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πŸš™ CURT 12097 Class 2 Trailer Hitch for Volkswagen Tiguan - 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Enhanced Compatibility Review

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Details

BrandCURT
Item Weight7.38 Pounds
Vehicle Service TypePickup Trucks, Marine-Personal-Craft, Sport-Utility-Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Trailer
MaterialCarbon Steel
Finish TypePowder Coated

Description of πŸš™ CURT 12097 Class 2 Trailer Hitch for Volkswagen Tiguan - 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Enhanced Compatibility

DEPENDABLE STRENGTH. With a strong, welded steel build, this class 2 hitch package is rated for 3,500 lbs. gross trailer weight and 350 lbs. tongue weight (limited to lowest-rated towing component). HIGHLY VERSATILE. Add useful, versatile towing options to your vehicle with this class 2 trailer hitch. It provides a standard 1-1/4-inch x 1-1/4-inch receiver hitch, allowing you to tow a small trailer or mount a cargo carrier or bike rack. DUAL-COAT FINISH. For industry-leading rust, chip and UV resistance inside and out, this automotive tow hitch is submersed in a liquid A-coat and co-cured with a durable black powder coat finish. EASY INSTALLATION. This class 2 hitch fits select model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan. TESTED FOR SAFETY. Each CURT class 2 trailer hitch design is thoroughly tested at our Detroit facility, using real vehicles in real-world conditions. Our hitches are tested to SAE J684 specs to give you confidence and safety on the road ahead.

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

Tow hitch arrived as described

Short hitch for my VW Tiguan arrived as described. The holes are aligned with the car. The kit also includes fasteners for attaching the trailer hitch.

Pros
  • External accessories
Cons
  • Contact seller

Revainrating 2 out of 5

The product corresponds to the description but did not come.

Item as described but NOT supplied with fasteners or pin as described. Either this is a copy/paste error by whoever filled out the description of this product, or it was left out in my order. This problem was causing a lot of headaches a few days before my trip as there are no instructions stating bolt size, metric (for my Volkswagen) or standard etc. For anyone having this problem, here is a link to PDF: https://www.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary/12097/installsheet/CM_12097_INS.PDF

Pros
  • Couplings
Cons
  • Some faults

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Curt Mfg customer service sucks!

I bought one of these for my 2016 VW Tiguan as I have been very happy with Curt products in the past. Installation on the Tiguan is very simple, simply cut out the marked panel and screw on the coupling with four screws. When I tested my Thule 917XTR T2 1.25" 2 Bike Platform Hitch Rack, it was apparent that the Curt hitch was welded off at right angles, causing the rack to tilt a few degrees to the left. I contacted Curt Manufacturing customer service. and I was given the excuse that it was a…

Pros
  • Automotive
Cons
  • Not bad