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  • Will The Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier RR576 Work With Inno Square Crossbars?
  • Yes, the Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier # RR576 will indeed work with the Inno Square Crossbars # INB127. The rhino rack carrier will fit crossbars up to 3-3/4" wide and 7/8" tall. The inno crossbars are 1-1/4" wide and 7/8" tall, well within parameters for fitment.
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  • Is the Thule Outbound Roof Mount Cargo Bag Compatible with Roof Rack on a Volkswagen Passat Wagon
  • The Thule Roof Mounted Cargo Bag, item # TH868, should work just fine on your Passat Wagon as long as you have factory cross bars that run side to side to attach the bag to. If you do not have factory cross bars that run side to side then you will need cross bars. If you would like to send me the year, make and model of your Passat I would be glad to recommend cross bars for you.
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  • Recommended Ball Mount and Hitch Ball for Curt Trailer Hitch on 2005 VW Passat
  • The recommended ball mount for the Curt trailer hitch # C11054 that fits your 2005 VW Passat is the Curt Drawbar # C45521. For a hitch ball that fits you will need either 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # A-80 or 2" Hitch Ball # A-82, depending on the size of your trailer's coupler; you will also need Pin and Clip # F-4 to secure the ball mount to your Passat's hitch. To add wiring which will give your VW a 4-way connector and allow you to power your trailer's lights you need Wiring Harness # C59496. I...
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  • Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness For a 2015 VW Passat
  • There is a EcoHitch Receiver available for your 2015 Volkswagen Passat, but it is not a stealth design like the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7375 that only fits the 2018 - 2019 Volkswagen e-Golf and 2018 - 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI models. Currently there are no stealth style receivers that I can find for your Passat. For your Passat the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7317 is custom fit and features the 2" receiver. The receiver will mount behind the bumper...
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  • Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver That Fits 2014 VW Passat TDI
  • While there is a 2 inch trailer hitch recevier that fits your 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI, I checked with Curt and can verify the only one of their hitches that fits your Passat is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11234. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver, but has a concealed crosstube so the only part of the hitch you see is the receiver, as you can see by the accompanying photo I added of this hitch on a 2014 Passat. As for a 2 inch hitch, there is one that fits, the...
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  • Is Replacement Front Cab Rail Rail that Rests Up Against Tool Box
  • Yes the # EX7645-35 is the rail that fits up to the back of a tool box for a Extang Classic Platinum Tonneau Cover for Toolbox.
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  • Trailer Hitch for Cargo Carrier on 2017 VW Passat
  • Yes, we do have hitches that fit your 2017 Volkswagen Passat. The best of them being the EcoHitch # 306-X7317 because it's the only 2 inch hitch. That gives you more variety of cargo carriers to choose from. If you prefer a more economical hitch then I recommend the Curt # C11234 which is a 1-1/4 inch receiver. Your Passat doesn't have a very high tongue weight rating so I recommend a lightweight aluminum carrier like our # C18113. It fits a 2 inch so only use this carrier with the EcoHitch....
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI DSG
  • Curt trailer hitch # C11232 does not fit TDI models of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat (the direct shift gearbox or DSG doesn't affect the fit of trailer hitches). What I recommend for your TDI is Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24880. 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...
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  • Roof Rack Compatibile with 2017 VW Passat for Cargo Box or Bike Rack
  • The choice is really yours. There are roof racks that are a fit for your 2017 VW Passat and we currently carry models from 5 companies for your vehicle. Because VW didn't design it for a roof rack, you will be operating outside of their recommendation. If you choose to move forward with a rack, I suggest the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 53" - Qty 2 # TH711420, Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501, and Fit Kit # TH145185. This is a custom fit for your vehicle. You may also be interested...
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  • Roof Rack for a 2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan with Bare Roof
  • To get a roof rack confirmed to fit your 2004 Volkswagen Passat Sedan we need to look for a different brand as SportRack doesn't have a roof rack to fit. I recommend going with the Inno Aero roof rack system because it's cost-effective yet durable and has great quality. Here are the parts you need: - 51" Aero Crossbars # INXB130-2 - Through Feet # INXS250 - Fit Kit # INK533
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  • 7-Way Connector and Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Passat TDI
  • Yes, there is a way to add a 7-way connector to your 2015 Volkswagen Passat. You will want the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your vehicle with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it. You will then need to run a power line to your battery and the requested brake...
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  • Thule Roof Rack Fit For 2015 Volkswagen Passat
  • Thule changed their roof rack parts, going from the AeroBlade to the WingBar Evo and the parts are not interchangeable; none of the older Thule parts will work with the newer Thule parts, including the kit you asked about for your 2015 Volkswagen Passat. So while I realize it is not the answer you were looking for, you'd need a new Thule rack for your '15 Passat. You have the right fit kit, and each of the parts needed are the following: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Silver # TH711400...
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  • Can Trailer Hitch for 2016 VW Passat Carry a Dirt Bike
  • The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24880 that fits a 2016 VW Passat is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver and 200 lb tongue weight capacity, which is the same capacity of every hitch that fits a '16 VW Passat. The tongue weight is the combined weight that your dirt bike and carrier can be for the hitch to hold them so the bike and carrier would not be able to weigh any more than 200 lbs with this vehicle and there is nothing you could do in terms of modification that would allow the hitch...
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  • Is Thule Camber 2-Bike Rack Compatible With Draw-Tite Hitch on 2018 VW Passat
  • Let's start with the bike rack, and I can confirm that the Thule Roadway 2-Bike Rack # TH9058 is absolutely compatible with the Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2018 Volkswagen Passat. That said, the Draw-Tite Hitch 24876 is not a fit for your 2018 VW Passat, that hitch is only a fit for certain model year Chevy Sonics. Instead, the correct trailer hitch fit for your 2018 Passat is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11234 or Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24880. Both...
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  • Best Trailer Hitch to Carry the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058 on a 2018 Volkswagen Passat
  • We do have a trailer hitch that will allow you to carry the Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack # TH9058 with your 2018 Volkswagen Passat. The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24880 is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver. Since the Roadway is compatible with both 1-1/4" and 2" hitch receivers you will be able to use it with this hitch. I have attached an installation video on a 2015 Volkswagen Passat for you to reference. Please note that the Roadway bike rack does not come with...
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  • Does Curt Trailer Wiring Harness C59236 Work with Incandescent and LED Trailer Lights
  • Trailer wiring harness # C59236 for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat is compatible with LED or incandescent lights. The wiring harness gets power for the trailer lights directly from the vehicle battery to not only power the trailer lights but also add another layer of circuit protection between the trailer and the vehicle's sensitive wiring. The warning you found would be for if you were to use a trailer wiring kit for your vehicle from Volkswagen.
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  • Will Curt Class I Hitch # C11054 Fit on 2005 Volkswagen Passat Wagon that is Not 4Motion
  • The hitches suitable for use on your 2005 Volkswagen Passat wagon will depend on the particular version of the wagon that you have. The link provided will take you to our main page for trailer hitch receivers for the 2005 Passat; using the Select Vehicle Style drop-down menu at the top of the page you can choose the version you have to see the hitches that will fit your wagon. All of the hitches we offer are 1-1/4-inch light-duty Class I hitches rated for a maximum tongue weight of 200-lbs...
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  • Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box Compatibility With Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars
  • The Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box # TH615 is compatible with the Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars # TH712400 on your 2016 Volkswagen Passat. You'll just need to ensure your crossbar spread is 23-5/8" - 34-3/8" to properly attach this cargo box.
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  • Hitch Recommendation For 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT Model
  • I do have a great option for the 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT but the Eco-Hitch part # 306-X7317 is not a fit at this time. I contacted Curt and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11234 is a fit for the GT model. It is also a concealed cross tube design much like the Eco-Hitch design. The only difference is the Curt hitch is a 1-1/4" and the Eco-Hitch is 2" so the weight capacity is lower. The Curt hitch can handle 200 lb tongue weight but that is enough to carry a bike rack or cargo...
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  • Can Curt Class II Ball Mount # C45014 Be Used With Class I Hitch on 2002 Volkswagen Passat
  • All hitches offered for your 2002 Volkswagen Passat are of the Class I type and can only be used with compatible Class I accessories. Although the ball mount # C45014 from Curt is also a 1-1/4-inch size it is a Class II ball mount and will not work in your hitch. We do offer two Class I ball mounts with the same 5-inch rise as the part you referenced. These will work in your hitch. You can see both on the link provided; two lengths are available, including the 9-9/16-inch long # C45024...
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