Recommended Hitch for a 2019 VW Golf Alltrack and Installation Issues

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I noticed in some of the customer photos the 2inch trailer hitch creates a bit of a bulge in the bottom of the fascia after it is installed. Am I seeing this correctly? Do the 1.25inch Drawtite and Curt receivers create a bulge in the fascia?

asked by: John G

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Expert Reply:

Yes, you are seeing it correctly on some of the item # 306-X7315 photos. That's 100% installation error. They're not cutting enough of the fascia off to let the safety chain plate clear it.

The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11422 does not have the bulging issue because the smaller receiver and the location of the safety chain loops gives you more space. We had a Golf Alltrack in the shop awhile back and installed this hitch. I have attached a couple of pictures below that show it along with an installation video.

Both the EcoHitch item # 306-X7315 and the Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11422 are confirmed to fit the 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. These hitches are custom fit and bolt to your VW with included hardware.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
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Answer 1

The trailer wiring harness we offer for your 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is the Curt Harness, part #C59236. This harness is a hardwire installation so I have attached a drawing that shows how it should be installed. This harness will work with…

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Answer 2

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7315, Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11422 and Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part #24949 all install the same on a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack all install the same and have a…

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Answer 3

When installing the Curt hitch #C11422 on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack the only version of the vehicle that would require trimming of the rear fascia is the Sportwagen vehicles with 4Motion. Other models would not require the fascia trimming. I…

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Answer 4

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7315 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 VW Golf Alltrack. I was able to get ahold of the installation instructions for the hitch on your vehicle and found that you will need to…

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Answer 5

I can confirm that you were right on about the trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, and that two of them require bumper fascia trimming while one of them does not: Requires Bumper Fascia Trimming (see accompanying cut…

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Answer 6

The EcoHitch part #306-X7315 that you referenced does fit the 4Motion S versions of the 2019 VW Sportwagen S like you have. The lower fascia does get trimmed because it is different like you mentioned. Basically you have to cut a hole that is around…

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Answer 7

The EcoHitch part #306-X7315 does replace the rear bumper beam of the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack that it installs on and it does not negatively affect the integrity of the vehicle in any way. This hitch was tested extensively for towing capacity and…

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Answer 8

The trailer hitches that install behind the bumper are always intimidating because of sensors that can be located there. We typically recommend having a shop perform the installation unless you are really comfortable at working on cars because of how…

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Answer 9

The correct EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is part #306-X7315. It doesn't look like we have had a chance to install said hitch yet so we don't have any measurements to provide and the manufacturer…

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Answer 10

We do have hitches for your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. For a 1-1/4 inch hitch we have the Draw Tite part #24949 as a confirmed fit or for a 2 inch hitch we have the EcoHitch part #306-X7315.

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Answer 11

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 12

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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