Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Audi A4 Allroad for Towing 960 lb Travel Trailer

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I have a 2017 Allroad that I want to put a hitch on. I want to pull a lite travel trailer that weighs 960lbs. All they offer is the class 1 hitch: is there no other option for this wagon?

asked by: Jenny

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In addition to the Curt # C11448, EcoHitch offers a hitch for your Allroad A4 that has a 2 inch receiver, part # 306-X7370. This hitch has higher ratings, with a towing capacity of 3500 lbs and a 525 lb tongue weight capacity. The advantage to this hitch is that the receiver tube is removable. Once it's removed, the hitch will not be visible at all.

This hitch should be able to handle the weight of the small travel trailer you mentioned, but keep in mind that the towing capacity of the vehicle is a bit less than that of the hitch. From my research, I've found that the Allroad has a 1179 lb maximum tow rating, so your trailer will be pretty close to that. Since any towing system is only as strong as its weakest-rated component, you'll want to be sure not to exceed that 1179 lb figure.

You'll also need a trailer wiring harness, a ball mount, trailer ball and a retaining pin and clip to complete your towing system.

For a wiring harness/trailer connector, I'd recommend # 119250KIT

It'll be a little difficult to recommend a ball mount ahead of time. I know that when the # 306-X7370 is installed, it has a 11-1/2 inch receiver height. On average, the coupler height of a level trailer is between 16-19 inches high. So, if you got a ball mount with a 5 inch rise like # C45336, you'd very likely be close enough.

For a trailer ball, for a 2 inch ball use # A-90 or # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. For the 1-7/8 inch ball, you'll also need the # 58184 bushing. Your trailer coupler should have the necessary trailer ball size stamped into it if you're not sure what you need.

I've linked you to installation instructions for the hitch and the wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

While there is not a lock for your removable hitch receiver, it is incredibly specific. It is useless without the rest of the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2", part #306-X7370. It also looks like a traditional…

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Answer 2

The correct lift kit to use on your Forest River R-Pod Trailer will depend on the year. If you have a post 2014 then you will need to use the Axle Riser Kit part #LC382741 for square shaped axles or part #LC270682 for diamond shaped axles as Forest…

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Answer 3

The best trailer hitch receiver option for your 2023 Audi A4 Allroad comes from Stealth Hitches and they have 2 different kits available depending on what you plan to use the hitch receiver for: - Hidden Rack Receiver #391AUDA417 (for bike rack and…

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Answer 4

The only trailer hitch we have listed as a confirmed fit for your 2019 BMW X5 at this time is from Draw-Tite, not Curt. For this, you will want to use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76288. This hitch is a direct fit which means…

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Answer 5

We just confirmed with our contact at Stealth that the tongue weight capacity of the Stealth hitch part #391AUDA417 that you referenced is 400 lbs.

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Answer 6

Curt recommends the stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks to help support the hitch when going over bumps to prevent some of the vertical shock from being transferred to the hitch. Curt does this as a precaution, it's not that…

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Answer 7

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 8

Curt does have their hitch part #C11448 that is a fit for your 2023 Audi A4. If you install this according to the install instructions none of the sensors you mentioned would be affected. The bumper does not need to be removed which you can see in…

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Answer 9

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 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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