bajaDean
New member
- Location
- LaVentana BCS Mexico
- Car(s)
- mk4s TDI, MK7 TDI
I am looking into putting a trailer hitch on my 2016 tdi variant (sportswagon) SEL, I have a class 1 cheap hitch on one of my MK4 diesels that works great for me. I may just go with the cheapy because the trailer I tow is a trailer I bought and still tow with a motorcycle in 1978 (motorcycle pulls it ,not on it), total weight of 300lbs unloaded so works with basically all low cost hitches. I live in a beach area and could get a small boat of some sort and be able to launch it. So it may be worth putting on a little higher quality. I have gathered some info but am concerned about i have the sensors in my bumper and interference, i assume manufacturer should know. Anyone with a hitch want to chime in with what you have learned. Here is some I have found, check the first link as it has a european model that has the hitch built in with a really clever design. I also found a site for actually plugging the wiring in that has several benefits thet the car will activate from security to abs modifying actions.
neat hidden hitch built in OEM
https://www.core77.com/posts/81821/VWs-Super-Cool-Hidden-Trailer-Hitch or direct youtube
integrating the trailer wiring for security and breaking and more
https://www.thebeardeddetailer.com/blog/2019/12/3/mk7-towing-module-j345-retrofit
https://www.autozone.com/trailer-hitch-hitch-balls-and-towing-accessories/trailer-hitch
https://torkliftcentral.com/2015-2017-volkswagen-golf-sportwagen-alltrack-tsi-ecohitch
https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2016_Volkswagen_Golf+Sportwagen.htm
highest cost
https://stealthhitches.com/products/volkswagen-hitch-shr34002?variant=32936842362973
low cost
https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/ProductDetails.aspx/?hid=17355
this wiring system claims no splicing or crimping
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2...agen/body_electrical/trailer_tow_harness.html
neat hidden hitch built in OEM
https://www.core77.com/posts/81821/VWs-Super-Cool-Hidden-Trailer-Hitch or direct youtube
https://www.thebeardeddetailer.com/blog/2019/12/3/mk7-towing-module-j345-retrofit
https://www.autozone.com/trailer-hitch-hitch-balls-and-towing-accessories/trailer-hitch
https://torkliftcentral.com/2015-2017-volkswagen-golf-sportwagen-alltrack-tsi-ecohitch
https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-2016_Volkswagen_Golf+Sportwagen.htm
highest cost
https://stealthhitches.com/products/volkswagen-hitch-shr34002?variant=32936842362973
low cost
https://www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/ProductDetails.aspx/?hid=17355
this wiring system claims no splicing or crimping
https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/2...agen/body_electrical/trailer_tow_harness.html
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