Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle

Updated 01/23/2018 | Published 01/22/2018

Products Featured in This Question

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

(71)

$208.61

Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1

(666)

$15.93

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs

(333)

$34.81

2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs

(333)

$39.87

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

(2273)

$35.71

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

(8)

$64.34

Curt Hitch Pin and Clip for 1-1/4" Hitches - 1/2" Diameter x 2" Span

(2932)

$2.87

Question:

I want to buy a hitch. I have a beetle convertible 2013 gasoline turbo 1.4l 160 hp what reference do you advise me ? thank you

asked by: Vivier

Expert Reply:

You want the Curt, part # C11354, for your convertible 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The other hitch you mentioned, part # C11260, fits the coupe model but not your convertible.

If you plan to use the hitch to carry a cargo carrier, bike rack, or some other non-trailer accessory you also need to use a support strap, part # 18050, in order to be compliant with Curt's warranty.

If instead you'll be towing a trailer with your Beetle, you don't need the strap but do need the recommend ball mount, part # C45521, with pin and clip, part # F-4, and a hitch ball. For a hitch ball use # A-82 for a 2 inch ball or # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. Then for a wiring harness use # C56380.