How to Determine Hitch Ground Clearance for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

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when the hitch is installed on a 2015 golf sportwagen TDI , how high is the hitch receiver from the pavement?

asked by: Ceri S

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When the Curt hitch part # C11411 is installed on your 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen it will end up being right underneath the lowest portion of your rear bumper. To determine ground clearance you would need to measure from the bottom of your bumper to the ground and then subtract about 2 inches.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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