Parts To Tow A Trailer With A 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Question:
Hi i have a 2016 vw tiguan 4motion i want to install curt c13133 trailer hitch also need ball hitch i will be towing a trailer for personal use i want to know how to connect the wiring for lighting as well my car already comes from factory with some sort of connection what will i need to make everything work for my tiguan?
asked by: Justin
Expert Reply:
The Curt Class III Hitch part # C13133 is a good choice for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan because the installation takes about 10 minutes less then the other options for your Volkswagen. It also provides a 1/2 inch more ground clearance once installed than the other options. If you ever decide to use a bike rack or cargo carrier it is less likely to drag the ground in low ground clearance situations.
The only trailer wiring available for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is Tekonsha Wiring Harness part # 118675. Tekonsha is a reliable brand with a lot of great reviews from our customers. The Tekonsha wiring harness is a t-connector, one side plugs behind the driver's side tail light and one side behind the passenger side tail light. It is a simple installation that does not require splicing into your Tiguan's wiring but it does require a wire to be ran to the Tiguan's battery. I have attached an installation video for your reference.
You want to be within 2 inches of level with the trailer to tow safely. From the Curt hitch to the ground on the Tiguan is about 16 inches. Measure from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. The difference between those two measurements is the amount of rise or drop you need. I have attached a help article to help you determine the amount of rise or drop you need.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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