Ground Clearance with Curt Trailer Hitch C12177 Installed on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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I have one concern about the clearance of this hitch before I make the purchase. How far is from the ground and the risk of hitting the ground when going thru a bump ? Thanks

asked by: Fernando J

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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.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Curt and our other trailer hitch manufacturers will make hitches for vehicles as long as there is a demand for them regardless if the vehicle manufacturer endorses towing with the vehicle or not. For your 2018 Tiguan the hitch part #C13381 is a…

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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…

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Draw-Tite states that their 76551 hitch which we sell as #DT53GR fits the 2021 Tiguan, whether or not the vehicle is equipped with the nuts welded up into the frame to accept the installation hardware. The hitch includes hardware for vehicles that…

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To add a class II hitch to your 2023 Tiguan you will want the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C12177. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your VW with included hardware. You will definitely need to make some cuts underneath your vehicle, especially since…

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We do - I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e43ZR for your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan because this has a matte black finish that does a great job at blending in with the black trim on newer vehicles plus it holds up better against…

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Yes, the etrailer Hitch item #e43ZR is custom fit and will definitely work with your 2023 Tiguan SE. This hitch fits all models of the 2023 Tiguan. I really like this hitch because of its matte black finish. It tends to blend in better beneath…

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Answer 7

The Ecohitch part #306-X7395 and the etrailer hitch part #e43ZR are very similar hitches that fit your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan which accomplish the same goal. They provide a mostly hidden hitch where only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper.…

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When installed on a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, the underside of the Curt Class III hitch #C13381 is approximately 9-1/4 inches above the ground. I've linked an installation video for you.

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Answer 9

I looked up the towing capacity of your 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan and it can tow a trailer up to 1,500 lbs so with the Curt hitch part #C12177 installed (which is rated for more than that) you'd easily be able to tow a small trailer. For trailer…

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Answer 10

I attached a picture of what the Curt hitch #C12177 looks like installed on your 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan for you to check out. You can see that it's mostly hidden behind the rear bumper! I also attached an install video for this hitch for you to…

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Answer 11

The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch #C13381 will fit all options for the VW Tiguan in the 2022 model year, including the R-Line. This is also a pretty simple and straight forward install requiring no drilling to complete. I included a link to an install…

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We do have photos for you to check out of a Volkswagen Tiguan with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT53GR. I have added photos for you below of a Tiguan with the ##DT53GR, and as you can see the hitch is concealed with only the receiver…

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