Trailer Hitch and Related Items for 2007 VW Passat Wagon to tow Pig Cooker Trailer

Published 05/01/2015

Question:

Hi, I own a 2007 VW PASSAT WAGON 2.0T model car. Its towing capacity is 2,000lbs. Im looking to purchase a reciever hitch for my car so I can pull my pig cooker. The cooker has a single axle trailer with a traditiional oil drum body. It has some weight to it but I dont think its over 1500lbs. Since I. Can only get a 1in reciever for this car, do you think that this configuration is safe enough to haul my cooker? Thanks for responding

asked by: Glenn L

Expert Reply:

We can help you with everything you need to get your Passat wagon ready to tow your bar-b-q trailer. It is a good idea to check your owner's manual to confirm the car's towing capacity.

The hitches offered for your Passat are all light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I types that can be seen on the link provided. These will fit as long as you do not have the 4Motion version. I suggest the Curt # C11096 along with ball mount # 3594. The hitch's 2000-lb trailer capacity will be fine for your 1500-lb trailer. All you need to add is a hitch ball of the correct size to match your trailer's coupler, either # 19256 for a 1-7/8-inch or # 19258 for a 2-inch ball.

If your trailer has lights you'll also need a wiring harness. You can use Tow Ready Custom Fit wiring kit # 119250KIT.

expert reply by: Adam R