Expert Answers about Volkswagen
- Can a 2019 VW Tiguan Carry a Mobility Scooter With the Stealth Hitches SH49ZR Installed?
- The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # SH49ZR will be rated up to 350 pounds, but from what I could find, it will be rated up to 220 pounds when installed on a 2019 VW Tiguan as this is the vehicle's max tongue weight capacity. With that being said, as long as the combined weight of the scooter and its carrier is less than the 220 pounds, you will be good to go. If it ends up being heavier than 220 pounds, you will need to go another way.
You can add the Towing Kit w/ Ball Mount and...
view full answer... - Dimensions of Kuat Sherpa 2.0 When Folded
- The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 # SH12G will be the same 42-1/4 inch width whether or not it is folded; as for the length it will measure 17-1/8 inches from the the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest part of the carrier and will measure 24-7/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the highest point.
This bike rack is a fit for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches and has a 40 lb per bike capacity. It weighs just 32 lbs to make handling it an easy task; has keyed-alike hitch and cable locks...
view full answer... - How to Tell if Rhino-Rack StealthBar Roof Rack Will Clear Sunroof on 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
- Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack # JA7975 will sit about even with the factory raised rails on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. This gives you a nice low-profile look but also gives you a way to measure the height of your open sunroof to verify if that gives you enough clearance or not.
If you take a straight piece of wood or carboard and place it on top of your raised rails and your sunroof has plenty of clearance to open then you'll be good. If the sunroof touches the wood...
view full answer... - Roof Rack That Fits 2018 VW Tiguan & 2014 VW Touareg For Kayaks
- There is indeed a roof rack that fits both your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and 2014 Volkswagen Touareg with raised side rails. The rack is from Thule and uses the exact same parts so you will be able to transfer it between either vehicles whenever you like; the correct part numbers for both your VWs are the following:
- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Silver # TH711400 or Black # TH711420
- Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710401
The rack is also going to be easy to transfer between...
view full answer... - What is the Diameter of the Cross Tube for Curt Trailer Hitch C11000 for a 2013 Volkswagen Golf
- I went out to the warehouse and measured the cross tube on Curt trailer hitch # C11000 for you. It has a diameter of 2 inches. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.
If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer hitch. Also, with a bike rack, you are limited to 2 bikes maximum on a Class I hitch.
Curt also says you have to use stabilization strap...
view full answer... - What is Diameter of End of Rightline Cable Lock # RL100640
- The end of the cable of the Rightline Roof Cargo Bag Lock # RL100640 is .68 of an inch which probably would fit through your Yakima bag but I am not sure which one you have so it's harder for me to speculate.
view full answer... - How Tall is the Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack from the Trailer Hitch to the Top of the Rack
- I checked with Swagman and found that the Trailhead bike rack # S63360 measures 40 inches from the top of the mast to where it connects to the shank. The shank rise is 3 inches measured from the top of the receiver. That is a total of 43 inches from the top of the receiver opening on the hitch to the top of the mast. I made a picture to illustrate this for you. This bike rack will be a great fit for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.
view full answer... - Towing Capacity of 2013 Volkswagen Touareg with Curt Hitch
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13116 which is a fit for a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is rated for 7,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 750 lbs tongue weight. This is the highest rated option for this vehicle but keep in mind you will need to abide by the towing capacity of the vehicle as well if lower.
view full answer... - A-Frame Jack for Camper With Low Height
- The dimensions that are important for an A-frame jack are the retracted height and extended height, which tells you what the travel is. It's pretty simple, but the different terms can be confusing.
Travel is just the extended height minus the retracted height, and these heights are measured from the bottom of the mounting point to the bottom of the foot. For example, for your low 17 inch measurement from the top of the A-frame to the ground I recommend the Ultra-Fab Electric A-Frame Jack...
view full answer... - Maximum Tongue Weight for Trailer Hitch on 2017 VW JEtta
- While we don't manufacture the trailer hitches, just sell them, you are correct that there are two that fit your 2017 Volkswagen Jetta:
- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11474
- Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24926
Once installed on your Jetta, both hitches have a maximum tongue weight (the amount a carrier and its cargo can be) of 200 lbs. They have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and are Class I hitches, so all of its accessories also need to be Class I compatible.
Since these hitches have...
view full answer... - Wire Gauge Used in Tekonsha 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness 119178KIT
- The Tekonsha 4-pole trailer wiring harness # 119178KIT is a confirmed fit for your 1989 VW Vanagon and it uses 16-gauge pigtail leads to connect to the wiring in your vehicle. The kit includes the required quick-splice connectors and a circuit tester.
view full answer... - Will Using An Adapter Sleeve Reduce My Tongue Weight Capacity
- No, using a reducer sleeve like the # RKY84MR will not reduce your tongue weight capacity. The reduction of weight capacity only applies to an extension. With extensions you are bringing the center of weight farther from the hitch, which exaggerates the downward force on the hitch. You do not have to worry about that with an adapter sleeve, since the center of weight is not being moved.
view full answer... - Recommended Rhino Rack Crossbars for a 2013 VW Golf w/ No Roof Rails
- Yes, I can confirm that the 49" Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars item # RRVA126B-2 you mentioned will fit your daughter's 2013 VW Golf. They are 3" longer then the 46" item # RRVA118B-2 which is recommended for her car but the extra 1-1/2" on either side will not be noticeable or break any laws.
The rest of the parts you need to add a Rhino-Rack roof rack to your daughter's 2013 VW Golf are listed below:
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item...
view full answer... - What is Interior Height of Inno Wedge 660 Rooftop Cargo Box # INBRM660BK
- The interior height of the Inno Wedge 660 Rooftop Cargo Box # INBRM660BK that you referenced is 8-1/2 inches. This should be tall enough for ski helmets from dimensions I found but you should measure height of yours to be totally certain.
I attached a review video for this box for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Can Curt Trailer Hitch Be Used for Towing Trailer With 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11412 has a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight of 200 lbs. As long as you do not exceed the capacity of the hitch or your vehicle you can tow your enclosed trailer. This means it will be fine if it's under 2,000 lbs fully loaded like you said. You will need to check your owner's manual for the towing capacity of your 2015 VW Golf.
Since you will be towing you will also need wiring and a ball mount. For the most reliable...
view full answer... - Distance Between Mounts of RhinoRack Fairing 38 Long
- The distance between the clamps of the Rhino Rack Fairing part # RRRF2 is right at 10 inches so your bike rack that is 8.5 inches wide would fit between them.
view full answer... - How to Determine Tongue Weight of An ATV Trailer with Two Four Wheelers Towed with a 2011 VW Tiguan
- I believe you will find that your trailer setup will be within the 220 lb tongue weight limit of your 2011 VW Tiguan. You should check the actual tongue weight to be sure, but I did some calculations and found that if your trailer is loaded properly the tongue weight should be somewhere around 190 pounds at most. Close, but within the limit the manufacturer set for your Tiguan.
Normal tongue weight for trailers is between 10 and 15 percent of total trailer weight for best towing performance....
view full answer... - Can Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver be used with Curt 4 Bike Rack
- The best option to carry a 4 bike rack on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is using a hitch that has a 2" receiver opening like the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7315. Trailer hitches with Class I rating with a 1-1/4" receiver opening like the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24949 are only rated to handle a maximum of 2 bikes.
If you consider the weight of the # C18030 (40lbs), you do not want to load 4 bikes that have over a combined weight of 160 lbs....
view full answer... - Shipping Weight of EcoHitch part # 306-X7333 for 2016 Volkswagen Golf
- The shipping weight for the EcoHitch part # 306-X7333 that you referenced is 42 lbs.
view full answer... - Can the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13217 be Used to Carry a 360 lb Bike
- If the weight of the carrier plus the weight of your motorcycle weighs 360 lbs then the 400 lb tongue weight rating of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13217 will be sufficient for your application.
If your bike alone weighs 360 lbs then that might be an issue. All of our motorcycle carriers weigh over 40 lbs so that would cause you to exceed the weight capacity of this trailer hitch. If you could possibly find a carrier that keeps you from exceeding the weight capacity of the trailer...
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