Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Question:
Should I go with the Drawtite or Curt hitch for my 2021 Jetta? I see they look different but is there anything better about one over the other?
asked by: Shelby
Expert Reply:
You are correct that the main difference between the Draw-Tite # 24978 and Curt # C11540 trailer hitches for your 2021 Volkswagen Jetta has to do with the design. The Draw-Tite has a hidden crosstube so it will look much cleaner on your Jetta while the Curt will be easier to install but the crosstube will be visible which won't look as clean plus it will reduce your ground clearance some.
Because of all of this I recommend going with the Draw-Tite over the Curt. Even if you have to have a shop install the hitch it will be worth it for the better look and ground clearance. I'm attaching an installation video and photo of this hitch on a 2019 Jetta for you to check out.
If you were looking to use this hitch for a bike rack then I also recommend checking out the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH12B which is a solid choice for a bike rack as it fits most standard bike frame weights and styles, plus it's a lightweight carrier at 32 lbs, and it's backed by a limited lifetime warranty. I'm attaching a review video for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Black
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Wheel Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Carbon Fiber Bikes
- Kuat
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Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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