Expert Answers about Volkswagen GTI
- Recommended Magnetic Towing Lights For 2015 Volkswagen GTI On Tow Dolly
- I recommend using magnetic lights like part # TLL21RK. These have a 4-way harness and since these have red LEDs you have much less current draw than using incandescent.
These lights have a 20 ft long harness and also a 4-way connector.
view full answer... - Carrying 4 Bikes on a 2012 Volkswagen GTI
- All of the trailer hitches for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI are Class I trailer hitches with the 1-1/4 inch receiver. Class I trailer hitches can only hold up to 2 bikes because additional bikes put too much torque on the receiver and can damage it or the vehicle.
Class II trailer hitches also use a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can handle 4 bikes but there are no Class II trailer hitches that fit your GTI.
The most bikes you could carry on one carrier is 3 by using a trunk mount bike rack, see...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GTI Autobahn for Carrying Kuat Sherpa 2.0
- For your 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn the Draw Tite hitch # 24978 is a confirmed fit and would be the hitch I recommend for carrying a bike rack since it does not require a stabilizer strap like the Curt for your vehicle does.
This will also work great with the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 part # SH12G.
view full answer... - Highest Rise Ball Mount that Fits 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch
- The highest rise ball mount we have for a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch is the Curt Class II part # C45014 which has a rise of 5 inches.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Volkswagen GTI
- CURT indicates that Trailer Hitch, # 11066, will fit the 2004 Volkswagen GTI turbo, 2 door coupe/hatchback model. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
If you plan on doing some towing the hitch comes with the correct ball mount, pin, and clip. For a ball you can use # A-80 or # A-82. For trailer wiring, use # 119190KIT. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
view full answer... - Rhino Rack Roof Vortex Aero Rack and Fairing for 2013 VW GTI 5-Door
- The Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack for your 2013 VW GTI 5 Door can be assembled with the following parts:
44 Inch Vortex Aero Crossbars in Black, part # RRVA118B-2
Leg Kit, part # RRRLKVA
Vehicle Specific Clamp Kit, part # DK207
For a fairing, Rhino Rack doesn't make a specific recommendation. You'll either want the # RRRF1 which is 32 inches long or the # RRRF2 which is 38 inches long. I'd recommend holding a measuring tape at 32 and 38 inches on the roof at the top of the windshield....
view full answer... - Rhino Rack Aero 2500 Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Volkswagen GTI
- Yes, the Rhino Rack 2500 Aero Crossbars part # RRVA118B-2 that you referenced, and # RRRLKVA are confirmed to fit your 2013 Volkswagen GTI. You will also need the Custom DK Clamps and Pads part # DK064 though to complete the install.
view full answer... - Recommendation For Trunk 2-Bike Carrier For 2008 Volkswagen GTI - R32
- Based on your information, the Thule Passage 2 Trunk Bike Carrier, Item # TH910XT, is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Volkswagen GTI - R32. It has a weight capacity of 35-lbs per bike. It has a secure mounting system that protects your car, has anti-sway cradles to minimize bike movement during transport, and is easy to install.
As with all trunk-mount bike carriers, a rear wiper on the car cannot be used with the rack in place.
If you are carrying women's, children's, or alternative...
view full answer... - Recommended Class I Hitch & Hitch Bike Rack for 2006 Volkswagen GTI with Glass Sunroof
- The 2006 Volkswagen GTI (with the new body style) can be fitted with a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch like Draw-Tite # 24825, which is the unit I recommend for its lower cost and avoidance of having to use a support strap # 18050. In this Class I hitch it is possible to use a Class I hitch-mounted 2-bike rack like one of those shown on the linked page. No more than 2 bikes can be carried on a Class I hitch.
For a cost-effective lightweight rack I like the Swagman XC # S64650. This...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Receiver Hitch for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Yes! The Curt trailer hitch # C11412 is a fit for your 2015 VW Golf GTI. It is a Class-I rated hitch and the maximum gross trailer weight is 2,000 pounds and maximum tongue weight is 200 pounds.
It's great for bike racks, cargo carriers and more.
If you plan on doing any light duty towing always revert to your Owners Manual for the maximum towing and tongue weight capacity and you will always go with the lowest rated component.
I have included a couple FAQ's for you too.
view full answer... - Recommended 2" Trailer Hitch for 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7375 is the best option for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI. In fact, it's the only option which has a 2" retriever tube opening. The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver offers a bolt-on install and it has a hidden design so you won't be able to tell a hitch is installed with the receiver tube removed.
I have attached an install video below as well. If you do not think this is something that you can accomplish yourself then you can...
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted 3 Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI with Factory Spoiler
- Thule has confirmed that the spoiler on your 2012 Volkswagen GTI is capable of handling the weight of a rack and bicycles.
To carry 2 bikes, you could take a look at the Thule Passage # TH910XT, the Thule Gateway Pro # TH88VR, or the Thule OutWay # TH45JV.
For a 3 bike rack, take a look at the Thule Gateway Pro # TH78VR or the Thule OutWay # TH56BV.
Of all of these, I recommend either of the OutWays # TH45JV or # TH56BV. They are the best of the best.
The OutWays are the nicest...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI
- To start, let's look at trailer hitches. There is one hitch available for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. I recommend the Curt hitch # C11000. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver opening. It also requires the use of a stabilizer strap # 18050 when used with a bike rake or a cargo carrier. For your leaf, I would need to know the year to recommend a hitch.
I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. Class I trailer hitches like all of those that fit your GTI, can...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2011 Volkswagen GTI For Jet Ski Trailer Towing
- The only Curt hitch available for your 2011 Volkswagen GTI is the part # C11000 which is a Class I hitch. Class II hitches are used on vehicles that have higher capacities such as larger sedans and vans.
The # C11000 can still be used to tow a jet ski trailer as it has a 200 lb tongue weight and 2,000 lb trailer weight capacity. As long as your jet ski trailer weighs less than that and the towing capacity listed in your vehicle owners manual you would be good to go.
The recommended ball...
view full answer... - Using a Trailer Hitch on the 2010 Volkswagen GTI To Carry a Recumbent Trike and Trike Rack
- The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, item # C11000, will work great for hauling your recumbent trike on a hitch mounted rack. As long as you stay within the 200 pound tongue weight rating of the hitch or the tongue weight rating of your vehicle, check owners manual, whichever is less, and use the stabilizing strap, item # 18050, to help support the load in the trailer hitch.
All non-trailer loads (bike racks, cargo carriers, etc) must be supported by stabilizing straps per Curt warranty requirements...
view full answer... - How To Transport Bikes On The Roof Of A 2000 Volkswagen GTI
- I have a solution for you, but the only roof rack confirmed to fit your 2000 Volkswagen GTI is the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack # 298-SX6000B. While I know this isn't the route you want to go, I will recommend a bike rack that would work with that round bar setup. You could add 1 or 2 of the Thule ProRide XT Roof Bike Rack # TH598004 which will attach to the SeaSucker Monkey Bars and allow you to mount your bike(s). While there are no other ways to safely haul a bike on your roof, I...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation and Paddleboard Carrier for a 2013 Volkswagen GTI
- We have exactly what you would need. First let's start with a roof rack, for that I would recommend the Thule Roof Rack that consists of # TH711420, # TH710501, # TH145009. I attached an install video for you to check out.
An excellent carrier to use with this rack would be the Thule SUP Taxi Part # TH810001 that you also referenced.
view full answer... - What do you Recommend for an 1 1/4" Anti Rattle Device
- The Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 1-1/4" Trailer Hitches part # RM-061-125 is a great way to stop the play in your Hitch Adapter part # HTAD. It is by far one of my favorites.
Keep in mind that the adapter itself does lower the hitches capacity by 50% so you should be careful not to overload the hitch with whatever you're hauling.
I linked the video I made on the Quiet Hitch for you to check out.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2004 Volkswagen GTI
- For your 2004 Volkswagen GTI I recommend the same hitch you referenced, # 24679, since you want a hitch to carry bikes. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showign a typical installation on a similar vehicle.
This is a Class I trailer hitch so you will need a bike rack that is compatible with Class I hitches and you will be limited to carrying a maximum of 2 bikes.
I recommend the Swagman Titan, # S63400. This rack fits all of the necessary criteria for...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch, Bike Racks, and Roof Rack to Carry 2 Single Bikes and 1 Tandem Bike on a 2013 VW GTI
- On a Class I trailer hitch you are correct, there would be too much torque on the hitch because of having the weight of a third bike that far away from the receiver. It is like using a cheater bar to loosen a lug nut.
What you can do is use the hitch to mount a Class I compatible bike rack, like the Swagman Titan, # S63400, to carry the 2 single bikes. This hitch has a 3 inch rise in the shank to provide better ground clearance. With a hitch like # C11000 installed the top of the receiver...
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