Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, and Ball Mount For 2017 VW Golf SportWagen

Published 01/26/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"

(131)

$179.72

T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

(49)

$62.84

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(2621)

$15.70

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

(2621)

$18.47

Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2274)

$50.10

Question:

In addition to the hitch what related items besides a taillight wiring kit will be needed for use with a small utility trailer?

asked by: Bill T

Expert Reply:

For your 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I - 1-1/4", # C11422. This is a confirmed fit for your vehicle and works great for light duty towing like you are referring to.

You will also need a ball mount to go with your hitch receiver, and I recommend the Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs, # C45521. This ball mount will require a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball like # 19256 or a 2 inch ball like # 19258.

For your trailer wiring, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118730. This harness connects to a factory wiring harness found in you rear cargo area on the driver's side as well as on the passenger side. This harness will simply clip into those connectors and then a power line is run to the battery to protect your vehicle system from overload or feedback.

These are all the components you need to use the utility trailer your mentioned.