Recommended Trailer Hitch and Cargo Carrier For 2003 Volkswagen GTI
Question:
Hi. I am looking for a way to carry more things for my detailing business while using my GTI. I would need something to hold an EU3000i which weighs around 85lbs. This could either be a small trailer or a hitch cargo, if that is possible with the weight and size. Please let me know if there are any configurations or such. Thanks!
asked by: Marvin L
Expert Reply:
We have just what you are looking for.
If you do not already have a trailer hitch on your 2003 GTI I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C11066. This is a Class l trailer hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening.
Per Curt all non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps like part # 18050. Failure to properly support these loads will void your hitch warranty from Curt.
The cargo carrier I recommend for your Power Inverter is the Curt Cargo Carrier, part # C18110. The inside dimensions of this carrier are 47-11/16 inches long x 19-1/2 inches wide. The carrier has weight capacity of 300-lbs. The carrier weighs 30-lbs.
To secure the inverter in the carrier I recommend using tie-downs like part # IMF103745-86. These are retractable ratchet straps with hooks.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Tie Down Straps
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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CargoBuckle Mini G3 Retractable Ratchet Straps w S-Hooks - 1" x 6' - 466 lbs - Qty 2
- Ratchet Straps
- Trailer
- Truck Bed
- Safety Hooks
- 2 Straps
- 6 - 10 Feet Long
- 0 - 1 Inch Wide
- 351 - 500 lbs
- CargoBuckle
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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