Trailer Hitch for 2021 VW Tiguan Without Weld Nuts In Frame

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Hi, I purchased a 2021 Tiguan SEL Rline and I need to install this hitch. However, when I looked to see where the carriage bolts should be, I found all 4 of them to be missing. I plan to purchase the Curt 13381 hitch and wiring harness 118811. Can you advise which additional parts I would need to secure the hitch to the frame? I am assuming 4 carriage bolts which ones please and some mechanism to secure them to the frame as the holes are present in the frame without any threads. Thanks... this looks like a breeze to install as compared to the eco hitch from you that I put on my Golf Alltrack!

asked by: Karen

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Helpful Expert Reply:

Some of the 2021 VW Tiguan models have a different bumper set-up which means that the factory bolts and weld nuts typically used to install the hitch won't be present. Curt recently realized this problem, and began including installation hardware for vehicles that don't have the OEM bolts and weld nuts. This is explained in the linked installation instructions. We've checked our current stock of the Curt # C13381, and found they all include the alternate hardware, so you'll be good to go by ordering the Curt # C13381 for your 2021 VW Tiguan.

If you'll be using the hitch for towing, you'll need a trailer wiring harness like part # C56403, a ball mount like # AMSC6, a # PC3 hitch pin and # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch hitch ball.

I've linked to installation instructions, as well as to install videos for the hitch and trailer wiring harness.

expert reply by: Mike L

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2021 VW Tiguan without Facotry Weld Nuts
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Answer 1

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e43ZR comes with carriage bolts, fishwire, square hole spacers and flange nuts that are needed to install a receiver on your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan that does not have the factory weld nuts and bolts. You will be…

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Answer 2

That's really odd that your 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan didn't come with bolts and weld nuts already present on the frame that you'd use to install the Curt hitch #C13381 but we do have a way to help. What you are going to need to do is get a…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

We do have photos for you to check out of a Volkswagen Tiguan with the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT53GR. I have added photos for you below of a Tiguan with the ##DT53GR, and as you can see the hitch is concealed with only the receiver…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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