I attached a link on this page that has all of the tow bars we carry that can be used with the Roadmaster tow bar part # 521233-1. I really like the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain part # RM-522 which is the easiest to use and very high quality. To use it with the mentioned base plate kit you would also need the crossbar kit part # 910021-00. view full answer...
The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11160 is a fit for a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible with single exhaust. In regards to installation, there is a metal divider panel that will need to be removed if present. Once removed, this should then make for the needed space to trim the foam absorber. I have attached a photo which should help explain this. view full answer...
The 2008 VW Rabbit and the 2015 VW Golf do not use the same roof rack components so the one you are looking at will not work on your Rabbit. The good news is there are numerous roof racks that will fit your Rabbit. I have included a link to the roof rack main page for you vehicle.
For a roof rack that won't break the bank you can use semi-custom rack # SR1010 if your Rabbit is a 5-door. If you have a 3-door the most economical roof rack is comprised of the following parts:
Feet and bars... view full answer...
The weld-on mounting plate for the Fulton F2 Swing Up Jacks is part # F500277 and this plate's jack mounting holes are spaced at 4-1/2 inches horizontally and 3-7/8-inches vertically as shown in the linked photo.
Feel free to submit a picture of your jack's mounting plate and I will be glad to assist. view full answer...
In order to safely transport a motorcycle on a hitch-mounted carrier on your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit both the car itself and the trailer hitch you install on it must have a tongue weight (TW) rating high enough for the combined weight of the carrier plus the bike. The only size/class hitch offered for your Rabbit is a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I type that has a TW capacity of 200-lbs. Please see the linked page. Even if your bike weighed only 175-lbs, by the time you add the weight of... view full answer...
Curt recommends the stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks to help support the hitch when going over bumps to prevent some of the vertical shock from being transferred to the hitch.
Curt does this as a precaution, it's not that Draw Tite or Hidden Hitch are stronger. Both hitch brands make outstanding hitches that are typically stronger than what they are rated for. I would say that Curt just happens to approach the idea of a bike rack/cargo carrier being used in a lower... view full answer...
The new body style VW Rabbit was introduced to the US as a 2006 model. I do not have a listing for a 2005 VW Rabbit, just a Golf. You might check to see if your VW Rabbit might be a 2006 model.
The Draw-Tite Class I Hitch, # 24679, will fit on a 2006 VW Rabbit but not the GTI V6 models. It attaches to the vehicles trunk floor. It has a gross towing weight capacity of 2,000 lbs. and a tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs.
With the # 24679 hitch if you will be towing you will need the Draw-Tite... view full answer...
Due to the MX (Multi-Plexed) wiring system on your 2008 Rabbit, you will need the Tekonsha Wiring Kit, # 119250KIT, to add trailer wiring to your vehicle. This kit actually connects without splicing into your current wires, they just clip on and can read the signals through the wires.
On the 2008 VW Rabbit, you will need to find the circuit that contains 12-volt brake and taillight functions and does not have the turn function on that wire. Attach the red stop wire from the # 119250KIT... view full answer...
For your particular vehicle, a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2-door hatchback, the Q-clips have been discontinued by the manufacturer so you need an alternative option.
My recommendation for your 2007 Rabbit is the Rhino-Rack consisting of part # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK064. view full answer...
There is no fascia trimming required to install Curt trailer hitch # C11074 on your 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
The Draw-Tite part # 24825 is a Class I hitch like the Curt; it does not require fascia trimming as it sits below the fascia. view full answer...
No, installation of the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, item # 11074, on a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit does not require trimming of the rear bumper fascia. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to review.
To complete your Class I Towing setup you may also want to consider the following items.
Vehicle Wiring # 119250KIT
1-7/8 inch hitch ball # 19256
2 inch hitch ball # 19258
Pin and clip # PC2 view full answer...
For your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit you would want a Draw Tite Hitch part # 24825. This hitch has been confirmed to fit your vehicle.
The Draw Tite Hitch # 24679 that you referenced is a fit for other Volkswagen vehicles but not your Rabbit so I would not recommend it for you. view full answer...
It is not uncommon for the exhaust components on a vehicle to come in contact with an aftermarket trailer hitch. The reason for this is that the placement of the exhaust components from the manufacturer are relative and not exact which means they will all be the same general location but may be slightly tilted or hanging an 1" or so in one direction or another from vehicle to vehicle.
An easy way to fix this would be to just bend the hangers slightly with a bit of heat and a pry bar. I... view full answer...
The Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier, # TH910XT, is a fit for the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit 3-door and 5-door models. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video review of the bike rack for you.
If you will be carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the Bike Adapter Bar, # TH982XT, in order to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video showing how the adpater works.
I have also included a link to all of the trunk... view full answer...
With a 3 wire system:
If your Rabbit has combined stop and tail lights AND has an additional tail light wire independent of the stop light wire, here is what you will need to do. Attach the red stop light wire from the harness to the combined stop and tail light circuit. Then attach the brown wire from the harness to the independent circuit. Turn signal functions will need to be tapped into at the front of the vehicle at the headlight assemblies.
If the vehicle has a 2 wire system:
The... view full answer...
If your 2007 VW Rabbit has a 3-wire system, your vehicle would have a combined stop and tail light circuit. To wire this system on your vehicle, you would need to attach the red stop light wire from part # 119250KIT, to the combined stop and tail circuit. Then attach the brown wire from the harness to the independent circuit. The wires for the turn signals will need to be wired in at the headlight assemblies at the front to the vehicle.
If your vehicle has the 2-wire system you will need... view full answer...
The hitches for your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit have only 1-1/4 inch hitch openings and a 200 lb. tongue weight. Your dirt bike weighs more than that, so your options are limited but I have a solution that will work for you. Please note that you will always want to check your owners manual regarding any towing restrictions or limitations for your vehicle.
An alternative to a hitch mounted carrier would be to tow your dirt bike behind your vehicle using a utility trailer. I would recommend... view full answer...
The SportRack roof rack # SR1010 is not listed as a fit for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 3-door but we do have several roof racks that will fit. I have included a link to them for you. The most economical option is Rhino-Rack roof rack made up of the following parts:
Vortex bars # RRVA126B-2
Feet # RRRLKVA
Custom Clamps # DK064 view full answer...
Adding a fairing is one way to help decrease the wind noise you are experiencing with your Thule Aero Roof Rack # TH400XT with Square Crossbars. The fairing Thule recommends for your 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is the AirScreen Fairing for Roof Racks, 44 Inches Long # TH82WV. Fairings are designed to help deflect the wind and cut down the noise experienced with square bar roof racks.
The AirScreen Fairing is designed to fit AeroBlade, AeroBlade Edge, and Square Bar roof racks. I've attached... view full answer...
Thule did change their square crossbars in the way you mentioned by adding a channel to the bottom of the bars so that they attach to the feet via that instead of by wrapping around them with the foot. So while I have a solution for you...what that means is that you wouldn't be able to use your current bars with the newer foot design.
What you can do is use the Inno feet part # INSUT with the fit kit part # INK852 which is a fit for your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit since the Inno square bars... view full answer...
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