Expert Answers about Volkswagen Tiguan

• 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 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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• 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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• Troubleshooting a Wiring Harness for a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan That Lights Don't Turn Off
• Usually whenever things like this happen after they've previously worked, that's a tell tale sign that there is a damaged or corroded connector. You might still be getting power to the circuit, but the connector is corroded or damaged and that's causing the lights to not function properly. I'd recommend checking the connectors and looking for white or green corrosion on the pins or sockets of the connectors. If there is, you can try cleaning it and seeing if the problem continues, if...
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• Do I Have to Run a Power Wire to the Battery When Installing a Wiring Harness on a 2018 VW Tiguan?
• No, you don't want to do that! The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56403 needs a dedicated power source ran directly to the battery. We get these questions all the time and while it seems like a pain especially when there's alternative options like the one you suggested. We have to recommend you follow the instructions so you don't damage your vehicle, the SMT module on the wiring harness, and your trailer's lighting functions. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness...
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• Concealed Hitch Options for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
• Hey Mike, for your 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan both the etrailer hitch part # e43ZR and the Curt # C13381 have concealed crosstubes. These hitches are basically identically designed with only real difference being the etrailer has a matte black finish and the Curt a gloss black. For an even more hidden option we have the Hidden Hitch part # DT62GR which has a removable hitch opening that makes it basically totally invisible when not in use.
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