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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Audi Q3
  • For your 2016 Audi Q3 I recommend Curt trailer hitch # C13238. This is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver rated for 525 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. To add a trailer connector I recommend # C59236 which will provide a 4-Way flat connector at the rear of the vehicle.
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2021 Audi Q3
  • I recommend going with the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount # Y02634 for your 2021 Audi Q3 because it's one of the nicer trunk mount racks that we carry. It's a lot easier to adjust and install than most others due to the 4 straps and fit dial system. This also comes with a bike lock and a strap with a steel cable that sits inside your trunk to help deter theft. Please note that if either of your bikes lacks a horizontal top tube then you'll need an adapter bar like part # Y02531...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Electric Bike Rack for 2019 Audi Q3
  • The Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver part # 391AUDQ319 is my recommendation for a 2019 Audi Q3. It has a removable receiver tube for a completely hidden install while not in use and a 2" opening so there are plenty of bike racks to choose from. I recommend the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack for 2 Electric Bikes part # TH903202 as the best electric bike rack option due to the integrated ramp for loading and wheels for help to and from the vehicle.
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  • High Low Adapter Recommendation to Gain Ground Clearance for 2 inch Hitch Bike Rack
  • We have the Roadmaster High Low Adapter part # RM-076 which will give a 2 inch hitch like the # C13238 you mentioned a 6 inch raise to help with ground clearance. You'd need to note that this adapter cuts the capacity of the hitch it is installed in by 50 percent.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2020 Audi Q3
  • We do have trailer hitch options for your 2020 Audi Q3. If you plan to tow a trailer, your best bet will be to go with the Stealth Hitches Class 4 Trailer Hitch # 391AUDQ319T. This hitch is capable of towing up to 6,000 lbs, and 600 lbs of tongue weight. So more than enough for either of the trailers you mentioned. The Stealth Hitch also features a removable receiver, so the hitch will be completely hidden when not in use. This also includes your ball mount, and the necessary trailer wiring...
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  • Saris Trunk Mounted Bike Rack that Fits 2018 Audi Q3
  • The Saris Bones trunk mounted bike rack part # SAR83FR that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Audi Q3. This is one of the nicest and lightest weight trunk mounted bike racks so it would be a great option for you. This is currently the only Saris rack that fits your vehicle.
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for 2017 Audi Q3
  • The issue is that the sunroof of your 2017 Audi Q3 tilts up a bit when it opens which would interfere with a roof rack. The other thing too is that roof racks and open sunroofs are very noisy. If you were to open it with the rack installed (if it were possible) the amount of noise created would make you want to close it anyway. Best option is to install and remove the rack as needed. The roof rack that creates the least amount of wind noise is the Thule WingBar roof rack part numbers...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Audi Q3
  • For your 2016 Audi Q3 the best hitch we offer for towing a small trailer is the Draw Tite part # 75218 which is a confirmed fit 2 inch hitch. For trailer wiring you'd then want the part # 119250KIT. 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 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage...
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  • Recommended Hitch for 2016 Audi Q3 to Carry Thule Easy Fold Bike Rack
  • I recommend using the Curt # C13238 which will give you a 2" receiver capable of carrying your Thule Easy Fold # TH903202. Curt hitches have a nice, durable powder coating so this hitch will stand up better to nicks and scratches than some other hitches so it's a great option that won't break the bank. I've linked a review and installation video of this hitch for you to check out, as well.
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2016 Audi Q3
  • We checked with Curt and they have confirmed the wiring harness part # C59236 as a fit for your 2016 Audi Q3 so it would work well for you.
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  • Trailer Hitch for Use with a Bike Carrier for a 2015 Audi Q3
  • Most spoilers at the tops of SUVs and CUVs are not rated to support any weight or tension. But, Curt is the only manufacturer that would require that strap. Draw-Tite hitch # 75218 does not have that requirement so I would go with it and not worry about the strap on your 2015 Audi Q3. I have included a link to all of the bike carriers we have that fit 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. The most popular option is the Hitching Post Pro, # TH934XTR. I have included a link to a video review for you.
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  • Does Curt Hitch C12148 Fit a 2015 Audi Q3 Quattro
  • I spoke with my contact at Curt and he informed me that the Curt Hitch part # C12148 that you referenced is a fit for the Quattro models of the Q3 as well. He said no models of the Q3 were excluded.
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring and Bracket for 2016 Audi Q3
  • The ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness w/ 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT is a great option if you don't want to splice into your factory wiring. This harness allows you to capture the wire electrical signals with zero contact interface sensors. The kit comes with a circuit tester so you don't need # PTW2993 but that is definitely a better option. You mechanic should have a better circuit tester than the one that comes in the kit, but that one...
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  • 2" Receiver Trailer Hitch for 2016 Audi Q3
  • For your 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro I recommend the Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH94FRT. It also includes the wiring needed to add a 4-Way trailer connection. When not in use you can remove the receiver tube or ball mount for a completely hidden hitch. The hitch is capable of supporting up to 350lbs of tongue weight and 3500lbs towing capacity (be sure to consult the vehicle manual or manufacturer for your exact rating). The Carrying Case # 391CASEC is a great...
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  • Trailer Hitch for Mobility Wheelchair and Carrier on a 2016 Audi Q3
  • Trailer hitches and vehicles have their own tongue weight and gross trailer weight capacities. As such you must go by whichever is lower. Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75218 is rated for 450 pounds tongue weight so a combined weight of 350 pounds is no problem for the hitch. It looks like the tongue weight capacity of your 2016 Audi Q3 is 400 to 440 pounds. Consult the vehicle owner's manual to confirm. If the vehicle tongue weight capacity is lower than the hitch then you go by the vehicle...
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  • Does Yakima Fullback Trunk Rack Fit 2021 Audi Q3 with Spoiler
  • Yakima has confirmed that the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634 is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Audi Q3 and has been tested with the spoiler and the straps did not scratch it.
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  • Recommended Hitch for Factory Look on 2021 Audi Q3 for Hitch Mounted Bike Rack
  • You are correct, the Draw-Tite # DT68MR has a visible cross tube so you will see it once installed on your 2021 Audi Q3. In order to maintain a factory look, I recommend the Stealth Hitches Hidden Rack Receiver # 391AUDQ319. This hitch as a hidden cross tube so you will only see the receiver hanging down on your Audi. The receiver also detaches when not in use so the hitch will not be seen at all. This has a 600 lb tongue weight capacity for your bike rack. The only downside to this hitch...
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  • Trailer Hitch for 2018 Audi Q3 that Doesn't Require Hitch Adapter
  • If you use a hitch adapter to change hitch size from 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch the result is that the hitch loses 50 percent of it's tongue weight capacity due to added leverage and movement. Instead the better option would be to go with a 2 inch hitch that fits your 2018 Audi Q3 like the part # C13238 which would not require an adapter.
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  • Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 75218 Fit A 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro Prestige?
  • I checked with my contact at Draw-Tite and was able to confirm that the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75218 you were looking at is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Audi Q3 Quattro Prestige. This hitch has a 450lb tongue weight rating and 4500lbs trailer weight rating making it a great all around hitch for carrying a bike rack or cargo carrier, or using a ball mount to tow a trailer. If you will be towing a trailer you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # C59236 and a ball mount....
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  • Recommended Cargo Hatch Bag for Use with or without Roof Rack
  • The Rightline Gear Cargo Hatch Saddlebag - Waterproof - 13 cu ft - 40" x 20" x 28" # RL100B90 will attach to a roof rack, but it is also able to be used without one using the Car Clips for Rightline Cargo Hatch Saddlebag - Qty 2 # RL100605. If you choose to use the clips it will not change the roof rating capacity of your vehicle, so this may be helpful if you are already close to that capacity limit with other cargo. I recommend using the Cable Lock for Rightline Cargo Bags - 35" Long...
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