How to Determine Tongue Weight of An ATV Trailer with Two Four Wheelers Towed with a 2011 VW Tiguan

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I purchased this hitch for my 2011 VW Tiguan, and it seems to work great, but I was looking at my VW manual and it says a max tongue weight of 220, and this hitch is 350, does that mean Im over? I dont want to hurt my car. Im pulling a 5x8 trailer that weighs 380, with two fourwheelers that weigh 430 each, so Im ok for my max tow weight of 1600 without brakes, but wasnt sure how that tongue weight worked. Thanks.

asked by: Xena

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I believe you will find that your trailer setup will be within the 220 lb tongue weight limit of your 2011 VW Tiguan. You should check the actual tongue weight to be sure, but I did some calculations and found that if your trailer is loaded properly the tongue weight should be somewhere around 190 pounds at most. Close, but within the limit the manufacturer set for your Tiguan.

Normal tongue weight for trailers is between 10 and 15 percent of total trailer weight for best towing performance. I have provided a link to some information on towing that you should find helpful. At the beginning of the article it explains how to accurately weigh the tongue weight of your trailer. Keep in mind the that trailer needs to be fully loaded as it would be when you are ready to travel.

expert reply by: Robert G

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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The most popular option we carry and the one I would recommend for your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is the Curt hitch part #C13133. This is a Class III hitch that would have plenty of capacity for your small trailer and since it is a 2 inch hitch it will…

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The Curt Class III Trailier Hitch Receiver #C13133 is confirmed to fit your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. It has a maximum trailer weight of 3,500 pounds and maximum tongue weight of 350 pounds. You should know that Curt requires the use of a stabilization…

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Answer 4

Hey Danniel, If you don't already have a 7-way or 4-way on the back of your motorhome then you'll need to start with the Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector with Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter #C85FV. This will splice into your…

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Answer 5

Sorry to hear about your car accident and your hitch and bike rack being damaged. As far as installing a new hitch, the first thought that comes to mind is, because of the accident, are all the necessary attachment points for a trailer hitch on the…

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I added a cut out from the instructions that shows exactly what type of fascia trimming is required to install the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7313 on your 2016 VW Tiguan. Trimming this will allow you to access the frame's weld…

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I reached out to EcoHitch and found some measurements for you. Please see the attached pictures for them. As far as using it in a manner that it is not listed for you should use caution. Any stated weight ratings or warranty will be voided once it is…

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Answer 8

I definitely understand how safety chain capacities and determining exactly what chain rating you need for your trailer can be a bit confusing. To keep it as simple as possible, safety chain requirements state that the breaking strength of EACH…

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