Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Item # C11399
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2016 Audi A3
excluding e-tron
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2016 Audi A3 - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Class I
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000
- Concealed Cross Tube
- 200
- CURT
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, Audi A3 trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
- Rating: Class I
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
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11399 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
Weight Carrying Capacity
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Gross Towing Weight (GTW):
2,000 lbs.
Tongue Weight (TW):
200 lbs.
Weight Distribution Capacity
Hitch does not allow
use of weight distribution
Tech Tip
No drilling required for installation , Access holes may need to be enlarged by drilling, filing, or rotary tool
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
- etrailer mistake
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - C11399
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (22 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.by: Michael05/23/2023
2015 Audi A3
So far excellent hitch. Nice quality zinc plated and beefy hardware. My only gripe is i had to shave down some of the hardware to get it installed on my particular model car. 2015 audi a3 tdi. Otherwise fit is perfect and looks good!
by: JoeB05/14/2021
Audi A3
2105 Audi A3 Sedan. Installed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver 1-1/4". Had to drill out the front hole closer to the front of the car in the frame with a 1 1/3" step drill bit $12 to get the bolt and flat washer through the front hole. Only got 2 fish wires in package, so may (recommend) need to buy 2 more for the 7/16" bolt. Fish wiring takes a bit to get used to and don't loose the bolt in the frame(. Make sure the fish wire is really tightly screwed onto the bolt. Also bought the Yakima RidgeBack 2 Bike Rack 1-1/4" Tilting from etailer and as the picture shows it fits and looks great in the hitch.
Audi Parts has a nice 1 1/4" hitch cover with the 4 rings.
Thanks etrailer
by: Calvin10/05/2021
2015 Audi A3
No problem with the hitch. I followed the online recommendation and received the correct hitch. Upon attempted install of the hitch, the mounting bolts could not be fished through the frame access holes. The bolt heads were too large. Upon calling customer service, I was informed that this occurs sometimes but offered no other recourse. Nowhere does it say on the website or in the installation instructions that there might need to be some drilling or reaming, as Joe B. and Don had to do per their reviews. Just the opposite, the website states no grinding or drilling. The website needs to update this to reflect the possibility of having to take the hitch to an installer if you're not comfortable with grinding and drilling. I don't have jacks nor do I want to buy a step drill bit to make the holes larger. The whole idea was to buy the hitch and mount it without extra work. Had I known this, I would have just taken the car somewhere and had it installed instead of losing time.
Sierra K.
10/20/2021
Sometimes it is necessary to file to enlarge access holes in order to get the hardware through.
by: Mitchell 12/11/2021
2015 Audi A3
We are happy to review this company. Despite the so called shipping delays, we did not experience this with E trailer. The service was easy and efficient.
Mitchell
12/12/2022
Great, it was easy to install and the fit was perfect.
by: Integra06/03/2023
Holes don't line up on Audi A3
A 30 minutes install turn into 1 1/2 hour!
Not what I would call precision craftsmanship.
If you have an Audi A3, do yourself a favor and buy something else.
3rd Curt I install and this one is a MAJOR TURN OFF!
Jenny N.
6/6/2023
We found that when we installed on a 2019 Audi A3 that once the hardware was fish wired into place that the holes were slightly off so we used a die grinder to enlarge the holes on the frame enough to install. You can see that at time stamp 3:49 in the video install below.
by: GaryS08/29/2017
2016 Audi A3
The hitch works great for our use (occaisional bike rack duty).
I happy to report it still looks new even after (1) New England winter.
Garys
8/29/2018
After 2 New England winters I took a few minutes to scotch brite and touch up to look brand new. Only minor surface rust but wanted to keep it protected and looking new.
by: Tracey B07/31/2020
Audi
The hitch is perfect! Installation was pretty simple and who would’ve known there was a hitch for my Audi car. I thought I would never be able to carry my bikes as I wouldn’t put them on my roof or the trunk. Customer service was fabulous at helping answer all my questions. Cost was cheaper than a local camping trailer/hitch shop. Will definitely look to them again for my next purchase!
by: Tim 04/15/2021
Audi A3
Hitch was a pain to install (would have been much easier with the car on a lift) but I knew going in it wouldn't be easy. The directions were good and I got it done. Hitch has worked perfectly for my wife's Audi A3 - we use it to attach a 1Up bike rack to it and it is rock solid. Worth a few hours of work to save several hundred bucks if I had it installed somewhere.
by: Scott 04/17/2015
2010 GMC Jimmy
Overall - very satisfied. Over the last 10 years and 3 cars, this is my third hitch from etrailer and so far the easiest. The product was simple and easy to install. Spot on with the instructions and all the parts. Had to jimmy with getting the bolts in one side of the frame but no cutting or grinding required. Fit is very good - I'd like about 1/4 to 3/8 more rearward travel - but it does work with my old bike mount. Packaging was good - maybe a few less staples would still work. The Curt receive is built like a brick house with very clean welds and a nice finish.
by: Don02/22/2021
2017 Audi A3
I needed a hitch to carry my bike rack for my Audi A3. The etrailer website made that easy. The site is easy to use, showed the two models that are made for my car, described the differences. I ordered it on line and got a confirmation of my order, then later the same day was informed it that already shipped. It arrived very well packaged.
While it says no drilling needed, I found the heads of the bolts would not quite fit through the access hole. I think due to undercoating of the car, so had to "ream" it out a bit. The products it great, looks great and performs perfect.
by: Marc R04/26/2020
Of course it took me twice as long to install
As I expected, but I was able to do it without help. I love my hitch, it is almost invisible when looking at the car, and works perfectly.
by: Robert 06/03/2021
Excellent instructions on the install and a great fit very happy with the purchase
by: Joy 08/29/2020
Fantastic service, great shipping! Haven’t used the actual hitch yet, but the company is great.
by: Philip 11/05/2020
Simply said as Fantastic. Order received as promised. The install instruction videos were great.
by: Jonathan 07/19/2022
Great hitch, used it for over a year. I pull a jet ski with it and it never gave me any issues
by: Billy 12/23/2021
2018 Audi A3
Perfect fit!! It took 20 minutes to ins tall.
by: Ed05/15/2024
by: Eddie 04/11/2023
by: Nicolas 08/06/2021
2016 Audi A3
by: Cory 08/27/2021
2018 Audi A3
by: Mahbod12/23/2021
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Michael K.
5/24/2024
Still a solid hitch. As with anything that’s being jolted around under heavy loads I do recommend rechecking the torque after a few uses to make sure everything stays tight. After the checking and having to torque down some more it’s been good.