Does EcoHitch that Fits 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI Have Capacity for Dirt Bike Carrier

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Hi I was curious could I use this with a 2015 Jetta tdi and put a dirtbike and carrier on back or is that to heavy? bike plus carrier is around 250 pounds however i know that weight distance from hitch affects this. Thanks,

asked by: Jacob J

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The EcoHitch part # 306-X7311 has a tongue weight capacity of 300 lbs so it would by itself would have capacity for a 250 lb dirt bike, but you have to also consider the capacities of your 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI to make sure it also has the same the capacity. The hitches are rated independently of the vehicles so that is why this hitch may have more capacity than your vehicle. Online I was able to find a capacity of 2,000 lbs trailer weight and 200 lb tongue weight but I would also check your owners manual or with a VW dealer.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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You are correct that bumper is the same, the issue is that behind the bumper on the passenger side of your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta TDI there are components that interfere would with the non-TDI trailer hitch receiver's like the EcoHitch Hidden…

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Answer 2

With a bike that weighs 225-lbs, you'll need a hitch that can support that plus the carrier. Luckily, the EcoHitch #306-X7284 is rated for 300-lbs of tongue weight. Using the etrailer carrier for 2" hitches #e98873 (which weighs 58-lbs) will…

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Answer 3

For your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI the EcoHitch Hidden 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Item #306-X7284 you were referencing is a confirmed fit. Even though the EcoHitch doesn't specify what class it is and its tongue weight is 300 lbs,…

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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 5

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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Answer 9

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 10

The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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