Volkswagen Eos Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)
A hitch turns your Eos into the one that takes a bike rack or a small cargo carrier. CURT builds one hitch for the Volkswagen Eos from 2007 to 2016, Class 1, rated 1,000 lb, from $475.10 CAD with free shipping anywhere in Canada.
Your year decides the part. Find it in the table, open the year page for the exact hitch, price and wiring, and you're done in a few minutes.
2007 through 2016 Eos$475.10 CADSee the hitch →
Which hitch fits your Eos, by year
| Years | Hitch | Class, receiver, rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2007 through 2016 Eos | CURT 11090 | Class 1, 1-1/4 inch receiver, 1,000 lb / 100 lb tongue | $475.10 CAD |
Pick your Eos year
Each year page has the hitch, the harness and the ball mount that go together, with the price of each.
CURT parts for the Volkswagen Eos
Wiring, ball mount and the rest
A bike rack needs nothing but the hitch. A trailer needs lights, and CURT 56236 ($103.98 CAD) is the four-flat harness that plugs into the Eos's factory connector for 2012. No cutting, no scotch-locks.
Then a ball mount sized to the receiver: CURT 45521 ($51.38 CAD) drops straight into a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Pick the drop or rise that keeps the trailer level, and match the ball to the coupler. The ball mount guide covers both in two minutes.
Canadian winters eat hitch hardware. Salt and brine get into the receiver and the trailer plug, so a smear of grease on the pin, a cap on the receiver and a rinse under the bumper in spring keep a CURT hitch looking new for years. The rust and salt care guide has the full routine.
Volkswagen Eos hitch questions
Which CURT hitch fits my Volkswagen Eos?
It depends on the year. CURT 11090 covers 2007 through 2016, a Class 1 hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver rated to 1,000 lb. Open your year page and the exact hitch, price and wiring are on it.
Can I put a bike rack on an Eos with this hitch?
Yes. The 1-1/4 inch receiver takes any 1-1/4 inch rack, and a loaded rack counts against the hitch's tongue weight (100 lb on CURT 11090), so a four-bike platform rack with bikes on it is the most you'd want on it.
Can I install the hitch myself?
CURT rates CURT 11090 advanced, about 60 minutes, so expect some trim or drilling work. The main body tucks behind the bumper so only the receiver shows. The install video above is the real job, uncut.
How much can an Eos tow with a CURT hitch?
The hitch is rated to 1,000 lb, but the Eos's own tow rating in the owner's manual is the ceiling. The lower of the two numbers is your limit, every time.
