Expert Answers about Volkswagen New Beetle

Brakemaster 9000 Seat Adapter Recommendation for a 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
The correct seat adapter to use your Roadmaster Brakemaster System 9000 in your 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle is the part # RM-88261. The floor plate you would need is the part # 450650-01.
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Correct Trailer Hitch Fit for a 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
I'm glad to hear you like the trailer hitch on your 2010 Nissan Maxima! While there are hitch fits for your 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle, these aren't the same as the hitch for your Maxima so you'll need to get a whole new hitch due to the overall design of the hitch and how it fits to the vehicle. For '98 New Beetle I recommend picking up the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11066 which is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that will fit directly to the holes in the frame of your vehicle. Attached...
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Fit of Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch 24679 on 2005 VW Beetle Turbo Diesel
The Draw-Tite Class I receiver hitch, part # 24679 is indeed a fit for the 2005 VW Beetle with a turbo Diesel engine. I've confirmed this with Draw-Tite. Once the hitch is installed, it'd make a perfect attachment point for a 2-bike rack. I've linked you to our selection of class I compatible 2 bike racks. If you click the provided link, you can see a video showing the hitch being installed on a 2005 Beetle.
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Option to Transport a Bike With a 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S
There are no hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2004 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo S. In case you were looking for a way to transport a bike you could still use a trunk mounted bike rack as long as you don't have a convertible. The Saris Bones Trunk Rack part # SA805BL has been confirmed to fit your vehicle and would work well for you if this is the case. I attached a review video for you to check out as well.
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Specifications for Roadmaster Diodes # RM-690 and # RM-790 for Use on a Semi-Trailer
I do have some technical information for you about the Roadmaster Diodes # RM-690 and # RM-790, but I do not have any prints available. Both part numbers are 1/2" tall, 1-9/16" wide, and are 1-5/16" long. They can withstand up to 85 of continuous amps, plus they have been tested to work when they are frozen and tested in an oven up to 180 C without failing. My contact at Roadmaster said that these can definitely take a beating and will work great for your application.
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Parts Needed to Flat Tow 1998 Volkswagen New Beetle
Since you have a Roadmaster Falcon tow bar the base plate kit you'll want for your 1998 Volkswagen Beetle is the Roadmaster EZ kit part # 521225-1. For lighting/safety cables, locks, and covers for the tow bar we have the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain kit part # RM-9243-1 which comes with all of that as one part number. The diode kit that comes with this allows you to splice into the taillight wiring so that your RV controls the vehicle taillights and does not require drilling into the...
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Ball Mount For 1-1/4 Inch Hitch On a 2002 VW Beetle with 4 Inch Rise
The Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24679, is the hitch that fits the 2002 Volkswagen New Beetle. It uses the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 3594, that has a 4 inch rise. This ball mount comes with a pin and clip. On Class I hitches you have to use the ball mount that is recommended for that particular hitch. The # 3594 ball mount uses a hitch ball with a 3/4 shank diameter. Depending on the coupler size on your trailer you will need either the Tow Ready 1-7/8 Inch Hitch Ball,...
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Base Plates, Tow Bar, Safety Cables, Wiring, and Braking to Flat Tow 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle TDI
In order to flat tow your 2006 Volkswagen Beetle TDI, you will first need to install base plates. The base plates for your vehicle are Roadmaster EZ Base Plates, # 521231-1. You would then need a compatible tow bar like RoadMaster Tracker Tow Bar, # RM-020, and Roadmaster Tow Bar Quick Disconnect Kit, # RM-201, to be able to remove the detachable arms on the base plates. I have included a link to the installation details for the tow bar for reference. To complete the towing set up for...
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Tail Light Wiring For Flat Towing 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle
There is tail light wiring with diodes so you can splice into your 2003 VW New Beetle for flat towing. What you need is the following: - Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267
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Can 2006 VW Beetle Be Towed on a Tow Dolly
According to my research, the automatic transmission equipped 2006 VW Beetle can be towed on a tow dolly like the Roadmaster # RM-2050-1 you referenced. I would urge you to confirm this for yourself by consulting your owner's manual or checking with your VW dealer, as I was unable to locate an online copy of the owner's manual.
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Can Stabilization Strap # 18050 for Curt Trailer Hitches be Attached to Glass Hatch on VW Beetle
I do not recommend using the hook on stabilization strap # 18050 on glass because it could end up damaging the glass on your 1999 VW New Beetle. What you could do, instead of using the hook part, is to replace it with strap # Y02623 or hook the hook part to the loop of this strap. The Yakima strap has that padded cylinder that would be inside the vehicle. This will disperse the weight/force on the glass over a wider area.
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How to Carry a Bike Rack with a 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
I have a solution that will work for you, but since you have a convertible there are no trunk racks that will fit. Instead you would need to go with a hitch mounted option which will first require a trailer hitch like part # 24679. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three....
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Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible
I would recommend a hitch and hitch mount bike rack for your 2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. Because there is no place to secure the top straps of a trunk mounted bike rack, none of the manufacturers carry a trunk mount that is recommended for the convertible models. The Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, # 24679, along with the Swagman XTC-2, # S64670, platform 2 bike rack would be an excellent setup for transporting bikes with your Beetle.
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Roof Rack and Cargo Basket Recommendation for 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle
For your 1999 Volkswagen New Beetle the Inno Roof Rack # INB127, # INSUT, # INJK, and # INK775 is a confirmed fit. Then for a cargo basket the Rhino Rack # RMCB would be a great choice that would match the size of your roof better than the larger baskets. This measures 47-3/16" long x 35-3/8" wide x 5-1/2" deep.
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Recommendation for Carrying 2 Bikes with a 2010 VW Beetle Convertible
We do have an option for carrying two bikes on a 2010 VW Beetle Convertible, but at this time there is not a trunk mount bike rack available for the convertible models. As long as your Beetle is not the Turbo S model you can use the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, # 24679, along with a hitch mounted 2 bike rack that is compatible with a Class I Hitch. I recommend the Swagman XTC-2 bike rack, # S64670, because it is easy to load bikes on and it folds compact for storage. Another rack...
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Availability of Cargo Carrier For 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
I would not have any roof cargo carriers or roof cargo bags that would be able to mount to the convertible roof of your 2003 Volkswagen Beetle. The convertible roof is not designed to carry any amount of weight. I would recommend to use a hitch and a hitch cargo carrier to carry any extra cargo on your Beetle. The hitch would be the Draw-Tite Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # 24679. This hitch has a 200-lb tongue weight capacity. You will want to check your owners manual or with the...
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation and Installation for a 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle
To install the Draw Tite hitch part # 24679 on your 2006 Volkswagen New Beetle you will need to do a little drilling. The drilling will be in the trunk pan of the vehicle. This hitch comes with install instructions that I have attached in a link for you to check out. I also attached a link to an install video as well.
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How Does a Bike mount to the Thule Passage Trunk Mount Bike Rack
The top frame bar of the bike will go on top of the cradles on the 2 arms of the Thule Passage bike rack # TH910XT. The frame bar rests in the cradles and you will pull the straps over the top of the frame tube so they are snug, not super tight, and attach them to the cradle. On bikes that have alternative frames such as women's bikes or full suspension bikes you may need to use a bike adapter bar such as # 64005 to create an artificial top tube. I have linked some videos that should be...
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Snow Chain Recommendation for a 2008 VW Beetle and 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen
First thing you need to do is check the owners manual of your 2008 Volkswagen Beetle to determine if there are any restrictions on snow chain usage. As long as your tire sizes are either 205/55-16 or 225/45-17 I would recommend the # TC1134 as this is a ladder chain like you said you were interested in. The # TC1134 is also confirmed to fit the two tire sizes we have listed for your 2014 VW Jetta SportWagen as it looks like both of your vehicles could have the same two tire sizes possible. I...
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Will a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Fit Roadmaster Tow Dolly RM-2050-1
The Roadmaster tow dolly # RM-2050-1 is limited to vehicle tires with 12 to 16 inch wheels. This is the wheel size not the overall tire diameter. It looks like the stock tire size on the 2006 VW Beetle was 205/55-16. If that is the size you have on your Beetle then it will fit the tow dolly. Based on the overall tire diameter you provided I would say that it is likely that you have 205/55-16 tires. The dolly only accepts wheels up to 16 inches in diameter. Roadmaster only has the one...
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