Availability of 2 Inch Trailer Hitch for 2018 VW Golf to Use with 2 Inch Bike Rack

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hey there! I am looking to see if it is possible to install a 2inch hitch on my 2018 VW golf? my boyfriend has a bike rack that is only compatible with a 2inch receiver and we would really like to avoid having to buy a new bike rack for my car as well. thank you very much!

asked by: Stacy F

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Expert Reply:

We definitely have a way for you to use your boyfriend's bike rack on your 2018 VW Golf, whether its with an appropriately sized trailer hitch receiver or with a separate adapter.

First, if your VW Golf happens to be the GTI or R model then we do have a 2 inch trailer hitch available. For the GTI you will use the EcoHitch # 306-X7375 and for the R model you would use the EcoHitch # 306-X7332. Both models offer a really sleek hidden crosstube design that allows for a clean OEM appearance along with the needed 2 inch receiver that's directly compatible with your existing bike rack.

If your VW Golf isn't the GTI or R model there is only a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch available with the Curt # C11412. With this hitch installed though you can use the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HTAD to expand it into a 2 inch receiver opening. This simply inserts into the 1-1/4 inch receiver to provide the larger receiver at the other end for your rack (or any other 2 inch accessories you may have).

Please just keep in mind that when using this or any other adapter the trailer hitch capacity will be reduced by 50 percent. This means that the 200 pound tongue weight capacity on the mentioned Curt hitch will be reduced to 100 pounds when using the adapter. Just make sure the combined weight of the bike rack and loaded bikes do not exceed this number.

I have attached a couple short video demonstrations that you can check out as well.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Answer 1

I would be happy to help you. We have a couple of options for 2" hitches depending on what model your 2017 VW Golf is. I have listed them below. All are custom fit and bolt to your Golf with included hardware and will work with the Hollywood…

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Answer 2

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" #306-X7375 is the confirmed fit for your 2018 VW Golf GTI. The 1-1/4 inch #306-X7333 and 2 inch #306-X7332 will fit R models only and are not a fit for your GTI. Let me know if you…

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Answer 3

Curt trailer hitch #C11422 (fascia trimming not required) fits the following vehicles: 2017 - 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2017 - 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI models 2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Golf…

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Answer 4

The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7375 is not a fit for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R, only the 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI but the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7332 is a fit for the 2019 Volkswagen Golf R. The…

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Answer 5

I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7332 which is a concealed cross tube design so the only part of the hitch that is visible once installed is the receiver instead of a the bulky cross tube. The EcoHitch is the only…

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Answer 6

The primary difference between the EcoHitch #306-X7332 and EcoHitch #306-X7333 is that the EcoHitch #306-X7333 only has a 1-1/4" receiver, where the EcoHitch #306-X7332 has a 2" receiver. When available, I generally find it more beneficial…

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Answer 7

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7309 is confirmed to fit your 2015 Volkswagen Golf. The EcoHitch weighs 32 pounds. The trailer hitch has an easy, bolt-on installation with no drilling or welding required. It has a black powder coat…

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Answer 8

The EcoHitch #306-X7309 receiver hitch you mentioned is a fit for the 2017 VW Golf GTI, as long as it's not an R model, as confirmed by EcoHitch. If your vehicle is an R model, you'd want to use #306-X7332. The hitch has a tongue weight…

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Answer 9

For your 2017 Subaru Outback, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7601 is a confirmed fit that will fit the Thule bike racks. The center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost part of the bumper is 2-1/2 inches, so you will be able to…

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Answer 10

The Thule T2 Pro bike rack #TH83JV will fit EcoHitch #306-X7203 for your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. However, it requires a receiver depth of 2-1/2 inches so if you only have 2-3/8 inches it would fit the muffler if that is what is directly behind the…

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Answer 11

The EcoHitch part #306-X7332 actually has an open back so you would not have to worry at all about your Thule bike rack hitting the back of the hitch tube.

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Answer 12

Although we do have hitch fits for your vehicle, the EcoHitch Stealth 2 inch receiver you referred to, part #306-X7375 is not a fit for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf GTI. According to EcoHitch, it's only a fit for 2018-2021 models, and unfortunately,…

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