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  • Can A 2015 Volkswagen Golf Be Flat Towed
  • Yes it sure can. You will need a good set up too. I will list out my recommendations for you. You need the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # RM-521239-5. Next the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar - Motorhome Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,000 lbs # RM-522. Some safety cables Demco Coiled Safety Cables - 14,000 lbs - 86" Long - Qty 2 # DM9523003. A suplemental braking system like the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System - Proportional...
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  • Comparing Blue Ox Acclaim and Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bars
  • The Blue Ox Acclaim part # BX4330 is a great tow bar that is similar in a few ways to the Blue Ox Alpha part # BX7380 that you also mentioned. The biggest difference is how the tow bar attaches to the tow vehicle. The Alpha slides into the hitch opening and the Acclaim installs on a hitch ball of a ball mount. If you prefer the ball mount style this would be a great option. Only real downside is that you don't have an easy place to store it if you are at a campground and want to drive the...
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  • Recommended Flat Towing Components for 2006 VW Beetle TDI
  • If your 2006 VW Beetle TDI is an automatic transmission, then it can only be towed using a tow dolly like Roadmaster's # RM-2050-1. You can see this outlined in your owners manual. If your Beetle has a manual transmission, then it can be flat towed with a speed restriction of 65 mph. For flat towing components, I recommend we start with theDemco Classic Base Plate Kit # DM9518071 confirmed to fit your TDI model. Then for a compatible tow bar, I recommend the Demco Commander II # DM9511012...
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  • Recommended Inverted/Flipped Hitch Ball for a 2020 Volkswagen Atlas
  • The 2020 Volkswagen Atlas has a low hitch receiver height therefore you'll likely need a ball mount with built-in rise to tow most trailers level. In order to find the correct one simply measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the trailer while level and then subtract the distance from the ground to the top inside edge of the trailer hitch on the vehicle. You're likely looking around 3" and in which case I recommend the Curt Solid Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part # C45313...
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  • Best Brake Controller for Switching Between Two Vehicles
  • The best brake controller option we offer for multiple vehicles is the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 since it can be easily transferred without any splicing or drilling. It's also ideal for vehicles without a brake controller port like VW and Mercedes since it's wireless and doesn't require splicing which we know German vehicles do not like.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
  • According to my research, the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan only has a 2,200 lb towing capacity and the 1997 Starcraft Spacemaster 1224 has a dry weight of 2,124 lbs so you will need to be mindful when loading the trailer. The trailer hitch that I recommend is the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98906. This trailer hitch is a direct bolt-on fit for all US models. I have attached an install photo and instructions for you. Then for a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle...
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  • Class II and Class III Hitches that Fit 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Made In Canada
  • While the Draw Tite hitches for your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan we offer only fit the USA models the Curt hitches that fit your vehicle Class II # C12177 and Class III # C13381 do fit the Canadian versions as I just confirmed that with my contacts at Curt. I also confirmed that there isn't any drilling cutting of the bumper on either vehicle to install as well.
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  • Feeding T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness Through Floor Pan and Mounting to Hitch
  • You have the Class III Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, 76192 on your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, this has an integrated mounting point for a 4-pole flat trailer connector. I suggest the Brophy bracket, # BK4F. Simply install the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118811 per included instructions and then put the 4-way flat plug through an existing opening in the floor pan of your Tiguan. There will be multiple holes in the pan with grommets, plugs. Pull one of these and feed the...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2022 Volkswagen Atlas to Carry Bike Rack
  • We have what you need... - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 76176 - RockyMounts BackStage Bike Rack, # RKY10002 I highly recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 76176. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver so it will provide plenty of weight rating for a wide range of accessories. This is a simple bolt-on installation with complete hardware kit included along with an installation video linked below. There is a Class II, 1-1/4" option that is...
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  • Recommended Thule Roof Rack And 2 Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2012 Volkswagen Passat
  • I have a replacement option but the Thule Roof Rack that you have on your 2001 Volkswagen Golf uses the Thule Rapid Traverse Feet # TH480R and there is not a fit kit for those feet confirmed to fit your 2012 Volkswagen Passat. Also the crossbars used on your Golf are 47", and the Passat uses 53" crossbars. For your 2012 Passat I recommend the Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack System that uses 53" Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711400, Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710501, and Fit Kit...
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  • Completely Hidden Trailer Hitch for 2019 VW Golf GTI
  • There is a trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2019 VW Golf GTI that is completely hidden, the EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7375. If you take a look at the accompanying photo of this hitch installed on a Golf GTI you can see that no part of this hitch other than the receiver is going to show. That said, if you don't even want the receiver to show you can hide that too because it unbolts from the hitch when you aren't using it. This hitch will allow your '19 Golf GTI...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 VW Beetle Convertible TDI
  • Based on your window sticker you do not have an R-Line version of the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible TDI. The easy way to tell though is the front grille of the vehicle. The R-Line has what looks like a three piece grille with a separate section under each head light and a larger center section and the non-R-Line has a single smaller grille opening on the front bumper. So, for your vehicle I recommend the Curt hitch part # C11354 along with a required stabilizer strap # 18050 to use...
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  • Instructions for Fascia Removal of 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 for Draw Tite Hitch Install
  • I attached a link to a set of install instructions for the Draw Tite hitch part # DT84GR that fits your 2021 Volkswagen ID 4 that details how the rear bumper fascia gets removed. All of the clips that need to get removed for the fender wells and the fascia are circled and explained.
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  • Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer Using EcoHitch On 2016 VW Golf R
  • The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7332 is an excellent option for a 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. It can be used for towing but you'll also need a trailer wiring harness and ball mount/hitch ball. For a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the Curt Powered Tail Light Converter part # C59236. For the ball mount/hitch ball, you'll need to measure to get this right. I have attached an article below. If the Curt Ball Mount part # C45112 ends up being correct you can use the...
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  • Is RockyMounts MonoRail a Quality Bike Rack
  • The RockyMounts MonoRail 2 Bike Platform Rack # RKY10004 is a high-quality bike rack and would be a very good choice because it gives you a lot of quality-of-life features. It is a wheel mounted rack which won't make contact with the frames of your bikes and you only need to pull a lever to fold and tilt the rack. The MonoRail is also relatively light at just 38 lbs so it is easy to handle but still has a capacity of 60 lbs per bike. The only requirements to use this rack is that your...
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  • Replacement 7-Way Recommendation for 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
  • Yes, the # PK11893 will work for you. This is a 7-way basically made for the industry standard style of 7-ways which I compared to the VW brand 7-way part # 7L0-055-305-N that you referenced and it's an exact match and costs less!
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  • Brake Controller, Weight Distribution and Sway Control Recommendations for a 2005 VW Touareg
  • I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885. It is one of our highest rated and most popular brake controller models. If your 2005 VW Touareg has a factory tow package, then you will just need to connect the wires from the brake controller to the tow package wires under the dash. You will need to remove the lower appearance panel beneath the dash and to the right of the emergency brake pedal. The tow package wiring will be on the left, wrapped in grey foam. Connect the white wire on the brake...
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  • Recommended Roof Bag for Volkswagen GTI 2-Door
  • I'll start this off by saying that because you don't have a roof rack and cargo basket on your VW GTI, the most common way to attach these roof bags is going to be via hooks inside the door jams. You won't need to remove the weather seals from your vehicle to attach a roof bag and the door being close will help secure those hooks into place. With that being said, we have some solutions that you will be able to use. Because of the relatively small size of your vehicle, you're likely going...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
  • For your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen SE, I recommend the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11474. When compared to the other trailer hitches confirmed to fit your vehicle, the Curt has the best ground clearance measurement of about 10-1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch receiver. I have attached an installation video on your vehicle for you to check out. Keep in mind that Curt requires you to use stabilizing straps like # 18050 for non-trailer loads such as bike...
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  • How Do Push Button Start Vehicles Unlock Steering Wheel for Flat Towing
  • With push button start vehicles typically if you press the start button with your foot off the brake pedal the steering wheel unlocks. If you check the owners manual of your vehicle though you can see the entire process you need to go through when flat towing your 2015 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen.
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