trailer hitch on 2010 a4 avant

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01-28-2011, 04:54 AM

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This seems unusual. Most aftermarket installations would require splicing into the wires to attach the connector harness. This is usually routine and minor. I have done it myself on two hitches I installed on other cars. The B8 hitch also looks like a simple , no drill installation.

I had mine done by a regular tech, not a hitch specialist. He took 3hrs but was very carefull. He did say that the recommended wiring location was the left side of the car, but he found the right side to be better. He also soldered all connections instead of using the splice clips.

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01-31-2011, 07:59 PM

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I haven't had this experience with mine. So far so good no problems.

Which connector harness did you use and did your tech comment on there being anything unusual about the connections? I'm planning on installing it myself.

Jim

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02-01-2011, 05:26 AM

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Is this the case with no trailer attached also? How about with the drawbar removed? I don't have one yet on the A4, but on my Volvo I keep it with the spare tire until I need to use it.

that is with the drawbar removed.

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04-03-2011, 04:09 PM

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Could you post a picture

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No I didn't, but I bought one anyway and it's on the car.

Hi, just following this post - do you have an Avante with S-line and the hitch.
I'd love to see a picture.

kevin

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04-05-2011, 11:23 AM

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I'd love to see a picture.

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04-05-2011, 12:01 PM

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I'm just about to install one on my Avant(non S-line)This DIY link includes a photo. I don't really like the exposure of the tube, but I need a hitch.

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/sho...+trailer+hitch

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04-05-2011, 04:45 PM

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Thanks for the link.
Not very pretty. I had a Hidden Hitch on my GTI that only looked a little better, though.

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04-05-2011, 04:56 PM

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Thanks for the link.
Not very pretty. I had a Hidden Hitch on my GTI that only looked a little better, though.

There is an alternative at about $650. Westphalia makes one that will fit up behind the valence with a detachable ball assembly that "plugs" into the bottom of the hidden frame.

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04-06-2011, 08:58 AM

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There is an alternative at about $650. Westphalia makes one that will fit up behind the valence with a detachable ball assembly that "plugs" into the bottom of the hidden frame.

Thanks for the info.