Expert Answers about Volkswagen Eos

• Recommended Hitch Bike Rack To Carry My Rad Power Mini EBike On A 2014 Volkswagen Eos
• I do have a solution for you, but there are a few things you should be aware of before you carry your ebike on your vehicle. According to the owner's manual, your 2014 Volkswagen EOS has a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs. If you are carrying your Rad Power Mini ebike, this means the weight of your bike and the weight of the hitch bike rack cannot exceed 200 lbs. I did some research and your ebike weights approximately 67 lbs. Therefore, the hitch bike rack that you use must be able to...
  view full answer...


• What is the Ground Clearance with a CURT Trailer Hitch Installed on a 2012 Volkswagen Eos
• I spoke with my contact at CURT regarding trailer hitch # 11090. What you can do is measure from the bottom of the vehicle frame straight down 8-1/2 inches. This is where the bottom of the receiver will be when the hitch is installed. So if you measure from that point to the ground (on level ground) that will give you the ground clearance measurement. If you used a ball mount with a 5 inch rise and a ball that is 2 inches tall, add seven inches to get a general idea of where the top of...
  view full answer...


• Does the Tongue Weight Rating and Towing Capacity of a Hitch Match the Vehicles Capacity Ratings
• The tongue weight rating, or towing capacity, of the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch # C11090 does not mean that the vehicle is rated for the same capacities. I was unable to find information on the towing capacity, or tongue weight, of the Eos in my research. I recommend checking your owner's manual or your local Volkswagen dealer to find out the tongue weight and towing capacities, or even its ability to tow at all, of your 2012 Volkswagen Eos. If you determine your Eos has a high enough...
  view full answer...