Expert Answers about Volkswagen Beetle

• How to Determine if 2015 Volkswagen Beetle has New DEF Tank for Trailer Hitch Fit
• The new DEF tank that we are referring to is an AdBlue tank. This information came straight from one of our manufacturers so if you do not have an AdBlue tank on your 2015 Volkswagen Beetle then the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11354 should fit and work just fine! If you let me know what you will be using the trailer hitch for I can make additional recommendations if necessary.
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• Can a 1-1/4 to 2 Inch Hitch Adapter be Used on a Trailer Hitch for a 2012 VW New Beetle Turbo
• All of the trailer hitches for the 2012 Volkswagen New Beetle, turbo, are Class I trailer hitches with a 1-1/4 inch receiver. To use a 2 inch accessory like your bike rack, you would have to use a 1-1/4 to 2 inch adapter, # HTAD. The use of an adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. So the reduced capacity would be 75 pounds for hitch # C11354. The combined weight of the bike rack and the bikes loaded on it cannot exceed 75 pounds. Also, since...
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• Does Thule Airscreen XT Only Fit Thule Crossbars
• Since the mounting hardware of the Airscreen XT part # TH72WV is universal it can basically install on any crossbar so it does not have to be a Thule crossbar.
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• Will Covercraft Noah Block-It Vehicle Cover Fit My 2016 Volkswagen Beetle with Factory Spoiler Fin?
• I contacted the manufacturer to confirm the fit for the Covercraft Noah Block-It Cover, # C17618NH. They confirmed it is a fit for your 2016 Volkswagon Beetle and it will accommodate the factory spoiler fin on the rear deck lid. It does not have a specific pocket for the spoiler, but it does have the designed space necessary to accommodate covering it. You may also want to consider Covercraft's Lock Kit for their covers, # ZCBL. This is a vinyl coated cable lock designed to work...
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• Fitment of Base Plate Kit on a 2012 VW Turbo Beetle
• According to Blue Ox there isn't a baseplate kit that will work on non-turbo. We do offer a Roadmaster Base Plate Kit # RM-521237-1 that will be compatible with the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. If you currently have a Blue Ox Tow Bar you could use adapters # RM-032. If you don't already have a tow bar, I recommend the # RM-522, it will be compatible with this style of baseplate kit. If you need any of the other flat towing components I recommend the following. Stay-IN-Play DUO: # SM99251 Tail...
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• Recommended Hitch for a 2015 VW Beetle Convertible
• So long as your 2015 Beetle Convertible does not have the diesel engine, or is the R-Line model, you will have no problems mounting the Curt Hitch item # C11354 to your car. This hitch is custom fit and designed specifically for a Beetle. It meets all USA standards for safety. If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56380, then for a ball mount you'd need the Draw-Tite Drawbar item # 3593, and finally for hitch balls item # 19258 for a 2 inch ball or item...
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• Will the Curt Echo Work with my 40 ft. Motorhome
• Yes the Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller part # C51180 can be used on any vehicle with a powered 12 volt trailer connector. The limiting factor is range. The Echo uses a Bluetooth connection these connections can easily cover over 40 ft. If for some reason there were to be interference something I really like about the Echo is that it doesn't just stop working if you lose signal or if your phone happens to die. It is designed to continue working at the last set of settings...
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• Will Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle with Rear Spoiler
• After reviewing some pictures of the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle with rear spoiler I am not optimistic that the Thule OutWay # TH45JV will fit. For a model with a spoiler you are going to want the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack, # HRF2. Its upper arm piece is designed to essentially bypass the spoiler. Hollywood Racks does indicate it as a fit for models with the spoiler.
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• Will the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
• Provided that your 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is a hardtop, the Thule OutWay, # TH45JV, is listed as a fit. On a trunk mount bike rack, it is not the straps that determine how far the rack will be from the vehicle, it is the adjustable legs and arms. This bike rack has an easy to use dial system that you adjust to get the legs in the right place for any given vehicle. The best setting has already been determined by Thule and on your Beetle it is fit dial setting 7. You then adjust the arms...
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• Will The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver Fit a 2016 VW Beetle Dune Edition?
• Yes, the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24922 will fit on your 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Dune edition. We have received reviews specific to the Dune edition saying there was no need to modify any of the fascia for the receiver. I recommend installing the Vehicle Wiring Harness # C56380 when you install the receiver. This will give you a 4-way flat connector. This is the most common connector used on small trailers you would be able to tow. It will also allow you to add Auxiliary...
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch C11354 Fit a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Gas Turbo Coupe
• A 2014 Volkswage Beetle gas turbo is not necessarily an R-Line so they are not synonymous. I spoke with my contact at Curt about hitch # C11354 and they do not exclude R-Line models and have not had anyone complain about the fit on an R-Line model. Based on this it is a safe bet it will fit it just hasn't been tested on an R-Line.
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• Recommended Hitch Mount Platform Bike Rack for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
• Our most popular platform rack that fits a Class I hitch receiver is the Kuat Transfer # KU74FR. The Transfer holds the bikes exclusively by the wheels and makes no contact with the frame. One of the reasons it's so popular is because it can be tilted away from the vehicle to access the rear compartment without removing the bikes from the rack. If you don't already have a trailer hitch receiver the Curt Class I # C11354 is confirmed to fit your 2013 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. If...
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• Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Using the Curt Hitch
• I have good news for you, this combo would be a great fit for your vehicle. By using the Curt Hitch # C11354, which is a custom fit hitch for your 2014 VW Convertible Beetle, the bike rack # S63360 will fit and be well within your 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch receivers weight rating. I see that you are doing exactly what Curt recommends in the instructions by using the support strap # 18050 which is needed when carrying any accessory with their hitch. A few items you may want to also consider...
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• Will the Thule Archway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and Hold Beach Cruisers
• The Thule Gateway, # TH78VR, will fit the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, and the rack will hold the bikes. But, you will need to use adapters on the bikes. Beach cruiser bikes typically have alternative shaped frames. This means they would have a top frame bar that dips down instead of one that goes straight across. In order to carry the bikes more level, you would need to use adapter # TH982XT. I have included a link to a video that shows how the adapter works. The other issue is weight. A...
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• Will a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit on a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle with Rear Mounted Spoiler
• I do have a solution for carrying bike on your new Beetle. But first, I did some research on the 2012 VW New Beetle. All of the images I could find showed a spoiler that is below the rear window glass. In this location, a trunk mount bike rack will not fit because of the protrusion of the spoiler. If the spoiler is above the rear window glass, then the straps will be applying pressure to the spoiler that it is not rated to handle and you will not be able to safely mount a trunk mount...
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• What Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack is Recommended or a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle
• We only offer Class I hitches for your 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Because of the weight capacity limit and leverage of the weight of a bike rack and bikes, you can only carry 2 bikes with a Class I hitch. I would recommend the Draw-Tite Class I receiver, part # 24679. We have many different bike racks that are compatible with a Class I receiver. I would recommend the Swagman Titan, part # S63400. The Titan includes features that are usually found on higher-priced racks, like an anti-rattle...
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• Hitch and Bike Rack Suggestions for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle
• I am happy to inform you that both the Curt and the Draw-Tite options will suit your needs. These are reliable manufacturers that have relatively easy installations for your Volkswagen Beetle. The Curt you referenced, product # C11354, is a great choice that I recommend. I've linked the installation guide for you. This hitch will be able to accommodate almost any Class I bike rack you choose. I recommend the Inno Aero Light, product # INH620. It allows for 2 bikes and has a tilt function...
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• Three Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fits for 2012 VW Beetle
• According to Thule, the 3 bike version of the OutWay, part # TH56BV isn't a recommended fit for your 2012 VW Beetle because the OutWay is slightly heavier than the rest of Thule's Trunk mount bike racks. The fear is that the weight of a third bike added to the rack could potentially damage the vehicle. For a three bike Thule rack that is a confirmed fit, I'd recommend the Thule Gateway Pro, part # TH78VR. The rack includes an integrated cable lock to secure the bikes to the rack. If...
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• Receiver Hitch and Lightweight Bike Rack For 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11354 is a great option for the 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Turbo as long as it is not considered a R-Line model and/or has an AdBlue Def Tank. We have had customers successfully install the Draw-Tite hitch on their Turbo convertibles however, if it is considered R-line it will not be compatible. You can look in the owner's manual for your particular vehicle to see if it's considered R-line and if it has a tank for diesel exhaust fluid. If your vehicle is R-line...
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• Correct Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 VW Beetle Base Model
• The correct Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base Model is part # C11260.
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