Expert Answers about Volkswagen Golf Alltrack

Parts Needed To Tow a Trailer With a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The towing package for a vehicle will generally consist of a trailer hitch and trailer wiring harness. As you mentioned, the 2" receiver tube will be a far more versatile option in regards to both towing and hitch mounted accessories like a bike rack. The only trailer hitch with a 2" receiver tube that is offered for your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7315. That said, the EcoHitch is in my eyes one of the best on the market because...
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Will the Westin Sportsman Grille Guard Block the Parking Sensors on a 2018 Ram 1500
The Westin Sportsman Grille Guard, # 40-93545, will interfere with the parking sensors on a 2018 Ram 1500, but Westin offers a work-around for this issue with the Parking Sensor Relocation Kit, # 40-0015S. You will need 2 kits for all of your parking sensors, but other than that this kit includes everything needed to move your parking sensors from your bumper to brackets on the grille guard. I've attached a set of installation instructions for you to check out.
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Is a Class II Trailer Hitch Available for 2017 VW Golf Alltrack?
There are only Class I hitches available for your 2017 VW Golf Alltrack, each with a maximum 2,000 lb towing capacity and 200 lb tongue weight capacity. I recommend the Draw-Tite # 24949 because it does not require the use of stabilizing straps # 18050 to maintain the warranty like Curt hitch # C11422 does.
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Mounting Hardware for Thule 250 box onto Volkswagen Golf Alltrack Crossbars
The best option we have for replacement hardware for your Thule 250 box is the QM3 kit part # TH04997 which would give you mounting hardware that would fit the factory bars of your 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. You will have to modify the box to make this fit so you'll need to use your best judgment. This will be much safer that zip ties too!
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Replacement Strap For Thule Helium Pro 2 and Pro 3 Bike Rack
The replacement Anti-Sway Strap that you need for the Thule Helium Pro 2 Bike Rack part 9042PRO is part # 1500056004. It also replaces the strap on the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack part # TH9043PRO.
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Benefit of Using Torklift EcoHitch vs Curt and Draw-tite for 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
The biggest benefit with using the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7315 over the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24949 or the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11422 is the receiver tube size. The EcoHitch has a 2" receiver tube rather than an 1 1/4", that opens up a lot of options for accessories to mount. Although the weight ratings and the installation process is the same for all three hitches 200 lbs TW and 2000 lbs GTW, if you already own 2" accessories like...
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Will The Malone Roof RAck MAL74AR Work For Attaching A Yakima Rocketbox 16?
Yes, the Malone Roof Rack # MAL74AR for a 2017 Volkswagen All Track will indeed work with the Yakima RocketBox 16. The Rocketbox uses clamps that are designed to be universal. They will fit virtually any crossbar shape, round, square, aero, elliptical ect. They are known to be compatible with the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack Aero-style crossbars.
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Will Yakima SkinnyWarrior Roof Basket Fit Factory Crossbars on VW AllTrack
The Yakima SkinnyWarrior Roof Basket # Y07014 is perfectly compatible with the factory crossbars on your VW AllTrack. The only thing you will want to check is the actual crossbar spread (distance between the front and rear bars - center to center). The SkinnyWarrior Basket works with spreads of 24" to 38". I'm pretty sure the factory bars on the AllTrack are adjustable front to back so this shouldn't be an issue, but it doesn't hurt to verify. I have attached a short video demonstration...
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How Far Off the Ground Does EcoHitch for 2017 VW Golf Alltrack Sit
The correct EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack is part # 306-X7315. It doesn't look like we have had a chance to install said hitch yet so we don't have any measurements to provide and the manufacturer does not produce these either as it can be different for every vehicle depending on options, tire size, load, etc. That said, I have attached a photo for you which shows the location of the receiver and as you can see, it sits right inside the rear...
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Troubleshooting a Wiring Harness That is Not Getting Power on a 2019 VW Golf
This does happen sometimes when installing wiring harnesses and is usually caused by one of three things. You will need to use a circuit tester, like the # PTW2993, to figure out which will be the cause. First, and the easiest, will be to check the fuse in line from the battery to the ModuLite box. These are occasionally bad out of the box and will not allow any power to get where it needs to go. If it is indeed bad, replace it and test your 4 Flat. You should be good to go, but if you...
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Recommended Installer for EcoHitch 306-X7315 on 2017 Volkswagen Alltrack
We don't have any specific advice on an installer, but because the installation involves removing the bumper cover, I'd recommend having a body shop complete the installation for you. EcoHitch lists an estimated 2 hour installation. Any local body shop that has a good reputation among their customers should be able to easily handle the installation for you.
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Can Bike Rack for 2 inch Hitch be Used in Draw Tite Class I Hitch # 24949
The issue with hitch adapters is that they cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent and add quite a bit of movement. They really aren't an ideal solution but the part # HTAD will work in a Class I hitch like the # 24949. You should note too that the weight of this adapter is 7 lbs. So if you add up the weight of your bikes and the rack plus the adapter you are at 101 lbs which would be 1 lb over the reduced capacity of the hitch at 100 lbs. Your best solution...
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What Fascia Trimming is Needed to Install EcoHitch # 306-X7315
I attached a picture that shows the fascia trimming instructions for the install of the EcoHitch part # 306-X7315 that you referenced. I also attached a link to the install instructions to this page for you to check out as well.
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Where to Attach Brake Controller Red Wire on a 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
If the stop light circuit or CHMSL (center high mount stop lamp) circuit on the 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack are the only things that are on the associated fuse you could use a fuse tap in that location and wire the brake controller red wire to it. It has to be a dedicated brake light only circuit though. Another option is to tap into the combined brake light and turn signal wires on the trailer connector, which I assume is a 7-Way since they want a brake controller, using converter #...
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Is There Trimming of Rear Fascia Required When Installing EcoHitch on 2017 VW Golf Alltrack SE
When installing the Ecohitch part # 306-X7315 on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack there will be fascia trimming required. I attached a picture I took from the instructions that shows where the fascia will need to be trimmed.
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Will the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack Fit a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
Yes, I checked with Malone and the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG215 is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. There is also an option with longer crossbars, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part # MPG216 which will be 8" longer than the above. These longer crossbars will be good if you are carrying any water sport accessories as you will need all the space you can get.
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Replacement Mounting Hardware for Thule Adventurer to Fit Yakima RailBars
The Replacement QM3 - Quick Mount Hardware - for Adventurer Cargo Box # TH04997 has brackets with mounting holes that measure 4" center to center. It sounds like you have the Yakima crossbars which measure 3-1/2" wide. Based on this information, you will be able to mount the Thule Adventurer on your rack if you use the Replacement quick mount hardware.
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Will the Saris Freedom 4-Bike Rack Hit the Ground When Tilted On A 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack?
I'm not going to lie to you, the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # SA4414B will not be able to be tilted without ground interference. This rack does already have built-in shank rise so that it sits higher naturally, but when it's tilted back it's almost certain that it'll hit the ground, especially with your car being so much lower than most. Your best bet is to return the adapter sleeve, use the Trailer Hitch Adapter - 1-1/4" to 2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/5" Rise # e93YR instead. This...
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Testing Tail Light Wires to Install ZCI Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
While I do not know the wire colors/functions on your 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack I can tell you how to figure it out. Use the included circuit tester that came with the ZCI harness # 119250KIT or if you need one you can get # PTW2992 to test the taillight wires while someone sits in the vehicle and goes through the various light functions. If there is one wire that has brake lights, taillights, and turn signals on it then you only use one connector per side on the ZCI harness. You...
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Trailer Hitch Availability for 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack
We do have hitches for your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack. For a 1-1/4 inch hitch we have the Draw Tite part # 24949 as a confirmed fit or for a 2 inch hitch we have the EcoHitch part # 306-X7315.
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