Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2003 VW Passat
Question:
can this be used on a 2003 Volkswagen passat 1.8 turbo 4 cylinder,
asked by: Christina U
Expert Reply:
The etrailer.com brand # e98906 Class III trailer hitch is a vehicle specific item designed for a 2009 - 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan and a 2017 - 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, so it wouldn't work on your 2003 Passat.
For your vehicle, the correct hitch will depend on the exact vehicle model.
-For a sedan or wagon that's not a 4Motion model, use # C11054
-If it's a sedan or wagon that IS a 4Motion model, but not with the 4.0L W8 engine, use # C11076
If you'll be towing a light-duty tralier, use # C59236 for a wiring harness and # C45510 for a ball mount. You'd also need the correctly sized trailer ball, part # C40001 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # C40018 for a 2 inch ball.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
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- Chrome-Plated Steel
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-1/2" Long - 3,500 lbs
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
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