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  • Sway Control and Brake Controller for 2016 Volkswagen Touareg TDI
  • I recommend the Tuson Sway Control # 335TSC-1000 as the best electronic sway control for your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg. For the brake controller the wiring is not as complicated as many believe. We have a article (linked below) that will walk you through all the steps and extra parts necessary to install a hard wired brake controller. I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 for user friendly operation and customization. If you still prefer to go wireless the Curt Echo # C51180 I feel is a...
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  • Troubleshooting a Wiring Harness That is Not Getting Power on a 2019 VW Golf
  • This does happen sometimes when installing wiring harnesses and is usually caused by one of three things. You will need to use a circuit tester, like the # PTW2993, to figure out which will be the cause. First, and the easiest, will be to check the fuse in line from the battery to the ModuLite box. These are occasionally bad out of the box and will not allow any power to get where it needs to go. If it is indeed bad, replace it and test your 4 Flat. You should be good to go, but if you...
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  • E-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2012 Volkswagen Passat with Class I Hitch
  • We have one e-bike rack that is compatible with Class I hitches that would work great with the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202. This is one of the nicest racks around that even if there were other racks available this would have been the rack I recommended. It also has a ramp that pulls out of it to allow you to load and unload bikes easier as well.
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  • Can Curt Echo Wireless Controller # C51180 be Used without Phone Connection
  • The Curt Echo Wireless brake controller part # C51180 can work without a phone connected to it. It will retain it's last settings and run them until you connected a phone and changed something if needed.
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  • Trailer Wiring that Fits 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Trailer Wiring Connectors
  • Are you looking for trailer wiring for your 2020 Volkswagen Atlas? The connector in your picture matches what the Curt trailer wiring harness part # C56383 fits to so I believe this is what you are needing.
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  • Can The Rightline Gear Car Top Duffel Bag Be Mounted To A Set Of Crossbars On A 2012 Volkswagen Golf
  • Yes you can absolutely use your G3 Pacific crossbars on your 2012 Volkswagen Golf to mount the Rightline Gear Car Top Duffel Bag # RL100D90, and you will be able to mount this horizontally like you're wanting to. This duffel bag was designed to be mounted to vehicles with and without a roof-rack so using your G3 Pacific Crossbars will be no issue. This bag has a maximum capacity of 4.3 cubic feet, and measures 36" long x 16" wide x 13" tall.
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  • What Happens if Hand Held Remote from Tekonsha Prodigy RF Unplugs from Power While Towing
  • It sounds like you are referring to the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # TK94FR. I spoke with my contact at Cequent to find out what would happen if the Remote Hand Held Unit were to come unplugged, and he confirmed that the trailer-mounted Power Module would function on the Hand Held Unit's previous settings. If the Remote Hand Held Unit were to come unplugged, it should be plugged back in and the unit will continue functioning properly. Keep in mind that this brake...
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  • Wiring Harness and Brake Controller for 2001 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
  • For wiring your 2001 Jetta, I would recommend the Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter Hardwire Kit, part # 119178KIT. The converter would tap into the existing taillight wiring on the vehicle. The easiest spot to access the wiring would be behind the taillight assemblies. Starting behind the taillight assembly on the drivers side, you would want to ground the white wire to the vehicle chassis. Typically, there is a factory installed grounding point nearby, you can use that. You...
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  • Will Using Roadmaster RM-195125 Spare Tire Carrier Allow Hatch of 2019 Doge Grand Caravan to Open
  • I don't have vehicle specific information that would allow me to definitively say that the carrier would allow the rear hatch to open fully, but I can certainly help you figure it out. To determine if you'll have clearance, you'll need to do some measurements. The stock tire size for the 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan was 225/65-17, which would have a diameter of about 28-1/2 inches. So, the top of the tire would sit at 28-1/2 inches above the ground, when the tire is pivoted to the side....
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  • Will the Curt Hitch for a 2021 VW Tiguan Fit the R-Line Model
  • Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13381 which is a fit for a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan will work on R-Line models.
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  • Does the Loadstar ST215/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel Come Balanced
  • The Loadstar ST215/75D14 Bias Trailer Tire with 14" White Wheel part # AM3S550 will come pre-balanced to the extent that the heavy spot on the wheel is lined up with the light spot on the tire. It does not come machined balanced but this is not needed for trailer tires.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Body
  • The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2005 Volkswagen Jetta New Body is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11474. It has a class I rating with 1-1/4" receiver tube opening. Then for the trailer wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118667 which has a standard 4-way flat connector.
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  • What Bike Rack Fits the Yakima LockNLoad Platform # Y05047?
  • I reached out to my tech at Yakima and she confirmed that the HighRoad models # Y02114 and # Y75FR are not compatible because part of the rack extends underneath crossbars that interferes with the LockNLoad Platform # Y05047. It requires more space between crossbars to function. With that being said, there are great bike rack options that are compatible. If you are looking for a very similar wheel-mount style, I recommend the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount # Y02103....
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  • What Trailer Wiring Harness Will Work On My 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
  • We have a trailer wiring harness for your 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen but The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56391 will not work for your vehicle. The wiring harness that we have that is confirmed for your vehicle is The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT. This kit bypasses factory wiring and involves no cutting, splicing, or plugging into the vehicle's wiring....
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  • Finding Brake Switch Wire For Installing Redarc Tow Pro Liberty Brake Controller 2020 VW Tiguan SE
  • I was not able to find any information on the exact wiring location but I do have some tips to help you. You can follow the brake pedal to find the brake switch and use the Test Light # PTW2993 to find the correct wire. In the event the wiring is hidden or to small to make a good connection you can use the Roadmaster Universal Stop Light Switch Kit # RM-751000 to give you your brake signal. This will attach to the brake pedal shaft and allow you to install your Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty...
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  • Brake Controller Recommendation for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
  • For your 2017 Volkswagen Touareg the Prodigy P2 brake controller part # 90885 would be an excellent choice as it is widely considered to be the best controller that is also very reliable. To install it you'd just need the part # TK22FR which plugs into a factory port on your vehicle since it has the factory 7-way. The P2 is a proportional brake controller which means that the harder you apply the vehicle brakes the harder the trailer brakes will apply.
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  • Thule Roof Rack Fit For 2015 Volkswagen Passat
  • Thule changed their roof rack parts, going from the AeroBlade to the WingBar Evo and the parts are not interchangeable; none of the older Thule parts will work with the newer Thule parts, including the kit you asked about for your 2015 Volkswagen Passat. So while I realize it is not the answer you were looking for, you'd need a new Thule rack for your '15 Passat. You have the right fit kit, and each of the parts needed are the following: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Silver # TH711400...
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  • Options to Carry a Motorcycle Carrier on a 2017 Tiguan
  • The etrailer # e98906 does look to be able to handle what you need it to, but it is getting pretty close to the maximum capacity. I highly advise using the Roadmaster Quiet Hitch # RM-061 to make sure the carrier stays completely stabile while in use. That being said, I may have a better option. The EcoHitch # 306-X7393 will also fit your vehicle, but has a tongue weight of up to 750 pounds. However, the tongue weight will be limited to the lowest rated component. You can confirm the max...
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  • Troubleshooting Furrion Back Up Camera Signal Issue On A 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
  • Newer model vehicles transmit a signal that can cause interference between the camera and model. Furrion is currently developing a new adapter to resolve this problem. What you could do in the meantime is to hardwire the camera of your Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision - Rear Mount - 4.3" Screen # FOS43TASF to the 12v system of your RV battery to boost the power running to it and thus the signal.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2019 VW Golf Alltrack and Installation Issues
  • Yes, you are seeing it correctly on some of the item # 306-X7315 photos. That's 100% installation error. They're not cutting enough of the fascia off to let the safety chain plate clear it. The Curt Trailer Hitch item # C11422 does not have the bulging issue because the smaller receiver and the location of the safety chain loops gives you more space. We had a Golf Alltrack in the shop awhile back and installed this hitch. I have attached a couple of pictures below that show it along with...
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