Comparing EcoHitch, Curt, and Draw-Tite Trailer Htches for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

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I am having trouble deciding on a trailer hitch for my 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, can you help?

asked by: Dave

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The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7315, Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11422, and Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 24949 are all excellent options for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. I recommend EcoHitch because this option has a larger 2" receiver tube opening whereas Curt and Draw-Tite both have the smaller 1-1/4" receiver tube openings. The larger receiver tube opening is nice even if you are not towing because this allows for you to choose from a much larger list of hitch mounted accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers. Furthermore, if you will be using the hitch for bike racks you can carry more than two which would be your limit for the above smaller receiver tube options because of the class rating.

Lastly, EcoHitch in my experience is just much nicer overall than both Curt and Draw-Tite. The welds are smoother, there is less weld splatter, they tend to fit a bit easier, and the finish is more durable. If you only need to carry a few bikes and you don't mind the imperfections of the Curt and Draw-Tite then they will work just fine for you as well. These three options all install in the same manner so there won't be much of a difference here. I have attached an install photo of the EcoHitch for you.

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Answer 1

What sets the EcoHitch #306-X7391 receiver apart from the other two options is that it's going to be completely hidden behind your bumper. The only portion that is visible is the 2 inch square receiver. So, if looks are important to you, this…

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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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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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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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Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Congrats on the new car! For your 2024 Subaru Outback, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e25TR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. I really like this hitch because it mounts behind the rear bumper cover…

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The Curt #C13410 and Draw-tite #76227 are very similar in design and both have the same weight ratings of 600lbs tongue weight and 4,000lbs of trailer weight. I do like that Draw-Tite does add the additional plate of steel in between the hangers that…

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For your 2023 Subaru Outback, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C69VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Subaru with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this hitch because it is an easy…

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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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To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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