Recommended Hitch and Expander for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta

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Is it possible for this hitch to be fitted to a 2012 VW Jetta GLI? I am looking for a 2” receiver to use my bike rack, but have only come up with 1-1/4”.

asked by: Andrew

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Expert Reply:

Anything's possible with the right amount of know-how, but as it stands the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7311 is not going to work.

Instead, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11474 paired with the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HTAD will get you where you want to be. This'll turn your 1 1/4" receiver into a 2" receiver so you can use your bike rack.

expert reply by: Bryce D

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Answer 1

I was able to find some pictures to give you a pretty good idea of what the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7311 looks like after installation and with a bike rack as well. I reached out to EcoHitch see if I could provide you with the…

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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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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7311 will fit your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta as indicated by our fitguide. If you check out the attached photo from the installation instructions you can see that there is actually some trimming of…

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Answer 8

The brake controller I recommend is the Tekonsha P2, part #90885. This is our most popular brake controller because it is easy to set up and operate. You will need to find the wiring under the dash of your Safari and hardwire the brake controller. I…

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Answer 9

Hey Patricia! At this time we only have the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C65RJ which is a pre-order. We don't have an ETA on this, so if you have an immediate need for a hitch the best option would be to take the #E-9 to a local fabricator and…

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Answer 10

The issue is not with adapter #D101. You can use that adapter to use your Kuat NV in a 2 inch hitch. That is why Kuat made it. They were probably thinking you meant an aftermarket adapter such as #HTAD. The use of an adapter like HTAD will void the…

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