Is There a Trailer Hitch Receiver Rated For Weight Distribution For a 2016 Audi Q5?

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Im looking at your tow hitch #75940 for my 2016 Audi Q5. I want to be able to tow a 1900lb travel trailer dry weight, the car is rated for 4400lbs as long as the trailer has brakes, which it does. I was thinking on also using a weight distribution hookup but I just saw that this hitch is not rated for that? Whats the problem? Do you have one that is rated for weight distribution for the 2016 Audi Q5? Thanks.

asked by: Joe B

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As the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75940 and all of our other receivers for your 2016 Audi Q5 are not rated for use with a weight distribution hitch this leads me to believe your chassis cannot support the use of a weight distribution hitch. While I could not find any specific information to confirm this the only mention I see of it in your owners manual is to referring to the loading of luggage between your vehicle and trailer when towing.

The 4-Way Harness # C56404 and 7-Way Kit # ETBC7 are needed since you will need to add a brake controller. I recommend using the Redarc Liberty # RED52VR controller as it uses a small dash mounted control knob rather than a large box mounted to your dash. It is also a proportional controller which senses your braking force and adjusts the power sent to the trailer brakes. This means you will have less adjustments to the brakes while you drive than a traditional controller.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

That's a good question but no, the bumper on your 2015 Audi Q5 will not be damaged more easily and will not be more fragile with the installation of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75940. The bumper support is directly replaced by…

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Answer 2

I checked with our vendors and it looks like your 2016 Audi Q5 is not compatible with weight distribution systems. This has to do with the style of frame your vehicle has. The factory hitches Audi offers are not compatible either. There is a solution…

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Answer 3

Like you said, there are no restrictions for Draw-Tite trailer hitch #75940 on a 2016 Audi Q5 models with back up camera and parking sensors. It is listed by Draw-Tite as a fit for all models of the 2016 Q5. The only note on it is that on models that…

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Answer 4

It could be possible that your 2012 Boat trailer is wired with a wishbone style harness. Similar to Item #A25W2GWB. This type of harness just allows the installer to run each side separate rather than splicing and running extra wires across the…

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Yes, the Draw Tite Hitch part #75940 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Audi Q5. This hitch does replace a support beam of your rear bumper but does not require any cutting or drilling aside from that. I attached a picture from the…

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On your 2011 Audi Q5, models that have the backup camera could have a slightly different fascia that apparently could hang down a little further requiring a little bit of trimming around the square part of the trailer hitch #75940. It does not affect…

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As you noted we do offer several Class III hitches for the 2013 model year; these can be seen on the link provided. I am pleased to advise that my contact at Draw-Tite confirmed for me that their 2-inch hitch #75940 will also fit the 2014 model year…

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Answer 8

For your 2013 Audi Q5 we have hitches like the Draw Tite part #75940 which is a confirmed fit. If you plan to tow a trailer you will want trailer wiring though. For that you'd want the Tekonsha kit part #119250KIT which will install without any…

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Answer 9

The Draw-Tite Class III Receiver Hitch #75940 is confirmed to fit your 2012 Audi Q5. This hitch has a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver that will accept a variety of hitch accessories. If you are thinking of doing some towing, I recommend the…

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Answer 10

I included an image from the instructions for the Draw-Tite #75940 that will show what needs to be trimmed on your 2013 Audi Q5. This is specific for models without Fascia hitch access panel, so it should get you all squared away. I also included an…

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Answer 11

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #C56404 is a confirmed fit for a 2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid. It offers plug-n-play installation as well so there will be no splicing into any wires on the vehicle. It provides a standard 4-way flat trailer…

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Answer 12

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75940 is a great choice for your 2017 Audi Q5. We don't have any specific places that we recommend for installation so we tend to recommend looking for a place that you trust or that has a good…

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Is There a Trailer Hitch Receiver Rated For Weight Distribution For a 2016 Audi Q5?

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