Difference Between Curt and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receivers for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Question:
are there any differences between the etrailer and curt hitch for 2017 volkswagen tiguan
asked by: Alex E
Expert Reply:
There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13133 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98906 that fit your 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is the finish.
The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer hitch has a matte black finish; other than that everything is equal, such as their 3,500 lb towing/350 lb tongue weight capacities, as well as the installation. The two hitches have a hidden look, which means only the receiver is showing so the different finishes - which give them slightly different looks - are probably not going to be a huge factor in your choice, though the matte is going to be a bit less reflective than the glossy, making it slightly less noticeable.
That said, if it were my 2017 VW Tiguan, I would just buy the least expensive hitch between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13133 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98906.
I have added a link to an install for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- No Cross Tube
- CURT
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