Expert Answers about Volkswagen Passat
- Roof Rack for Thule Summit Rooftop Cargo Box on 2012 VW Passat
- The roof racks we offer for the 2012 VW Passat sedan do have varying weight ratings, from 100-lbs to 165-lbs, and you can see all on the linked page. The one I recommend is the Rhino-Rack Vortex black bar rack made of parts # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK323. This great looking rack has the quiet aero bars and the maximum 165-lb weight rating. This rack will have nearly a 30-inch bar spread which will give excellent stability for the cargo box.
The Thule Summit 91-inch roof cargo box...
view full answer... - How to Determine Towing Capacity of 2018 VW Passat
- The best way to determine what your vehicle can tow is by looking at its owner's manual. Unfortunately, VW manuals are hard to find online unless you own the car already so I don't have a way to look at it for you. From the research I did it seems that the max towing capacity of your 2018 Passat is 1,000 pounds which sounds pretty likely. I recommend checking your manual to be certain though.
Once you know how much you can tow you'll need the parts to do it. The hitch I recommend is...
view full answer... - Dimensions of Replacement Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin # SA3015
- The Replacement Hitch Tite Anti-Rattle Hitch Pin # SA3015 has the following dimensions(see image). From the center of the nut to the ears is 1-1/2". The overall length is 2-1/4" and the insert section is 7/8" by 3/4".
view full answer... - How Tall is the Ball Part Only for Curt 1-7/8 Inch Ball 40001
- I went out to the warehouse and pulled Curt ball # C40001 to measure it for you. The height of the ball from the ball mount platform to the top of the ball is 2.619 inches which is just a hair under 2-5/8 inches.
view full answer... - Hitch Pin Hole to Receiver Tube Stop Measurement of Draw-Tite Class I Receiver # 24880
- The stop punched into the receiver tube is 1-5/8 inches rearward from the center of the hitch pin hole or 3-7/8 inches rearward from the front of the receiver tube (see photo). The stop will prevent use of an adapter meant for the higher weight rated Class II receiver.
The Brophy Hitch Adapter we offer, part # HTAD is compatible with Class I receivers and would work with the # 24880. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole in the shank to the end of the shank is 1-1/2 inches.
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view full answer... - Can Dual Hitch Receiver Carry Bike Rack While Pulling a Car Dolly
- A dual hitch receiver adapter like # RM-077-8 would indeed allow you to carry your bike rack while flat towing, as long as the tongue weight capacity of your hitch isn't exceeded.
The # RM-077-8 adapter will lower your hitch tongue weight capacity by 50 percent, so you'll want to ensure that the weight of the bikes and rack plus the tongue weight of the loaded car dolly doesn't exceed 50% of your hitch's tongue weight capacity. The hitch tongue weight capacity can be found on the ID sticker...
view full answer... - Dimensions of Trailer Hitch Receiver for Volkswagen Tiguan
- I can give you the dimensions of the Curt hitch for the Volkswagen Tiguan, part # C12097, but I can't guarantee whether or not it'll fit your vehicle. All of the products we carry are designed specifically for vehicles manufactured for the North American market.
There are two sets of mounting holes and they're not even with one another. Center on center the holes closest to the rear of the vehicle with the hitch installed are about 3-1/8 inches apart and the ones towards the front are...
view full answer... - Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver Height on a 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
- The Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, part # 11096, is designed so that the receiver tube will sit right underneath the rear bumper of your vehicle with minimal clearance. I would measure how far the bumper of your 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon sits from the ground, and then subtract about 2-1/2 to 3 inches from that. The result will be close to how far the hitch will sit from the ground.
view full answer... - How to Determine Towing Capacity for a 2015 VW Passat TDI SEL Premium
- The recommended hitch for your 2015 Volkswagen Passat TDI like the # 24880 is a Class I hitch that have a 2,000 lb total trailer capacity with a 200 lb tongue weight capacity. To determine the towing capacities for your vehicle you will want to check the owners manual. The lowest rated component in a towing setup is the overall capacity so if the hitch has a lower capacity that what is listed in your owners manual you would need to go with it as the capacity and vice versa.
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view full answer... - How to Find Out if a 2016 Volkswagen Passat SE has a Towing Capacity and How Much It Is
- If your 2016 Volkswagen Passat SE has a towing capacity it would be listed in the vehicle owner's manual. Volkswagen used to provide access to the owner's manuals online but now in order to view the manual online you have to put in a valid VIN for that vehicle. But your owner's manual would be the place to check for towing information.
If you decide to go with Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24880 the recommended ball mount is # 3590. For a compatible ball you can use # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch...
view full answer... - Can the Arms of the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack # TH45JV be Adjusted Independently
- Yes, the arms of the Thule OutWay 2 Bike Rack # TH45JV can be adjusted independently to compensate for bikes without horizontal top tubes.
Also, what makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than the 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.
The cables store inside the rack so there are no loose straps ends to flap...
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