Custom Fit 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Accessories

The etrailer Class III Receiver Hitch #e98906 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2012 VW Tiguan and it does indeed have a towing weight capacity of 3,500 pounds. With that being said, a towing setup will always be limited by its…

Yes, I have attached for you an install video of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13133 which you can use to install the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98906. These two hitches are the same save for finish (matte vs gloss) so the…

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

Curt trailer hitch #C13133 has instructions that include a trim diagram but it states it is for R-Line models. I have included that diagram for you. For non-R-Line models you can follow the video I have linked. One of the first things our installer…

The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118811 is an aftermarket wiring harness confirmed to fit your vehicle by the manufacturer. This means it has been tested physically on that model and confirmed to work as…

It sounds like you are using a 7 to 4-Way adapter in the factory trailer connector on your 2012 VW Tiguan. If the trailer has LED tail lights, you will need a special adapter, #C35FR. This adapter should allow the trailer lights to function…

I reached out to the manufacturer and they confirmed for me that they do not have a mattress like the AirBedz XUV Air Mattress #341031 that accounts for the seat angle. They also do not provide custom made options. My only suggestion would be to look…

For a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part #C13381. When we installed this hitch on a 2019 Tiguan, we found that the top inside edge of the receiver tube sat 11-1/2 inches high. U-Haul trailer couplers sit at about…

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…

For your 2012 VW Tiguan the #e98906 is the etrailer hitch that fits. To mount the 4-way you'd need a bracket like the part #18144 which attaches to the bottom of the rear bumper.