Towing Setup for a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas

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I have a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and I am looking for a trailer hitch and a wiring harness I can install myself.

asked by: Christina

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I would be happy to help set your 2022 Volkswagen Atlas for towing. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" item # C24ER. It has a very clean installed look and a pretty easy install. I have attached a picture and an installation video so you can see the process and what the final product will look like.

For your wiring harness the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # 118754 is the way to go. Tekonsha's wiring harnesses are the most reliable in the business. This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your Atlas's wiring harness located in your rear cargo area. You will have to remove the threshold cover, cargo trays, and some interior paneling to access this harness. I have attached an installation video.

To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop.. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

I took a look at the owner's manual for your 2022 Volkswagen Atlas and it states, "Never install weight distributing or load equalizing ball mounts. The vehicle was not designed for these types of trailer hitches. The trailer hitch could…

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Answer 2

Thanks for reaching out! What size tire (located on sidewall) is currently on your 2022 Colman Lantern 263BH and what wheel bolt pattern do you have? I tried finding those specs but they aren't readily available anywhere. If you have a specific…

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Answer 3

When using the Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts part #RP26003 and the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems part #17200 together will be perfectly acceptable. It puts a slight side ways force on it but it will…

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Answer 4

When using a rise of 6 inches, the Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts #RP26003 and the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit #83660, will still function the same way. I reached out to my contact at Cequent to confirm, and he said the rise…

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Answer 5

As long as your owner's manual for your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas doesn't shoot down a sway-control device then you can definitely use one. Most manufacturers don't say anything about a sway control device because those tend to have less of…

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Answer 6

Friction sway control bars are designed to work fine going forward when turning or not but not designed to turn when backing up (backing up straight is fine). It can and likely will damage them because apparently the force being applied to them is…

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Answer 7

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 8

Those are some good questions, and we'll start with if the brake lights will flash during activation using the Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV. The answer to that is no, they will not flash when the True Course is…

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Answer 9

The StabiliTrak that's built into your GMC Sierra does the same thing that the Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV does, so you'd have to disable the built in TSC to use it. Since they're the same thing,…

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Answer 10

Thank you for the photos and sorry to hear about your truck! The unique design of the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - Compatible with GM MultiPro Tailgate #BWTS20066BMP is that angled section that meets with the shank part of the ball mount. On…

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I just checked with my contact at Curt. The Curt True Course #C94VV does not have a provision for the user to adjust its sensitivity. The True Course is more for emergency maneuvers, high winds, semi trucks passing and so on. It is not necessarily…

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