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  • Can I Use the Connector Adapter # 20142 with My Curt Echo # C51180 on a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas?
  • Sorry to hear about your 7-way! The Trailer Connector Adapter w/Lamp-Out Sensor Bypass # 20142 is the part you need to solve the issue. This adapter ensures that you can tow a trailer with LED tail lights. This is because most European models like your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas SE have Lamp-Out sensors that cause functions to stop when connecting trailers with LEDs. With the adapter, you can use the Curt Echo # C51180.
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For A 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
  • When installing a trailer hitch on your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 inch # C13366 is confirmed to fit your vehicle. The trailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 6,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 900 pounds. I would double check your manual to see what the proper towing capacity is for your vehicle. You would have to get with Volkswagen to see what cooler...
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  • Towing Setup for a 2022 Volkswagen Atlas
  • I would be happy to help set your 2022 Volkswagen Atlas for towing. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" item # C24ER. It has a very clean installed look and a pretty easy install. I have attached a picture and an installation video so you can see the process and what the final product will look like. For your wiring harness the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # 118754 is the way to go. Tekonsha's wiring...
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  • Ball Mount Needed with a 5 inch Rise for Use with a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
  • A high-low adapter like the Roadmaster Adapter # RM-076 that you referenced is designed for use with a flat towing setup, but I do have a solution for you to tow your trailer level with your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. If the 10-1/2 inch measurement that you took of the hitch receiver on your Atlas is from the ground to the top of the inside of your 2 inch receiver, like the Curt # C13366, then you will need a ball mount that has at least a 5 inch rise as rise and drop measurements typically...
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  • 7-Way Vehicle Connector for a 2021 Volkswagen Atlas
  • You are going to need a 7-Way connector to be able to use the Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller item # c51180 on your 2021 Volkswagen Atlas. If your Atlas came with a 4-flat connector all you will need is the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 12 Gauge Wires item # ETBC7L. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your Atlas with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing...
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  • Mounting Kit Needed To Install A Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack On a 2018 VW Atlas
  • The Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Rack # RR99QX includes the Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX022 for mounting to your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas that has the raised roof rails from the factory. If you already have the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform Roof Tray # RR95TB by itself then you will only need the Legs # RRSX022. We have several accessories for the Pioneer Platform Rack as well for you to customize for your needs. I will list a few of the more popular accessories. Eye Bolt Kit # RR43178 Rhino-Rack...
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  • Adding A 7-Way Plug And Brake Controller To A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas
  • We can definitely help get you set up with a 7 way and a brake controller for your 2024 Volkswagen Atlas. For your wiring you will need to install both the Curt T-Connector # C67WR and the Universal Install Kit # ETBC7. These two kits combined will have everything you need to install a 7-way, including the necessary wires for installing a brake controller. For a brake controller I recommend the Redarc Tow Pro Liberty # RED24FR. I like this one because the controller itself is completely...
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  • Brake Controller Set Up For A 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
  • There are a few different items you will need to get electric brake functions for your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. First you will need The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118754. This harness will give you the 4-flat connector and make it to where your trailer's stop, turn, and taillights mirror your vehicle's stop, turn, and taillights. This harness plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located in your rear cargo area. Next you will need The Universal Installation Kit for Trailer...
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  • Trailer Wiring Adapter for Reverse Lockout on Trailer with Surge Brakes
  • Does your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas already have a 4-way trailer connector? If so, use part # 20036 to convert it to a 5-way or part # 37185 to a 7-way. Both plug into a 4-way for the lighting functions and then need to be spliced into the VW's reverse light circuit. The 5-way has an extra wire for this and the 7-way uses the purple wire. This will engage your boat trailer's reverse lockout so you can back up without the surge brakes locking up on you. If your Atlas doesn't already have...
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  • Choosing a Ball Mount to Tow Multiple Trailers with a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas
  • In order to find the correct ball mount you need to know the size of the trailer hitch receiver on your 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and the correct rise or drop you need for each trailer. From my research the Atlas's factory hitch is a 2 inch Class III receiver. To find the rise or drop you need with each trailer park the Atlas on level ground and measure from the ground to the top of inside the receiver's opening. Then park each trailer on level ground and measure from the ground to the bottom...
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  • Correct Foot Pack Needed To Install Thule Aeroblade ARB53B Onto Factory Side Rails Of VW Atlas
  • Yes, you will need a new foot pack for your 2019 Volkswagen Atlas since the kit you have is for a naked roof. You will want to go with the Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 which will allow you to mount your Thule Aeroblade ARB53B onto the factory side rails of your Atlas. Just keep in mind that you will need to measure and make sure the crossbars will hang over your side rails by a minimum of 4" on each side as the Thule Hullavator # TH898 requires this. I attached a helpful demonstration...
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  • Trailer Hitch For A 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Excluding Cross Sport
  • We have the perfect trailer hitch that is confirmed to fit your 2023 Volkswagen Atlas excluding Cross Sport! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C24ER has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a gloss black powder coated finish that is over a protective base coat which offers superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight up to 6,000 pounds and has a maximum tongue weight up to 900 pounds. I recommend checking your vehicle's manual to...
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  • Installing Both a 7-Way and 5-Way Trailer Connector on a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
  • The only 7- and 5-way connector we have combined into one is part # HM48470. it isn't a plug and play option though. It needs to have the blunt wires connected one by one so if you have a 7-way already you'll need to cut it off and wire this one on instead.
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  • Is The 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Cameras Needed With The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas?
  • Yes, for your 2022 Volkswagen Atlas you're going to want to use the 12V PWM Filter for RV Backup Camera Systems - Hardwire # VGR64VR. This is going to ensure that the camera signal strength is steady and strong enough to work operate the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System w/ Night Vision # FOS43TASF. attached is an installation video for you to check out as well.
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  • Is There a Plug in Adapter for Tekonsha P3 for Installation in 2018 VW Atlas
  • There is not a plug and play type adapter for a brake controller for your 2018 VW Atlas, but you can use the # 20127 to connect to your Tekonsha P3 # 90195 and then hardwire those loose wires into the brake line, stop light switch, 12v power and ground wire which should be available in the cab of the vehicle.
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  • Recommended Swing Away Hitch Extender For Enclosed Cargo Carrier
  • When using a swing away hitch extender for your enclosed cargo carrier The Saris Swing Away Hitch Extender for Bike Racks - 2 inch Hitches # SAR36VR is meant for bike racks but can be used for enclosed cargo carriers so you're able to access the liftgate feature of your VW Atlas. The Swing Away extender # SAR36VR has a weight capacity up to 250 pounds. It also has a hitch tightener system that securely locks hitch into place which secures the base to the vehicle. Using this rack will...
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