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  • Troubleshooting a 2020 Jetta R-Line With No Working Driver Side Signals
  • Monty, the first thing I'd do is make sure everything is plugged in properly and the connectors aren't damaged in any way. The next thing, and honestly the last thing you can check is the fuses. Since the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118791 just plugs into your factory wiring and does not require any splicing there shouldn't have been any issue with the wiring itself, so it leads me to believe the fuse might be blown on the power wire. It also wouldn't...
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  • Recommended 2" Stainless Ball and Anti Rattle Device for the Flash Self-Locking Aluminum Ball Mount
  • The Brophy 2" Stainless Steel Hitch Ball part # SC23-C will work out great with the Flash Self-Locking Aluminum Ball Mount part # DTLBM8600. For an anti rattle for it use the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches part # RM-061 this is my go to anti rattle because it is very effective at keeping things secure. I've linked a video on it for you to check out.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring for Towing With 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
  • The first thing I recommend is checking your owner's manual. Make sure your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen is capable of towing this trailer. Assuming it is, you will want a hitch, wiring, brake controller, and ball mount for a complete towing setup. For a hitch, I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7284. This hitch has a concealed cross tube and a 2" receiver. It also has a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs. You will be limited by whichever towing capacity...
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  • Is There a 7-Way Harness For 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen
  • We can get you a 7-way for your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen, though it's going to be hardwired. What you'll need is the following: - Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236 - Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7 You will first install the 4-flat on your Jetta, which will activate your trailer's lighting functions, and you'll then plug that into the 7-way that comes with the # ETBC7, which will complete the 7-way set up on...
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring for a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
  • The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C67WR you're looking at is not going trick your Atlas into thinking there is a trailer plugged in. All this wiring harness does is provide your vehicle with a 4-flat so you can plug in lights for a trailer or for any hitch mounted accessories. To trick your Atlas on thinking there is a trailer connected, you're going to need to splice into your taillight wiring. For your light bar issue, it sounds like there...
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  • Can Stealth Hitch for 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Tow Small Kayak Trailer
  • The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH49ZR will be able to tow your kayak trailer as long as it does not exceed 3,500 lbs. I highly doubt your trailer and kayak weigh that much combined so it shouldn't be a problem. When you add the Towing Kit w/ Ball Mount and Trailer Wiring for Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - 2" Ball # SH82VR the gross towing weight for the hitch is 3,500 lbs. You will also need to double check the towing capacity of your 2021 VW Tiguan. You will be limited...
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  • Recommended Ball Mount to Tow a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
  • It's possible, Rafael, but it looks like the GVWR of your Atlas ranges just a bit over 6,000 lbs which I personally wouldn't be comfortable with. So with that said, I'd recommend using a bit beefier ball mount like the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BWTS10038B which has a 7.5K capacity and has 5" of drop or 5 1/2" rise depending on what you need.
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  • Is there a Motorcycle Carrier that Can Be Used With a Class I Receiver
  • You're unfortunately correct, Bob, the 275 lbs will be entirely too heavy. For your 2015 Volkswagen Golf TDI you're going to be limited to a class I Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11412 which has a max tongue weight of 200 lbs. Realistically you're not going to be able to use any motorcycle carrier since you'd almost certainly be overloading your vehicle which is going to wreck your vehicle eventually.
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  • Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo
  • The correct trailer hitch for your 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24679. This is compatible with the Turbo models, but it does exclude the Turbo S package. If you have the Turbo S package for your New Beetle then let me know what you're needing to transport and I can see if we have an alternative since there aren't any hitches for your vehicle.
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  • Sway Control and Brake Controller for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI
  • I recommend the Tuson Sway Control # 335TSC-1000 as the best electronic sway control for your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg. For the brake controller the wiring is not as complicated as many believe. We have a article (linked below) that will walk you through all the steps and extra parts necessary to install a hard wired brake controller. I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 for user friendly operation and customization. If you still prefer to go wireless the Curt Echo # C51180 I feel is a...
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  • EcoHitch Trailer Hitch that Fits 2024 Volkswagen Atlas SE
  • Hey Kevin, yes the EcoHitch part # 306-X7362 that you referenced does fit your 2024 Volkswagen Atltas SE. If you want trailer wiring too the Tekonsha kit part # 118754 is the kit to go with as it has the most reliable converter box and an easy install.
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  • Recommended Hitch for 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan SE With No Holes or Bolts in Side Frame
  • Your 2021 Tiguan SE should have holes in the side frame, it is the weldnuts that have been reported missing on some models. I recommend completely avoiding this with the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # SH49ZR. This custom fit hitch uses a different installation process so the lack of weldnuts will not be an issue. The Stealth Hitch replaces the factory reinforcement beam on the back of your vehicle. The hitch has a tongue weight of 350 lbs and is only for hitch...
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  • Is There A 1-1/4" EcoHitch Trailer Hitch For A 2014 Volkswagen Jetta
  • The only compatible EcoHitch trailer hitch receiver for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is part # 306-X7311, which only comes with a 2" receiver tube opening. To be able to mount your 1-1/4" accessories you can just get a reducer sleeve # HT02 to drop the size down. This would give you ability to haul 2" accessories, which is the most common size for most accessories.
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  • Rhino Rack Roof Rack For 2017 VW Golf GTI
  • Yes, you are correct. The 2017 VW GTI is considered a Golf. That said, you will want the following for your naked roof: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long # RRVA126B-2 Legs # RRRLKVA Fit Kit # DK390
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  • Weight of the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch
  • Hey Chuck, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch # 306-X7284 itself weighs 35.656 lbs.
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  • Flat Towing Setup for a Smart Car
  • Hey Rell I'd love to help you out, but I am going to need to know what the year and model of your Smart Car is.
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  • Availability of Trailer Hitch for 1992 Eurovan
  • The Curt # 13217 you looked at only fits the 1993-2003 models of the Eurovan. It looks like the 1992 model was only available in Europe so there are likely some differences that don't allow the hitch to fit. The only option would be to take the # E17 to a fabricator and have them fashion a custom fit hitch for your 92 Eurovan.
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Turbo Diesel
  • The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7284 actually fits all models of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. All other hitches exclude the turbo diesel so this is the only option. This is a Class II hitch with a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation.
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  • What Will The Towing Capacity Be On a 2018 VW Tiguan MQB SEL With Hidden Hitch Receiver?
  • While the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT62GR does carry the 3,500lb capacity, you cannot exceed the weight capacity (1,500lbs) given by Volkswagen on your 2018 Tiguan MQB SEL. It is not uncommon for aftermarket manufacturers to give their components a higher rating than the vehicle manufacturer since they want to ensure their part is not the first to fail. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118811 will give you a 4-way flat connection which is most commonly found...
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  • Availability of Hopkins Quick Fix Replacement 4-Way for both Trailer and Vehicle Side
  • Hey Guenther, we have both sides of the Hopkins Quick Fix Replacement 4-Way ends with the part # HM48190 for the vehicle side and the part # HM48192 for the trailer side.
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