Has anyone installed a hitch onto the 2. Hey folks I am moving back to Texas in a couple weeks and don't have too much stuff. Gloves are also included for receiver removal and replacement, along with a storage bag. If you have, how much weight did you have? I'm thinking things changed with the new body style. Step 2: Choose Your Tow Bar Choose the tow bar that fits your needs and your budget. So hidden you have to know what you are looking for to see it. .
Always use hardware supplied in the hardware kit or existing hardware specified in the installation instructions. Doesn't seem like that oddball of a thing. Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar Deluxe Combo Kit This fully featured Alpha tow bar combo kit includes both the diode and bulb and socket wiring configurations, a tow bar cover, baseplate locks, a receiver lock, a 7 to 6 way electrical cable, and the female connector and wiring for the tow vehicle. Has anyone installed a hitch onto the 2. Our plan is to go through Pennsylvania, then to Ohio, then to Kentucky, short trip through Tennessee, then Arkansas, and finally Texas. The trailer harness enters the spare tire well like this. I can always ship the mattress I guess if it doesn't cost too much.
I wish the receiver was tucked up closer to the bumper. I'd love to find a hitch that was completely hidden, like on my Goldwing motorcycle. Always use hardware supplied in the hardware kit or existing hardware specified in the Baseplate Towing Installation Instructions. This system requires holes to be drilled in the back of your taillight assemblies to accept the bulbs. Next up was the wiring for a trailer. If you have any questions, need help choosing, or just want to talk to an expert before buying, give us a call at 866 305-8309.
I am worried I am going to put a lot of wear towing the trailer and ruin the transmission, so I am very hesitant. Note: Before installing a tow bar base plate, make sure your vehicle is capable of being towed. I did not get photos of how I ran the power wire up to the front of the car. The receiver ball is 50mm, or about 1. Here's a shot from a few feet away.
I tested the lighting and then reinstalled all of the trim. One bolt is passed through a factory hole after removing a plug. That, and look for a route through the Appalachians that limits climbing. This is a thread about the 2. The mount for the ball had a right angle upwards to slide into the receiver. Once an initial measurement is made, I can use tape on any rented trailer to enable pinpoint, unassisted backing and coupling anytime. Blue Ox Avail - 10,000lb Steel Tow Bar The Blue Ox Avail is the king of the tow bar mountain! We have hand selected some of the top components for a complete towing kit below.
The manual supplement for the 2011 Jetta sedan has a section with the recommended towing limits, by engine. Verify that your towbar is rated for more than the weight of your vehicle. Here is the adapter plugged in. How would I get the trailer lights to work on the car? Here is the clearance with a full tank of fuel. I had wondered if I would be able to see the hitch ball on the screen. The problem is the furniture I have is bulky and paying for moving service is stupid expensive.
No more special tools, brute force or maneuvering of the dinghy vehicle. Hopefully it should go smoothly. When the ball wasn't mounted, the hitch was completely invisible. It was a nice surprise! Each tow bar has unique performance features to consider beyond weight capacities. This photo shows my silicone bead on the trunk floor as well as the plug in the rear wall that I will pass my wiring harness through to outside.
Did you install a Curt or Drawtite? Check the U-Haul site or stop by your local U-Haul and have them quote the hitch and wiring install. Instead of the receiver being horizonatal to the ground, it was vertical. A four-inch riser can easily accommodate a cargo trailer with a 17-inch coupler height. The larger trailers would work too, cutting into the mechanical margins and increasing the wear and tear on the drive train. Search for for another vehicle or browse our. I'll let ya'll know how it goes.
I do not know what the clear hose is for. I cleaned out the trunk and then removed the splash shield from beneath the rear fender area. The part is not as pictured. The hitch replaces the rear bumper reinforcement, providing a solid base for a locking swan-neck receiver. This means it can handle a variety of small trailers such as single-axle utility trailers, canoe and kayak trailers, dirt bike trailers and more.
I have towed with just about every car I've had regardless of the manufacturer recommendations and I'll use my Jetta to tow if I have to. I used this factory ground to attach my white ground wire. So I Gooped a test connector to the receiver tube and plugged the harness into it. Well I'm gonna do it. I got my Curt hitch on the car with a stainless ball.