Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
Item # C11412
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C11412
- Class I
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
- 200 lbs TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.
Features:
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
- Bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Drawbar, pin and clip sold separately
- Hitch assembled in the USA, bolts overseas
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
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.
11412 Curt Class 1 Trailer Hitch Receiver
Replaces 11355
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2018 - 2020 Volkswagen e-Golf
- 2015 - 2019 Volkswagen Golf excluding GTI and R models
- 2020 - 2021 Volkswagen Golf excluding GTI models
- 2015 - 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI models
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Did not arrive in time
Customer Reviews
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" - C11412
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (190 Customer Reviews)
Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.by: The GreenCarGeek05/13/2023
Excellent trailer and way too easy to self-install using the shipping box as a lift. It also helps that I'm attaching to an e-Golf so no exhaust get out of the way - just lift the rear on jack stands, set in the sleeves and bolts and use the box to raise the hitch close enough to get bolts hand tight on one side, then the other.
by: Pete01/07/2023
Took 3 days to get here with free shipping! Installation was just like the video showed, although I did it on my back solo. Hardest part was torquing the nuts to 110 ft/lbs. Great fit and finish. I did double check that hitch #C11412 would fit a 2015 Golf TDI, as some other sellers gave me some doubt.
by: Dustin 02/23/2024
2016 Volkswagen GTI
Bought this to attach a bike rack to my 2016 VW GTI. I installed myself with a little help from my brother. The video, instructions, and fish wires provided made it a breeze. Great price and speedy shipping. Excellent customer service should you need it. Etrailer for the win!
by: Porter04/15/2023
I like how easy and simple was to install. Only thing was confusing at first was the fishwire to route the bolts and plates to mount the receiver but wasn’t bad after I got it down. I also bought the custom harness to go with it. Used a curt euro hitch works perfect makes the trailer sit perfect. The car I’m using in the photo is a 2015 VW Golf TDI S.
by: Lorie 03/16/2024
This hitch is just great. Such a problem solver. Our customer service from etrailer was excellent - precise advice, thoughtful, and a real person picked up the phone.
by: shaunm12/15/2014
2015 Volkswagen Golf
Finally available for my 2015 Golf GTi and worth the wait!
Took two of us exactly 14 minutes to install (yes, we did time it!).
Just watch out for ground clearance if car is fully loaded.
Same great etrailer service as usual.
Thanks!
Steve G.
1/2/2015
Did you have the car lifted when you installed this? I live in SLO and have the same 2015 GTI. I am about to order it, but wanted to make sure that it would be something I could do at home.
Rachael H.
1/6/2015
We recommend using a set of ramps or a commercial lift if available for installing a hitch. Especially for this vehicle since it is a low profile, using a set of ramps, (with the front wheels properly stabilized) or a lift will make the installation process much easier.
by: G.E.05/18/2018
2015 Volkswagen Golf
I have only good things to say about your trailer hitches and wiring harnesses. Installation of both was simple -albeit tedious- and both perform very well in my 2015 VW Golf TDI.
I mainly use it for airplane towing, but works well for trailer towing. I would highly recommend these products. Thank you for your help.
by: Mikee12/10/2015
2015 Volkswagen Golf
Got a call the day after my order stating that my item was on back order and would be delivered ASAP. It happens although it would have been nice to know that it was out of stock upon the order page. But it got delivered safely along with the other attachements. I had it installed by my mechanic -not having torque tool - and it was done in less than an hour for $45! He said that he was grateful for the (your) video that I supplied him.
The part fits. seems sturdy enough for 2 lines with my Yakima Double-Down rack. The hitch is fairly low to the ground but I'll see how this affects my on-and-off driveways!
The leveling bars are helpful - not perfect in engineering - but helpful in leveling the bikes on the rack. I will also use straps to secure the Yakima to the car somehow.
Great job in communications by eTrailer and I highly recommend their sales and service.
by: Doug02/02/2018
Volvo Cross Country
This trailer hitch is great! It was easy to install- etrailer has great you tubes to help and has been a great addition. I took a cross country trip and used a tray off the hitch for camping gear that worked out great.
I keep coming back to etrailer for supplies they carry. Their prices are the best and they ship fast.
by: Brian T.01/20/2015
2015 Volkswagen GTI
super easy install with the right tools. had it finished in 15 mins with the help of a friend. better to have an extra set of hands, AND, you'll need to drive up on some boards to be able to slide the hitch into place since my 2015 GTI is close the ground. fast ship, excellent shape on arrival.
by: Bill 06/30/2022
Right product for my needs (2 bike hitch mount rack) at the right price with excellent videos and installation support along the way. This receiver does significantly brace the back of the car and causes a slight increase in stiffness and noise (I would guess they all do)
Bill
7/3/2023
Great. Solid and easy to use.
by: Chris 09/26/2015
2015 Volkswagen GTI
Just finished installing the hitch on our '15 VW GTI. Very pleased with the quality of the product. The instructions were excellent and the install took me 43 minutes total. Not bad, I am a slow handyman at best, but this was a very simple project. Only minor fiddling. The fish wire instructions were spot on and they worked perfectly. I left them on as I guided the hitch into place to prevent pushing the bolts back into the frame. A helping hand holding the hitch in place while I put the nuts on would have been nice, but I got by without it.
Josh
1/26/2016
Did it lower the ground clearance at all?Cheers,Josh
by: Michael S03/13/2015
This works great. I'm by no means a mechanic, but I had access to a lift and a great set of tools. That being said, installation was easy and took 20 min with the excellent instructions. The receiver is inconspicuous when my bike rack isn't in it and works great. Customer service was extremely helpful and friendly.
Kent K.
5/13/2015
Michael,It looks like you are using a 1UpUSA bike rack. Does that require the use of an extension for the receiver so the rack will clear bumper? It looks to me like an extension is not needed, just hoping someone with direct experience could confirm.Thanks, Kent
by: Adam09/24/2022
Serviceable hardware, immaculately packed and shipped. All the nuts and bolts were securely cling-wrapped to the hitch itself and nothing was missing or damaged. Installed on a 2021 Golf TSI with zero drama -- everything lined up perfectly and the fish wire worked like magic. I had an extra set of hands to thread the nuts while I held up the hitch and that did the trick; total time was 35 minutes. Coupled with a Kuat Sherpa, we're looking forward to road tripping with bikes tucked safely in our slipstream. Very pleased!
by: Robert B.07/20/2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf
I installed a hitch on my 2017 Volkswagen TSI this weekend. First I rode the rear up on some patio blocks to give me more room to work. Only hard part was fish wiring the bolts. The access hole was very, very tight, even after scraping away all the insulation. I had to file and file, bang a bit with a hammer and screw driver, file and file, tried using pliers of some sort, filed some more, and then finally the bolts went through. Needed a second person for about 5 minutes to help left the hitch onto the bolts. I bought a torque wrench (one of the cheaper ones), but it didn't seem to work. At first I thought I just wasn't tightening the bolts enough, because I wasn't getting any sort of indication from the wrench (it was supposed to make a clicking sound). But then I set the wrench to a really low torque setting and still didn't get any indication. I think I'll just rent a torque wrench next week and recheck my work. Any chance I over-tightened things?
Laura E.
7/22/2017
Robert, I do not believe you over-tightened the bolts, but as you suspected, it sounds like you had a faulty torque wrench. You may rent a heavy-duty torque wrench from your local auto parts store.
by: Luke07/22/2023
2019 Volkswagen Golf
It does in fact work on the mk7.5 gti, like a glove! Very happy with the fitment and the look!
by: Revel05/03/2024
Good value
by: Joel10/30/2017
2017 Volkswagen GTI
This is the third hitch I have purchased from e.
trailer.com.Great service, great prices and fast secure shipping.
Looks great on my 2017 GTI Sport with my bike rack installed!
Thanks etrailer.com!
by: Juan07/06/2020
Just the fitment I was looking for. Great product and easy to install with the help of the video guide.
2019 VW GTI
Juan
7/7/2021
After a year I can confirm this product holds up very well in GA weather. I do wish it was foldable but aside from that it’s a great trailer.
by: Paul L02/23/2015
2015 Volkswagen GTI
Awesome! I was reluctant to order this trailer hitch
Being the fact that my GTI is a 2015. But after watching the
Video I placed the order. The packaging is great
Minus the Tape that they wrapped the assembly parts.
Honestly it took longer to get the tape and parts off the hitch
Than it took to install it. I installed it without jacking
The car up or lift. I had plenty of room to maneuver and
It's light enough to be a one man job. It took 20 min
Start to finish. Hitch is solid and you can barely see it.
I highly recommend this to any 2015 GTI owner.
by: James08/21/2019
Great for a GTI. I use this with my rocky mounts bike rack and it’s a perfect fit. Subdued and unobtrusive, which is a great combination for this vehicle. 4 months of use and several thousand miles across the country have proven it to be a valuable asset.
by: Joel T08/12/2018
2018 Volkswagen Golf
Very good quality, I wasn’t sure if it would fit my 2018 golf tsi because of the new rear bumper and exhaust but it bolted up nicely. I was able to install it alone by resting one end of the hitch on my knee while I bolted up the other end. 10/10 would recommend!
by: William10/22/2017
2015 Volkswagen Golf
This is the third hitch I've installed this year, and by far the easiest. I like that the VW Golf has a bolt to drop the exhaust, rather than fighting the rubber mounts off of the hooks. Holes line up very easily. If it weren't for me having to stop and find a 3/4" socket for the (4) bolts, it would have been a 15 minute job! Very nice hardware as well. This is my seventh hitch from etrailer.com, and I could not be happier!
by: Bob C06/09/2018
2017 Volkswagen Golf
Got trailer hitch installed. Very simple by using floor jack for just person. Thanks for your help
by: Michael06/29/2023
2021 Volkswagen Golf
Etrailer hitches are consistently easy to install, inexpensive, arrive quickly, and do the job perfectly. The installation went exactly like the instructional video.
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The G.
5/16/2024
Had the hitch for a year now and its been great. Easy to install and as solidly constructed as the e-Golf. No rattles, moans, groans, or knocking. Hoping the next owner of the car will enjoy it as much as I did as the car was sold just a short while ago.