Trailer Hitch for a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan with 3 Rows of Seats

Question:

I have seen on the VW website that you cannot get a factory VW hitch for the 2018 Tiguan model if it has a third row. Does this hold true to aftermarket hitches? If your hitches will still work I am going to be purchasing one soon.

asked by: Trevor

Expert Reply:

The etrailer trailer hitch # e43ZR is listed as a fit for all styles of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan so that would include models with a 3rd row of seats. We have yet to have customers state whether or not the models they have include the 3rd row of seats but all of the reviews thus far have been positive.

If 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 a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118675 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle.

expert reply by: Michael H