Expert Answers about Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- Is Installation of Hopkins Backup Sensor System Difficult on a 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- It sounds like you understand how and where the Hopkins backup sensor system # HM60100VA will need to install and wire up. I would say that installation difficulty for your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen is moderate, nothing you can't handle though!
The difficult part will be routing the wire. But it isn't so much difficult as it is time-consuming and you already know where to go so that is half the battle.
view full answer... - Tow Bar Lighting Recommendation for a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
- The Roadmaster flat towing bulb and socket kit part # RM-155 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta.
You can swap the bulbs out of this kit for new red 1157 LEDs like the part # P231157R360.
view full answer... - What is the Correct Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
- I checked with the trailer wiring manufacturers that we carry and the 2009 VW Jetta Sportwagen requires a different wiring harness than the 4-door sedan models. You will need to use # C59496, or # C59236. I have included a link to the instructions.
view full answer... - Will the Thule OutWay 3 Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- I checked with Thule and the OutWay 3, # TH56BV, is listed as a fit for a 2009 to 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen.
If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, in order to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.
view full answer... - Recommended Adapter Bar For Women's Bike Being Carried In Hanging Bike Rack
- The Swagman Trailhead 3 Bike Rack, part # S63365 can be used with women's bikes with the aid of an adapter.
The adapter bar I recommend is part # 64005. This attaches between the seat post and the handlebar stem and allows the bike to be carried more level in the carrier while providing additional ground clearance. I have attached a product review video for this adapter bar. This adapter bar also works great for kid's bikes.
view full answer... - Can the Sunroof Be Opened on a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen with Rhino-Rack Roof Rack
- If your 2014 VW Jetta wagon has the type of sunroof that actually goes into a cavity inside the roof and no part of it sticks up then it will not interfere with a roof rack. If it does slide up and back it is more likely to interfere with the sunroof. I do not advise opening the sunroof with the rack installed or with something loaded on it. You really would not want to either because even though the bars are aerodynamic it is still going to be noisy.
With that said the Rhino-Rack roof...
view full answer... - Best Anchor Location for Carrying Kayaks on Top of a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11474 is the only option that fits your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen but it unfortunately won't fit with the TDI model. I don't have the exact reason why, but typically there is something either hanging near where the hitch installs or there is excessive fascia trimming required when hitches exclude a diesel model.
Since you're looking for a simple way to secure your kayaks at the back of your SportWagen I recommend checking out the Rhino-Rack Anchor...
view full answer... - Recommended Canoe Carrier for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen with Rola RXBL Crossbars
- Rola does not offer a canoe carrier at the present time. However, I do have a recommendation for you to carry a canoe on your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen with the Rola Roof Rack 59820 that you referenced. I recommend the Thule Portage Canoe carrier part # TH819. These universal mount gunwale brackets have durable brackets and have ramped sides for easy loading; the padded bases ensure safe passage for your canoe. Tie-downs are included.
view full answer... - Why Are Wheel Pilot Hole Measurements Taken in Decimals and Not Fractions.
- The wheel pilot hole will only matter if A) the wheel centers on the hub and uses wheel bolts, nut lug nuts, to secure to the hub or B) if the hole is too small on a hub that uses lug nuts.
If your wheels secure to the hub using lug nuts then the pilot hole can be larger than the part of the hub it fits on.
Why we use decimals and not fractions is because when a wheel does install with wheel bolts, the pilot hole has to be exact. Fractions are not accurate enough and someone can easily...
view full answer... - Where Does 4-Way Wiring Kit Connect on a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- You will need to hardwire to install trailer wiring on your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen using the 4-Way wiring kit # C59496. The wires on the harness will be connected directly to the wires behind the tail lights on your vehicle using splice connectors. You will use the included circuit tester to determine which vehicle wire carries each of the different functions for the harness and make the connections accordingly. There is also a power wire you will run to the engine compartment...
view full answer... - Recommendation on a Hitch for a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
- The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # C11474, is confirmed to fit your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. However, you will need to verify the towing capacity of your vehicle to see if your Jetta Sportwagen will be able to tow a trailer and its load.
The Curt hitch is a Class I hitch which is designed for lightweight towing. The hitch itself is limited to 2000 lbs of trailer weight and 200 lbs of tongue weight. However, whatever the vehicle's trailer capacity...
view full answer... - Lightest Platform-Style Bike Rack with Locks and Tilt for a Jetta Sportwagen TDI
- The lightest platform-style bike rack that we carry that includes locks and a tilting feature is the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Bike Carrier, # SH12B. The Sherpa will fit Class I trailer hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver and the wheel mount design is great for hybrid bikes and bikes with large and angled frames. This bike rack also has a shank with a 3-1/2 inch rise for better ground clearance.
I have attached a review video of this bike rack for you to check out.
view full answer... - Can the Rear Hatch be Opened on a 2011 VW Jetta SportWagen with a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Attached
- For any trunk mount bike rack, you cannot open the trunk or hatch when the bike rack is still attached. The hinges and other parts of the trunk lid were not designed to handle the additional weight if the rack. The rack will also not be properly secured and it could fall.
There are several trunk mount bike racks that will fit your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. I have included a link to them for you. The Thule OutWay, # TH56BV, that you have referenced would be my top choice. The retractable...
view full answer... - Will the ThuleOutway Trunk Mount Bike rack Fit a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- Thule does list the OutWay, # TH56BV, as a fit for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link that shows how the adapter bar works.
view full answer... - Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver and Ball Mount for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
- There's only one Class I hitch receiver confirmed to fit your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI- the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7284, and while it has the hidden crosstube, it has the same 2,000 lb towing capacity as the Curt # C11474.
You would also need a ballmount and hitch balls, for those I recommend the etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs # EBMK4. To power your trailer lights, I recommend the 4-Pole Flat, Hardwire Kit...
view full answer... - Hidden Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Volkswagen Sportwagen 2.5S
- The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7284 will fit on your 2012 Volkswagen Sportwagen 2.5S. It fits both the diesel and non-diesel models. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
You may be interested in the following products to complete your towing setup also:
Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # C59496
etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit # EBMK4
view full answer... - Stabilization Strap Required for Non-Trailer Loads w/Curt Trailer Hitch on 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagen
- The Curt trailer hitch # C11474 requires the use of stabilization strap # 18050 for any non-trailer load, such as a bike rack, per Curt's warranty requirements. Where you attach it to the vehicle is up to you but as long as it is on there you would be in compliance. That is one of the problems with the Curt hitches that require the strap; they tell you that you need it but don't say where to attach it to the vehicle!
The hitch is tested at and rated for 2,000 pounds but you are still limited...
view full answer... - E-Bike Rack Recommendation for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
- The best e-bike rack for a bike that weighs 50 lbs, has fenders, and a step through frame is the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 whicih can fit the 1-1/4 inch hitch sizes of a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen as well like the Draw Tite # C11474(non TDI) or the 2" hitch size like the EcoHitch # 306-X7284(TDI or non-TDI).
What's really great about the EasyFold is it has a ramp that pulls out to make loading and unloading the heavier e-bikes easier as well.
view full answer... - Roof-Mounted Bike Rack for Aero Bars to Replace Thule 1050-09
- I checked and there is no adapter available for the old Thule 1050-09 bike rack that will allow it to attach to aero bars that are on your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen so the best we can offer is a new roof-mounted bike rack.
You can get a new, quality rack without breaking the bank, depending on the style you want. For a basic, cost-effective option there is the Malone Pilot TC ST Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount # MPG2103.
Or if you wanted to upgrade to something that is a little higher-end,...
view full answer... - EcoHitch and Curt Hitch that Fits 2011 Volkswagen Sportwagen S
- For your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen S the EcoHitch part # 306-X7284 and Curt # C11474 are both a confirmed fit.
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