Hands down my favorite trunk mount rack is the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634 which fits your 2012 Audi A3 when you place the base pad 1" above the bumper and place the hub setting at 5. When I've seen review of people not liking this rack their complaint is usually about the difficulty of install but this only uses 4 straps as opposed to 6 straps that other racks use and the way the arms and body adjusts is much easier than other trunk mount racks I've messed with.
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The hitch I suggest for your 2018 Audi A3 is the Curt # C11399. I recommend this Class I hitch because it easily bolts on with included hardware (no drilling except you will need to enlarge some existing holes) and because its main cross tube will be mostly hidden behind your rear bumper fascia for a clean look. Installation instructions are linked for you.
Since you have fairly heavy e-bikes you'll need a special bike rack made for that extra weight. The rack that I recommend is the industry-leading... view full answer...
For your 2016 Audi A3 I recommend Curt trailer hitch # C11399. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver rated for 200 pounds tongue weight and 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Be sure to check the owner's manual for the towing capacities of your vehicle and go by the lower rating.
The recommended ball moutnt is # C45520 and for the pin and clip use # F-4. For a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball I recommend # 19258. And for trailer wiring I recommend... view full answer...
I did some checking and it looks like the 2016 Audi A3 E-Tron models have the Sportback body design. We do have several trunk mount bike racks that will fit your A3.
If you want to carry 2 backs the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 is a great option. What makes this rack stand out from the others is the fact that it uses 4 straps to secure to the vehicle rather than 6 like most others. This makes installation easier and don't worry, it is still as secure as a 6-strap model! There is also a 3-bike... view full answer...
I cannot go against the trailer manufacturer and tell you that a class I hitch will be fine when they recommend using a class II hitch but that seems like a rather odd request to me as most other trailer manufacturers do not specify the hitch class so long as the vehicle and hitch are both capable of pulling the weight of the trailer. Therefore, I would think you would be okay but again I can't tell you to do something the trailer manufacturer says not to.
Unfortunately the only trailer... view full answer...
Trunk-mount bike racks for your 2006 Audi A3 5-door Sportback are shown on the linked page. These are available in both 2- and 3-bike capacity, but even if you only have two bikes to transport a 3-bike rack can be preferred for the extra space you'll have. This is something to keep in mind especially if you have wide bikes like beach cruisers.
A quality feature-packed rack I like is the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack # TH56BV. It comes with all the integrated locking features to keep your bikes... view full answer...
For lighter duty vehicles like a 2007 Audi A3 there are only lighter duty hitches available like the Curt # C11192. Only way to use this as a tow vehicle will be to tow a small trailer which will also require lighting like the part # 46255.
Even if a heavier duty hitch was made for the vehicle the vehicle itself wouldn't be able to handle the weight of the bike and carrier unsupported. The correct ball mount to use would be the part # C45015 as well. view full answer...
As long as your 2018 Audi A3 Curt # C11399 you'd looked at because its not recessed as far under the vehicle, which makes it easier to find compatible hitch mounted accessories like bike racks. In order for a hitch mounted accessory to be compatible with this hitch, it must have a shank on it that measures longer than 6-1/2 inches, measured from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest upright portion of the hitch accessory. If your accessory has a shorter shank than that, the upright... view full answer...
We have trunk mounted bike racks that fit the e-tron versions of the 2016 Audi A3 like you have with the Yakima FullBack part # Y02634 but the Saris you mentioned does not fit so it would not be the way to go.
I attached a picture of this rack installed on an E-tron just like yours for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The only solution we have for a 2012 Audi A3 for towing behind a motorhome would be with a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy part # DM9713093. There isn't a flat towing setup that has been confirmed as a fit and if a Golf setup would work it would definitely be listed.
Tow dollys end up costing less by the time you add up all of the expensive flat towing components and install time for everything. view full answer...
Since there are no hitches that fit the E-Tron models of your 2016 Audi A3 Sportback you'll have to go with a roof rack bike rack setup. Now if you have a totally naked roof you'd want the Rhino Rack roof rack part # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK442 for a complete rack. If you instead have rails that run front to back on the vehicle roof you'd need a Thule Roof Rack part numbers # TH711200, # TH460R, and # THKIT4035. Both of these racks use aerodynamic shaped bars which means minimized... view full answer...
The Konig K-Summit Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains part # TH02230K23 are a fit for the 225/40-18 tires you have on your 2018 Audi A3 e-tron Sportback. I was not able to reference the owner's manual but if what you said is correct they will work for you as the chains are only 12mm thick which is under your 13.5mm requirement.
The K-Summit are a great option for most vehicles because they don't require any internal clearance. However, the other big draw is that the installation process... view full answer...
Since your Audi A3's European wiring setup works I recommend not messing with it and installing an independent 4-pole harness for your new trailer. Tekonsha 4-pole kit # C59236 is complete and includes the tester you'll use to identify the tail light wires you will splice into and all the needed connectors as well.
This 4-pole setup will give you the lighting signals you need and provide isolation and protection for the car's internal wiring from any faults or shorts on the trailer. Plus... view full answer...
I may have a solution for you, however there is not a trailer hitch currently available that is designed to fit the e-tron model of your 2018 Audi A3.
If you were planning on using the trailer hitch with a carrier to transport your bikes, another option is with a trunk-mounted rack. I recommend taking a look at the Yakima FullBack Bike Rack, either the 2-Bike model # Y02634 or 3-Bike model # Y02633. This carrier is confirmed to fit your vehicle and features adjustable arms to help keep... view full answer...
It looks like you need to transport/carry bikes on your 2016 Audi A3 E-Tron. If that is the case then I do have an option for you but they do not make a trailer hitch for the E-Tron version of the 2017 Audi A3. Therefore, the next best option to carry bikes is with a trunk mount bike rack. For this, I recommend the Yakima FullBack Bike Rack part # Y02634 for two bikes or part # Y02633 for three bikes.
The Yakima FullBack is an excellent option for you. It has anti-sway cradles to keeps... view full answer...
The Curt Hitch # C11192 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2006 Audi A3 and has towing capacities of 200 lbs tongue weight and 2,000 lbs total trailer weight so it should do well to tow your boat that only will put 50 lbs of tongue weight on the hitch. You should also consult your owners manual to determine the manufacturer towing capacities and be sure not to exceed the lower of the capacities.
To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products:
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The hitch opening of the Curt Hitch part # C11192 will sit directly underneath the lower fascia of your 2013 Audi A3 once installed. To determine how much ground clearance this hitch will have on your vehicle you will need to measure the distance from the bottom of the lower fascia on your vehicle to the ground and then subtract about 1-1/4 inches to get a very close approximation. Basically a bike rack would sit right underneath the fascia once installed.
Since this is a Class I hitch... view full answer...
There is not a replacement lid for a trailer vent that measures 13-3/8" by 13-1/8" so the only option I can give you is to replace your entire vent. The vent opening would need to be re-sized a bit to make it larger, but this will give you the standard sized, 14-1/4" x 14-1/4" roof vent.
You can do this with the MaxxAir Mini Manual RV Roof Vent - Non-Powered - Black # MA00-03750 or White # MA00-03700.
These vents fit roofs 1" to 4-1/2" thick and come with the mounting hardware, so the... view full answer...
While the 3-bike version of the Saris Bones bike rack # SA801BL physically fits your 2013 Audi A3 hatchback it is limited to 2 bikes according to the fit notes from Saris. I have a couple of 3-bike racks that will work though:
We have the Hollywood Racks Express # HRE3 which is a very basic rack and does not have anti-sway cradles.
Then the best choice is the Over-the-Top # HRF2-3 which is the perfect option if your A3 hatchback has that spoiler piece at the top of the hatch. This rack... view full answer...
I have just the trunk mounted bike rack for your 2015 Audi A3 convertible. Check out the Saris Bones. This rack is available in a 2-bike version, # SA805BL, and a 3-bike version Saris Bones EX, # SA803. There are also several different colors available that can be seen on the fit guide page that I linked for you.
At this time these are the only trunk mount bike racks listed as a fit for your vehicle.
If you will be carrying any women's, children's or alternative frame bikes that lack... view full answer...
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