Expert Answers about Volkswagen Atlas
- Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2021.5 VW Atlas SELP For Carrying Bike Rack
- I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76176 for your 2021.5 Volkswagen Atlas SELP. We have installed both the Draw-Tite and Curt # C24ER in our shop and found the Draw-Tite was 1/2" higher at 13-1/2" to the inside top of the receiver.
I know you mentioned not needing lighting but I am going to strongly encourage installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118754. This will allow you to use Auxiliary Lighting # C53201 in the event your bikes or luggage impair the...
view full answer... - Can I Install A Trailer Hitch On A 2024 Volkswagen Atlas?
- We do offer a trailer hitch for a 2023 Volkswagen Atlas # C24ER. We do not have fitment information for the 2024 models yet (August 2023). I am not aware of any major changes, but we cannot yet confirm fitment for a 2024 Atlas. We are hoping to have fitment information in the coming months.
That being said, the mounting points for the hitch are simply four small holes in the frame rail. Volkswagen adds an underbody coating to the bottom of the frame. Kind of like a hard foam. This is likely...
view full answer... - Power Watchdog Bypass Or Standby Mode Possibilities
- I spoke with Hughes Autoformers, and they confirmed that the Power Watchdog Surge Protector # HU27FR is not available to be bypassed or put into standby mode.
view full answer... - Will The Curt Echo Brake Controller Accelerator Meter Be Affected When Coasting Or Going Up A Hill
- With the Curt Echo Brake Controller # C51180 it would not detect natural deceleration from coasting. There may be a small drop but nothing significant. When going uphill there will be no change what so ever the braking power will be the same as when you started. So the only time it will actually have a significant change is if you apply the brakes and it sees brake lights.
I put in a installation video below.
view full answer... - Can Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Add Sway Control
- You cannot add sway control to the Fastway e2 weight distribution hitch because it has sway control built in already, and there isn't a way to double up, so to speak. If you aren't getting the proper amount of sway control it is likely you have an improperly rated set up. You need to know your loaded tongue weight (if you aren't sure what it is you need to use a scale like # e99044), and pick the set up based off that. Your tongue weight should be in the middle of the system's weight ratings:
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view full answer... - Can Weight Distribution or Sway Control be Used on 2019 Volkswagen Atlas
- The owner's manual for a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas does say not to use a "weight distributing or load equalizing hitch" and this is strictly a Volkswagen stance. It also says things like "when you are not towing, remove the trailer hitch" (which, frankly, is absurd) and to remove the ball mount to reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians (which would be the first ball mount related injury I can think of). This likely has more to do with Volkswagen and their reputation for safety; weight distribution...
view full answer... - Is New Solar Charger Needed For 200 Amp Hour Lithium Battery
- I reached out to Go Power, who supplies most of our solar equipment, and they said a new solar controller is not necessarily needed for a 200 amp hour lithium battery.
They said newer controllers should have a lithium profile charging option, but even if it does not, older controllers with the AGM profile will still charge the battery, but it may not top it off. So if your current controller has a lithium profile you are good, otherwise I do recommend a controller designed for use with...
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