Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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• Bracket to Mount Factory Trailer Connector to a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan with Aftermarket Hitch
  First if you are needing a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver then you will need to look at the Class III options for your 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Curt hitch # C12097 is a Class II with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Class III options include Curt hitch # C13133 or etrailer # e98906. I have linked installation videos for both hitches for you. If the factory wiring is a 4-Way flat connector, then 1 non-invasive option is the Curt Easy Mount system # C58001. It attaches to the hitch receiver and clamps...
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• Recommended Hitch for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan That Does Not Require Stabilizing Strap 18050
  Many Curt brand hitches do carry the warranty requirement to use a strap like # 18050 when any non-wheeled load is installed in the hitch, such as a bike rack or cargo carrier. This applies both to their 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch # C12097 and their 2-inch Class III hitch # C13133. The strap can be positioned at the top of the rear hatch, or on other vehicles to one of the raised roof side rails or roof rack crossbars. Since use of the strap can be a nuisance for some folks, I suggest choosing...
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• Is the Curt Stabilizing Strap # 18050 Required With Curt Class II Hitch # C12097
  The Curt Class II trailer hitch receiver offered for your 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan, part # C12097, does require when using non-trailer loads such as a bike or cargo carrier that you use their stabilizing strap # 18050. This strap is intended to help support the downward force on the hitch (tongue weight) with all such non-wheeled loads and also to help reduce some of the inevitable random motion of the accessory in use. This is particularly important with a large platform bike carrier. Curt...
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• Weight of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage
  The Curt # C12097 you'd looked at isn't a fit for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage, so it wouldn't work for you but we do offer a hitch that fits. The Curt # C11394 weighs just under 20 lbs, and is the correct hitch for your Mirage.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
  There are several differences amongst the various hitch classes but the important factor is that the hitch is rated high enough for what you need it for. The hitch tongue weight and gross trailer weight capacity will need to exceed the trailer tongue weight and gross weight. Class I and II trailer hitches have 1-1/4 inch receiver openings whereas a Class III hitch will have a 2 inch receiver opening. Class I hitches usually top out at 200 pounds tongue weight capacity and 2,000 pounds...
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• Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan SE
  The Curt Hitch part # C12097 that you referenced has been confirmed to fit all models of the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan so it should work well with your SE model. All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt. For that you will want the part # 18050. I attached a video that details how it would work.
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• Dimensions of Trailer Hitch Receiver for Volkswagen Tiguan
  I can give you the dimensions of the Curt hitch for the Volkswagen Tiguan, part # C12097, but I can't guarantee whether or not it'll fit your vehicle. All of the products we carry are designed specifically for vehicles manufactured for the North American market. There are two sets of mounting holes and they're not even with one another. Center on center the holes closest to the rear of the vehicle with the hitch installed are about 3-1/8 inches apart and the ones towards the front are...
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• 2017 VW Tiguan S - Is There Any Advantage To The 1-1/4" Hitch Over The 2" For Ground Clearance?
  That is a good question. Comparing the 1-1/4" # C12097 and 2" # C13133 hitch for the 2017 VW Tiguan S, there is a slight difference in ground clearance, but not much. the 1-1/4" hitch # C12097 will sit about 3/4" higher than the 2" hitch. When we measure ground clearance, we measure from the upper inside edge of the hitch receiver, to the ground. This measurement is exactly the same (16") for both hitches. The only difference is the size of the receiver. The 2" hitch, being slightly larger,...
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• Which Trailer Hitch for 2002 Subaru Outback Sedan
  We offer a Curt # C12270 or a Draw-Tite # 36284 Class II receiver hitch for your 2002 Subaru Outback Sedan. Both hitches would install in the same manner, with a couple of slight differences. Both hitches have the same 3000 lb towing capacity (limited to the 2000 lb towing capacity of the vehicle) but the Curt has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity while the Draw-Tite has a 300 lb tongue weight capacity. The crossbar of the Curt routes under the exhaust pipe while that of the Draw-Tite...
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• Can Over-Trimmed Appearance Panel be Repaired After Hitch Installation
  Oopses can happen. It's happened to me before so no worries! If you still have the piece that you trimmed away what I recommend is to use a product called JB Weld available at auto parts stores to affix it back on the available sides. JB Weld is a strong product and works with a variety of materials so the panel on the vehicle will not be an issue. If you do not still have the piece you can likely find a similar piece of plastic and use that instead. Or at the very least wrap up that electrical...
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