Hitch Fit for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI

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I cant get your filters to show me a hitch option for 2012 VW Jetta Sportswagen diesel tdi. It takes me to an option for non diesel. It is a wagon and not a sedan too. Can you send me info on one that doesn’t exclude diesel options?

asked by: Brian W

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Expert Reply:

We do indeed offer a hitch fit for the 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI Diesel.

You'll want to go with the EcoHitch # 306-X7284. The hitch mounts behind the bumper cover, which conceals the entire hitch except for the receiver tube and the safety chain loops.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Install Appearance of Draw-Tite 24866 and EcoHitch 306-X7284 on VW Jetta SportWagen
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Brian W.

11/2/2021

I see from some of the customer pictures that the Draw Tite hitch had a downward angle, has that design issue been resolved?

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Les D.

11/4/2021

The hitch is designed to fit flush with the trunk spare tire area under the car and present the receiver level with the ground. Also keep in mind that the tongue weight is limited to 200 pounds.

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Answer 1

The EcoHitch #306-X7284 has an installed height of 12 inches to the top of the receiver. With this being a 2 inch receiver, the bottom of the receiver would be slightly under 10 inches. The lip around the outside of the receiver opening is roughly a…

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Answer 2

TorkLift's EcoHitch #306-X7284 that fits your 2012 Jetta Sportwagen TDI will require fascia trimming as part of its overall installation. Please refer to the linked photo taken from the written instructions that will ship with the hitch. This…

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Answer 3

The bolts that come with the EcoHitch part #306-X7284 that you referenced are: (2) 7/16”-14 x 1” Gr.5 Hex Cap Screw (2) M8-1.25 Hex Nut (5) M8-1.25 x 50mm Hex Cap Screw Fully Threaded

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Answer 4

Yes, if you are not able to install the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch part #RM-062 and part #RM-061 with the lock bar facing up, you may flip it over and install it so the lock bar is on the bottom of the receiver. I have attached a photo of the U-bolt…

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Answer 5

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7284 is identical to the X7284 you saw on the TorkLift site. If you look at the picture Torklift is using, you will see underneath that the actual design may vary. They often use stock images, which is…

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Answer 6

The EcoHitch part #306-X7284 is a fit for the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI. This particular EcoHitch is not designed with a removable hitch receiver. The hitch receiver is built into the hitch but it is still a concealed cross tube design.…

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Answer 7

In a light-duty towing application like yours, to be perfectly honest, if it were my money I would choose the lowest cost hitch for whichever car you choose to equip with a hitch. All have identical capacities. For the 2014 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI we…

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Answer 8

The Curt Hitch part #C11072 that you referenced is the correct Curt hitch to use on a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen so this hitch will work for you. To order the missing install hardware you need to order part #RHK. On the product page you would…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. 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…

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