Ball Mount Options for Towing Trailer with 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Updated 01/23/2017 | Published 01/22/2017

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Question:

Dear: I own a WV Tiguan and want to get a trailer to pull 2 motorcycles weight of the 2 bikes around 950 lbs total. I want to buy a used trailer locally and I havent purchased it yet. I have installed a 2inch hitch receiver on my car and want to buy your trailer wiring kit 118675 with a tester. I realize i will also need a ball mount and a ball. my question is: do I need to buy the ball mount after I purchase the trailer to make sure the or rise will work? How different are the trailers in height? I see you sell a kit with 2 risers and 2 balls: part # 989900 . Is that what I need or should I consider an adjustable like part # MT70380 or #MT70067 or MT70068. Finally what size ball should I buy to make sure it will most likely work wit ha motorcycle trailer? Thank you for your expert advice.

asked by: Patrick P

Expert Reply:

Ideally you buy the hitch first, measure the difference in height between the hitch and the bottom lip of the trailer when level and then buy a ball mount that matches the rise/drop so that it can be towed as level as possible. For your 2016 Tiguan I would recommend the hitch part # e98906. Which when we installed this hitch we found that it measured 15-3/4 inches from the top of the opening down to the ground.

Without knowing what trailer you plan to buy the part # 989900 would be a great option to allow you to tow most trailers within reason. 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.

An adjustable ball mount like the # C45900 or # MT70068 would be a great option too that would basically ensure that you be able to tow the trailer level immediately.

expert reply by: Jameson C