Choosing Trailer Hitch for 2019 VW Passat Wolfsburg

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So I'm looking at trailer hitch for 2019 VW Passat Wolfsburg and see there are hitches that mount on the frame and one that sort of mounts behind the bumper. I'm looking for some guidance on if one is better?

asked by: Rhea V

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The three trailer hitches that fit your 2019 VW Passat Wolfsburg are the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11234, Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24880 and EcoHitch Trailer Hitch # 306-X7317.

Both the Draw-Tite and the Curt install on your Passat's frame rail underneath the car, while the EcoHitch installs behind the bumper fascia. There is no structural difference between the hitches or how they install, but there are a couple of advantages to the EcoHitch, which is the hitch I recommend for you.

The EcoHitch installs higher than the other hitches, so you have more ground clearance than with the Curt or Draw-Tite, and this is important because a hitch on a Passat is likely going to be used mostly for accessories and bike racks. That also factors into the advantage of the EcoHitch, which is that it has a 2" receiver while the other two hitches have a 1-1/4" receiver and 2" hitches have more options for accessories.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

I do have a great option for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT but the Eco-Hitch part #306-X7317 is not a fit at this time. I contacted Curt and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11234 is a fit for the GT model. It is also a concealed cross tube…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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I was able to track down the installation instructions for the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7317 referenced in your question and have attached the images from the manual below. I have also sent you a separate email with the PDF file…

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Answer 6

While there is a 2 inch trailer hitch recevier that fits your 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI, I checked with Curt and can verify the only one of their hitches that fits your Passat is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11234. This is a Class I hitch with…

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Answer 7

Hey Red, we only have air bag kits like the Firestone Ride Rite part #F83VV for your 2025 Toyota Tacoma. We don't have anything that would fit into a rear coil for your truck but this kit is mostly black so it wouldn't be super obvious.

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Answer 8

I'll start with the EcoHitch Invisi Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7381. The price on any EcoHitch comes from the material used in the construction of the hitch. It uses a special alloy made of recycled materials and combines aluminum, steel, and…

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Answer 9

Hey Shawn. Trunk/hatch mounted bike racks top out at 35 lbs per bike. You'll destroy the back of your Golf trying to put a 60+ lbs e-bike on one of them. To transport a e-bike with your 2013 VW Golf GTI you'll need to install a hitch. I…

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Answer 10

I do have a great option for you, however the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7317 that you referenced is not confirmed to fit the GT model of your 2018 VW Passat. We have reached out to Curt though in the past and were able to verify that their…

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Answer 11

Hey Holly, so I would go with the Curt hitch part #C11234 which we have confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Volkswagen Passat with a 2.0 TDI engine. This hitch in basically all ways matches the Draw Tite that also fits your vehicle but we just have the…

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