Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI
Question:
I have a 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI that I need a hitch for towing a small trailer, what should I get? I think I need wiring too.
asked by: Jerry J
Expert Reply:
For your 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI the hitch I recommend is the Curt hitch part # C11412 because the hitch has enough towing capacity for a small trailer and is made in the USA. I attached an install video link to this page for you to check out as well.
For a ball mount Curt requires the ball mount part # C45521 and then the hitch balls part # A-82 for a 2 inch ball or # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. For trailer wiring the Curt wiring harness part # C56405 is recommended as it is a custom install kit that fits your vehicle which means it won't require any splicing to install.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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