Expert Answers about Volkswagen Passat
- Availability of a Trailer Hitch Mount Spare Tire Carrier that Will Fit a 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch
- We do not carry a trailer hitch mounted spare tire carrier for a 1-1/4 inch receiver, but, you could use a 2 inch, like # C31006, with a reducer like # 80303. I have included a video review of this adapter below. Please note that when using an adapter, the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch is reduced by 50 percent. If you are just using the spare tire carrier and a tire/wheel on it, you should not have to worry about that reduction.
view full answer... - Hitch and Wiring Harness Availability for 2013 Volkswagen Passat
- All hitches offered for the 2013 Volkswagen Passat are light-duty Class I types with a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening. A Class I hitch can be used with a 2-bike carrier or for light towing provided that your particular Passat is rated by the manufacturer for towing a trailer. I was not able to verify a tow rating for the 2013 Passat Sedan so I suggest you refer to your owner's manual or your local dealership to confirm the vehicle's capabilities before attempting to tow.
The link provided...
view full answer... - Availability of 2-Inch Trailer Hitch for 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan
- The size and class of trailer hitch offered for your 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan is a 1-1/4-inch Class I type, which is a light-duty hitch that can carry up to 2 bikes, but not more than 2. The current models available are shown on the link provided. No 2-inch hitches are made for your Passat because the vehicle frame does not have the capacity to handle more of a load than what is presented by a Class I hitch.
However, you can still enjoy the quality and features of a Kuat Beta bike...
view full answer... - Tekonsha ZCI Zero Contact Trailer Wiring Harness Kit 119250KIT
- You are referring to the Tekonsha ZCI Zero-Contact 4-pole wiring harness kit # 119250KIT which allows installation without having to modify/cut/splice the vehicle's wiring. This is a great option for leased vehicles or cases where you just don't want to start cutting wires! This wiring harness is universal. You can use it on any vehicle that operates on a 12V, negative ground system. Because installation is so simple, you can easily remove the unit and transfer it to another car or truck...
view full answer... - Parts Needed To Replace 12 x 2 Hydraulic Drum Brakes With Electric Drum Brakes
- We do have the parts available to convert your 12x2 hydraulic brakes to electric brakes, but they are not available in a pre-made kit.
There are few things you will need to determine to choose the correct electric brake assembly to fit your trailer. First, you will need to know the weight capacity of the axle, the bolt pattern of the brake mounting flange, and size of the brake assembly you are replacing.
In addition to the electric brake assemblies, you will need to install and run wiring...
view full answer... - Availability of 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver to Carry Bike Rack on 2012 VW Jetta
- Although none of our hitch manufacturers offer a 2 inch receiver that would work with a VW Passat, I do have an option for you. I would agree with wanting to avoid using an adapter. Using an adapter would lower the 200 lb tongue weight cacpcity of the hitch by half to 100 lbs. THis would mean that the weight of the racks and the bikes paced upon it could not exceed 100 lbs. Also, Yakima states in the instructions for most of their bike racks that they do not recommend using a hitch adapter.
Rather...
view full answer... - 4-Pole Wiring Harness Kits for 2010 VW Passat Wagon with LED Taillights
- Curt 4-pole trailer wiring harness kit # C59236 is one of options we offer for your 2010 VW Passat wagon with LED tail lights. I spoke to my contact at Curt, our other supplier of wiring harness kits, and they advised that your car would do well with their harness # C59236 since this has been confirmed to work on other German vehicles with LED lights. I have linked installation videos for this harness showing Audi and BMW applications.
We also have the no-splice option, the ZCI Circuit...
view full answer... - Availability of Brake Installation Kit with Spindles
- Changing spindles on a trailer axle requires specialized jigs and is best left to a qualified experienced welder. Any deviations from perfect concentricity of the spindle and brake flange will result in bad performance and/or damage to the components. If you have the equipment and skills to do this that's great, but if not I urge you not take that on yourself.
We do not offer kits with just spindles, brake assemblies and hubs, but we do sell axles with hubs, brakes, bearings, seals etc....
view full answer... - Can I Order Replacement Hardware Kit for Curt Part C11091 for a 2006 Volkswagen Passat
- We have replacement hardware kits that include all the hardware that originally shipped with your hitch. The kit part # is RHK. When you get to that part page, enter the hitch model number C11091 and we will have the correct hardware kit sent to you.
view full answer... - 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...
view full answer... - Availability of Class I Trailer Hitch for 2015 Volkswagen Passat with 1.8L TSI Engine
- Volkswagen introduced their Audi-developed 1.8L TSI engine and 6-speed automatic transmission for the Passat in February 2008. However, you are correct that we do not show this engine option among those on our hitch fit guide.
I contacted Curt Manufacturing and they were able to confirm the fit of their 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch # C11232 on your 1.8L Passat. The hitch includes the required installation hardware and instructions, which are also linked for you. The linked hitch installation...
view full answer... - Availability of Rhino Rack Roof Rack for 2013 VW Passat Sedan
- From what I have found on the Rhino Rack website, the ROC25 Roof Rack # RR72MR is indeed a fit for the 2012 and 2013 Passat Sedan. I contacted my Rhino Rack representative, and he confirmed the fit for me.
view full answer... - Available Trailer Hitch to Fit a 2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line
- We have a hitch that is confirmed to fit for the 2017 Volkswagen Passat R-Line, but the Draw-Tite Hitch # 24880 is not confirmed to fit this model Passat.
Curt shows the Curt Trailer Hitch Class I, # C11234, as a conformed fit for the VW Passat R-Line. This hitch is a Class I hitch with the 1-1/4 receiver opening. The hitch has a maximum tongue weight rating of 200 lbs.
Note: All non-trailer loads - bike racks, cargo carriers and so forth - should be supported with stabilizing straps,...
view full answer... - Trunk Rack Bike Rack Recommendation for 2014 VW Passat and 2016 VW Tiguan
- For a 3 bike rack confirmed to fit both your 2014 Volkswagen Passat and your 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan the Saris Bones EX 3 # SA803 is a confirmed fit that would work well. This rack is an excellent option.
I attached a review video for more info as well.
If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment...
view full answer... - Hitch for 2010 VW Passat and 2000 Saab 9-5 to Allow Use of 4-Bike Hitch-Mount Bike Carrier
- For your 2010 Volkswagen Passat the only class of hitch offered is a light-duty Class I type, like the Curt # C11096 as shown on the provided link. As you noted this class of hitch cannot carry 4 bikes; 2 bikes is the maximum load for any Class I hitch.
It is the same for your 2000 Saab 9-5 wagon. We have the Class I Curt part # C11831 which has a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening and a 200-lb tongue weight rating. You will want to check your Saab owner's manual for any restrictions related...
view full answer... - Is a Lock Kit Available for the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510
- The Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 does not have accessory locks available for it to enable you to lock the carrier and your kayak to your roof rack. However, we do offer a variety of kayak carriers that are lockable and you can use the link provided to see them. On the page are filters that will allow you to select the type of roof rack crossbars you have to ensure you select a carrier whose mounting hardware is compatible.
For example, Yakima offers their JayLow Folding J-Style...
view full answer... - Needing a Wiring Harness to Fit a 2017 Volkswagen Passat SE
- I have the answer for you. For your 2017 Volkswagen Passat the Tekonsha T-One Wiring Harness, # C79KR, is the confirmed fit for your SE model.
The connector will plug in to your Passat's factory wiring and will provide a 4-pole flat connector for your vehicle. The harness will include a powered convertor that will ensure that your Passat wiring will match the trailer you will be wanting to tow.
view full answer... - Can Brakes Be Added to a Farm Wagon Used on Steep Terrain
- It is possible in some circumstances to add either electric or hydraulic (surge) brakes to a trailer that does not have them, so it is theoretically possible to do something similar on a farm vehicle.
This process will be quite involved and will depend on availability of compatible parts that will work with your existing axles and spindles. It may be necessary (and even easier) to replace the entire axle/spindle assembly with a new one rated suitably for your load requirements that has...
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