Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg
Question:
I just bought a new to me 2016 VW Touareg that I would like to set up to tow. What do I need?
asked by: Bonnie
Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg I recommend Curt trailer hitch # C13116. This is a Class III hitch with a 2 inch receiver rated for 750 pounds tongue weight and 7,500 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation of this hitch for you.
Since you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And for trailer wiring I recommend # 118668 which will add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have also included a link with towing tips for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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