Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 1997 Volkswagen Eurovan/Transporter

Updated 06/18/2018 | Published 06/16/2018

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Question:

i have a 1997 vw transporter i need a trailer hitch for vw tells me the eurovan and the transporter are the one and the same but vw is not always right can yo conferm this? thanks

asked by: Don

Expert Reply:

The T4 generation of the Volkswagen Transporter was indeed the same thing as the Eurovan. In the US it was called the Eurovan and everywhere else it was the Transporter. For your 1997 Volkswagen Transporter/Eurovan I recommend Curt trailer hitch # 13217. This is a 2 inch hitch rated for 400 pounds tongue weight and 4,000 pounds gross trailer weight. But consult the vehicle owner's manual for the vehicle capacity.

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 trailer wiring you can use # C56175 to add a 4-Way flat trailer connector to the rear of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael H