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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2019 VW Jetta TDI
  • We actually have two trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2019 VW Jetta TDI, but I specifically recommend the Draw-Tite Class I Sport Frame # 24978 because of its hidden crosstube design. This allows the crosstube to be tucked behind the rear bumper so that only the 1-1/4" receiver is actually visible, maintaining a clean, OEM-like appearance on the Jetta. I have attached a customer-submitted image of the hitch mounted so you can see exactly what I mean. The Class...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan TDI
  • We have one trailer hitch receiver that will fit your 2013 VW Jetta Sedan TDI. That is the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7311. This Class II hitch has a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. It also has a concealed cross tube so only the receiver will be visible at the rear of your vehicle. It has a lightweight alloy construction and comes with a limited lifetime warranty. I have attached an installation video below for your reference.
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  • Would a Thule Doubletrack Work on a 2001 Jetta with a Hidden Hitch # 60963
  • The Draw Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, part # 24748, would be a good choice for your 2001 Volkswagen Jetta. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for this product for you to check out. Also, the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier will work with # 24748. The Snug Tite receiver lock that is on the bike rack will work well on the # 60963 as well. I attached installation instructions for this product as well.
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  • Finding Brake Light Wire On 2011 Volkswagen Golf When Installing Brake Controller
  • Some vehicles do make it tough to simply wire into the brake light switch for the brake controller and your Golf may be one of those, but I do have a solution for you. I called my contact at Tekonsha and they told me that you will want to find the wire that leads to the third brake light. Use a tester like part # PTW2993 and find the wire that only shows power when the brake pedal is pressed. You would then attach the red wire from the brake controller to that wire. Although they were...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Volkswagen Jetta
  • We can certainly help you find a trailer hitch for your Jetta. The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta is the Curt # C11474. This hitch has a 1-1/4 inch hitch receiver and will work well for you to carry a bike rack. Class I trailer hitches, like the # C11474 hitch, are limited to carrying 2 bikes on a hitch mount bike rack. A great 2-bike rack option that I recommend for you is the Thule Camber # TH9058. The Camber features a tilt-away mast that allows you to access...
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness For 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid
  • The wiring harness I recommend for your 2013 Jetta Hybrid is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # 118572. This wire harness plugs into the connection points located in the trunk behind the tail lights. Just plug the harness in, then run a hot lead wire to the positive battery post and it's that simple. Unfortunately we do not have a trailer hitch that is designed to fit the Hybrid Jetta. Due to the structure no hitches are available. It sounds like you are wanting to tow with your...
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  • Recommended 3-Bike Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2017 VW Jetta
  • The trunk-mount bike rack I strongly recommend for your 2017 VW Jetta to carry your three bikes is the Yakima FullBack 3-Bike Rack # Y02633 because it uses superior anti-sway cradles and has integrated security features which will keep your premium bikes safe when you are transporting them and if you need to make a quick stop on the way to your biking destination. The anti-sway cradles on the FullBack are highly cushioned and work together with strong ratcheting straps to secure your...
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  • Suggestions for Class I Hitch Compatible Bike Rack for 65 lb Fat Tire E Bikes
  • If you can reduce the weight of each bike to 50 lbs or less by removing the battery packs, the Thule T2 Classic, part # TH9045 would be ideal. The rack is compatible with a Class I hitch, and can accommodate 2 bikes weighing up to 50 lbs each with tires up to 5 inches wide. If removing the battery packs would reduce the weight of your bikes to 60 lbs or less, the Kuat NV 2.0, part # NV12G would be a good alternative once the # APBK fat bike adapter kit is added. You'd need one adapter...
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  • Can Curt Stabilization Strap be Used on a Trailer hitch Mount Cargo Carrier on a 2012 VW Jetta
  • The Curt strap, # 18050, can be used with a cargo carrier as well as a bike rack. The strap length is adjustable from 20 inches to 35 inches. Based on that you should be able to determine if it can be used for your application. Even though Curt has this strap, you could use any similar strap if this one is not long enough. You will just want to avoid using bungee cords or anything that has similar elasticity because the stretching of that type of material would not work to provide stabilization...
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  • Can Thule Kayak Stacker be Used on Rhino Rack Roof Rack Crossbars
  • The Thule Stacker kayak carrier # TH830 does fit Rhino Rack crossbars like what you mentioned.
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  • Recommended Roof Vent Cover for a Trailer with Continuous Hinge
  • The industry standard size for a roof vent is 14" wide x 14" long. This roof vent you have now appears to match the industry standard and since you have a continuous hinge, I recommend using the Vent Cover for Ventline Old Style Rounded Dome Trailer Roof Vents part # BV0554-01 for white or part # BV0554-03 for smoke. This cover should be a direct replacement for your roof vent through I do recommend taking a quick measurement of the opening just to be sure. I have attached an installation...
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  • Trailer Hitch and Tilting Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta
  • Yes, you can put a hitch on your 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. You can use # 24926. This is a Class I hitch, which is all that is available for the Jetta, which means you are limited to a maximum of 2 bikes on a bike rack that is rated for use on a Class I hitch. The only Thule bike racks that will work with a Class I hitch and that can tilt down with bikes loaded are the T2 Pro XTR # TH23JV. If it doesn't have to be a Thule bike rack you could use the Kuat Transfer # KU74FR. Both of these bike...
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  • Longer Curt Weight Distribution Shank to Clear Rear Bumper
  • What I recommend is to use Curt weight distribution shank # C17122. On it, it measures 5 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of that support gusset. I have linked a video review of this shank for you. On Curt weight distribution shank # 17120 the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest part of the support gusset is 3-1/4 inches. You would not want to drill a new hole, especially further back because there would not be enough of the...
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  • Carrying 2 Bikes On a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI
  • The 2015 Volkswagen Jetta TDI can be fitted with Curt trailer hitch # C11410. This is a Class I hitch so you are limited to 2 bikes. Also Curt says you have to use stabilization strap # 18050 per their warranty requirements when using the hitch for a bike rack. For a bike rack that is Class I compatible I recommend the Trailhead # S63360. Another option to carry 2 bikes on the vehicle is to use a trunk mount bike carrier. We have several 2-bike carriers that will fit your 2015 Jetta. I...
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  • Recommended SUP Carrier for VW Crossbars with Tracks
  • It sounds like you are looking for an SUP carrier that is compatible with the factory VW crossbars with tracks and if that is the case we have some great options, the Thule SUP Taxi XT Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier part # TH810001 which uses universal warp around style clamps is what I recommend and there won't be any issues with the integrated tracks.
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  • Recommended Bike Rack and Hitch for 2017 Nissan Rogue
  • For your 2017 Nissan Rogue, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13204 does require some trimming of an underbody trim panel, so whether you are comfortable doing that trimming or not would be the only issue with doing it yourself. If you are comfortable with the trimming as shown in the video you can absolutely do it yourself. If you are not, any mechanic you trust can install it. You may want to consider the Draw-Tite # 75902 simply because the installation will be the same, but Draw-Tite...
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  • Does Curt Trailer Hitch # C11474 Fit Diesel 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
  • Our fitguide sometimes has to organize things in a way that can seem confusing. But long story short...the Curt hitch part # C11474 does fit your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta sedan as long as it is not a diesel. The install instructions are linked directly to the manufacturer install instructions so that if something changes we always have the most current set linked. Sometimes they change the URL slightly so the link goes down, but they should be up again soon. The install video that shows the...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness With a Powered Converter for a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon
  • We do have a wiring harness with a powered converter for your 2003 Volkswagen Jetta Wagon. I recommend using the Kit # C59236. Since you are having power issues with your current wiring harness, I recommend removing that wiring harness completely and install the new harness per the installation instructions. I have attached the instructions for you to look over. This harness includes a circuit tester, so I recommend using that circuit tester to probe the wires going into your tail light...
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  • Diameter Of Air Line For Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper System
  • The air line that is included in the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Kit, part # F4176, is 1/4 inch diameter. If you wish to purchase more air line, we do carry the air line by itself, part # F99ZR. This is a 22 foot long section of red tubing. The Tee you could use to split one line into two is the Firestone Union Tee, part # F3025-1.
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  • How To Convert a Euro 13-Pin to a US 5-Way Trailer Connector
  • If the trailer has reverse lights then you will want to use the Modulite Protector 5-Way Flat part # 119177KIT instead of the Upgraded Tail Light Converter part # C56175 on your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. Then in order to make an adapter that attaches the Euro 13-Pin connector on your trailer to the US 5-Way connector on your vehicle you will need the following: Hopkins Wiring Harness with 5-Pole part # HM37918 Curt 2-To-3-Wire Tail Light Converter part # C56196 Vehicle Side Euro 13-Pin Connector...
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