Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2011 Audi Q5

Published 12/21/2015

Question:

I saw a small note that I may need to do something special for the back up camera when installing the trailer hitch. Any idea what that involves?

asked by: David

Expert Reply:

On your 2011 Audi Q5, models that have the backup camera could have a slightly different fascia that apparently could hang down a little further requiring a little bit of trimming around the square part of the trailer hitch # 75940. It does not affect every vehicle though (actually seems to be rare since it is not mentioned in the instructions nor had the manufacturer heard of this issue) and could be a situation where it depends on which factory the vehicle was assembled in but the details remain to be seen.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

And for a trailer wiring harness for models that did not come with one I recommend # 119250KIT to add a 4-Way flat connector at the back of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael H