Expert Answers about Volkswagen GTI
- Hitch Fit for a 2016 Volkswagen GTI
- I can help you identify the right hitch for your 2016 VW GTI.
The hitch that fits the 2016 GTI is the Curt Class I hitch # C11412, not the Draw-Tite 24904 you were looking at, which is great news because that hitch required some trimming but this Curt hitch does not. To install the Curt hitch # C11412, you will have to temporarily lower the exhaust while installing the hitch but there is not drilling or cutting to be done. It's important to note that Curt recommends the use of a stabilization...
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack System For A 2007 Volkswagen GTI With A Naked Roof
- The Rhino-Rack roof rack system you're referencing:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 46" Long - Qty 2 # RRVA118S-2
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4 # RRRLKVA
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof # DK118
is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Volkswagen GTI. Rhino-Rack is definitely one of the best options on the market and is competitively priced compared to the...
view full answer... - Using a Hitch Adapter to Carry Bike Rack in Class I Receiver on 2012 VW GTI
- Although using an adapter like # HTAD will indeed allow the use of a bike rack with a 2 inch shank in a Class I receiver like the # C11000, using the adapter will lower the tongue weight capacity (maximum amount of weight that can be suspended from the receiver) of the receiver by 50 percent, from 200 lbs to 100 lbs. This would mean that the weight of your bike rack plus the bikes placed upon it could not exceed 100 lbs. Using an adapter places the load further away from the receiver, thus...
view full answer... - Thule Fit Kit for Thule Square Bars on a 2010 Volkswagen GTI 5-Door Hatchback
- I could not locate Thule 480r square bars. The 480r comes back to the Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH480R. The Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH480R are not a fit for your 2010 Volkswagen GTI 5-door hatchback.
You would need to use the Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710501 with the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet # TH145009 which will work if your Thule Square bars are the newer style with the slots on the underside.
If you have the older Thule...
view full answer... - Most Hidden Hitch For A 2010 VW GTI Golf
- After using the fit guide, we see that there is only one hitch available for your 2010 Volkswagen GTI and the one you're looking at # 24825 will not fit. Even if it did, it would stick out quite a bit but I have one for you that won't.
The Curt Class 1 Round Tube Trailer Hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight: 2,000 lbs and maximum tongue weight: 200 lbs. Even though this has a visible cross tube, it is not super noticeable because it sits a bit back and under the vehicle.
Check out...
view full answer... - How to Avoid Dual Exhaust With Cargo Carrier on 2013 VW Golf GTI
- There should be about 18" from the exhaust tip to the nearest part of the carrier, if possible, though another option is to add a cargo carrier with a rise in the shank.
Your 2013 VW GTI only has a Class I hitch available, the Curt # C11000, and there is one cargo carrier for a Class I hitch, the Curt # C18110 which has a rise in the shank of 3-3/4" that may allow it to clear the exhaust, particularly if you can down-turn the exhaust tips.
Otherwise, the only other option to raise a cargo...
view full answer... - Will Thule Prologue 515 Roof Bike Rack Fit Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Elliptical Crossbars
- The Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack consisting of parts # DA118B and # DK064 fits the 3-door version of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI with no factory roof hardware. If you have the 5-door GTI you will need to use a different clamp kit, part # DK207, in place of the # DK064.
The elliptical bars in this rack can accept Rhino-Rack slot-mount accessories and other clamp-on accessories that can fit elliptical bars.
The Thule Prologue 515 is now discontinued, but I checked its mounting scheme and...
view full answer... - Will the Replacement Handle # DL70346 Fit the Dutton-Lainson Winch # DL14958
- Boat winches typically can easily handle a boat that is rated twice their capacity as long as it is being pulled onto a trailer with standard carpeted bunk boards. If you are using rollers it can handle more weight but if you are using wooden bunks the ratio is much closer to 1:1. This means that the Hand Winch # DL14958, which is rated for 2,500 lbs, would likely be a great fit for your application!
The great thing about this is that if you were to use the Dutton-Lainson winch then the...
view full answer... - Will Thule WingBar Roof Rack Fit a 2014 Volkswagen GTI with Sunroof
- A sunroof would not be a problem for Thule Evo foot pack # TH710501,because the feet rest at the outer edges of the roof. You will also need WingBars # TH711400 and fit kit # TH145009. If you prefer the WingBars in black use # TH711420 instead.
It is not recommended to open the sunroof with a roof rack installed. The bars could be in the way and, even though the AeroBlade bars are quiet it would probably be louder than you'd like if you were able to open the sunroof.
view full answer... - Will The Yakima Highroad Bike Rack Fir The Factory Crossbars On 2010 VW GTI?
- I confirmed with Yakima that the Yakima High Road Roof Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - Clamp-On # Y02114 will fit the factory crossbars on your 2010 Volkswagen GTI without an issue. I recommend adding Yakima SKS Lock Cores # Y07202 to secure the bike and bike rack to your roof. I attached a couple demonstration videos for you to check out.
view full answer... - Will Curt Hitch 11074 Fit a 2007 Volkswagen GTI with Ground Effects
- Curt hitch, part 11074, was designed to fit the factory body trims. If the ground effects you have are aftermarket or dealer installed, the hitch may not fit. I have added a link to the instructions for the hitch below that include a profile diagram of where the hitch sits in relation to the rear bumper cover and some of the undercarriage.
Take a close look at the diagram and compare it to the body on your GTI. It should give you some insight as to whether or not the hitch will fit.
view full answer... - Is The Kuat Sherpa 2.0 Compatible With 4.8 Tires Using The Kuat Phat Bike Adapter Kit?
- I reached out to my contact at Kuat and the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 2-Bike Platform Rack - 2" Hitches - Tilting - Pearl, # SH22P, will fit tires only up to 3 inches with the additional strap. I've linked the page to all their racks that come with the Fat Bike compatibility to assist. The Sherpa will not adapt for that size tire, but there are other options that will work.
The bike carriers that will adapt to fit the 4.8 inch tires are the Kuat NV 2.0 Base Rack # BA22B, the Kuat NV 2.0 for 2...
view full answer... - Bike Carrier Options for 2013 Volkswagen GTI with Roofline Spoiler
- The Thule Passage 2 trunk-mount bike carrier # TH910XT is a confirmed fit for your 2013 Volkswagen GTI so long as the spoiler is a factory-installed part and not an aftermarket part. Their 3-bike version # TH911XT fits similarly on GTIs with the factory roofline spoiler. The mounting straps will make contact with the spoiler but this does not preclude use of the Passage racks on this vehicle.
As with all trunk-mount bike carriers a rear wiper, if present on the car, cannot be used with...
view full answer... - What is the Ground Clearance with the Curt 1-1/4 Inch Hitch # C11000 on a 2011 VW GTI
- The Class I 1-1/4 Inch Hitch, part # C11000 on your 2011 Volkswagen GTI. It is located right under the rear fascia of your vehicle. It measures so that the top of the ball mount is approximately 8 inches from the ground as you can see on the attached installation video of a similar 2010 model. The ball mounts that are used with these hitches will always have to be used in the rise position.
I am including a link to the Installation instructions of this hitch. The instructions will show...
view full answer... - Will Swagman XC Bike Rack Fit Trailer Hitch C11000 on a 2013 Volkswagen GTI
- The Swagman XC bike rack # S64650 does fit Class I trailer hitch # C11000. The rack itself weighs about 29 pounds leaving plenty of capacity for 2 bikes. I have linked a video review of this bike rack for you.
view full answer... - How to Determine if XADAPT2 Will Fit 2012 VW GTI OEM Crossbars
- You will need to measure the T-slots of your 2012 Volkswagen GTI's crossbars in order to determine the fit of the Thule XADAPT2 AeroBlade and Xsporter Load Bar Adapter for Roof-Mounted Carriers # Xadapt2.
In order to fit, the T-slots need to accept the 25mm or 35mm T-slot bolts that the XADAPT2 has. I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack for a 2011 VW GTI 3-Door Hatchback
- The Inno Aero Crossbar System part # INXB123-130, part # INXS250, and part # INK853 is a confirmed fit for a 2011 Volkswagen GTI 3-Door Hatchback. It's a great aero bar option which provides a custom fit and it has locks for security. For a bike rack, the Rhino-Rack Hybrid Roof Bike Rack part # RRRBC050 is what I recommend. It has a wheel mount design so you don't have to take the wheel off and it comes with locks for security as well
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI 3-Door
- SportRack roof rack # SR1010 is only a fit for the 5-door models of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. For a 3-door (2 regular doors and rear hatch) I recommend Rhino Rack Roof's roof rack system # RRVA118B-2 (bars),RRRLKVA (legs),DK064(Custom DK Fit Kit).
view full answer... - Hitch Bike Rack for Use in Class I Hitch on 2008 Golf GTI
- The Softride Hang2 2-Bike Rack # SR27041 requires a Class II hitch. Only light-duty Class I hitches are made for your car so you will need to choose a Class I-compatible hitch rack of no more than 2-bike capacity. The linked page displays all 2-bike Class I racks.
A 2-bike rack I really like is the Curt # C18085. This hanging rack suspends the bikes by their wheels for no frame contact, it is very lightweight, it offers a substantial 45-lbs-per-bike weight rating, it provides a foot of...
view full answer... - Will the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 and Yakima SkyBox 18 Fit on My 2012 Volkswagen GTI with Skis?
- In order to get the maximum crossbar clearance measurement of 57 inches on top of your 2012 Volkswagen GTI, you will need to place the legs of the front crossbar at the maximum front position that the roof rack allows. As far as the back crossbar, it should be spaced between 24-36 inches from the front crossbar for the SkyBox NX 16 # Y95AV and 24-42 inches for the SkyBox 18 # Y07336. With this spacing, you will be able to open the rear hatch with both of these boxes.
Other dimensions to...
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