It was a typo and the 10mm and 12mm in the instructions should have been referred to as M10 and M12 bolts; the socket sizes are correct for installation of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13364 or etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98854 on your 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
You can see this in the linked installation video I added of this hitch being put on an '09 Routan. view full answer...
For the 215/65R16 size tires on your 2014 Volkswagen Transporter T5 I recommend going with the Konig Self-Tensioning, Low-Pro Snow Tire Chains # TH04115102 as they are very easy to install and are Class S compatible as they only require 9 mm of internal clearance.
If the problem is that the chains come in contact with components on the back side of the tire then I recommend using the K-Summit K44 Chains # TH02230K44 instead. These are self-tensioning as well and the unique design allows... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75579 is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Volkswagen Routan and is a trailer hitch that I recommend for your vehicle. The hitch is confirmed to fit all models of the Routan, including those with Stow and Go seating.
It has a Class III rating and has a 2 inch receiver opening which will allow for a variety of hitch accessories. The Maximum Gross Trailer Weight is 4,000 lbs and it has a Maximum Tongue Weight of 400 lbs. Keep in mind that you will need... view full answer...
For the 2014 Volkswagen Routan, which shares a chassis with the Chrysler Town and Country, you can use either the 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch # 36455 or the 2-inch Class III hitch # 75579. I confirmed with my Draw-Tite technical contact that both of these hitches will fit on your 2014 VW Routan. I linked an install video for your reference. view full answer...
You are correct. The purple wire is used for the reverse lights which many trailers are not equipped with.
If the trailer you are towing does not have reverse lights, the purple wire can just be capped off and secured out of the way. view full answer...
The Draw-Tite Class III, part # 75579 would be an excellent choice. The 2 inch receiver size means that there's a dizzying array of hitch mounted accessories available.
In my opinion, the bike rack with the biggest bang for the buck would be the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part # TH934XTR. The rack can tilt rearwards once the bikes are removed, to allow rear cargo area access, and the rack includes crucial features like strong rubber straps to safely secure the bikes into the padded cradles... view full answer...
When determining the overall towing capacity of a vehicle you must always go with the lowest rated component in the system as the overall capacity as a towing setup is only as strong as the weakest component.
This is especially true if the weakest component happens to be the vehicle as that's the only component that can't be swapped out for a higher capacity component.
The Draw-Tite part # 75579 is confirmed to fit your vehicle and has more capacity than you will be able to use. The... view full answer...
The Thule Passage Bike Carrier, part # TH910XT will work well on your 2013 Volkswagen Routan.
This bike carrier has a patented FitDial system which makes sure you have a good fit on your Routan. The carrier features cushioned anti-sway cradles that prevents bike-to-bike contact. The carrier folds when not in use for easy storage. The carrier can carry 2 bikes that weigh up to 35 lbs each. I have attached a link to a product review video for this carrier you can check out.
If you are... view full answer...
The roof racks that are a fit for your 2009 Volkswagen Routan like the Thule rack:
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2 # TH711520
Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R
Fit Kit # THKIT1043
This and the other racks for your vehicle have been confirmed as fits and have been tested to be totally compatible. The installation instructions are linked as well as a video to assist. view full answer...
The item you selected, Cushioned Ball Mount, part # AMSC6, will help a bit in any noise or bounce of the drawbar. The recommended rise and drop for a ball mount on your 2011 Volkswagen Routan is 2 inch rise and 4 inch drop. You will need to use Cushioned Ball Mount, part # AMSC4.
Another thing that can contribute to the rough ride you are feeling is low tongue weight. The tongue weight on your Coachmen Clipper 1285 SST may be very low. Proper loading of the trailer, with heavier items... view full answer...
For your 2011 Volkswagen Routan the Draw Tite hitch part # 75579 is a confirmed fit and will be a great option for a hitch for your vehicle. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 118490 which is a confirmed fit as well. I attached an install video for this kit for you to check out as well.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch... view full answer...
I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier # TH56BV is confirmed to fit your 2009 Volkswagen Routan.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without a horizontal top tube you might also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT to provide a horizontal top tube for the rack to attach to easier. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also. view full answer...
The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e98854 torque specs are listed correctly. The verbiage for the bolt switches to thread diameter and not wrench size for torque values, so the larger bolt will be the 86 lbs you referenced and the smaller diameter bolt will be the 48 ft lbs you also referenced. I reached out to our tech to confirm so you can rest assured this is the correct fit. view full answer...
The torque specs for the Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver, part # 75579, can be found in the install details that I've linked to this page for you. I've also linked an install video for you.
If you need replacement hardware use part # RHK and enter the hitch's manufacturer and part number and you will be ordering the original hardware included with the hitch. view full answer...
If you already have a 4-pole flat trailer connector on your 2012 Volkswagen Routan, such as the plug-and-play Tow Ready # 118490, then to install a trailer brake controller you'll just need to add
our trailer brake controller installation kit # ETBC7.
The ETBC7 includes all the related parts you'll need to install a trailer brake controller such as the reliable and popular Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885. I have linked both a video and article that cover the process of installing the ETBC7.... view full answer...
The Draw-Tite # 75579 along with the Tekonsha Wiring Kit # 118490 are excellent options to use for getting your 2012 Volkswagen Routan ready to tow. I have attached installation videos for each on a similar Routan for you to reference.
If you check out the video for the Draw-Tite # 75579, we found that when we installed it on a 2012 Routan that the distance from the ground to the top of the receiver opening was 12-1/4 inches. If the bottom of the coupler on your trailer measures 18 inches... view full answer...
If the green output wire of the wiring harness # HM11143764 is having constant power, that is an issue. I recommend checking the green input wire prior to the module because the green wire should only have power when the brakes are applied or when the right turn signal is on. If there is constant power before the module, then I recommend checking the connection for bent pins or corrosion. If the input wire is working correctly and the output wire is not, then you know the module is bad... view full answer...
The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, part # 118490, is compatible with your 2010 Volkswagen Routan. The Curt option, part # 118534, will not work for your vehicle.
I have included a product description link and a video installation of this 2010 Volkswagen Routan. view full answer...
Yes, they will. The SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack item # SEA99FR uses vacuum cups to attach to metal, glass, or fiberglass. These will work perfectly on the roof of your Routan and provide you with a pair of 60" long round bars.
I have linked an installation video below. view full answer...
The back up sensor part # HM60100VA that you referenced is a universal install product that would work well on your 2010 Volkswagen Routon.
The install process would be the same on your vehicle as what is shown in the install video I attached. view full answer...
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