You can use a strap like the Thule Tie-Down Strap, part # 753-2030-03 to secure the front wheel to the frame of the bike or the bike rack to prevent it from turning or spinning.
Also when carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bicycles, I would recommend using the Swagman Frame Bike Adapter Bar, part # 64005. This will allow you to carry those types of bikes level on your bike rack. I have included some links to instructions and videos for you. view full answer...
Deep snow and ice can definitely be scary so I can understand wanting to go with the best and easiest to install chains on your 2012 VW Touareg. And the best, easiest to install snow tire chains for your VW are the Konig Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains.
There a few reasons why these are the best chains, starting with the install, which is important because the less time you have to spend out in the snow and on the side of the road, the better. To install the Konig chains, you just drape... view full answer...
As long as you have a 2 inch hitch installed on your 2015 Volkswagen Touareg like the Draw-Tite part # 75950 the Kuat Beta part # B202-2 would fit and work well for you.
I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The Watersports Adapter # THXADAPT11 fits the Thule Hull A Port that you have and allows it to attach to the top channel of the crossbars you have now. view full answer...
It's actually pretty simple to add brakes to a trailer, especially if you already have a welded-on trailer brake mounting flange which should be present on all 3,500 lb axles. The easiest and most cost effective brakes to install are electric drum which contrary to popular belief can be used on a boat trailer even in saltwater. For this, I recommend the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part # AKEBRK-35-SA and Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part # AKHD-545-35-EZ-K. Finally, you'd need the Trailer... view full answer...
The hitch weight of the 2014 Airstream Sport 16 is 350 lbs while dry. This will likely increase to around 500ish while loaded. While towing the 2014 Airstream Sport 16 with your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg, a weight distribution system will be a good ideal as it will help with braking and trailer sway which can be a bigger issue on these smaller trailers. I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System part # FA92-00-0600 with the 2" Hitch Ball part # EQ91-00-6080. This is a great system... view full answer...
Finding the stoplight circuit in a 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is unlike other vehicles out there. You actually have to get a VW harness #1J0-972-782 and 2 wire/terminal assemblies #000-979-228 so that you can create the stoplight circuit source. If you check out the attached help article link I attached you can see the entire process outlined. view full answer...
Typically people use a large crescent wrench to hold the wrench flats on the ball of the # C45036 but if you wanted a dedicated wrench you'd want a wrench in the size of 1-1/2 inch. You'd want to tighten the nut of the hitch ball to 250 ft lbs. view full answer...
I attached a link to a page that details the special instructions you would need to follow to install the Prodigy P2 part # 90885 in your 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. view full answer...
I can help point you in the right direction for sure. The "with or without tow package" will determine what plug or "pigtail" comes with the brake controller.
On the 2017 Volkswagen Touareg, vehicles with the factory tow package will have a 7 way trailer plug on the back, and will be equipped with a factory brake control port under the dash. If you do have the tow package you can use the plug and play pigtail # C51522 to easily install the Curt Assure # C49UR.
If you do not have the tow... view full answer...
We have not had any customers specifically state they have used the fender mount towing mirror, # WM6600, on a Volkswagen Touareg. The hooks that attach the mirror to the vehicle are coated so as not to damage the vehicle finish. How tight it is depends on how tight you make it so if you tightened it down excessively it could deform the metal on the vehicle.
Another option and the most stable mirror is the door mount mirror # 11650. Provided there is no cladding or molding at the bottom... view full answer...
I would be happy to help!
To determine the functions of the wiring on your 2020 Volkswagen Amarok you will need a circuit tester like the # PTW2993 as the color of the wires is different for every manufacturer.
A typical 7-way European connector is essentially a 4-way US connector, but the extra wires are that the European connectors separate the brake lights from the turn signals, where they are combined on the US connector.
Your 7-wires will have the following functions: tail lights,... view full answer...
The brake controller that I recommend for you is the Tekonsha Prodigy RF Wireless Brake Controller, # TK94FR. This brake controller does not require any splicing or dismantling of the vehicle to install. I am not aware of any plug-in style harnesses for wired brake controllers for the 2012 Volkswagen Toureg, which means they typically have to be hardwired.
The Prodigy RF mounts on the tongue of your trailer and uses a handheld remote that only requires a 12 volt accessory outlet to work.... view full answer...
The primary differences between the lowest and highest priced Tekonsha controllers is the features they offer.
The Voyager, part # 39510 works very well, but its pretty limited in the range it can be mounted under the dash. It is also not very user friendly in that there is not an digital LED display to provide any feedback if the controller malfunctions for any reason.
The Primus # TK90160 and the P2 # 90885 are pretty similar. Both controllers feature LED displays that provide feedback... view full answer...
Yes, I will be happy to recommend a trailer hitch, wiring, and brake controller for your 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. Starting with a trailer hitch you can use Curt hitch # 13220. This is a Class 3 trailer hitch with a 2-inch receiver. I have included a link to a video showing an example installation for you.
For a trailer wiring harness, you will need to install a 7-Way in order to use a brake controller. To add the 7-Way though you first have to install 4-Way harness # 118509. The 4-Way... view full answer...
The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118509 you were looking at for your 2008 Volkswagen Touareg needs to be run directly to the vehicle battery as shown in the included video and installing it in a different matter can void the warranty of the harness.
The reason for this is connecting it to an existing circuit like the 12v outlets mentioned can overload that circuit and cause you to blow that fuse making you lose trailer lights, or worse, damage... view full answer...
For your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg with factory tow package and 7-Way connector you can use any of the wired brake controllers shown on the linked page. For a highly-rated and reliable controller I suggest the Prodigy P3 # 90195 or the similar P2 # 90885 that you referenced. They are very similar but the P3 includes some additional user-friendly features such as a larger display and storable settings.
Installation is detailed in the linked article. A wired controller will require purchase... view full answer...
Sounds like you are talking about the blade style of RV 7-way. That's the exact type of connector the part # TK94FR is designed to work with.
I attached a picture of the 7-way connector style it uses. view full answer...
If you place a hitch adapter like part # HT02 in your 2-inch trailer hitch receiver you will then have a 1-1/4 inch receiver.
The Yakima HoldUp 2 Bike Rack, part # Y02445 is designed to fit 1-1/4 inch receivers and will work just fine in the adapter.
To secure the # HT02 on your trailer hitch I recommend a locking hitch pin like part # e98882. view full answer...