Expert Answers about Volkswagen GTI
- Recommended 2" Trailer Hitch for 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7375 is the best option for a 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI. In fact, it's the only option which has a 2" retriever tube opening. The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver offers a bolt-on install and it has a hidden design so you won't be able to tell a hitch is installed with the receiver tube removed.
I have attached an install video below as well. If you do not think this is something that you can accomplish yourself then you can...
view full answer... - Cargo Box Recommendation to Fit Stroller that Measures 16" x 28" x 21.75"
- We have the Car Top Cargo Rooftop Cargo Box # CTC-18S which is one of the few that has the internal dimensions you need at 56-1/3" long x 38-1/3" wide x 18-1/3" tall and can fit crossbars that are between 22 and 31 inches that are up to 3-3/4 inches wide.
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2007 Volkswagen GTI
- For your 2007 Volkswagen GTI the only trailer wiring I can recommend for you is the part # C59236 that you referenced.
The # 118667 would not fit as it is designed for different vehicles.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Receiver Hitch for a 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Yes! The Curt trailer hitch # C11412 is a fit for your 2015 VW Golf GTI. It is a Class-I rated hitch and the maximum gross trailer weight is 2,000 pounds and maximum tongue weight is 200 pounds.
It's great for bike racks, cargo carriers and more.
If you plan on doing any light duty towing always revert to your Owners Manual for the maximum towing and tongue weight capacity and you will always go with the lowest rated component.
I have included a couple FAQ's for you too.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for a 2011 Volkswagen GTI For Jet Ski Trailer Towing
- The only Curt hitch available for your 2011 Volkswagen GTI is the part # C11000 which is a Class I hitch. Class II hitches are used on vehicles that have higher capacities such as larger sedans and vans.
The # C11000 can still be used to tow a jet ski trailer as it has a 200 lb tongue weight and 2,000 lb trailer weight capacity. As long as your jet ski trailer weighs less than that and the towing capacity listed in your vehicle owners manual you would be good to go.
The recommended ball...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness For Trailer Towing With a 2008 VW GTI
- I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11074 for your 2008 Volkswagen GTI. I checked with Draw-Tite, EcoHitch and Stealth as they make the hidden receivers and none of them have anything to fit your GTI. The Curt does have a small 1-1/4" receiver that will keep the receiver up tight against your rear fascia and have the least impact on ground clearance. The receiver itself is rated to tow up to 2,000lbs with a 200lb tongue weight rating.
Curt recommends their 2" Euro Ball Mount...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch Expander with 5 Inch Rise
- To expand the 1-1/4 inch receiver opening on your 2013 VW GTI, while also giving you a 5 inch rise, I recommend the Brophy Hitch Adapter # HT5R. This adapter will give you exactly what you are needing, converting the 1-1/4 inch receiver on your vehicle to a 2 inch opening to be compatible with your Thule bike rack, along with providing you with a 5-1/2 inch rise from the top of the shank.
Please just keep in mind that when using this or any other hitch adapter, the tongue weight capacity...
view full answer... - Recommended Roof Bag for Volkswagen GTI 2-Door
- I'll start this off by saying that because you don't have a roof rack and cargo basket on your VW GTI, the most common way to attach these roof bags is going to be via hooks inside the door jams. You won't need to remove the weather seals from your vehicle to attach a roof bag and the door being close will help secure those hooks into place. With that being said, we have some solutions that you will be able to use.
Because of the relatively small size of your vehicle, you're likely going...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Volkswagen Jetta GTI Autobahn for Carrying Kuat Sherpa 2.0
- For your 2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Autobahn the Draw Tite hitch # 24978 is a confirmed fit and would be the hitch I recommend for carrying a bike rack since it does not require a stabilizer strap like the Curt for your vehicle does.
This will also work great with the Kuat Sherpa 2.0 part # SH12G.
view full answer... - Class I Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Volkswagen GTI
- We offer three different brands of 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch for your 2014 Volkswagen GTI (visible on the link provided) and while several do require minor trimming of the heat shield for installation the popular Curt # C11000 does not. My contact at Curt confirmed that this hitch will install on your 2014 Volkswagen GTI without drilling or need to trim the heat shield.
Hitch installation on many vehicles can be made easier by temporarily lowering the exhaust to provide more working room...
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2006 Volkswagen GTI with Separate Wiring
- The Curt trailer wiring harness part # C59236 that you referenced is confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Volkswagen GTI and has a converter box that is designed to adapt the vehicle wiring style you have to the correct combined trailer wiring needed. You'll run your separate vehicle wiring to the converter box which will then combine the circuits onto the same wiring of the 4-way of the kit.
view full answer... - Trunk Mounted 3 Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI with Factory Spoiler
- Thule has confirmed that the spoiler on your 2012 Volkswagen GTI is capable of handling the weight of a rack and bicycles.
To carry 2 bikes, you could take a look at the Thule Passage # TH910XT, the Thule Gateway Pro # TH88VR, or the Thule OutWay # TH45JV.
For a 3 bike rack, take a look at the Thule Gateway Pro # TH78VR or the Thule OutWay # TH56BV.
Of all of these, I recommend either of the OutWays # TH45JV or # TH56BV. They are the best of the best.
The OutWays are the nicest...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2004 Volkswagen GTI
- CURT indicates that Trailer Hitch, # 11066, will fit the 2004 Volkswagen GTI turbo, 2 door coupe/hatchback model. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
If you plan on doing some towing the hitch comes with the correct ball mount, pin, and clip. For a ball you can use # A-80 or # A-82. For trailer wiring, use # 119190KIT. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
view full answer... - Highest Rise Ball Mount that Fits 1-1/4 inch Trailer Hitch
- The highest rise ball mount we have for a 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch is the Curt Class II part # C45014 which has a rise of 5 inches.
view full answer... - Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Volkswagen GTI
- The Curt # C11412 has been confirmed to fit your 2015 Volkswagen GTI (as long as it's a gas model).
I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Volkswagen GTI
- To start, let's look at trailer hitches. There is one hitch available for the 2012 Volkswagen GTI. I recommend the Curt hitch # C11000. This is a class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver opening. It also requires the use of a stabilizer strap # 18050 when used with a bike rake or a cargo carrier. For your leaf, I would need to know the year to recommend a hitch.
I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. Class I trailer hitches like all of those that fit your GTI, can...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With Upgraded Dual Exhaust
- For your 2013 VW GTI with dual exhaust, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" # 24904. We have had customers fit this hitch on dual exhaust models. The shape of the Curt # C11000 would most likely not work as well with a dual exhaust system.
If you will be doing some light towing with this hitch, I recommend the Sportframe Drawbar 4" Rise 2000 lb Kit # 3594. You will need a hitch ball like # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch ball or # 19258...
view full answer... - Curt Hitch Recommendation for a 2006 Volkswagen GTI
- The main difference between the Curt Hitch # 11074 and the Draw-Tite Hitch # 24825 is like you already noticed, the Curt is a round tube and the others are square.
Generally speaking, most people agree that the round tube style hitches look less visible. It also helps that the Curt has brackets that do not come down on either side of the cross tube as far either.
I think the Curt hitch would be the best choice for you as it be less visible for the above mentioned reasons.
I attached...
view full answer... - Recommendation For Trunk 2-Bike Carrier For 2008 Volkswagen GTI - R32
- Based on your information, the Thule Passage 2 Trunk Bike Carrier, Item # TH910XT, is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Volkswagen GTI - R32. It has a weight capacity of 35-lbs per bike. It has a secure mounting system that protects your car, has anti-sway cradles to minimize bike movement during transport, and is easy to install.
As with all trunk-mount bike carriers, a rear wiper on the car cannot be used with the rack in place.
If you are carrying women's, children's, or alternative...
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch, Bike Racks, and Roof Rack to Carry 2 Single Bikes and 1 Tandem Bike on a 2013 VW GTI
- On a Class I trailer hitch you are correct, there would be too much torque on the hitch because of having the weight of a third bike that far away from the receiver. It is like using a cheater bar to loosen a lug nut.
What you can do is use the hitch to mount a Class I compatible bike rack, like the Swagman Titan, # S63400, to carry the 2 single bikes. This hitch has a 3 inch rise in the shank to provide better ground clearance. With a hitch like # C11000 installed the top of the receiver...
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