busski
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Cross posted from VW Vortex
Finally completed installation of the new tow hitch from Torklift on my 2014 Sportwagen. A nice, out of the way solution without the complications and limitations of the westfalia system or the clearance issues of the more traditional system from Curt etc.
Installation was a little tricky, as the fit of the system was very tight, but it's together now and working well. Can tow my boat (gently, gently) and slide in my rear mount bike rack with no clearance issues.
Shipping and Purchase
Item cost a manageable $264.95 with free shipping, which compares nicely to the $535 for the westfalia from http://www.eurohitches.com/jetta-mk6-sportwagen-2010-p-63.html but a bit more than the new low low price for the curt system at etrailer of $139.51. http://torkliftcentral.com/trailer-hitch-and-towing/ecohitch/volkswagen/2010-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-ecohitch
Item was ordered on the 23rd of March, Shipped on the 24th, and delivered from Washington state on the 27th, so very quick turnaround from Torklift. The say 5-10 days to ship, given high volumes, but clearly did much better than that.
Instructions and Kit Contents
The kit comes with:
Tow hitch
6 bolts with nuts and crush washers for the attachment of hitch to the back of the car (only 5 needed for my 2014.)
2 side bolts to attach hitch tongue to the frame rail
Instruction Manual with clear instructions, but unfortunately it is a black and white photocopy which makes the images very difficult to see, especially when detail is needed.
General Walkthrough- Removing Bumper And Rear Bumper Rail
1. Remove the access covers to the rear light assemblies in the trunk of the car
2. Unscrew 3 bolts for each rear light housing
3. Unclip electrical connector for rear light housing
4. Slide lights out gently and place in a safe area away from the car
5. Remove T25 and T27 torx screws from following areas:
a. Behind light housing on top of bumper (2 T27 on each side)
b. Underneath the bumper at the rear of the car (three equally spaced T27 screws)
c. In rear wheel well (3 T25 screws on each side)
d. On underside of bumper towards wheel well (2 T25 screws on each side)
Finally completed installation of the new tow hitch from Torklift on my 2014 Sportwagen. A nice, out of the way solution without the complications and limitations of the westfalia system or the clearance issues of the more traditional system from Curt etc.
Installation was a little tricky, as the fit of the system was very tight, but it's together now and working well. Can tow my boat (gently, gently) and slide in my rear mount bike rack with no clearance issues.
Shipping and Purchase
Item cost a manageable $264.95 with free shipping, which compares nicely to the $535 for the westfalia from http://www.eurohitches.com/jetta-mk6-sportwagen-2010-p-63.html but a bit more than the new low low price for the curt system at etrailer of $139.51. http://torkliftcentral.com/trailer-hitch-and-towing/ecohitch/volkswagen/2010-volkswagen-jetta-sportwagen-ecohitch
Item was ordered on the 23rd of March, Shipped on the 24th, and delivered from Washington state on the 27th, so very quick turnaround from Torklift. The say 5-10 days to ship, given high volumes, but clearly did much better than that.
Instructions and Kit Contents
The kit comes with:
Tow hitch
6 bolts with nuts and crush washers for the attachment of hitch to the back of the car (only 5 needed for my 2014.)
2 side bolts to attach hitch tongue to the frame rail
Instruction Manual with clear instructions, but unfortunately it is a black and white photocopy which makes the images very difficult to see, especially when detail is needed.
General Walkthrough- Removing Bumper And Rear Bumper Rail
1. Remove the access covers to the rear light assemblies in the trunk of the car
2. Unscrew 3 bolts for each rear light housing
3. Unclip electrical connector for rear light housing
4. Slide lights out gently and place in a safe area away from the car
5. Remove T25 and T27 torx screws from following areas:
a. Behind light housing on top of bumper (2 T27 on each side)
b. Underneath the bumper at the rear of the car (three equally spaced T27 screws)
c. In rear wheel well (3 T25 screws on each side)
d. On underside of bumper towards wheel well (2 T25 screws on each side)