2012 Tiguan OEM Hitch

[jojosung]

Is it really 1.25" or is it some metric equivalent?
I tried to install Thule Apex 9025 on the hitch, and it's about 1-2mm too small

Trying to figure out if it's the Thule 9025, or the trailer hitch itself.

Since I didn't buy the Thule rack from the auto dealer, thus I am a little concern that the VW dealership might blame Thule.

[pbafire]

it's 1.25 not metric. I had no issues... Here are pics with my Thule 912XT.

[tjmatx]

I have the factory hitch receiver that came with my 2012 SEL. I bought a 1 1/4 inch ball mount with 2 inch ball on Amazon, made by Master, the lock company. It was nice and snug, bit fit with no problem. I also bought the Reese 7 to 4 pin plug converter. Its shaped like a cylinder, about 2 1/2 inches long It fits perfectly too.

[pbafire]

Measure the opening on the hitch and the outer of the Apex. One of the two has to be off.... What does a ruler show as to be the defective part?

[jojosung]

sorry for the slow response...
after two warranty replacements from Thule, it fit perfectly now.
The Thule Apex 9025 is really awesome!

[pbafire]

Some measurement problems from thule's end??? I'm looking to upgrade my MXwhatever it is (hold two) to something that holds four. Might look at the apex series.

[jojosung]

Sorry for the late response.. After Thule replace my Rack.. it fit great.. and looking good.


and close up

[jojosung]

oh and here is the photo of the first hitch that didn't fit.


from the top down, it's obvious why it won't fit.

[pbafire]

Looks sharp. When the boys get older and I need to move from a two to four, will def be looking at these Apex series ones.