Fig. 107 Dimensions of the ball mount support.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first⇒Introduction to the subjectIf you must tow a trailer, you must have the necessary electrical wiring and socket together with a suitable trailer hitch installed. Because towing a trailer places a great deal of stress on the vehicle, the attachment of a trailer to the vehicle and the dimensions of the receiver and ball mount are very important so that the extra forces the vehicle has to withstand can be properly handled.
Depending on its equipment, certain parts required for the installation of a trailer hitch may already have been installed at the factory. If your vehicle does not already have the preparation package installed, your authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service facility can install the necessary parts and equipment including the proper trailer hitch for you.
The receiver used requires both a ball mount and a ball that meet special requirements regarding geometry and size. This applies to both the height of the ball above the surface where it attaches ⇒ Fig. 107Ⓐ , and the pin-to-ball distance ⇒ Fig. 107Ⓑ .
These dimensions are important because they help determine the way that the forces that arise during towing are applied to the receiver and its attachments to the vehicle. If you buy a ball mount and ball, make sure that they meet the following specifications.
Ball mount dimensions
Volkswagen recommends that you have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility install the hitch receiver, electrical system and socket.
A ball mount and ball combination that does not meet these specifications can damage your vehicle and may even fail in use ⇒ .
Never install a weight distributing or load equalizing trailer hitch on your vehicle. The vehicle is not designed for this kind of trailer hitch ⇒ .
Warning
An improperly installed or unsuitable trailer hitch can cause the trailer to separate from the towing vehicle and result in a major accident with serious personal injuries.Caution
The ball mount sticks out behind the rear bumper and can cause injury to pedestrians and cyclists.Note
Volkswagen Tiguan Owners Manual > Passenger compartment: Driver side overview
Fig. 5 Driver side overview.
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