To replace the mounting hardware of your Curt # C11354 hitch you'll want to use the part # RHK and put the model number of your hitch C11354 into the field marked "Hitch Item Number". This will give you replacement bolts plates and the fish wire you need to re-install a hitch on your 2017 VW Beetle. view full answer...
So long as your 2015 Beetle Convertible does not have the diesel engine, or is the R-Line model, you will have no problems mounting the Curt Hitch item # C11354 to your car. This hitch is custom fit and designed specifically for a Beetle. It meets all USA standards for safety.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56380, then for a ball mount you'd need the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593, and finally for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item... view full answer...
To make the installation of the Curt Hitch part # C11354 as easy as possible it will help to have the rear end of the vehicle lifted up in the air so that you can get underneath it. Removing the existing bolts in the frame would not then cause the rear of the vehicle to come apart and/or fall down after they get removed.
There is no drilling required for the install of this hitch either. view full answer...
You want the Curt, part # C11354, for your convertible 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The other hitch you mentioned, part # C11260, fits the coupe model but not your convertible.
If you plan to use the hitch to carry a cargo carrier, bike rack, or some other non-trailer accessory you also need to use a support strap, part # 18050, in order to be compliant with Curt's warranty.
If instead you'll be towing a trailer with your Beetle, you don't need the strap but do need the recommend ball mount,... view full answer...
Since there is not a trailer hitch receiver confirmed to fit your 2015 Volkswagen Beetle TDI with the AdBlue tank installed you will need to go with a trunk mount or roof rack mounted bike rack.
I recommend the Thule Gateway Pro 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # TH78VR as long as you do not have the panoramic sunroof. This bike rack will allow you to carry three bikes weighing up to 35lbs each and is confirmed to for your vehicle. I like the trunk rack options as they are a... view full answer...
To answer your question, yes, a 2018 Volkswagen Beetle will fit on the Demco Kar Kaddy X # DM9713093. That said, I was reading over the owners manual for a 2018 Beetle, and they do include some very important tidbits regarding towing the vehicle.
They state that the vehicle should never be towed at speeds above 30 mph and the vehicle should not be towed more than 30 miles. If the vehicle must be towed you can do so with a tow dolly with the front wheels off the ground. I do suggest that... view full answer...
Your 2013 Volkswagen Beetle having the automatic transmission will need to be towed on a Dolly # DM9713093 or trailer. You can only tow your Beetle with all 4 wheels on the ground up to 30 miles and no faster than 30mph. view full answer...
I contacted the manufacturer to confirm the fit for the Covercraft Noah Block-It Cover, # C17618NH. They confirmed it is a fit for your 2016 Volkswagon Beetle and it will accommodate the factory spoiler fin on the rear deck lid. It does not have a specific pocket for the spoiler, but it does have the designed space necessary to accommodate covering it.
You may also want to consider Covercraft's Lock Kit for their covers, # ZCBL. This is a vinyl coated cable lock designed to work... view full answer...
None of the trunk mount bike racks we carry will fit the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible because they cannot be safely secured to that style of Beetle.
Since you can't use a trunk mount or roof mount bike rack that leaves a trailer hitch as your option to carry bikes. For the convertible models we have Curt trailer hitch # C11354.
This is a Class I trailer hitch so you will need a Class I bike rack and it is limited to carrying 2 bikes maximum. Curt also requires the use of stabilization... view full answer...
We always recommend that you consult your vehicle specific owners manual for flat towing considerations, the vehicle OEM will always be the final authority on how a vehicle they manufactured is to be towed, or not towed.
That being stated, most vehicles with a manual transmission can be flat towed. For your model year, the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, the 2.0 liter engine is not recommended by VW but it appears the 2.5 liter is okay for many models, Again, consult the vehicle specific owners... view full answer...
You will want to check your owner's manual or with your dealership to find the maximum tongue weight capacity for your 2014 Volkswagen Beetle.
I recommend the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting Item # S63400. This rack will fit a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver and weighs about 30 lbs.
If you are carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend using an adapter bar like part # Y02531. This bar attaches between the seat post and... view full answer...
We only offer Class I hitches for your 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Because of the weight capacity limit and leverage of the weight of a bike rack and bikes, you can only carry 2 bikes with a Class I hitch.
I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class I receiver, part # 24679.
We have many different bike racks that are compatible with a Class I receiver. I would recommend the Swagman Titan, part # S63400. The Titan includes features that are usually found on higher-priced racks, like an anti-rattle... view full answer...
The Thule Self-Tensioning Snow Chains for Passenger Vehicles are specific to the size of your tire. They are not necessarily matched to your vehicle. Those chains wrap completely around the wheel, which may cause some problems with your clearance.
Thule recommended you look into the K-Summit chains, part # TH02230K23, as they are mainly on the treads of the tire and are less likely to interfere with your wheel well. view full answer...
The issue you are experiencing is due to the fact that your trailer has separate trailer wiring circuits, meaning the turn signals and the brake lights are on separate bulbs and the trailer wiring harness # C56496 you installed is designed to operate combined trailer taillights, meaning the turn signals and brake lights are on the same bulb.
What you are going to need to do is install the taillight signal converter part # 118158 on the wiring of your trailer. Once installed the red wire... view full answer...
You have a few options for a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible SE.
For a hitch, you'll be using a Class I 1-1/4 inch hitch. This is a hitch designed for passenger vehicles that are not usually intended for towing. This provides the mounting point for your vehicle to use most cargo carriers that fit the 1-1/4 inch receiver.
I've attached a help article that goes into the trailer hitch sizes and classes a little more, but in the most simple case, the Class of a trailer hitch determines... view full answer...
There is not a confirmed fit from the manufacturers for a 2012 VW Beetle Convertible. That being said, we have had plenty of customers confirm the fit for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # C11354 on their 2013 model convertible in the reviews but we haven't tested the fit ourselves. That model year is the same frame and body as your 2012 model so it likely will fit your vehicle even though it hasn't been confirmed by the manufacturer.
The hitch part # 24679 you referenced is a... view full answer...
I do have a trailer wiring harness option for you to consider however, there are no t-connector wiring harnesses for your 1972 Volkswagen Bus Campmobile.
In order to install a wiring harness on your vehicle for towing, you will need to hardwire in a harness such as the Hopkins Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # HM48035. The white wire will need to be grounded to the chassis, the brown wire will be spliced into the vehicle's tail lights, the yellow wire will need... view full answer...
For your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle hardtop, gas turbo model I recommend Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11354. This is a Class I trailer hitch rated to carry 2 bikes maximum.
I included a diagram that shows the hitch's position once installed. It will be right below the rear fascia/bumper.
For a bike rack I recommend the Swagman Trailhead, # S63360. It is compatible with Class I hitches, holds 2 bikes, and the rise in the shank will provide better ground clearance. I have linked a video review... view full answer...
According to Thule, the 3 bike version of the OutWay, part # TH56BV isn't a recommended fit for your 2012 VW Beetle because the OutWay is slightly heavier than the rest of Thule's Trunk mount bike racks. The fear is that the weight of a third bike added to the rack could potentially damage the vehicle.
For a three bike Thule rack that is a confirmed fit, I'd recommend the Thule Gateway Pro, part # TH78VR. The rack includes an integrated cable lock to secure the bikes to the rack.
If... view full answer...
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