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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

Item # C12177
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Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" part number C12177 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch - C12177

  • Class II
  • 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
  • 3500 lbs GTW
  • Concealed Cross Tube
  • CURT
  • 350 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
    • Installation instructions included
    • Uses your vehicle's existing hardware
  • Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
  • Gloss black powder coat finish over protective base coat offers superior rust resistance
  • Sturdy, square-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 II
    • Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
    • Maximum tongue weight: 350 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.



12177 Curt Class 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C12177 Installation instructions

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4" - C12177

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (42 Customer Reviews)

Perfect for light-duty towing, this custom, vehicle trailer hitch receiver features fully welded, gloss powder coated steel construction. Drawbar sold separately.

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Good product and easy installation. I have Tiguan Highline R model 2022 and this model comes without welded nuts and pre-installed bolts. Instead, the hitch comes with carriage bolts kit. The installation requires the plastic shroud to be permanently removed (see the pictures).
The only disappointment is that the shipping cost to Canada is $xx USD. When adding all other taxes the cost becomes close to $xxx USD. I saved some money (not really sure if I saved it) by going across the border where the shipping is free. Still, E-trailer may consider some better price for shipment across the border.



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When the receivers were delivered 3/6/24 only 9 of the 10 boxes were received.
I believe that the order was for 10 receivers.

Etrailer Expert

Katrina D.

3/13/2024

I checked out the tracking and see that your last hitch should have arrived about a week ago. Can you please confirm whether this hitch actually arrived?



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Easy to install and works for what I need ( bicycle carrier).



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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

Delivered on time. The product looks go od.



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Great value and fit. Everything is hidden except for the receiver tube without having to trim the bumper. Instructions and videos were also really helpful. One area for improvement is packaging. The box had been beaten up by UPS so much that I had to paint some a couple of sections on the hitch that were back to bare metal.



by: 04/10/2021

The only problem I had that I didn’t see in any installment videos was the hole farthest from the bumper did not line up at all. I had to ask for help and it turns out my friend had to put a long like screw driver in a hole next to it it was like a square hole and lifted up on the inside of the screw hole and that moved both sides lining up the holes. I also used a jack stand that helped a lot. So it wasn’t really easy or extremely hard just a little confusing why the holes were out of alignment.



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The hitch is well made and the fit was perfect.
The instructions were very well written and made the instalition easy. Having a helper makes the job easier due to the weight of the hitch. I highly recommend this product !



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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Hitch bolted right up. No cutting of bumper cover or exhaust lowering needed on 2018 Tiguan SEL R-Line.



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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

I ordered 10 of these. They were delivered very promptly and arrived in great shape.



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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

I purchased the Curt 1 1/4" hitch and the vehicle wiring harness for my 2019 VW Tiguan. The hitch fit with no problems (it's a two-man job to hold it in place while fitting the bolts in). The Curt wiring harness also plugged right in. No splicing needed. The only shortcoming was the lack of detail in the harness installation instructions. You have to remove both interior side panels in the cargo compartment to access the tail light assemblies. The instructions did not provide much guidance regarding the removal of these panels. There are several trim clips and seat-release handle mounting screws that have to be removed in the process. A video would be nice.

Jon J.

1/16/2021

I installed the 1 12 Curt trailer hitch on my 2019 Tiguan a year ago. Super easy install no cutting or drilling, and it has worked great pulling my utility trailer. The etrailer installation video was very helpful.



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Volkswagen Tiguan

This trailer hitch for my 2021 VW Tiguan is beautifully built and offered at a terrific price. However, at the time I ordered this hitch I was a bit worried since VW's own hitch is not yet being manufactured. Well, my fears proved to be completely unfounded. Although the installation instructions (plus video) were clear, I am not that handy and so brought the hitch to my VW dealer. As advertised, this hitch fit perfectly with no bumper modification required.

Alex

1/7/2022

The hitch has been perfect. I use the hitch for a bike rack that supports two heavy electric bikes. Both hitch and rack underwent a successful stress test via a cross-country trip of 2500 miles - thus, at high speed and with plenty of bounces.



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Very solidly built and it installed as easily as in the video on the website. Couldn’t be happier!



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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

I ordered the Curt 1 1/2" Trailer Hitch Receiver and the Rola TX-102 bike rack for my 2018 V.W. Tiguan. They were received very quickly. I am very impressed with the high quality of both products. The hitch will be used exclusively for the bike rack and not for towing, although it is certainly capable to tow according to the stated capacities (I have a pick-up for towing). I am very happy with my purchases and feel that the price I paid was extremely fair given the quality and features of these products.



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This is the 3rd hitch we’ve bought from etrailer. The quality and ease of installation are top notch! Highly recommend this company.



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Hitch is excellent quality and construction. Installation was smooth but definitely needs two or three people to do.



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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Fit my 2018 VW Tiguan perfectly. Very simple install with great instructions and on line videos. Had a question for customer service and they were very helpful.



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Hitch came promptly and installation was simple. Great price for a great product.



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A well designed hitch that is very easy to install.



by:

Speed of shipping was so fast.
I installed
this product in less than 30mins without a jacking the car up. Using the most basic tools. Cannot be happier with the whole experience.



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Great product. great price

Vrej

4/25/2022

The opening for the ball mount is too big. There is Too much play which is causing the ball mount to bang side to side when towing



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All factory bolts worked well and aligned with the product. Thank you.



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Install was easy, bikes made a 4000 mile trip no problems.



by:

Terrific product. Fits perfectly and easy to install.



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Leonard

4/3/2022

No issues with the hitch. Still performing as it should!



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Easy install with perfect fit. Would buy again.


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    Thanks for reaching out, VC! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C57HR will definitely fit a 2024 Nissan Rogue. We've actually had the chance to install this on a 2023 model which I'm attaching an installation video and a photo of for your reference. If you let me know what you plan on using this for I'd be happy to make some additional recommendations for you!
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    We have had a customer successfully install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # C13381 on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line with the only modification being that they had to lower the exhaust a little as the muffler was in contact with the trailer hitch. This isn't too uncommon though and we have a helpful article that I have linked for you to check out that goes over how to accomplish this. Since the Class II 1-1/4 Curt Trailer Hitch # C12177 installs the same way you will be able to install...
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  • Best Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
    Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C12177 will fit your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan regardless of the amount of seats you have but I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13381 instead as it will allow you to tow more if you ever decide to do so and carry a greater variety of hitch mounted accessories like a bike rack. The number of passengers you have only pertains to towing, not carrying a bike rack. I can't say for sure as to why VW sells two different hitches...
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    Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12177 will fit your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. This hitch has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500-lbs, and a maximum tongue weight of 350-lbs. You're going to need to check your vehicle's owner manual for the the maximum towing capacity and compare the numbers between the hitch and the vehicle, and use the lowest rating between the two. If you'd like a complete towing setup, you'll also need wiring # C56403, which is custom fit to your vehicle and...
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  • Ground Clearance with Curt Hitch C12177 on 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
    When we installed Curt trailer hitch # C12177 on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, the top of the reciever tube measured about 11 1/2" from the ground. The bottom of the cross tube will be about 10" off the ground at the lowest point, since the receiver is 1 1/4". I linked some install videos, pictures, and a video comparing the hitches for your 2019 Tiguan.
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  • Ground Clearance with Curt Trailer Hitch C12177 Installed on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
    When we installed Curt trailer hitch # C12177 on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, see video link, it measured 11-1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver opening. That means that from the ground to the bottom of the receiver is approximately 9 inches. There is actually a vehicle component forward of the hitch that hangs lower. For the hitch to make contact with the ground the front axle would have to be up on a very steep incline.
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  • Comparing Ground Clearance with Curt and Draw-Tite Hitches for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
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