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  • Cargo Carrier Recommendation for 120 lb Motorcycle with Class II Hitch
  • This would depend on the dimensions of your motorcycle. The biggest carrier would be the 19 inch by 47 inch Curt cargo carrier part # C18110 which fits Class II hitches like what you have and has a 300 lb capacity. The total weight of the carrier is 30 lbs which gives you 320 lbs of capacity left over for the weight of your motorcycle. This does not have a ramp that comes with nor is one made specifically for it. So if you're okay with lifting the bike, and it would fit, you could lift...
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  • How To Carry Bikes with a 2016 Audi A3 E-Tron
  • It looks like you need to transport/carry bikes on your 2016 Audi A3 E-Tron. If that is the case then I do have an option for you but they do not make a trailer hitch for the E-Tron version of the 2017 Audi A3. Therefore, the next best option to carry bikes is with a trunk mount bike rack. For this, I recommend the Yakima FullBack Bike Rack part # Y02634 for two bikes or part # Y02633 for three bikes. The Yakima FullBack is an excellent option for you. It has anti-sway cradles to keeps...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2016 Audi A3
  • For your 2016 Audi A3 I recommend Curt trailer hitch # C11399. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver rated for 200 pounds tongue weight and 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight. Be sure to check the owner's manual for the towing capacities of your vehicle and go by the lower rating. The recommended ball moutnt is # C45520 and for the pin and clip use # F-4. For a 1-7/8 inch ball I recommend # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball I recommend # 19258. And for trailer wiring I recommend...
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  • 4-Pole Wiring for 2013 Audi A3 with European Standard Wiring
  • Since your Audi A3's European wiring setup works I recommend not messing with it and installing an independent 4-pole harness for your new trailer. Tekonsha 4-pole kit # C59236 is complete and includes the tester you'll use to identify the tail light wires you will splice into and all the needed connectors as well. This 4-pole setup will give you the lighting signals you need and provide isolation and protection for the car's internal wiring from any faults or shorts on the trailer. Plus...
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  • Fairing Recommendation for 2007 Audi A3 Using Thule Roof Rack
  • It sounds like you're looking at the Thule kit that consists of the Evo Clamp foot pack, part # TH710501, and the fit kit part # TH145085. This kit now uses the 53 inch WingBar Aero, part # TH711420, and it fits your 2007 Audi A3 with the glass roof as long as you don't have any factory rails on the roof. For this rack you can use the Thule Fairing, # TH82WV, which measures 44 inches long. This will even further reduce the wing noise by reducing drag.
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  • Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Audi A3 2.0 Quattro Convertible
  • For 2016 Audi A3 Convertible, we have the Curt hitch # C11399. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that allows you to carry up to 2 bikes on a carrier like the popular Thule Camber # TH9058. You would also need the support strap # 18050 anytime you are using a bike rack or cargo carrier with the Curt hitch. We also have trunk racks that will fir your 2016 Audi 3. The Saris Bones Trunk Rack part # SA801BL is confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and would work well. I personally,...
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  • Recommended Bike Rack for 2015 Audi A3 Convertible
  • I have just the trunk mounted bike rack for your 2015 Audi A3 convertible. Check out the Saris Bones. This rack is available in a 2-bike version, # SA805BL, and a 3-bike version Saris Bones EX, # SA803. There are also several different colors available that can be seen on the fit guide page that I linked for you. At this time these are the only trunk mount bike racks listed as a fit for your vehicle. If you will be carrying any women's, children's or alternative frame bikes that lack...
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  • How to Determine Ground Clearance for the Curt Hitch # C11192 on a 2013 Audi A3
  • The hitch opening of the Curt Hitch part # C11192 will sit directly underneath the lower fascia of your 2013 Audi A3 once installed. To determine how much ground clearance this hitch will have on your vehicle you will need to measure the distance from the bottom of the lower fascia on your vehicle to the ground and then subtract about 1-1/4 inches to get a very close approximation. Basically a bike rack would sit right underneath the fascia once installed. Since this is a Class I hitch...
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  • Sailboat Trailer Towing Setup Recommendation for a 2006 Audi A3
  • The Curt Hitch # C11192 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2006 Audi A3 and has towing capacities of 200 lbs tongue weight and 2,000 lbs total trailer weight so it should do well to tow your boat that only will put 50 lbs of tongue weight on the hitch. You should also consult your owners manual to determine the manufacturer towing capacities and be sure not to exceed the lower of the capacities. To complete your towing setup you may be interested in the following products: Curt...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Audi A3 for Bike Rack
  • For your 2016 Audi A3 we have the Curt hitch part # C11399 which is a confirmed fit. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info. For a stabilizer strap, you could use the # 18050. If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative...
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  • Best Hitch and E-Bike Rack for 2018 Audi A3
  • The hitch I suggest for your 2018 Audi A3 is the Curt # C11399. I recommend this Class I hitch because it easily bolts on with included hardware (no drilling except you will need to enlarge some existing holes) and because its main cross tube will be mostly hidden behind your rear bumper fascia for a clean look. Installation instructions are linked for you. Since you have fairly heavy e-bikes you'll need a special bike rack made for that extra weight. The rack that I recommend is the industry-leading...
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  • Trailer Hitch that Fits 2007 Audi A3 for Motorcycle Trailer
  • For lighter duty vehicles like a 2007 Audi A3 there are only lighter duty hitches available like the Curt # C11192. Only way to use this as a tow vehicle will be to tow a small trailer which will also require lighting like the part # 46255. Even if a heavier duty hitch was made for the vehicle the vehicle itself wouldn't be able to handle the weight of the bike and carrier unsupported. The correct ball mount to use would be the part # C45015 as well.
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  • Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Audi A3
  • A hitch mounted bike rack is often times the most preferred bike rack option. First let's start with a hitch for your 2006 Audi A3. The Curt Hitch part # C11192 that you referenced would be a great hitch and has been confirmed to fit your 2006 Audi A3. The most popular bike rack we offer that would work great for you would be the Swagman XTC-2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack is easy to use, works well and has been positively reviewed by a ton of customers. Check out the review video...
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  • Recommended Trunk-Mount Bike Rack for 2006 Audi A3 5-door Sportback
  • Trunk-mount bike racks for your 2006 Audi A3 5-door Sportback are shown on the linked page. These are available in both 2- and 3-bike capacity, but even if you only have two bikes to transport a 3-bike rack can be preferred for the extra space you'll have. This is something to keep in mind especially if you have wide bikes like beach cruisers. A quality feature-packed rack I like is the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack # TH56BV. It comes with all the integrated locking features to keep your bikes...
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  • Can 2012 Audi A3 FWD Be Towed Behind Motorhome
  • The only solution we have for a 2012 Audi A3 for towing behind a motorhome would be with a tow dolly like the Demco Kar Kaddy part # DM9713093. There isn't a flat towing setup that has been confirmed as a fit and if a Golf setup would work it would definitely be listed. Tow dollys end up costing less by the time you add up all of the expensive flat towing components and install time for everything.
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  • Best Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2012 Audi A3
  • Hands down my favorite trunk mount rack is the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634 which fits your 2012 Audi A3 when you place the base pad 1" above the bumper and place the hub setting at 5. When I've seen review of people not liking this rack their complaint is usually about the difficulty of install but this only uses 4 straps as opposed to 6 straps that other racks use and the way the arms and body adjusts is much easier than other trunk mount racks I've messed with. I actually got...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2016 Audi A3 E-Tron Sportback
  • I did some checking and it looks like the 2016 Audi A3 E-Tron models have the Sportback body design. We do have several trunk mount bike racks that will fit your A3. If you want to carry 2 backs the Yakima FullBack # Y02634 is a great option. What makes this rack stand out from the others is the fact that it uses 4 straps to secure to the vehicle rather than 6 like most others. This makes installation easier and don't worry, it is still as secure as a 6-strap model! There is also a 3-bike...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommended for 2018 Audi A3 Hatchback
  • As long as your 2018 Audi A3 Curt # C11399 you'd looked at because its not recessed as far under the vehicle, which makes it easier to find compatible hitch mounted accessories like bike racks. In order for a hitch mounted accessory to be compatible with this hitch, it must have a shank on it that measures longer than 6-1/2 inches, measured from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest upright portion of the hitch accessory. If your accessory has a shorter shank than that, the upright...
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2013 Audi A3 Hatchback and 3 Beach Cruiser Bikes
  • While the 3-bike version of the Saris Bones bike rack # SA801BL physically fits your 2013 Audi A3 hatchback it is limited to 2 bikes according to the fit notes from Saris. I have a couple of 3-bike racks that will work though: We have the Hollywood Racks Express # HRE3 which is a very basic rack and does not have anti-sway cradles. Then the best choice is the Over-the-Top # HRF2-3 which is the perfect option if your A3 hatchback has that spoiler piece at the top of the hatch. This rack...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a 7-Way on a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  • Thanks! Glad you like our install video! To install a 7-way on your 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee you would want to first start with the # 118394 that you referenced. I attached the install video you referenced. Now if the trailer you plan to tow does not have brakes all you would need is # 37185. Otherwise from there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part #...
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