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[vwDavid]

Hi Guys,

Since I run the swanky european style trailer hitch on my VW passat it means the towbar ball is not interchangable. I am therefore leary about it wearing out too fast.

My 1 year old new to me seadoo sportster SCIC's karavan trailer coupler was rusted inside and abrasive to my trailer ball. So I bought a new reese coupler from my local Canadian Tire.

I installed it and there is a ~1 cm gap between the coupler top and the top of the trailer. IE the holes on the side of the coupler are a little higher than the stock one. Attached is a photo.

Thinking about this, it might be nice to have the coupler and trailer touching, but the towing forces appear to me it may not actually be adding much strength, but, I need the opinions of the expert tow'ers here. Thanks for your help

[seapahn]

As long as the sides are snug, I wouldn't worry about it. Just make sure those bolts are in good shape and check the torque on them after a while to make sure they are not coming loose. Otherwise, with the trailer weight you will be pulling, you'll be fine.

[tiggerman]

You'll b okay........ maybe I should get a hitch for my Beetle........

[vwDavid]

So far the passat TDI is pulling the sportster quite nicely. I don't need an truck to pull a little boat- though I might get brakes added (is that possible?)

[tiggerman]

Trailer brake kits are an option that should be available for your trailer.