Expert Answers about Volkswagen Atlas

• Which Bike Rack Is Easier To Install Between Thule Apex Swing XT and Yakima FullSwing
• The Yakima FullSwing 4 Bike Rack part # Y02465 and Thule Apex Swing XT Bike Rack part # TH9027XT are both equally as easy to install since they both feature an integrated hitch pin with tool free installation. Simply insert the shank into the receiver tube, align the integrated hitch pin, then turn the knob to tighten and lock in place. I recommend the Thule Apex since it's physically lighter and the arms are longer so you'll have more spacing between the bikes.
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• Do You Recommend the Saris Freedom 4 or the Hollywood Racks Destination 4 for My 2018 Atlas?
• If you are trying to choose between the Saris Freedom 4 Bike Platform Rack # SA4414B and the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # HR4000 for your 2019 Vokswagen Atlas, I recommend the Saris Freedom 4 if you are planning to transport heavier bikes. With the Freedom 4, the front 2 positions of the rack have a per-bike capacity of 60 pounds, which is beneficial for bikes that might outweigh the 35 pound per-bike weight capacity of the Destination. If you want extra rack security...
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• Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receivers For a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
• The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C24ER and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76176 is the Draw-Tite is rated to be used with a weight distribution hitch. This will help with your larger trailers as it will allow you to keep your 2022 Volkswagen Atlas level and more stable while towing. Both receivers will share the same maximum weight ratings of 900lbs tongue weight and 6,000lbs maximum tongue weight. I have linked installation videos for both...
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• Comparing Curt 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver to Draw-Tite 2 Inch Receiver for 2019 VW Atlas
• For your 2019 VW Atlas, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13366 will be about 1-1/2 inches recessed behind your bumper and will drop 8.44 inches from the frame mount to the bottom of the receiver tube according to my tech contact at Curt. The Draw-Tite # 76176 will have the receiver tube extend about 6-1/2 inches from the rear mounting hole and will drop 8.8 inches from the frame mount to the bottom of the receiver tube according to my tech contract at Draw-Tite. So they will give you...
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• What is Difference Between Shocker Impact and XRC Cushioned Ball Mounts
• The Shocker Impact Cushioned Draw Bar Mount part # SHK28RR was intended more for farm applications since it has a ball mount platform with a 1 diameter ball hole that gives it more flexibility for "farm life" where you could use hitch balls or other types of clevises or hooks. The Socker XRC part # SHK37RR on the other hand is more geared for the average tower since it has two hitch balls on either side of the platform. The ball sizes are 2 inch and 2-5/16 inch. The cushioning is the...
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• What is the Difference Between the Curt C24ER and the Draw-Tite 36635 on a 2021 VW Atlas
• The difference between the Curt # C24ER and the Draw-Tite # 36635 is pretty severe. The Curt is rated up to 6,000 pounds towing with a 900 pound tongue weight, whereas the Draw-Tite is rated up to 3,500 pounds towing with a 350 pound tongue weight They will both most likely need to have an access hole enlarged a little to get the carriage bolts and spacers to fit inside the frame, but the Curt will require some trimming of the underbody fascia as well. The Draw-Tite does not require this...
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• Comparing Curt 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver to Draw-Tite 2 Inch Receiver for 2018 VW Atlas
• For your 2018 VW Atlas, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13366 will be about 1-1/2 inches recessed behind your bumper and will drop 8.44 inches from the mount to the bottom of the receiver tube according to my tech contact at Curt. The Draw-Tite # 76176 will have the receiver tube extend about 6-1/2 inches from the rear mounting hole and will drop 8.8 inches from the mount to the bottom of the receiver tube according to my tech contract at Draw-Tite. For your trailer wiring, I recommend...
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