Trimming Involved to Install Curt Hitch # C11423 on 2016 Audi A6

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Hi, What does trimming the fascia look like or entail? Is it necessary for 2016? Do you have a close up picture of trimming? Thank you.

asked by: Julie

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I attached a picture that shows what gets trimmed when you install the Curt hitch part # C11423. The 2016 models need to be trimmed as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows what the Curt hitch part #C11423 looks like installed on a 2016 Audi A6 like yours. This will most likely take right at an hour for a shop to install so most likely you'd get charged one shop hour. If you need a…

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Answer 2

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11423 while installed on a 2015 Audi A6 will provide around 7-1/2" of ground clearance. This will be fine for most hitch mounted accessories like bike racks but for cargo carriers you'll want to look…

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Answer 3

I'll be the first to admit that the stabilizer strap requirement for Curt hitches like the part #C11423 is a hassle that most wish was avoidable. If you have the strap tight enough that it's damaging the vehicle then you'd want to back of…

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I don't have an exact dimension I can give you but I attached a couple pictures that show you how close the hitch installs relative to the rear bumper fascia.

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Answer 5

Curt does list trailer hitch #C11423 as a fit for all models of the 2014 Audi A6 Quattro! I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you…

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Answer 6

We only have one hitch that's a confirmed fit for your 2014 Audi A6, the Curt part #C11423. This hitch does require fascia trimming though. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part…

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Answer 7

For your 2014 Audi A6 we have the Curt hitch part #C11423 that is a confirmed fit and would work well for carrying a bike rack. I attached a picture that shows the hitch installed on a similar 2014 Audi A6 as well. Curt requires the use of their…

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Answer 8

Stabilizer straps aren't recommended or required for carrying heavier bike racks like what you plan to do with your 2020 Subaru Forester. I don't recommend going that route as I'd hate to see you damage your new vehicle. Instead I'd…

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Answer 9

For your 2016 Audi A6 we have the Curt hitch part #C11423 that is a confirmed fit and would work well for you. For trailer wiring the best option is the ZCI kit part #119250KIT which instead of requiring you to hardwire into your veicles trailer…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

You will need the Red LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-52 or Amber LED Trailer Clearance or Side Marker Light #328-K-51 for your 2018 Forest River Sunseeker motorhome. These lenses have the same Top Command SAE-AP2-16 markings on the…

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Answer 12

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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