Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch - 24978
- Class I
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
- 200 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
- Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Drawbar and pin and clip sold separately
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
Draw-Tite Tested Tough
Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
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.
24978 Draw-Tite Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Sportframe
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2019 - 2024 Volkswagen Jetta Dual Exhaust models
- 2019 - 2024 Volkswagen Jetta excluding dual exhaust models
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - 24978
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (35 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded, corrosion-resistant vehicle trailer hitch receiver is perfect for your light-duty towing needs. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. Drawbar sold separately.by: Louis03/26/2023
Product was well packed and arrived in good condition. I haven't had it installed yet. I will have a better idea once I have used it..
by: Jeremiah04/17/2019
Step by step instructions perfect, hardest part was cutting the bumper and that wasn’t hard! This is my 3rd hitch install from etrailer.com, I need to get another one to put on my wife’s identical car.
Jeremiah
4/19/2020
Hitch works flawlessly and I’m still satisfied with the finished product that I installed on both of my 2019 Jettas
by: Jamie 09/16/2023
Volkswagen Jetta
The service advisors at a VW dealership highly recommended this product for my bike rack installation on my 2021 Jetta. So far, its working great! Thanks!
by: James04/23/2020
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Fantastic. Installation was a bit more intensive than some installs, but nothing bad. Took me just a bit more than an hour. I mostly use it for a bike rack but have also pulled a small tent trailer and a 5x8 garden trailer. Great hitch.
by: Joseph07/04/2020
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Hitch fit perfectly and the instructions were dead on. I've never removed body panels before, but it didn't seem hard. If you install this hitch on 2019 Jetta, just take your time and pry at the retaining clips gently. Once the screws and clips are removed/separated, the bumper almost falls off. You'll need a 2nd person or something to hold the hitch and bumper beam in place to insert the mounting bolts. I did it out on the street by myself and rested them on my legs. Difficult, but doable. Took me about 2 hours start to finish.
by: Tom In Michigan06/02/2020
This is a fantastic "conceal type" Hitch that mounted behind the bumper. Looks better than OEM.
Instructions were spot on and the mounting is rock solid.
Have used many times without a single concern & plan many road trips in the future with this added feature.
by: Manuel 12/09/2023
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Nice fit and fast shipping. Instructions were very meager for install.
by: Nathaniel07/20/2023
Easy install, durable, easy to use saves my paint from a trunk mount bike rack!
by: Jon05/29/2019
Fortunate enough to have access to a lift, so the job took under an hour. However this is totally doable on the ground. Still should take about an hour with the right tools. Absolutely minimal bumper modification which is why i chose this hitch and it has a clean hidden look when all done. PERFECT!
by: Simon08/28/2023
2022 Volkswagen Jetta
Perfect fit on GLI
by: Jeremiah Grant06/02/2019
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Another super simple install. Follow the instructions step by step and you will be satisfied with your finished product.
by: Bikerman36201/14/2022
Volkswagen GLI
Had to cut minor part of diffuser for MK 7 GLI (2020). Over all easy install. Great quality it holds a thule bike rack easily and has held about 60ish lbs tounge weight no problem.
by: David12/16/2020
Volkswagen Jetta
I just got a new car, and I'm an avid biker, hence the need for a hitch.
There are two that work with the Volkswagen Jetta. I didn't realize that, and I ordered the inferior one. My mistake. I got a message to eTrailer on a weekend, hoping they could cancel my order before they shipped it to avoid the re-shipping hassle. Not only did eTrailer cancel the order, but they placed the order for the correct hitch that same day. And they shipped it Saturday morning. I received it within three business days, so I can install and enjoy transporting my bike on the bike rack without damaging the trunk of the Jetta. Very grateful.
by: Todd04/27/2020
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
I installed this hitch on a 2019 VW Jetta. I love the way this hitch has such a clean look when it is installed. The bar is up behind the bumper fascia leaving only the receiver exposed, which also maximizes ground clearance. It takes more time to install than the ones with an exposed pull bar, but I feel it is worth it.
by: Mary12/14/2022
Hitch was coming out of the box when I got it. Hope it was only one piece
by: Brandon08/06/2020
I have it mounted to the back of my 2019 R-Line Jetta. The hitch is tucked away and does not stick down much or out at all. Was super easy to install, worst part was me not wanting to snap the plastic tabs on the bumper, but I took my time and had it completely done and cleaned up in under 2 hours and I was taking it real slow and wasn’t putting much effort into it. Will be nice on road trips and I can put a carrier on it, and fold down the back seats so the dogs can have extra room
by: Ricardo06/01/2022
2019 Ram 2500
Great product, follow the video and installation will be a breeze also wanted to say that even tho vw doesn't want people to tow with a jetta I have and I drove 2500 miles from FL to ny with 1100 pounds (trailer +harley) also with my wife and kid in the car and didn't have an issue. I drove a 2019 jetta s 6 speed
by: Robert 11/05/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Worked perfectly for my 2021 Jetta GLI. Take your time with the tail light screw covers and removing the rear bumper. I also used a cutting wheel to trim my bumper and it came out real clean.
by: Bnpttc11/08/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Very quick delivery. Instructions were clear and hardware fit nicely. So nice to not have to fight with product or make modifications.
by: Tom 01/31/2022
Can't believe actually installed it myself. About 3 hrs. Don't need a lift. Video does the trick.
by: Curtis B05/27/2020
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
hitch fits and works as it should. Hidden cross tube is a nice touch
by: Kevin 08/09/2021
2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Kevin
8/9/2022
Still looksworks great!! High quality product!!!
by: Claude 05/03/2021
2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Claude
5/4/2022
It works great with my Thule bike rack. We tried a Kuat bike rack but it wouldnt slide in far enough to put locking pin in.
by: Ramy03/22/2022
I have yet to install this, as it just came today. However, I wanted to rave about their customer service. They stand by their price match and price pledge with no hesitation. They were very responsive to all emails and correspondences. Would definitely deal with again.
by: Arturo 09/13/2023
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Louis
3/28/2024
I had the hitch professionally installed. It is very unobtrusive and works very well. I highly recommend it.