Expert Answers about Volkswagen Rabbit

• Is Trimming of the Foam Absorber Required for the Curt Hitch On a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11160 is a fit for a 2010 Mini Cooper Convertible with single exhaust. In regards to installation, there is a metal divider panel that will need to be removed if present. Once removed, this should then make for the needed space to trim the foam absorber. I have attached a photo which should help explain this.
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• Aero Bar Rhino Rack Roof Rack that Fits 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit 5 Door Hatch
• The Rhino Rack roof rack # RR56RR does only fit the 5 door models and will not work with the 3 door models. Rhino Rack does have the similar aero bar rack part # RRVA118B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK064 as a confirmed fir for the 5 door models of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit.
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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
• A hitch mounted bike rack would be your best option. Hitch mounted racks don't contact any painted surfaces on the vehicle and provide a much more secure installation than a trunk rack that will use several nylon straps. First let's start with a hitch. For that you will want the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24825. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack has an...
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• Recommended Fairing For Thule Aero Square Bar Roof Rack on 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
• Adding a fairing is one way to help decrease the wind noise you are experiencing with your Thule Aero Roof Rack # TH400XT with Square Crossbars. The fairing Thule recommends for your 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is the AirScreen Fairing for Roof Racks, 44 Inches Long # TH82WV. Fairings are designed to help deflect the wind and cut down the noise experienced with square bar roof racks. The AirScreen Fairing is designed to fit AeroBlade, AeroBlade Edge, and Square Bar roof racks. I've attached...
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• Will Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Rack Damage Rear Window on 2008 VW Rabbit
• I spoke with my contact at Hollywood Racks and he confirmed that the Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Rack # HRE3 has been tested with the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit and there were no issues found as far as handlebars breaking the rear window, nor had my contact heard of this happening. I have included a link to product demonstration videos for this bike rack for you to check out.
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• What Tow Bars Can be Used with Crossbar Style Roadmaster Base Plate Kit
• I attached a link on this page that has all of the tow bars we carry that can be used with the Roadmaster tow bar part # 521233-1. I really like the Roadmaster Falcon All Terrain part # RM-522 which is the easiest to use and very high quality. To use it with the mentioned base plate kit you would also need the crossbar kit part # 910021-00.
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• Troubleshooting Turn and Brake Lights not Working with Running Lights on, 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit
• With a 3 wire system: If your Rabbit has combined stop and tail lights AND has an additional tail light wire independent of the stop light wire, here is what you will need to do. Attach the red stop light wire from the harness to the combined stop and tail light circuit. Then attach the brown wire from the harness to the independent circuit. Turn signal functions will need to be tapped into at the front of the vehicle at the headlight assemblies. If the vehicle has a 2 wire system: The...
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• Will a Roof Rack from a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Fit a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
• The 2008 VW Rabbit and the 2015 VW Golf do not use the same roof rack components so the one you are looking at will not work on your Rabbit. The good news is there are numerous roof racks that will fit your Rabbit. I have included a link to the roof rack main page for you vehicle. For a roof rack that won't break the bank you can use semi-custom rack # SR1010 if your Rabbit is a 5-door. If you have a 3-door the most economical roof rack is comprised of the following parts: Feet and bars...
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• How to Prevent Exhaust Components from Contacting the Trailer Hitch
• It is not uncommon for the exhaust components on a vehicle to come in contact with an aftermarket trailer hitch. The reason for this is that the placement of the exhaust components from the manufacturer are relative and not exact which means they will all be the same general location but may be slightly tilted or hanging an 1" or so in one direction or another from vehicle to vehicle. An easy way to fix this would be to just bend the hangers slightly with a bit of heat and a pry bar. I...
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• What is the Battery Life for Hopkins Wireless Magnetic Tow Lights
• The battery life for Hopkins wireless magnetic tow lights, # C6304, is going to depend on several factors including the charge level of the batteries used, quality of the batteries, ambient temperature, and of course how long the lights are turned on. It is difficult to estimate because of all of these factors. The safe bet is to check them with reasonable frequency. With that said the LED lights draw very little amperage so fresh batteries are likely going to last well over 2 hours. If...
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• Why is a Stabilizing Strap Recommended on Curt Hitches and what is Meant by Non-Trailer Load
• Non-trailer loads are hitch accessories like bike racks and cargo carriers. Basically anything that is not a trailer that you could put on a hitch. Curt recommends you use a Curt Trailer Hitch Support Strap # 18050 to help prevent excessive jarring on the hitch from bumps. Basically you will attach one of the strap to the hitch accessory and the other end to the trunk lid of your vehicle and the support will help brace the setup to prevent excessive jarring of your hitch setup. Check...
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• Roof Rack to Fit a 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit to Carry a Bike
• We do have roof racks for your 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit but the Inno Feet # INLD are not a confirmed fit. All of the racks to fit the VW will extend past the feet. The system with the shortest bars is the Yakima using 48 inch Round Bars # Y00408 and Towers # Y00101. The Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 fits great onto the crossbars. It holds the bike by the wheels so there's no need to remove the front wheel. It also includes a bike lock.
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• Hitch Recommendation for a 2007 Volkwagen Rabbit
• For your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit you would want a Draw Tite Hitch part # 24825. This hitch has been confirmed to fit your vehicle. The Draw Tite Hitch # 24679 that you referenced is a fit for other Volkswagen vehicles but not your Rabbit so I would not recommend it for you.
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• Lights On Trailer Dim When Headlights Of My 2007 VW Rabbit Are Turned On
• If your 2007 VW Rabbit has a 3-wire system, your vehicle would have a combined stop and tail light circuit. To wire this system on your vehicle, you would need to attach the red stop light wire from part # 119250KIT, to the combined stop and tail circuit. Then attach the brown wire from the harness to the independent circuit. The wires for the turn signals will need to be wired in at the headlight assemblies at the front to the vehicle. If your vehicle has the 2-wire system you will need...
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• Trailer Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount for 2008 VW Rabbit
• For your 2008 VW Rabbit the Curt # C11074 is a fit and is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs. For wiring which will give you a 4-way connector and allow you to power your trailer's lights you need Wiring Harness # C59236 which will give you a 4-flat connector. The correct ball mount for this hitch is # C45016 and depending on the hitch ball size your motorcycle trailer's coupler accepts you will...
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• Is Fascia Trimming Required to InstallCurt Trailer Hitch C11074 on a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit
• There is no fascia trimming required to install Curt trailer hitch # C11074 on your 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. The Draw-Tite part # 24825 is a Class I hitch like the Curt; it does not require fascia trimming as it sits below the fascia.
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• Where Does the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Install on a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 3-Door Hatchback
• With the Rhino-Rack roof rack clamps, # DK064, you will first need to position the front clamp which will be approximately 9-27/32 inches forward of the center of the upright support directly rearward of the doors. Take a look at the picture that illustrates what I mean. That measurement will be where the center of the foot will be on the roof. You will then measure from that point straight back 27-9/16 inches. This is where the center of the rear foot will be. The drawing of the vehicle...
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• Why Does Curt Require a Stabilizer Strap But Other Hitch Companies Dont
• Curt recommends the stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks to help support the hitch when going over bumps to prevent some of the vertical shock from being transferred to the hitch. Curt does this as a precaution, it's not that Draw Tite or Hidden Hitch are stronger. Both hitch brands make outstanding hitches that are typically stronger than what they are rated for. I would say that Curt just happens to approach the idea of a bike rack/cargo carrier being used in a lower...
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• Replacement Jack For 2001 Stratos Bass Boat Trailer
• The weld-on mounting plate for the Fulton F2 Swing Up Jacks is part # F500277 and this plate's jack mounting holes are spaced at 4-1/2 inches horizontally and 3-7/8-inches vertically as shown in the linked photo. Feel free to submit a picture of your jack's mounting plate and I will be glad to assist.
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• Is Trimming Required for Installation of the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit Hitch # 11074
• No, installation of the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch, item # 11074, on a 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit does not require trimming of the rear bumper fascia. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to review. To complete your Class I Towing setup you may also want to consider the following items. Vehicle Wiring # 119250KIT 1-7/8 inch hitch ball # 19256 2 inch hitch ball # 19258 Pin and clip # PC2
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