Expert Answers about Volkswagen Passat

• Will Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Definitely Fit 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT
• I checked with the manufacturer and can confirm for you that the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11234 definitely fits a 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT. So it will fit your Passat GT, though our returns policy is that if we make an error, you will not be charged any type of fee. I have added a link to a video install for you to check out as well of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11234.
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• 2015 Volkswagen Passat Parts for Inno Square Bar Roof Rack
• To fit the 50" Inno Square Crossbars # INB127 on your 2015 Volkswagen Passat you also need the following: Feet - # INSUT Fit Kit - # INK591 Attached is an installation video of this roof rack on a 2015 Passat for you to reference. If you let me know what you're planning on using the roof rack for I'd be more than happy to make some recommendations for you!
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• Can the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59236 be Used with LED Trailer Lights
• Yes, the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59236 that you referenced is compatible with LED and incandescent bulbs so it would work well for what you are trying to do.
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• No-Splice Vehicle Trailer Wiring Harness for 2014 Volkswagen Passat
• The wiring harness option we offer for your 2014 Volkswagen Passat that will not require you to splice into any wires is the Tekonsha ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector and Installation Kit # 119250KIT. This wiring harness features zero-contact interface sensors that identify current flowing through each wire by simply clamping onto the wire. Since this wiring harness eliminates feedback, interference with, and power draw on your vehicle's...
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• Recommended Brake Controller And Trailer Wiring For 2013 Volkswagen Passat
• If you do not have a 4-way connector on your Passat that is the first thing you will need. I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56374. This is a custom harness that allows you to quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Volkswagen Passat. This T-Connector plugs directly into your existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance. I have attached...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Volkswagen Passat TDI
• The Curt hitch part # C11234 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for the TDI models of the 2013 Volkswagen Passat and does not have any exclusions for manual transmission models so it would work well for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• Will the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2008 Volkswagen Passat
• The Thule OutWay, # TH45JV, does fit the 2008 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon models. It is one of our most popular racks and the easiest to install. Check out our review video to learn of all of its great features. 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 bike more level. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works.
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller in a 2009 Volkswagen Passat
• You can certainly add a brake controller to a 2009 VW Passat but you may not need to. We normally recommend a brake controller if the gross trailer weight is 50 percent or more of the vehicle weight. Since the Passat does not have that high of a towing capacity (check the owners manual for exact numbers) it may not ever reach as high as 50 percent of the vehicle weight. But if you want to go ahead and install a brake controller you will first need to install a 4-Way wiring harness using...
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• Is Drilling Required to Install Curt Trailer Hitch 11234 on a 2013 Volkswagen Passat Diesel
• For a 2013 VW Passat sedan diesel, there is no drilling required to install Curt trailer hitch # C11234. I have included a link to the installation instructions so you can see what installation entails. There is some trimming required on an underbody panel and this is covered in the instructions as well. This hitch comes with the appropriate ball mount, hitch pin, and clip. For a 1-7/8 inch ball, use # 19256 and for a 2 inch use # 19258. For trailer wiring you can use # C56201KIT. I have...
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• Will the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Fit a Class I Trailer Hitch and Hold 4 Bikes on 2012 VW Passat
• Class I trailer hitches like # 24880 can only support 2 bikes even if the rack can hold more. The issue is not the weight of the bikes but how far the weight is from the receiver. A third or more bikes on a Class I hitch puts too much stress on the hitch and can result in loss of hitch and damage to the vehicle. It is like using a long bar to loosen a lug nut when changing a tire. The Yakima RidgeBack, # Y02458, can fit a Class I trailer hitch but it would be limited to carrying 2 bikes...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2014 VW Passat 1.8L Turbro Wolfsburg Edition
• For your 2014 Volkswagen Passat 1.8L Turbo Wolfsburg, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24880. This is a bolt on installation hitch with a sturdy square tube design. The Draw-Tite Class I hitches do not require a stabilization strap like the Curt hitches do for accesories. If you will be doing light towing with this hitch or want a lighted accessory, I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver for Bike Rack on 2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line
• I recommend using the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7317 over the Curt # C11234 due to the weight that you're looking to carry. The EcoHitch bolts into the chassis rather than clamping around the frame like the Curt on your 2017 VW Passat. I recommend installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat # C79KR while your are installing the hitch. This will allow you to have auxiliary taillights # C53201 that can be placed on your bike rack since your...
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• Recommended Hitch for Light Duty Towing With 2021 VW Passat
• For your 2021 Volkswagen Passat, I'd recommend the Draw-Tite # DT44MR Class I hitch. The hitch will be mostly concealed once installed, with only the receiver tube and the safety chain hoops being visible from the rear. The remainder of the hitch will be hidden behind the bumper and fascia. In order to tow with your hitch, you'll need a trailer wiring harness like # 118721 unless your Passat is an SE or SEL model with LED taillights, in which case you'd need # C59236. You'll also need...
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• Swagman Chinook Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Volkswagon Passat
• The Swagman Chinook part # S64683 would be an excellent choice for a hitch bike rack for your 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The list you mentioned is compiled by popularity with our customers. This rack is so new that it hasn't had enough time to gain any traction there. This is a great bike rack though that we would recommend for you. You will need a trailer hitch for the rack to install. For that you would want the part # 24880 as it is a confirmed fit and would work great with the Chinook.
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• Parts Needed To Install The Rhino-Rack Roof Rack On A 2012 Volkswagen Passat
• Along with the Rhino-Rack 2500 Roof Rack you mentioned, you will also need the Custom parts # RRVA126B-2 and # RRRLKVA.
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• Recommended Hitch Mount Bike Rack and Lock for a 2004 Volkswagen Passat
• The hitch mount 2 bike rack I recommend, and has a great price point, is the Curt # C18085. It's a very lightweight rack plus will have a weight capacity of 90 pounds. I would double-check your Owners Manual to figure the tongue weight capacity and ensure you don't exceed it. In order to secure your bikes to the bike rack and lock your trailer hitch, I recommend the Lock # e98891 because it has a 10 foot long steel cable that will lock to your trailer hitch chain loops and bikes with one...
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• 2020 Volkswagen Passat Hitch Reciever Options
• If you have a 2020 Volkswagen Passat Wolfsburg then you can get the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7317. If you have the SE R-Line Passat, the only option is the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24880.
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• Hitch and Bike rack for my 2014 VW Passat TDI
• While part # 24848 is not a fit the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11234 is a confirmed fit for your 2014 VW Passat TDI. I have linked a video of how it installs for you to check out. As for a bike rack the Kuat Beta part # B202-114 and the Swagman XTC-2 TILT 2-Bike Platform Rack part # S64671 are both solid choices and are designed to fit the hitch I recommended for you. The Beta is best for non carbon framed bikes and the XTC-2 is great for any type of bike.
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• Does Draw Tite Hitch # 24880 Fit 2012 Volkswagen Passat
• Yes, the Draw Tite hitch part # 24880 that you referenced does fit your 2012 Volkswagen Passat. We have confirmed this with Draw Tite. This would be a great choice for carrying a hitch mounted bike rack like the Thule DoubleTrack Pro XT part # TH92BJ. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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• 4-Bike Rack and Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Volkswagen Passat R-Line
• To carry a 4 bike rack with your 2016 Volkswagen Passat R-Line you would need a hitch with a 2 inch opening like the EcoHitch # 306-X7317. Then for a 4 bike platform rack the Hollywood Racks Destination # HR4000 that you referenced would be a great and lighter weight rack solution. It's easy to load and holds the bikes very securely as well.
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