I have exactly what you need. What you are describing is referred to as tow bar wiring.
I did some checking and it looks like Blue Ox has confirmed the Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit # BX8869 as a compatible wiring system for your 2004 VW New Beetle. To complete the wiring and allow you to connect to your tow vehicle you would also want the # BX8861.
I attached a couple FAQs to the right with more info on tow bar wiring. view full answer...
First, check your vehicle owners manual to determine the towing capacities of the vehicle. Once you have determined the tongue weight capacity (the amount of downward weight at the trailer hitch receiver) of the vehicle, you will have to compare that to the combined weight of the carrier and gear that you want to carry.
The cargo carrier you can use depends on the trailer hitch on the vehicle. I do not know the year Beetle you have but you most likely have a Class I trailer hitch that... view full answer...
There are no hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S. In case you were looking for a way to transport a bike you could still use a trunk mounted bike rack as long as you don't have a convertible.
The Saris Bones Trunk Rack part # SA805BL has been confirmed to fit your vehicle and would work well for you if this is the case. I attached a review video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The trunk-mount bike rack I recommend for your 2006 Beetle is the Saris Bones 2 Bike Carrier, part # SA805BL.
This bike rack is designed to work with the spoiler you have on the back of your Beetle. This is a lightweight rack that will hold 1 or 2 bikes and has anti-sway straps to keep the bike stable when in the carrier. I have attached a product review video you can check out.
When carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend using an adapter... view full answer...
I would recommend a hitch and hitch mount bike rack for your 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible.
Because there is no place to secure the top straps of a trunk mounted bike rack, none of the manufacturers carry a trunk mount that is recommended for the convertible models.
The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, # 24679, along with the Swagman XTC-2, # S64670, platform 2 bike rack would be an excellent setup for transporting bikes with your Beetle. view full answer...
As long as the cross bars on the roof rack on your 2007 Beetle are no larger than 3 inches in width and are at least 15 inches apart, the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket would work great for you.
The Yakima OffGrid # Y07138 fits bar spreads from 22-32 inches apart.
The Thule Canyon, # TH859XT fits cross bars with bar spreads ranging from 20-37 inches.
Any of these baskets would work great for you if the bar spreads match your existing roof rack, but I believe the Yakima basket would look... view full answer...
The cargo carrier with the highest sides that is compatible with the Class I hitch that is on your 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle would be the Curt Carrier part # C18145. The dimensions of this carrier are 17x46 inches with sides that are 6 inches tall. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out as well.
I attached an FAQ article on hitch classifications for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Because your 2010 VW new Beetle is a convertible, you cannot add a trunk mount bike rack because the rack will not be able to safely secure to the rear of the vehicle. If you want to carry bikes on the vehicle then you will need to install a trailer hitch like # 24679. I have included links to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked... view full answer...
The easiest way to use diode tow bar wiring on a vehicle that has separate turn signals from stoplights is to wire the vehicle up like it's combined. This will operate the stoplights of the vehicle as if they are combined which will work well. You can still wire up the system to use separate turn signals but you need a total of 6 diodes and a converter box. If you check out the link I attached to this page under the "helpful information" heading you'll see the best ways to wire in diode... view full answer...
Based on my research, the 2004 Volkswagen Beetle with 5-speed manual transmission can be flat towed. However, I found that the 6-speed manual transmission models cannot be flat towed. I strongly recommend checking your owners manual to confirm that your model 2004 Beetle can be flat towed.
If you find your Beetle can be flat towed, I recommend using the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX3815. This base plate features removable arms and bolts directly to your Beetle's chassis. The tow bar I recommend... view full answer...
Glad to hear your Draw Tite hitch part # 24679 is working well on your 2005 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The trailer wiring harness you would need is the Tekonsha part # 119178KIT.
I attached an install video that shows this kit installed on a similar Volkswagen as yours too. The process will be slightly different on your vehicle, but the video will show you basically the same way it would install on your vehicle. view full answer...
For your 2008 VW New Beetle Convertible, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole # C59236 as long as you do not have the Turbo model. This universal kit will include everything needed to install a 4-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle. The harness does feature a powered converter that will connect directly to the VW's battery. I recommend this harness because the powered converter will allow it to draw power from the battery and not the taillight circuits themselves.... view full answer...
It sounds like you do not have an S or non-Turbo S model Beetle. The Turbo S Beetles come with a 1.8 liter turbo motor and a speed activated rear spoiler. You would probably know this already if you had an S model.
The Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # 521225-1 that you referenced would be the correct base plate kit if you had a Type S of a standard model Beetle. I checked with Roadmaster to confirm this.
The Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar # RM-020 and Quick-Disconnects # RM-201 that you also referenced... view full answer...
I have a solution that will work for you, but since you have a convertible there are no trunk racks that will fit. Instead you would need to go with a hitch mounted option which will first require a trailer hitch like part # 24679.
The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three.... view full answer...
The only available roof rack for a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle (Hard Top Only) is the Inno Square Crossbar System part # INB127, part # INSUT, part # INJK, and part # INK775. This is a great system which will accept nearly all roof rack mounted accessories. It installs via clips which attach to the door jamb and it comes with locks for security. view full answer...
The Draw Tite hitch part # 24679 that you referenced is the correct hitch for your 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle so it would be the right choice. The thing about Class I hitches like this hitch is that you can only use the recommended ball mount for the hitch otherwise you void the warranty of the hitch.
Draw Tite says that you have to use the part # 3593 as a ball mount in the rise position so that is the only one I can recommend for you. For a hitch ball you could not use the part # C40031... view full answer...
Without knowing the specifics about how the Yakima rack didn't fit well, it would be hard to compare the fit of the Inno rack to what you had. The Inno rack uses clamps that grab the upper door jamb of the vehicle, which is a reliable attachment method.
To provide a rack for your Beetle, you'd need the following items:
Square crossbars, part # INB127
Roof Rack Feet, # INSUT
Short Roof Adapter Kit # INJK
Custom Fit Kit # INK775
To carry your boards, you could use Inno's Locker carrier,... view full answer...
I will be happy to help you out with installing your # 5504 but I need to know what year your Dodge Ram 1500 is and if it came with a factory 4-Way, 7-Way or if it has an aftermarket trailer connector.
If it is a 1995 to 2009 1500 you will need harness # 3020-P
If it is a 2010 to 2012 1500 you will need harness # 3021-P
If it is a 2013 to 2014 1500 you will need harness # 3023-P
And if it is a 2015 1500 you will need harness # 3024-P view full answer...
Yes, the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24679 that you referenced will fit your 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo Convertible. I confirmed this with Draw Tite.
If you are looking for a bike rack the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670 would be an excellent choice. This is one of our best selling and highest rated bike racks we offer. I attached a review video. view full answer...
We do have an option for carrying two bikes on a 2010 VW Beetle Convertible, but at this time there is not a trunk mount bike rack available for the convertible models.
As long as your Beetle is not the Turbo S model you can use the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, # 24679, along with a hitch mounted 2 bike rack that is compatible with a Class I Hitch.
I recommend the Swagman XTC-2 bike rack, # S64670, because it is easy to load bikes on and it folds compact for storage. Another rack... view full answer...
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