Recommended Parts for Towing with a 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and How to Find Towing Capacity

Published 10/11/2018

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

(36)

$256.93

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(3909)

$13.99

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

(3909)

$10.38

Curt Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs

(2281)

$39.79

etrailer Ball Mount Bag

(186)

$18.17

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

(2948)

$3.38

Question:

I'm wanting to tow a small trailer with my 2019 Jetta. What do I need to do this?

asked by: Jim

Expert Reply:

To tow a trailer with any vehicle you will need a trailer hitch, ball mount kit, and a wiring kit to activate the trailer lights.

For your 2019 Volkswagen Jetta I recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11540 which works with the ball mount # C45520, hitch pin and clip # F-4, and hitch balls # C40001 for 1-7/8" and # C40018 for 2". We have a ball mount bag # ETBMB available to help keep all of these components together.

Then for wiring use the Tekonsha # 119250KIT which uses clamps to connect to the lighting functions.