Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Item # C11066
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11066
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Class I
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 200 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle 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
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
11066 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2007 - 2008 Volkswagen City Golf
- 2000 - 2006 Volkswagen Golf excluding VR6 and AWD
- 1999 - 1999 Volkswagen Golf New Body Style - excluding VR6 and AWD
- 2009 - 2010 Volkswagen Golf City
- 1999 - 2005 Volkswagen GTI
- 1998 - 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle
- 1999 - 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle excluding Turbo
- 2002 - 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle excluding Turbo and Turbo S
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - C11066
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (25 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: Mike 08/16/2017
Chevrolet SS
Installation was pretty seamless, except for the 1/2 X1-1/4" bolt being too short, replaced with 2" SS. May have been because the hole ended up too close to the spare tire well corner. The other item not mentioned was the muffler heat guard was slightly in the way but easily bent out of the way. Can't wait to pull my 50 ft yacht, lol.
by: Brian03/04/2020
2004 Honda Pilot
I actually haven't used the hitch yet but I'm confident that it is installed correctly and will work. The video instructions that I used were for the 2004 VW Golf. It didn't seem like there was a video for 2003, and my 2003 VW Golf was a little different than shown.
For the 1/2" bolt: The paper instructions shipped with were not extremely thorough and I was left trying to decide which set of pre-drill holes in the car's tow loop to use. See pictures. What ended up happening is that I chose the first hole forward of the loop because the second was definitely too far forward on the car (meaning the hitch would have been set back from the bumper too far). This meant that the 1/2" bolt needed to be installed on the side slope of the interior spare cavity (again, see pics), so I had to go to the hardware store and get a longer 1/2" Grade 8 bolt so that there would be enough threads exposed to get the nut on the inside. Then, when I tightened up that bolt to the specified 110 ft lbs (which feels pretty extreme, by the way) the washer in the spare cavity sheared the side wall of the cavity because the washer was at a slope. This is no big deal, I just sealed it off with more silicone and the attachment point is plenty structural because of the tow loop.
The rest of the install was smooth. A tip: don't go buy a right angle drill for this job. I drilled pilot holes with a smaller, shorter drill bit from underneath the car with the hitch in place as a template, and then drilled to the correct 3/8" size from inside the trunk/spare cavity. This allowed me to fit a regular drill underneath by the exhaust. Another tip: don't pull the exhaust off of the rubber shock mounts; just unbolt the shock mounts from the chassis of the car. Wrestling with the rubber shock mounts is a huge pain.
by: Mark07/25/2021
2009 Volkswagen Golf City
I ordered this hitch for a bike-rack; ordering was simple, shipping (even to Canada) was quick, and all was as promised. Installation was not "without a hitch" but was without complications!
by: Seth07/29/2019
Easy install. Watch the [online video] Have a angle drill to drill the upright mount holes. Other than that. Super easy and great quality and communication from etrailer.
by: Tim M11/06/2013
2001 Volkswagen GTI
I've got an VW 2001 MKIV GTI. Install went smoothly, just rolled the car onto a set of ramps and it goes right in. Make sure you have a jack or a good buddy to hold the hitch in place when installing.
As far as the quality of the product it is very good so far. Also, the quality of service from trailer is of the best for any business I have felt with.
I would recommend to a friend.
Thanks,
Tim M
by: Robert08/29/2022
This was not a great fit for my 2004 VW golf. It took persuasion in the form pry bars and drills. Much better experience with other Curt hitches.
by: Aaron05/16/2017
2003 Volkswagen Golf
I like this hitch a lot, although mounting it to a Golf is definitely an involved operation. There are no stock hitch mounting options on the golf and so you must drill into the spare tire case for install. It's just not something you do at home unless you have a good variety of tools and a couple hydraulic jacks. I took it to a local installer and they mounted it for about $80, but they mounted it a little crooked, which means I'm pretty much hosed if I want to straighten it. Oh well. Otherwise the mount has been zero issues and strong like bull. It's probably the best option on the market if you want a hitch rack on your Mk4 Golf.
by: JoAnn L06/24/2014
Exactly what I needed and fit my car perfectly. I will be ordering a bike carrier from your site soon.
Joann L.
6/26/2015
This hitch has held up wonderfully! Thank you for the great service, I also ordered a bike carrier and I am very happy with this as well. Will definitely recommend your site to others
by: James07/08/2022
2003 Volkswagen Golf
the day got delivered on my front porch half of it was sticking out all beat up. The side that was hanging out of the box got the finish chipped off and a little scratched
Katrina B.
7/19/2022
I am sorry that your hitch has arrived as such. I have sent this information over to our customer service department for them to get in contact with you. They should be reaching out to you within the next 24-48 hours. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for hitches to receive scratches during shipment. We recommend that you use a rust-oleum type paint to cover any scratchesscrapesscuffs. This will help prevent any future corrosion or rust.
Katrina B.
7/19/2022
Im sorry to see that your hitch has received some scratches on it due to shipping. This does tend to happen and when it does, we recommend using a Rust-oleum type paint to cover up any scratches and prevent corrosion in the future during use. I have a link below for your reference. I have also sent this information over to our Customer Service Department for them to get into contact with you.
by: Philip01/27/2020
2002 Volkswagen GTI
Install was fairly straight forward. Receiver seems like a quality piece. Most of the hardware included was perfect however the 1/2 bolt that threaded into the hand nut did not work for me. The bolt was not long enough to thread into the nut on the other side but nothing a quick trip to Ace couldn’t fit. Hitch looks great and I can’t wait to hook up the teardrop camper this summer and chase some adventure.
by: Mike V08/07/2014
2003 Volkswagen Golf
nice hitch, easy install but the washers for the bolts inside the spare tire well were too thin and soft. replaced them with thicker body washers
by: Robert05/21/2022
Arrived on time and looks great. I look forward to installing it soon -- the instructions and bolts should do the job.
by: Amy02/01/2017
2003 Volkswagen Beetle
This hitch is mounted on my vw beetle. Works great!
by: Jake C06/07/2020
Easy install, drilling required but there are good instructions!
by: Al06/25/2013
Hitch was delivered in three days and was easy to install
by: Emily 04/18/2021
Impeccable quality and fast delivery!
by: NHJim12/04/2021
2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
Very Fast Shipping. Found at a lower price and requested their "Lowest Price Guarantee" rebate of 110% of difference. Will see how that goes. Will post again as follow up.
by: Steve S07/13/2017
good price and great fit
by: Adam 08/16/2022
2005 Volkswagen Golf
Awesome!
by: Tom 07/11/2022
Effective efficient
by: Doug 06/15/2023
by: Luc 02/11/2021
by: Leslie 01/11/2023
by: Robert 11/11/2021
2004 Volkswagen Golf
by: Jesus 02/13/2021
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Jenny N.
9/15/2022
It sounds like that the side brackets were knocked out of alignment which is why the bolt holes are not lining up. This can happen while in transit to our facility or to you. We do have a great FAQ that provides ways to move the brackets back into alignment so the hitch can be installed.
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