Recommended Hitch for a 2018 VW Tiguan and Best Combination Cable Lock
Question:
Hello! Thanks so much for the quick response. How about a combination cable lock for the canoe or kayak? I shudder at the thought of managiny another key! Seeking bright colors also. And laminated cable to prevent scratching. Your advice is much appreciated. In other news, what trailer hitch would you advise for Tiguan 2018? Do I have a body shop install it?
asked by: Jere D
Expert Reply:
Happy to help! The brightest combination cable lock we have is the Coghlan's Camping Gear Combination Lock item # CG83MV. It's extremely bright and lit up by LED's but the issue is it's only 6' long. You're probably going to need a longer one like the Trimax Combination Cable Lock item # TMX42VR which is not bright at all. It's actually extremely dull but it's functional!
Both of these locks have a vinyl cover to prevent scratches.
The best hitch for a 2018 VW Tiguan is going to be the EcoHitch item # 306-X7393. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your VW with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 750 lbs maximum tongue weight.
The reason the Ecohitch item # 306-X7393 is the best hitch for your vehicle is because of the removable receiver and the hidden crossbar. The crossbar is concealed completely behind the rear bumper and the receiver is easily removable when not in use. When you're not towing a trailer or using an accessory you have the ability to not see this hitch at all.
As far as installers go this hitch is somewhat complicated due to the bumper having to be removed but it's a lot easier to install because you don't have to go under your vehicle. If you're not comfortable we do have a network of reputable installers across the country. You'll want to go to the item # 306-X7393 product page and underneath the pictures you'll see a blue link that says Schedule an Installation. If you click on this link and scroll down you'll see a box where you can input your zip code.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56403 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- EcoHitch
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Trimax Combination Cable Lock - 10' Long x 5/16" Diameter - Vinyl Coated Braided Steel
- Cable Locks
- Bike Lock
- Roof Rack Lock
- Utility Lock
- Combination Lock
- Steel
- 10 Feet Long
- Trimax Locks
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Coghlan's Camping Gear Combination Lock - LED-Illuminated - 6' Long - Yellow
- Cable Locks
- Bike Lock
- Combination Lock
- Steel
- 6 Feet Long
- Coghlans
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