[bill gibson]

Is it safe to put a hitch on a jetta for a class I trailer? A small boat will be on it, won't fit on a roof rack.

 

[chittychittybangbang]

Yes, here's an example on a jetta. http://www.stealthtdi.com/TrailerHitch.html Just make sure your brake fluid is clean and that the brakes are up to the job. Don't want to go down a hill and discover that your brakes don't work!

 

[bill gibson]

That looks good. Yes, I want to get a sunfish and they are light enough so that there shouldn't be a problem.

 

[blupearl]

If your car is stock, I could see it struggling with only 150 ft-lbs torque and stock braking.

 

[McJamma]

Although you could probably pull more weight, I wouldn't. Because the jetta is so light I'd think you'd get problems with stopping, swaying, etc.

 

[bill gibson]

Thanks for the advice! A sunfish is only about 300 lbs plus the trailer.