The Thule and Yakima trunk bike racks are listed for a 2003 Volkswagen Beetle Hardtop, but not for the Turbo model. Because of the spoiler on the Turbo being located at the top edge of your trunk where the top hooks would attach, and it is retractable, is why it is not listed for your Turbo model.
Even with your spoiler disabled it is not recommended to use a trunk bike rack on a Volkswagen Turbo Beetle. The spoiler would not be able to handle the loads of the bike rack.
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Your Roadmaster Falcon All-Terrain tow bar # RM-522, with its 6000-lb capacity, will easily handle the weight of your 2004 VW New Beetle. Apart from the tow bar itself, flat towing also requires a set of base plates, a wiring/lighting kit and a supplementary braking system for the towed car. Also required are safety cables, and often a high/low hitch adapter to keep the tow bar level. Each of these items is reviewed in detail in the linked article on flat towing. This is a great place to... view full answer...
When used in conjunction with the proper hitch, such as the Draw-Tite Class I Receiver Hitch, part # 24679, the Thule Camber 2 Bike Carrier you referenced # TH9058 would work great with your 2003 VW Beetle Convertible, unless it is a turbo S model. At this time, a hitch is not available for the turbo S.
I have linked you to a product demonstration of the Camber 2 video that you might find helpful.
I would also recommend the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock, part # THSTL2 and a cable lock, part... view full answer...
Yes, the Thule Passage trunk-mounted 3-Bike Carrier, item # TH911XT, is designed to work on your 2000 VW New Beetle, as long as it is a Hardtop model. The # TH911XT will not fit on the convertible model. view full answer...
For your tire size of 225/45R17 the Thule K-Summit chains part # TH02230K23 that you referenced are a fit and would be a great option. I really like these chains as they install easily and do not require any inner fender clearance since they do not drape of the inside of the tire like most chains do.
You will need to check the owners manual of your vehicle for any restrictions on tire chain use. view full answer...
Convertibles are not typically compatible with trailer hitches due to the additional support braces attached to the frame for the convertible top, so I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite and he told me that while they have not specifically tested the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch, # 24679, on a 2010 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible, they have not received any fit issues of this hitch with a convertible.
I have attached the installation instructions of this hitch for you to check... view full answer...
Because your 2004 VW new Beetle is a convertible, you cannot add a trunk mount bike rack because the rack will not be able to safely secure to the rear of the vehicle. If you want to carry bikes on the vehicle then you will need to install a trailer hitch like # 24679. I have included links to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation.
For a bike rack, I recommend the Titan, # S63400. This is a 2 bike rack (the most that the Class I hitch can hold). It features... view full answer...
To determine whether or not a hitch is recommended for your vehicle I would recommend you check your owners manual to see if there are any restrictions on installing a hitch. While you are there you should also check to see if there are any tongue weight restrictions if a hitch is installed.
The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 24679, that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2007 Volkswagen New Beetle and would do well to carry a 2-bike rack. I attached installation instructions... view full answer...
The Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Rack, # S63360, will work well with your 2012 Volkswagen Beetle hardtop. We have not had a chance to mount this bike rack on a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, but this bike rack offers 11 inches of clearance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the upright bar.
You most likely have a 1-1/4 inch receiver on your vehicle and this bike rack will fit both 1-1/4 inch and 2 inch trailer hitch receivers. I have attached the installation instructions of this bike rack... view full answer...
The U-bolts on a trailer suspension are designed to attach the leaf springs to the axle of the trailer. The U-bolts will need to fit the diameter of your axle. I would recommend to measure the diameter of the axle. A 6,000-lb axle should have a diameter of 3 inches. The spindle that is attached to the axle will measure 2-1/4 inches in diameter. There is not a U-bolt available in a width of 2-1/4 inches.
The Redline Replacement U-Bolt, part # 176500, is a U-bolt that is designed for 5,200-lb,... view full answer...
The recommended 4-pole trailer wiring harnesses for the 2002 VW New Beetle turbo-diesel include both the Tekonsha # 119178KIT and the Curt harness # C59236. I contacted the technical staff at both companies and confirmed both product fits.
A help article for the installation is included for you. view full answer...
Yes, the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit item # 521232-1 is compatible with the Guardian Rock Guard item # RM-4000 and the Defender Protective Screening item # RM-4700. This base plate is confirmed to fit your 2007 VW Beetle and will work with your Roadmaster Nighthawk Tow Bar item # RM-676.
It sounds like you already have the Quick Disconnect Crossbar Assembly for Roadmaster Motorhome Mounted Tow Bars item # 910021-00. view full answer...
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... view full answer...
You will first need a hitch, but yes, the Swagman XTC-2 # S64670 that you referenced would work on your 2003 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible. For a hitch I would recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 24679.
I attached install videos for both products for you to check out also. view full answer...
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 view full answer...
The Thule Self-Tensioning, Low-Profile Snow Tire Chains # TH00023095 come with a 5-year warranty. If they should break from normal use then you would contact Thule. These chains are confirmed to fit your 2008 VW Beetle. view full answer...
I do have an option for you but the Draw-Tite Tow Bar part # 63180 isn't designed to be used with base plate, the bracket that comes with is supposed to be welded to a steel bumper or you can bolt it to the core support with bumper removed in some cases. For a cost effective compatible setup, I recommend the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit part # 521225-1 with Roadmaster Tracker Tow Bar part # RM-020. view full answer...
Placing a bike carrier like the Thule OutWay 3-Bike Rack, part # TH56BV on the back of your vehicle may interfere with your camping trailer when executing turns.
Normally, a 1-bike or 2-bike carrier may not cause a problem, but when you make any turns you may run the risk of hitting the bikes with the camper when on the carrier.
If you can work with a 2 bike carrier I recommend # TH56BV but the arms do not extend rearward as far. view full answer...
The Curt X-5 Fifth Wheel Adapter, part # 16310 is designed to fit B And W Square Shank Turnover Ball Hitches. If you have the B And W installed in your vehicle, the X5 will work well for you. The weight capacity of this adapter is 20,000 lbs.
If you have the Curt Double-Lock, Flip and Store gooseneck hitch, you would use the Curt X-5 Adapter, part # C16210. If you have a Curt EZr Double-Lock gooseneck hitch, the adapter you need is part # C16220.
The Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch,... view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite about hitch # 24679 and a 2002 VW New Beetle Turbo Diesel. the only model that this trailer hitch will not fit is the Turbo S model. If yours is branded as a Turbo S it will not fit, otherwise it fits all models. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
If you plan on doing some towing, the correct ball mount is # 3593 and you can use pin and clip # PC2, 1-7/8 inch ball # 19256, and... view full answer...
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