Expert Answers about Volkswagen Routan

• Will the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Attach to the Roof of a 2012 VW Routan?
• Yes, they will. The SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack item # SEA99FR uses vacuum cups to attach to metal, glass, or fiberglass. These will work perfectly on the roof of your Routan and provide you with a pair of 60" long round bars. I have linked an installation video below.
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• Does the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier Fit a 2009 Volkswagen Routan
• I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier # TH56BV is confirmed to fit your 2009 Volkswagen Routan. If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without a horizontal top tube you might also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT to provide a horizontal top tube for the rack to attach to easier. I attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
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• Trailer Hitch Fits for 2014 Volkswagen Routan
• For the 2014 Volkswagen Routan, which shares a chassis with the Chrysler Town and Country, you can use either the 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch # 36455 or the 2-inch Class III hitch # 75579. I confirmed with my Draw-Tite technical contact that both of these hitches will fit on your 2014 VW Routan. I linked an install video for your reference.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for a 2011 Volkswagen Routan
• The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75579 is a confirmed fit for your 2011 Volkswagen Routan and is a trailer hitch that I recommend for your vehicle. The hitch is confirmed to fit all models of the Routan, including those with Stow and Go seating. It has a Class III rating and has a 2 inch receiver opening which will allow for a variety of hitch accessories. The Maximum Gross Trailer Weight is 4,000 lbs and it has a Maximum Tongue Weight of 400 lbs. Keep in mind that you will need...
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• Compatibility of Derale Transmission Cooler with 2012 VW Routan SE
• Transmission coolers are not actually vehicle-specific so any given cooler can be installed in many different vehicles so long as there is enough space for the cooler itself and for the fluid hoses, which you do not want to force to make sharp bends and turns (which can interfere with fluid flow). Also, your transmission must have external lines that allow you to tap into that system to insert the cooler. There are two lines, send and return, and the one you want to tap into for a supplemental...
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• Recommended Ball Mount for Towing a Trailer with a 2012 Volkswagen Routan
• The Draw-Tite # 75579 along with the Tekonsha Wiring Kit # 118490 are excellent options to use for getting your 2012 Volkswagen Routan ready to tow. I have attached installation videos for each on a similar Routan for you to reference. If you check out the video for the Draw-Tite # 75579, we found that when we installed it on a 2012 Routan that the distance from the ground to the top of the receiver opening was 12-1/4 inches. If the bottom of the coupler on your trailer measures 18 inches...
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• Trunk-Mount Bike Carrier Recommendation For 2013 Volkswagen Routan
• The Thule Passage Bike Carrier, part # TH910XT will work well on your 2013 Volkswagen Routan. This bike carrier has a patented FitDial system which makes sure you have a good fit on your Routan. The carrier features cushioned anti-sway cradles that prevents bike-to-bike contact. The carrier folds when not in use for easy storage. The carrier can carry 2 bikes that weigh up to 35 lbs each. I have attached a link to a product review video for this carrier you can check out. If you are...
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