Availability of Ball Mount for Factory Hitch on a 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
Question:
Im looking for a drawbar with 2 inch ball that meets VW guidance for correct and length from mounting pin to ball center. Can you help? Thanks
asked by: Charlie R
Expert Reply:
The best way to determine the correct ball mount for your vehicle and trailer combination is to measure from the ground to the top of the receiver tube on the vehicle, and from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler, with the trailer level. If the hitch height is greater you will need a ball mount with a drop equal to the difference and if the trailer coupler height is greater you will need a ball mount with a rise equal to the difference. You will also need to make sure the ball mount selected has a weight rating high enough for the trailer you will be towing.
I am including a link to a FAQ page on choosing the correct ball mount.
You will need to check with a Volkswagen dealer to find out the correct length of the factory ball mount.
The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount, part # AMSC2 you have referenced fits a 2-inch hitch and has a 3/4-inch rise or a 2-inch drop. It measures 9-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole.
The correct 2-inch ball to use with the the # AMSC2 ball mount is the Tow Ready 2 Inch Hitch ball, part # 19247. You will also need the Pin and Clip, part # PC3.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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