CURT 11422 Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Compatible with Select Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, SportWagen , Black

Had it not been for the manufacturer's instructions, I would have given this hitch five stars. This set of instructions is pretty useless since they are flat out wrong for the Volkswagen The hitch is very well made, aside from that. Additionally, contrary to the instructions, you do not have to cut off the bumper shield. In addition, I did not have any problems with the hole alignment that other reviewers have complained about. br>
Perhaps using YouTube will be of interest to you, as there is a really good video that shows the Sport Wagen process. Almost everyone will say that the Alltrack is the same, but there are a few This is 1. The mud flaps have four screws that need to be removed. To remove them via your fingers, you may need to use a Torx head with vise grips. They can be made loose with a torx head and vise grips. The screws would be easier to remove if you removed the rear wheels, however I think it would take a lot more time and effort. The second paragraph. In order to replace the bumper shroud, you do not need to cut The cut does not need to be done. Start by wrapping the shroud around the hitch first, and then you can carefully work it over the top clips and allow it to become a part of the shroud. In the end, this hitch looks like it came with the vehicle. The task is actually quite simple, you just have to take your time and observe carefully.

Journey Guerrero

| Nov 16, 2020

It is not an actual product review as much as it is additional information about setting up the hitch This is 1. There were no problems with the hitch or the alignment of the hole. The second paragraph. In this hitch, there isn't a travel stop to prevent the use of class 2 inserts (which are very important for some bike racks attached to hitches). 1. 2. 3. The 2017 VW Alltrack is covered here. Instead of providing detailed instructions, I am trying to fill in the gaps. Ibid. , p. 4. Not anyone who is frightened of heights should attempt this installation. This is 5. If you want to remove the rear wheels of your car, you should put the vehicle on jack stands. There are several ways to do this, but not all of them are Youtube has a video that demonstrates how it's done. Six points. According to the instructions, it says there are nine screws to remove, but there are only eight The seventh fact. It is very easy to strip the Torx head from the T15 screws because they are plastic. Taking the bumper off after the screws are removed is a bit of a challenge, as it needs to be pried away from the car. The bumper cover can be broken by working it out slowly, as you might break the slots that connect your fingers to the car. The ninth point. In order to rephrase If you do it well enough) you can separate the lower trim piece from the bumper, which lets you re-attach it The bumper top should be installed, the trim piece should be worked around the hitch and then the bumper should be re-installed The lower trim piece needs to be attached. I would like to remove the trim piece at the same time that the bumper is still on the car (this may not work). Here is a link you should check out. In the unlikely event that you cannot figure out how to remove the trim, you can remove it once the bumper has been removed from the car (be cautious not to scratch the bumper while handling There are two small reflectors attached to the trim piece that extends from one exhaust to another. Then, ten. To repair the bumper bar, you need to put the hitch into place after you remove it. The two parts are not going to fit together during the installation of the assembly, so you might want to get someone to help. In case you do not have anyone to help you with the setup, you can clamp the two pieces together. On the outside weld nut on the lower right hand side, you can also feed one of the long bolts through the Using this technique, you can provide temporary support on the right side while you fit up the left side (you will find it easier if a friend can help). The word 11. Each bolt is made up of three long bolts and four In the four bolt holes on the outside, the long bolts are combined with a lock washer and a regular washer. With the three short bolts you can mount & put them in the interior *Please note My interpretation of the instructions is as follows You can check it for yourself, if you don't agree with me. In the case of a re-import When you install the bumper, begin at the tail lights and work your way In order to line up the cover further up, you must push the top cover in as you go. Using
13. You should now put on mud flaps if you have them, after the cover has been put back on. This is *br/14. Wishing you the best of.

Aniyah Jennings

| Nov 26, 2020

The bumper does not have to be cut for 4Motion! Because I had to remove my bumper cover completely in order to install on my 2019 VW Golf Sportwagon 4Motion, installation was a challenge. If you must remove the bumper, take your time to remove all of the clips and make sure the bolts are removed. It helps a great deal to have a second person on hand when removing and replacing furniture Installing the steel bumper and hitch, as well as holding them in place while bolting them * NOTICE On 4Motion models, the instructions say you should cut the bumper, but you do not have to do so. Rather, when removing the bumper cover, separate the matte plastic piece from the painted bumper cover, using little clips again, do this with lots of After removing the bumper cover, replace the vehicle's bumper cover and clip the matte plastic piece to its original I was able to poke the hitch through the hole on the matte plastic piece of my car without modification, at least on my car. * It must be noted, also, that the European version of this car does include a flip-open tailgate This hitch is fitted with a down ball and is rated to tow 3,750 pounds. This is why I would not hesitate to use this Curt hitch with a small trailer due to its weatherproof design and the fact that it is secured very securely using 7 bolts that secure the impact bumper.

Blair Holloway

| Mar 28, 2021

If you're a wimp, this will not be for you- Getting it installed isn't impossible, but it's moderately difficult. Once installed, it looks good and works well. It took me about two hours to complete the installation. I have never had trouble with any of the others - even though this one seems to be more secure). You can find a few good videos on YouTube. My 2017 Volkswagen Sportwagen is equipped with the system. The leaves did not have to be trimmed. Moreover, the holes do not have to be enlarged. A number of holes are oval, so some play is possible Curt seems to have made a design change, so here are a few This way, -Br>- My biggest challenge was getting the bumper back on. I didn't see that mentioned, but the bottom of the bumper has a trim piece. While I don't know if it is possible to install the bumper again when this piece is still on there, it is much easier if the piece is removed. I love how easy it is to remove and install-- The conical washers go on the left side, but there is no indication of which way to install them. In a telephone call with Curt, it was determined that the correct way would be with the convex side facing the The dish face has some indentations. These are visible from I'm exasperated. The bumper should not be ripped off with a yank. An easy way to release or ease off the clips is using There was a problem with the The ring is still holding well, but it would be wise to avoid it if possible. There is no need to break the clips because they will release on their own if you don't pull the bumper in the wrong direction. I'm exasperated. A small torx screw is made of plastic and fits inside an expanding clip. Remove both the screws and the clips once you have removed the screws.

Cadence Reynolds

| Aug 11, 2021