Expert Answers about Volkswagen Beetle
- Hitch and Bike Rack Suggestions for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
- I am happy to inform you that both the Curt and the Draw-Tite options will suit your needs. These are reliable manufacturers that have relatively easy installations for your Volkswagen Beetle. The Curt you referenced, product # C11354, is a great choice that I recommend. I've linked the installation guide for you.
This hitch will be able to accommodate almost any Class I bike rack you choose. I recommend the Inno Aero Light, product # INH620. It allows for 2 bikes and has a tilt function...
view full answer... - Will Thule Camber Bike Carrier Fit a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle
- If your 1967 Volkswagen Beetle has a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch receiver at the back then you could use Thule Camber bike carrier # TH9058. If you do not have a trailer hitch you will need to have one customer fabricated for you by a machine/welding shop since there are no custom fit hitches available for the 1967 models.
view full answer... - Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Using the Curt Hitch
- I have good news for you, this combo would be a great fit for your vehicle.
By using the Curt Hitch # C11354, which is a custom fit hitch for your 2014 VW Convertible Beetle, the bike rack # S63360 will fit and be well within your 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch receivers weight rating. I see that you are doing exactly what Curt recommends in the instructions by using the support strap # 18050 which is needed when carrying any accessory with their hitch.
A few items you may want to also consider...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2015 VW Beetle Convertible
- So long as your 2015 Beetle Convertible does not have the diesel engine, or is the R-Line model, you will have no problems mounting the Curt Hitch item # C11354 to your car. This hitch is custom fit and designed specifically for a Beetle. It meets all USA standards for safety.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56380, then for a ball mount you'd need the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593, and finally for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch for a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
- We do have 1 trailer hitch listed as a fit for your 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, the Curt hitch # C11354. This is the only hitch listed for a convertible 2013 Beetle.
If you plan on using the hitch for an accessory like a bike rack or cargo carrier make sure the accessory is rated for use in a Class I trailer hitch. And for bike racks you are limited to 2 bikes on a Class I hitch. Curt also says that you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 when using their hitch with non-trailer...
view full answer... - How To Install A Wiring Harness For Towing On A 1972 Volkswagen Bus Campmobile
- I do have a trailer wiring harness option for you to consider however, there are no t-connector wiring harnesses for your 1972 Volkswagen Bus Campmobile.
In order to install a wiring harness on your vehicle for towing, you will need to hardwire in a harness such as the Hopkins Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # HM48035. The white wire will need to be grounded to the chassis, the brown wire will be spliced into the vehicle's tail lights, the yellow wire will need...
view full answer... - Will Firestone Coil-Rite Rear Air Helper Springs Part # F4176 Fit 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Diesel
- According to my research the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle diesel came with either a 1.6L or a 2.0L turbo diesel. The Firestone Coil-Rite Rear Air Helper Springs Part # F4176 will not fit the turbo-equipped Beetle. However, we do offer a similar kit from Firestone that will fit the turbo-equipped 2013 Beetle, part # F4175.
This Firestone Coil-Rite kit includes all parts required for installation (with no drilling necessary) and allows for manual inflation of the air bags. If you wish, Firestone...
view full answer... - Will the Curt Echo Work with my 40 ft. Motorhome
- Yes the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 can be used on any vehicle with a powered 12 volt trailer connector.
The limiting factor is range. The Echo uses a Bluetooth connection these connections can easily cover over 40 ft. If for some reason there were to be interference something I really like about the Echo is that it doesn't just stop working if you lose signal or if your phone happens to die. It is designed to continue working at the last set of settings...
view full answer... - Will a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit on a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle with Rear Mounted Spoiler
- I do have a solution for carrying bike on your new Beetle. But first, I did some research on the 2012 VW New Beetle. All of the images I could find showed a spoiler that is below the rear window glass. In this location, a trunk mount bike rack will not fit because of the protrusion of the spoiler.
If the spoiler is above the rear window glass, then the straps will be applying pressure to the spoiler that it is not rated to handle and you will not be able to safely mount a trunk mount...
view full answer... - Will the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
- Provided that your 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a hardtop, the Thule OutWay, # TH45JV, is listed as a fit. On a trunk mount bike rack, it is not the straps that determine how far the rack will be from the vehicle, it is the adjustable legs and arms.
This bike rack has an easy to use dial system that you adjust to get the legs in the right place for any given vehicle. The best setting has already been determined by Thule and on your Beetle it is fit dial setting 7. You then adjust the arms...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle with a Sunroof
- Curt produces a hitch for most models of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, and it is looking more at specific body styles and trim packages. The sun roof can definitely indicate a particular trim and body style package, usually the Sport. You can verify this in your owner's manual or with your VIN number. . You'll want to pick the Curt hitch that matches your trim. I've included the list below so you can pick the right one for your vehicle.
Coupe - Gas - Excluding Turbo -- part # C11260
Coupe...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Fit for 2015 VW Beetle
- The trailer hitch that fits a 2015 VW Beetle is the Curt # C11354; it fits either a Coupe or Convertible though note that they do NOT fit R-Line models or models with an AdBlue DEF tank.
view full answer... - Does Thule Airscreen XT Only Fit Thule Crossbars
- Since the mounting hardware of the Airscreen XT part # TH72WV is universal it can basically install on any crossbar so it does not have to be a Thule crossbar.
view full answer... - Flat Towing With a 1-1/4" Hitch Receiver
- I do have an option that will allow for you to use your 2017 Subaru Outback to flat tow a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle, however, none of the 1-1/4" to 2" hitch adapters are rated for towing applications. Instead, you will need to use a 2" hitch receiver like the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75673 as this has a 2" receiver tube opening.
You may also need a high low adapter depending on your application. In order to determine this, you will need to measure from the ground...
view full answer... - Hitch Receiver Compatibility With 2012 VW Beetle Convertible
- There is not a confirmed fit from the manufacturers for a 2012 VW Beetle Convertible. That being said, we have had plenty of customers confirm the fit for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C11354 on their 2013 model convertible in the reviews but we haven't tested the fit ourselves. That model year is the same frame and body as your 2012 model so it likely will fit your vehicle even though it hasn't been confirmed by the manufacturer.
The hitch part # 24679 you referenced is a...
view full answer... - Correct Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 VW Beetle Base Model
- The correct Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base Model is part # C11260.
view full answer... - Will The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit a 2016 VW Beetle Dune Edition?
- Yes, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24922 will fit on your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune edition. We have received reviews specific to the Dune edition saying there was no need to modify any of the fascia for the receiver.
I recommend installing the Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56380 when you install the receiver. This will give you a 4-way flat connector. This is the most common connector used on small trailers you would be able to tow. It will also allow you to add Auxiliary...
view full answer... - Compatible Trailer Hitch Receiver and 50mm Hitch Ball on 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
- The Curt # C11354 is a Class I trailer hitch receiver that is confirmed to fit your 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible with a diesel engine. For a ball mount you can use the Draw-Tite Sportframe # 3593 which will fit the Class I receiver. Then finish it off with a 50mm hitch ball # EH53C-C.
view full answer... - Recommended Towing Mirrors for 1968 Volkswagen Beetle
- The wide tapered fenders on your VW may make door-mount mirrors # 11650-2 from CIPA a better choice than the fender-mount type. The CIPA Deluxe Door Mount Mirror kit # 11650-2 will likely fit your car better and give you a better range of visibility. We also offer it as a single mirror as part # 11650.
And thanks for driving a Classic car from my childhood. Please feel free to send me a picture of your '68 Bug and we'll post it on our website!
view full answer... - How Do You Know if a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has a DEF Tank
- If your 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has a diesel motor then it has the DEF tank. If it is a gasoline motor then it would not have the DEF tank and you can install Curt hitch # C11354.
If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier, then you will need a stabilizer strap # 18050. You will also have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. You can carry 1 or 2 bikes with a bike rack on a Class I hitch. I have linked...
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