Hitch Mounted 4 Bike Carrier Compatible With 2016 VW Touareg
Question:
Hi do the Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches or Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack - 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches - Tilting match with my Touareg Volkswagen 2016 Thanks
asked by: Michael B
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes. The Thule Hitching Post Pro - Folding Tilting 4 Bike Rack w Anti-Sway # TH934XTR and the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches # TH9025XT are both compatible with your 2016 Volkswagen Touareg.
Since these bike carriers are hitch mounted, they are compatible with either a 1-1/4 inch or 2 inch hitch on almost any vehicle as long as there is enough clearance. You will not have a clearance issue with your vehicle, so either bike carrier will work great. The Vertex has some much nicer features like the arched arms for a little more clearance between the bikes and the integrated mounts. It also has a tilting feature for easy access to your cargo area.
With either bike carrier, I recommend the bike adapter bar like # 64005 for any step through frame bikes to allow you to carry them level and have greater ground clearance.
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Swagman Bike Frame Adapter Bar - Small - 22-1/2" - 30" - 35 lbs
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- 24-3/8 - 33-3/4 Inch Long
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Thule Apex XT Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike and Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Thule
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