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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.
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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.
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.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (20 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.This was installed on my 2018 GTI. The installation requires you to (1) remove the tail lights (easy), (2) remove the rear bumper (challenging, you will need a T15 and T25 screw driver, plus a T25 socket on a 3/8 drive ratchet -- note that removing the rear wheels will make accessing the torx retainers much easier) and (3) remove rear impact bar (easy, 13mm socket). Finally, the valence will need to be cut (approx. 2" by 2" hole, use a dremel, razor blade, or tin snips). The hitch sits high and looks good. My valence cut wasn't very good, so I have some vinyl wrap covering my flaws until I can 3d print something a little nicer. All-in-all, a great hitch.
Trailer hitch and bike rack fit perfect, installed easily and work well. Very satisfied
Product as described, and install was straight forward. etrailer installation videos are a huge help. This is my fourth hitch and I’ll come back every time.
Works as expected. Required small hole in the plastic but otherwise clean install. Very out-of-the-way.
My husband and I installed in 2 hours on our 2019 e-golf. Thule bike rack fits great. No difference in installation from the 2019 golf se video. Video was very informative and helpful. Thanks etrailer for making this project very manageable and especially to Robert for your help ordering and making sure the e-golf installation would be same or comparable to the ICE golf shown in the video. :)
I went to this type of hitch because my Curt hitch had too little ground clearance on my VW GTi. Once the body panels were removed installation was easy and the hitch is really solid. It attaches to the car only at the ends of the hitch bar, unlike others whick also triangulate back to other mounting points. Still it seems to resist rocking better than others that I’ve tried. Working with the body panels was a major PITA and added a lot to the installation time. Still, it’s partly hidden and very steady on the road, even with two bikes in the rack. The price is good and etrailer service is great as usual. Highly recommended!
Steve
10/29/2021
Lots of miles with no problems.
One year later...
I use this hitch about every other week for pulling my 4x8 trailer. It works great and is holding up fantastically. There is very little rust on the tube. I am still a fan. The best part is you can't even tell I have a hitch unless you really look.
James B.
4/30/2021
Two years later and all is well. I use the hitch to tow a small trailer quite a bit and it has never let me down. There is a slight rust in the actual receiver tube, but that is to be expected. The rest of the finish is perfect. I wouldnt hesitate to pick up this hitch if you need something for your MK7.5 GTI
The hitch was easily installed and fits perfectly. The receiver fit through the opening in the lower bumper skirt so no trimming was required. It definitely fits the 2022 VW GTI.
Great value, great fit. Easy install on mk7.5 gti. No bumper trim necessary for my2018 gti.
Install wasn’t bad. I installed it on my GTI. It looks super clean… can barely notice it. The GTI had poor options for bike racks. The hitch allowed me to get a great bike rack and protect my bikes. It all works great.
Fit under GTI bumper is acceptable but it could be improved as there is a slight interference causing the bumper to buckle in the lower portion
Paint is pretty thin I expect to see rust after the first winter
Nice hidden hitch.
Only 1 hour to install.
Good fit.
Looks great.
Sleek design and relatively easy to install. I like how it is hidden behind the bumper.
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Dusty
7/20/2023
No issues so far, has worked exactly as expected. Used for a bike rack.