Best trailer hitch

[Putttn]

Looking to put a trailer hitch on my 04 TDI and wondered which was the best one to get and is it easy for install or should I have a pro do it?

[dunno513]

Originally Posted by Putttn

Looking to put a trailer hitch on my 04 TDI and wondered which was the best one to get and is it easy for install or should I have a pro do it?

They're pretty easy for the average joe with a drill, and wrench. Drawtite and Hidden hitch seem to be the options.

U-haul will install one with their logo plastered all over it too, but it looks like a hidden hitch. (not to hidden IMHO)

Should be around 125 for a hitch plus 20-60 for an electrical converter for the lights. Throw in an hour labor of install and 250 should cover it.

I like drawtites unit which attaches to the tow hook, over by the muffler and on the back side of the spare wheel well.

http://www.etrailer.com/products.asp...swagen&t1=&h=e

Read up on what you can tow, because there are stories about pull thru's from the spare tire mounting spots. It's not the most solid way to attach a hitch. Thats why I like the additional support the drawtite offers.

[Putttn]

Is there any particular model of Draw-tite? Any big problems with clearance?

[dunno513]

Originally Posted by Putttn

Is there any particular model of Draw-tite? Any big problems with clearance?

Large (tall) speedbumps or steep driveways may cause it to rub a little, otherwise it's not that low. I think other hitches are a bit lower, but drawtite uses an ofset to raise it up a few cm's over the competition.

check the link provided in my last post to see what I mean.

Also, click on the hitch, then click "instructions" That will show you detailed images on how it mounts.

[jim]

I have a Draw-Tite. The only problem I have is the drawbar drop/rise height is too low, I'd prefer about 5 inches since the 2 inch rise lets my trailer to sit low in front. DraTite #3594 is what I should have gotten.

Definitely get a wiring converter to save your electronics.