Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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Many thanks for your reply and insight. I read the information you provided. My 2018 Tiguan Owner's Manual states on pages 314 and 316 " Never connect the electrical system of the trailer directly to the electrical system of the rear lights...". It appears that your recommendation does just that. Can you offer a resolution or alternative to this apparent conflict? In no way would I want to (even accidentally) void my vehicle's electrical system warranty. Many thanks for your help.

asked by: Ken M

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The etrailer Class III hitch part # e43ZR is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and would be a great option. It has a 3,500 lb trailer towing capacity as well.

For a ball mount you'd want the part # 36051, hitch ball # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or part # 19256 for 1-7/8 inch ball.

For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118811 which is a confirmed fit.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Ken M.

2/23/2018

Many thanks for your reply and insight. I read the information you provided. My 2018 Tiguan Owner's Manual states on pages 314 and 316 " Never connect the electrical system of the trailer directly to the electrical system of the rear lights...". It appears that your recommendation does just that. Can you offer a resolution or alternative to this apparent conflict? In no way would I want to (even accidentally) void my vehicle's electrical system warranty. Many thanks for your help.

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Jameson C.

2/23/2018

That is a great question and props to you for doing your homework before towing with your vehicle. So a better option might be the # 119250KIT instead as it uses sensors wrapped around your vehicle wiring to know when the correct taillight functions are being applied and then uses a wire to the vehicle battery for all of the actual amperage draw. This is the hands down best option. Now the # 119190KIT does wire into the vehicle's wiring but like the other kit it uses those connections only as signal wires and draws the trailer wiring current directly from the battery. So this does still satisfy the warranty, but the # 119250KIT is probably the better solution.

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