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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver, Wiring, and Ball Mount for 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen
  • I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11474 for your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen. This will require a ball mount like the Curt Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 3-1/8" Rise - 9-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs # C45520, pin and clip # F-4, and hitch ball # C40018 for 2 inch diameter or # C40001 for 1-7/8 inch diameter to match your trailer coupler. For the wiring, I recommend the Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite with 4-Pole Flat, Hardwire Kit, and Circuit Tester...
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  • Snow Chain Recommendation for 2015 VW Golf Sportwagen with Tire Size 225/45R18
  • For your tire size of 225/45R18 the tire chains I recommend the highest are the Konig Easy Fit chains part # TH04115097 as they provide excellent traction in winter weather, will last you a very long time, but what I really like about them is that they install in a matter of seconds and don't require crawling around under your vehicle. I attached a review video for these for you to check out as well.
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  • Does EcoHitch for 2015 Volkswagen Passat have Reported Ground Clearance Issues
  • The EcoHitch part # 306-X7317 does sit up a bit higher which helps with ground clearance. At this time we have not had any customers report back that they had clearance issues.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver And 4-Way Trailer Wiring For 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI
  • I would be happy to recommend a trailer hitch receiver and all of the required components to tow a small trailer with your 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Starting with the trailer hitch receiver I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7309 due having a 2" trailer hitch receiver which will give you more options for accessories should you decide to use your hitch to carry a cargo carrier or bike rack in the future. The # 306-X7309 is rated for 200lb maximum tongue weight...
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  • Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • For a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, I recommend using the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13502 which would provide plenty of cooling capacity and would be a good fit for the space you have available. The most efficient type of transmission cooler is a remote mount option which includes a separate fan. That said, these are typically only used on larger tow vehicles where more space is available. Furthermore, this would also not be needed for your particular...
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  • Trailer Hitch that Fits 2014 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
  • The only hitch that will fit the 2014 Volkswagen Jetta is the Curt # C11474. However, it will not fit the TDI version. If you let me know what you need a hitch for, I could recommend a trunk mounted bike rack for bikes or a roof rack for cargo. Just let me know what your goals are and I can help.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen
  • The best trailer wiring kit we have for your 2019 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen is the ZCI Kit part # 119250KIT because it installs without requiring any splicing to the vehicle wiring and comes with a very reliable converter box. This will work great with the EcoHitch # 306-X7315 that you have installed as well! If 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...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2019 VW Golf
  • For your 2019 VW Golf with the naked roof I highly recommend the Rhino-Rack ROC25 # RR23QR because of its sleek design where the crossbars don't actually extend past the feet. This gives you a nice OEM appearance that will look great on your brand new VW. I really like the Rhino-Rack systems because they offer many of the same benefits and features of the high-end brands but without the high-end costs. The elliptical shape on these aluminum bars will also provide for an extremely quiet...
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  • Upgraded Equalizer for 2019 Grand Design Imagine 2500RL
  • The Dexter E-Z Flex Equalizers # K71-655-00 are a great choice. I actually have them on my Jayco Jay Feather and they do a great job smoothing out the ride. These along with the SumoSprings will be a great combination. You currently have 7-3/4" long Dexter equalizers on your trailer so they match your current dimensions which is what you want. The only additional thing I recommend is actually getting the full kit which is # K71-653-00. This comes with wet bolts, bronze bushings, and heavy-duty...
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller in 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • To install a brake controller in your 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan without trailer wiring does first require you to install a 4-way wiring harness like the # 118675 which was designed to fit your Tiguan. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product as well. For a brake controller...
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  • Easy to Install Brake Controller Recommendation for 2017 Volkswagen Touareg
  • For your 2017 Volkswagen Touareg with a factory 7-way there is one super easy brake controller solution that I recommend for you. I recommend the Curt Echo part # C51180 because it basically just plugs into your 7-way and gives you a brake controller you can operate from your smart phone. All other solutions for your vehicle require special harnesses that we can't get but this one is incredibly easy and works well. Check out the review video I attached for more info too.
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  • Can You Use Low Profile Tire Chains on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan with 255/40R20 Tires
  • Per the owner's manual, you can't use any tire chains even if they are low profile/clearance on a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan with 255/40R20 tires. I can't recommend this but if I were you, I would go with a set of class s rated chains like the Konig Tire Chains part # TH2004205117 and check for clearance prior to use. It's not out of the ordinary for vehicle manufactures to restrict use of tire chains but if you are going to an area where you need them you really don't have a choice. This is...
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  • Recommended 4-Way Vehicle Wiring Harness For a 2023 VW Taos
  • I recommend the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59496 for your 2023 Volkswagen Taos AWD. The Mounting Bracket # C58001 is a great way to secure the 4-way to the end of the Receiver # C38JR. This will reduce the chance of the connector being drug on the ground accidently.
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  • Recommendations For Adding Tail Lights To A Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack
  • Though you will need to have a 4 Flat on your 2001 VW Eurovan, and for this I do recommend the Curt # C56175, adding lights to your Kuat NV 2.0 is definitely a good idea. I went through all our options for adding lights to a bike rack or cargo trailer, and the Curt Auxiliary LED Indicator Lights # C53201 will be the good option, but there is a potential issue. The base of the rack is not the same length on both sides and the arm the swings up and tightens down on the wheel will give you...
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  • Which Is Best Trailer Wiring Harness for 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI
  • For your 2016 Volkswagen Jetta GLI-SEL the best trailer wiring kit we offer is the Tekonsha kit part # 118572 because it's easy to install due to it not requiring any splicing to the vehicle wiring and because it comes with a very reliable converter box. I attached an install video for the kit for you to check out as well.
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  • Roof Rack and Paddleboard Carrier Recommendations for a 2010 Volkswagen Routan
  • I recommend using this Inno setup for carrying 2 SUPs on your 2010 Volkswagen Routan: 57" Inno Aero Crossbars - # INXB145-2 Inno Through Feet - # INXS150 Inno Board Locker - # INA744 This setup not only looks sleek but comes with locks for the roof rack AND the carrier so you can feel more confident that your boards won't walk off by themselves if you need to make a pit stop on your journey. The carrier can hold 2 boards up to 23-1/2" wide. I've attached some review videos for you to...
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  • Is the Ultra-Fab Products Wheel Chocks # UF21-001080 Sold Individually or in Pairs
  • The Ultra-Fab Chock and Lock Wheel Stabilizer # UF21-001080 that you referenced is sold individually. You should only need one to effectively chock your wheels/lock the trailer since blocking one side of the trailer will prevent both axles from rolling. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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  • Bearing Kit for Stinger Folding Motorcycle Trailer with 3,500 Pound Axles and Sure-Lube System
  • I contacted Stinger Trailers and was able to verify that the Bearing Kit # BK2-100 you referenced is exactly what you need to replace the bearings and seal for the hubs on your folding motorcycle trailer. The Sure-Lube system on the trailer features a drilled grease zerk on the spindle that allows for easy maintenance but the bearings and seal themselves are the standard size and type for 3,500 pound axles. I have attached an installation video that you might also find helpful.
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  • Replacement LED Light Assemblies for Wesbar 403078 on Trailer
  • The lights you have on your trailer are Wesbar 403078 model assemblies and they are unfortunately obsolete. For a similar LED light that should work well as a replacement I recommend the Wesbar Wraparound LED # 271594 for the Passenger Side and # 271595 for the Driver Side. These lights have overall dimensions of 7 inches long, 3-3/4 inches tall, and 3 inches deep. The mounting holes are spaced apart 2 inches on center. I have also attached a diagram with these and some additional measurements...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2019 VW Atlas With Raised Side Rails
  • For your 2019 VW Atlas with raised side rails I highly recommend going with an option from Yakima, which consists of the Yakima Jetstream Crossbars # Y00426 and TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR. This will give you a roof rack which not only looks great but uses aero bars with ridges that helps give you a very quiet ride. The bars are 60" long to fit the width of your Atlas and have T-slots which will allow you to use channel-mounting accessories. I also recommend using SKS...
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