Expert Answers about Volkswagen New Beetle
- Will Thule OutWay Work With Camping Trailer
- Placing a bike carrier like the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack, part # TH56BV on the back of your vehicle may interfere with your camping trailer when executing turns.
Normally, a 1-bike or 2-bike carrier may not cause a problem, but when you make any turns you may run the risk of hitting the bikes with the camper when on the carrier.
If you can work with a 2 bike carrier I recommend # TH56BV but the arms do not extend rearward as far.
view full answer... - Will Curt Q24 Fifth Wheel Hitch Work With Curt X-5 Adapter
- The Curt X-5 Fifth Wheel Adapter, part # 16310 is designed to fit B And W Square Shank Turnover Ball Hitches. If you have the B And W installed in your vehicle, the X5 will work well for you. The weight capacity of this adapter is 20,000 lbs.
If you have the Curt Double-Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitch, you would use the Curt X-5 Adapter, part # C16210. If you have a Curt EZr Double-Lock gooseneck hitch, the adapter you need is part # C16220.
The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch,...
view full answer... - Recommended Base Plate for a 2007 VW Beetle
- Yes, the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item # 521232-1 is compatible with the Guardian Rock Guard item # RM-4000 and the Defender Protective Screening item # RM-4700. This base plate is confirmed to fit your 2007 VW Beetle and will work with your Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar item # RM-676.
It sounds like you already have the Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars item # 910021-00.
view full answer... - Tail Light Wiring For Flat Towing 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
- There is tail light wiring with diodes so you can splice into your 2003 VW New Beetle for flat towing. What you need is the following:
- Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
view full answer... - Will the Thule Passage and Raceway 2 Bike Rack fit a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle
- I checked with Thule and the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier # TH910XT and the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Rack # TH9001 is a confirmed fit for your 2004 Volkswagen Beetle.
If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be...
view full answer... - Thule Trunk Mounted Bike Carrier For 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle With Spoiler
- The Thule OutWay Trunk Bike Rack, part # TH45JV is a fit for your 2001 Volkswagen New Beetle with the spoiler. I spoke with my contact at Thule and he told me that there are two things you will want to do to make sure it fits your Beetle well. He said the FitDial setting on the bike carrier should be set to 7, and the lower arm of the carrier should be placed on the upper part of the bumper.
If you are carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes, I recommend...
view full answer... - Would Bikes and Bike Rack Obstruct Vision of Tail Lights on a 2007 VW Beetle
- To determine whether or not a hitch is recommended for your vehicle I would recommend you check your owners manual to see if there are any restrictions on installing a hitch. While you are there you should also check to see if there are any tongue weight restrictions if a hitch is installed.
The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24679, that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle and would do well to carry a 2-bike rack. I attached installation instructions...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
- Because your 2004 VW new Beetle is a convertible, you cannot add a trunk mount bike rack because the rack will not be able to safely secure to the rear of the vehicle. If you want to carry bikes on the vehicle then you will need to install a trailer hitch like # 24679. I have included links to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation.
For a bike rack, I recommend the Titan, # S63400. This is a 2 bike rack (the most that the Class I hitch can hold). It features...
view full answer... - Will the Rightline PackRight Sport Jr. Rooftop Cargo Bag Fit a 2007 Volkswagen new Beetle
- The Rightline PackRight Sport Jr. Rooftop Cargo Bag, # RL100S50, does not have a rigid bottom so it will fit the contours of the curved roof on your 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle. This bag does fit on roofs without a roof rack.
To prevent the bag from sliding around, I recommend adding the Non-Skid Roof Protection Pad, # RL100650, which is specifically designed for naked roof applications. I have included links to the installation details and a video for you.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch for 2000 VW New Beetle
- Do you have a 2000 VW New Beetle? If so there is a trailer hitch that fits both the Turbo and non-Turbo models, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24679.
I have added a link to a video of this hitch being installed on a New Beetle for you to check out.
view full answer... - Will the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack Fit on a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Hardtop
- The Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack, # S63360, will work well with your 2012 Volkswagen Beetle hardtop. We have not had a chance to mount this bike rack on a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, but this bike rack offers 11 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the upright bar.
You most likely have a 1-1/4 inch receiver on your vehicle and this bike rack will fit both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. I have attached the installation instructions of this bike rack...
view full answer... - Will 2-1/2 Inch U-Bolts Fit a 6,000-Lb Hammerblow Axle On a Homebuilt Trailer
- The U-bolts on a trailer suspension are designed to attach the leaf springs to the axle of the trailer. The U-bolts will need to fit the diameter of your axle. I would recommend to measure the diameter of the axle. A 6,000-lb axle should have a diameter of 3 inches. The spindle that is attached to the axle will measure 2-1/4 inches in diameter. There is not a U-bolt available in a width of 2-1/4 inches.
The Redline Replacement U-Bolt, part # 176500, is a U-bolt that is designed for 5,200-lb,...
view full answer... - Correct Trailer Hitch Fit for a 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
- I'm glad to hear you like the trailer hitch on your 2010 Nissan Maxima! While there are hitch fits for your 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle, these aren't the same as the hitch for your Maxima so you'll need to get a whole new hitch due to the overall design of the hitch and how it fits to the vehicle.
For '98 New Beetle I recommend picking up the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11066 which is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that will fit directly to the holes in the frame of your vehicle.
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view full answer... - Will the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11066 fit a 1999 VW New Beetle TDI
- Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11066 that you referenced will fit your 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI. This hitch is confirmed to fit all model Beetles except for Turbo (turbo gas engine) models.
You have a turbo diesel so your vehicle is compatible.
I attached installation instructions and an install video for you to check out.
view full answer... - Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24679 Fit a Non-Turbo 2009 Volkswagen New Beetle
- Yes, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 24679, will fit your 2009 VW New Beetle non-turbo model. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
If you plan on doing any towing, the recommended ball mount is # 3593 and you can use pin and clip # PC2. For a ball, use # 19256 (1-7/8 inch diameter) or # 19258 (2 inch diameter). For trailer wiring, use # 119178KIT. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation of the wiring on a similar vehicle for you...
view full answer... - Will the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack fit a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle
- I checked with Thule and the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier # TH910XT that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Volkswagen Beetle and should work well to carry your bike with a horizontal top tube as long as you get a Thule Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT.
The # TH982XT attaches from the seat post to the steering stem to provide a horizontal attachment point for the bike to attach to. Check out the link to the review video I attached for this product.
I attached a review video...
view full answer... - Fit of Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch 24679 on 2005 VW Beetle Turbo Diesel
- The Draw-Tite Class I receiver hitch, part # 24679 is indeed a fit for the 2005 VW Beetle with a turbo Diesel engine. I've confirmed this with Draw-Tite.
Once the hitch is installed, it'd make a perfect attachment point for a 2-bike rack. I've linked you to our selection of class I compatible 2 bike racks.
If you click the provided link, you can see a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2005 Beetle.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2001 VW Beetle
- For your 2001 VW Beetle, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11066 is the correct fit as long as you don't have the Turbo. There is not a fit for the Turbo model. If you are using this hitch for a bike rack or cargo carrier you will also need stabilization strap # 18050.
If you don't want to be required by warranty to use that strap, then you can instead use the Draw-Tite # 24679.
If you will be doing light towing, I recommend the Upgraded Circuit Protected...
view full answer... - Would the Swagman XTC-2 Work on a 2003 VW New Beetle Convertible
- You will first need a hitch, but yes, the Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 that you referenced would work on your 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. For a hitch I would recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24679.
I attached install videos for both products for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Will the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24679 Fit a 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle Turbo Diesel
- I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite about hitch # 24679 and a 2002 VW New Beetle Turbo Diesel. the only model that this trailer hitch will not fit is the Turbo S model. If yours is branded as a Turbo S it will not fit, otherwise it fits all models. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
If you plan on doing some towing, the correct ball mount is # 3593 and you can use pin and clip # PC2, 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256, and...
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