Difference Between Curt and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receivers for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Published 02/14/2020

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

(163)

$104.65

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(110)

$82.41

Question:

are there any differences between the etrailer and curt hitch for 2017 volkswagen tiguan

asked by: Alex E

Expert Reply:

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13133 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98906 that fit your 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is the finish.

The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer hitch has a matte black finish; other than that everything is equal, such as their 3,500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight capacities, as well as the installation. The two hitches have a hidden look, which means only the receiver is showing so the different finishes - which give them slightly different looks - are probably not going to be a huge factor in your choice, though the matte is going to be a bit less reflective than the glossy, making it slightly less noticeable.

That said, if it were my 2017 VW Tiguan, I would just buy the least expensive hitch between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13133 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98906.

I have added a link to an install for you to check out as well.