Benefit of Using EcoHitch Over Draw-Tite or Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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Is there any advantage of using the ecohitch instead of the draw-tite or curt for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack? I'm debating whether it's worth the extra money or not for the larger hitch. Plan on using it for a bike rack.

asked by: Connie

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I definitely see where you are coming from in regards to pricing vs the larger hitch receiver for your 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. There are quite a few bike racks that are compatible with the Draw-Tite # 24949 and Curt # C11422 1-1/4" hitch receivers but you can use a lot more accessories with the EcoHitch # 306-X7315. Whenever the 2" option is available for a vehicle we recommend going with it because your short term plan is using it for a bike rack, but the larger receiver will come in handy if you ever need to use it for something else so I recommend using the EcoHitch.

For a bike rack that is compatible with both hitch receiver sizes I recommend the Kuat Transfer # KU74FR. This bike rack secures bikes by their wheels and it has a unique u-shaped base that really makes it easier to load the bike that sits closer to your Golf Alltrack. You can add locks for the bikes and rack with the lock set # PTSCLK12. I have attached a review video of this bike rack on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf that you can check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The best trailer hitch option for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #306-X7315 which has the larger receiver tube opening. The main benefit of this larger receiver tube opening is actually the higher…

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We don't have any specific advice on an installer, but because the installation involves removing the bumper cover, I'd recommend having a body shop complete the installation for you. EcoHitch lists an estimated 2 hour installation. Any local…

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Answer 3

You are correct the hitch receivers for the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, like #24949, are 1-1/4 inch Class I hitch receivers. You can use an expander like #80303. This will provide you with a 2 inch receiver on your Golf Alltrack. However, the…

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Answer 4

The trailer hitch options for your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack can be seen on the linked page. The Class III TorkLift EcoHitch #306-X7315 is the one that offers a 2-inch receiver opening, rather than the 1-1/4-inch receivers found on the Class I…

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Answer 5

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7315 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 VW Golf Alltrack. I was able to get ahold of the installation instructions for the hitch on your vehicle and found that you will need to…

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I can confirm that you were right on about the trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, and that two of them require bumper fascia trimming while one of them does not: Requires Bumper Fascia Trimming (see accompanying cut…

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Answer 7

While none of the three hitches will hang lower to diminish ground clearance, there is one major difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch #C11422, Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch #24949 and EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch #306-X7315 that fit your…

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Answer 8

The Draw-Tite, part #24949, and Curt, part #C11422, hitches that fit your 2018 VW Golf Sportwagen are the same in a couple of ways. Specifically they have the same specs and install using the same basic process. I've linked the install details…

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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

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11412 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7310 do share some characteristics but there are some important differences as well. Both receivers have the same 2,000lbs trailer capacity rating and have a…

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Answer 11

For your 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen I recommend the Draw Tite hitch part #24949 as we had the chance to install it on a vehicle exactly like yours and found it fit really well and unlike the Curt hitch for your vehicle does not require a…

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Answer 12

For your 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI we have the Draw Tite hitch part #24979 as a confirmed fit that would work great and cost considerably less than the EcoHitch you mentioned.

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Benefit of Using EcoHitch Over Draw-Tite or Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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