It does not work on the GSW without modifications, which are fairly easy. I've had mine for a few weeks
Hitch for 15 Golf TDI
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FreezingInSask
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What is the difference between the standard golf and the sportwagon for tail light wiring?
Same connector, but it is wired differently for a GSW. I would still go that route, and tap into the tow ready harness vs tapping into the factory wiring.
Lostyankee
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2015 GSW TDI hitch required modification. Holes did not line up. Arm that bolts to the wheel well is 1 1/2" low, had to make a spacer. All this work. DRAT!!!!! Vertical outer frame passenger side is too wide ...another spacer. Wheel well arm required drilling another hole GRRRRRRRR!
2015 GSW TDI hitch required modification. Holes did not line up. Arm that bolts to the wheel well is 1 1/2" low, had to make a spacer. All this work. DRAT!!!!! Vertical outer frame passenger side is too wide ...another spacer. Wheel well arm required drilling another hole GRRRRRRRR!
redbarron55
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The Westfalia drops right in.
roberthaas
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So does the Stealth unit, and it is snugger and higher so you won't crash the damn thing into the ground every driveway or speed bump like the Draw Tite.
dubStrom
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- Aug 6, 2007
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- TDI
- 2003 A4 Jetta (sold), 2010 JSW (sold), 2013 Passat 6MT traded for 2014 JSW with 6MT-TOTALED in November 2016, 2003 ALH 5MT conversion (sold), wheezing 2015 GSW/DSG and a new 2021 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 p'up
I like the Ecohitch better than Bosal mainly because of the chain connect accomodation and standard 2" square receiver ball mount compatibility. I already own a couple of 2" ball mounts. Of course it costs much less and made in the USA. And the installation looks great.
I ordered the eochitch with 2" reveiver. Probably will be at my door today.
I only wish Torklift fabricated it with extensions to bolt inside the frame tubes for additional strength. They are right behind the plate mounting spots where the Wesfalia and Bosal have extensions to bolt in, so no reason not to include the additional plate extension. I'd have happily paid another $50 for the added strength. Way too much trouble to modify the thing.
I ordered the eochitch with 2" reveiver. Probably will be at my door today.
I only wish Torklift fabricated it with extensions to bolt inside the frame tubes for additional strength. They are right behind the plate mounting spots where the Wesfalia and Bosal have extensions to bolt in, so no reason not to include the additional plate extension. I'd have happily paid another $50 for the added strength. Way too much trouble to modify the thing.
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Jedadiah
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- Former: '15 Passat TDI SE 6M, '15 Golf S 6M and '10 JSW
https://www.westfalia-automotive.com/fileadmin/westfalia/content/PDF_product/English__Default_/03_WAM_Katalog_2017_GB_OP_web.pdf
Look on page 246 of the pdf. The ones labeled Kit include the wiring. You need the kit without preliminary set up since a Canadian GSW probably isn’t pre wired for the module. My US Golf was not.
Removable Hitch by itself. 321 782 600 001
Kit with same hitch and trailer wiring 321 784 900 113
Look on page 246 of the pdf. The ones labeled Kit include the wiring. You need the kit without preliminary set up since a Canadian GSW probably isn’t pre wired for the module. My US Golf was not.
Removable Hitch by itself. 321 782 600 001
Kit with same hitch and trailer wiring 321 784 900 113
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We don't have the "tow ready harness"?
My idea was to buy a t-connector kit and tap into the light wiring, add the brake controller and plug everything in a 7pin plug.
Like this one:
https://www.etrailer.com/Custom-Fit...gen/Golf/2015/118646.html?vehicleid=201533837
Do the price seem legit? I don't know if the traduction is ok but it say 08-13
https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B00LG...i=CB192558960_AA75_QL70&keywords=321782600001
Jedadiah
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- Former: '15 Passat TDI SE 6M, '15 Golf S 6M and '10 JSW
Usually If you buy from Amazon.de, they’ll remove the VAT, so the price will be 19% cheaper than what’s listed. You’ll then pay the shipping on top of that. You won’t see the real price until you start to check out.
As long as the part number is correct, I wouldn’t worry about what years Amazon thinks it’ll fit.
I really like the oem wiring, and it’s easy to adapt it to a fully functional US 7 way with functioning 12v power and reverse lamp outputs.
Edit: Amazon is no longer taking off 19% off. When I put in the cart, it shows up for €200 + €71 which ends up at $346 shipped.
Edit 2: Because of Brexit and the exchange rate, Amazon UK is cheaper than DE right now. The prices on both are way up since I bought my hitch and wiring in May.
As long as the part number is correct, I wouldn’t worry about what years Amazon thinks it’ll fit.
I really like the oem wiring, and it’s easy to adapt it to a fully functional US 7 way with functioning 12v power and reverse lamp outputs.
Edit: Amazon is no longer taking off 19% off. When I put in the cart, it shows up for €200 + €71 which ends up at $346 shipped.
Edit 2: Because of Brexit and the exchange rate, Amazon UK is cheaper than DE right now. The prices on both are way up since I bought my hitch and wiring in May.
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Out of stock sadly
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B00ZBQQNIQ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&psc=1
The Bosal seem to be very similar, might be easier/cheaper to obtain.
I want that clean westfalia wiring.
Jedadiah
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- TDI
- Former: '15 Passat TDI SE 6M, '15 Golf S 6M and '10 JSW
https://www.idparts.com/bosal-swan-neck-trailer-hitch-mk7-golf-sportwagen-p-5570.html
Id Parts has the Bosal. Functionally it’s the same as the Westy. I might have ordered from them, but wanted the kit with the wiring.
Id Parts has the Bosal. Functionally it’s the same as the Westy. I might have ordered from them, but wanted the kit with the wiring.
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what my guy used and tapped into the wires on a wagen. was for a Mk6 that he found on the local buy sell
https://www.amazon.ca/Tow-Ready-119190-Integrated-Protection/dp/B001P2DULI
https://www.amazon.ca/Tow-Ready-119190-Integrated-Protection/dp/B001P2DULI
I really want the kit to, but i just cannot justify the 900$...
And from what i read on another thread, the wiring need modification anyway.
The Bosal end up at 455$ maybe a 100$ more for the light converter. I already have a prodigy brake controler.
Nuje
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- 2015 Sportwagen; Golf GLS 2002 (swap from 2L gas); 2016 A3 e-tron
Another thread on wiring for both the Golf and GSW:
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=446936&page=2
http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=446936&page=2