amazing purchase experience. etrailer is a stellar operation thanks.
Installed on my '16 Tiguan. Recommend you Youtube and watch a few others install first. I have the "R Line" which does not have the squares in the bumper cover predefined so I measured and cut a small rectangle freehand. Installing myself was super easy.
Overall, its a very durable hitch at a great price!
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