Can a 2012 VW Jetta SportWagen Tow a 550 lb Boat on an EZ Loader Trailer with the Curt Hitch
Question:
I have a 550 lb sail boat with a single axle galvinized e-z loader trailer. Will this vehicle with your hitch work. A 2012 Jetta Wagon.
asked by: Guy M
Expert Reply:
The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11474, has a gross towing weight capacity of 2,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs, which are common ratings for Class I trailer hitches. To verify that you can tow your 550 lb sailboat on your E-Z Loader trailer, you will need to check your vehicles owners manual to verify the towing capacity of your vehicle.
If the towing capacities of your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen are lower than the towing capacities of this hitch, then you will be limited to the capacities of your vehicle. The trailer hitch does not determine the towing capacity of your vehicle. You will also want to verify the gross trailer weight and tongue weight of your trailer with your trailer fully loaded and ready to tow. Make sure that the trailer weight or tongue weight does not exceed the lowest ratings of your vehicle or trailer hitch.
If you find that you can tow your trailer with your vehicle, then there are a few other items that you will want to pick up to complete your towing set up. You will want the wiring harness, # C59496, and either a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, # 19256, or a 2 inch hitch ball, # 19258. Choosing which hitch ball you need will depend on what size ball your trailer coupler requires.
I have attached installation instructions and an installation video of the trailer hitch for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 8 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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