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  • Tow Bar Lighting Recommendation for a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
  • The Roadmaster flat towing bulb and socket kit part # RM-155 has been confirmed as a fit for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. You can swap the bulbs out of this kit for new red 1157 LEDs like the part # P231157R360.
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  • Hitch Recommendation for 2009 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI
  • Yes, the Curt hitch part # C11474 is a confirmed fit for the 2009 Volkswagen Sportwagen TDI like you have and would work great. I attached an install video for this hitch for you to check out as well. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part # 118667. For a ball mount part # 3593, 2 inch hitch ball part # 19258, or 1-7/8 inch hitch ball part # 19256.
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  • Thule T2 Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2009 Jetta SportWagen Carrying Electric Bikes
  • I have a solution for you, but there is not a trunk mounted bike rack option that I would recommend for you due to the weight of the electric bikes. Most likely your vehicle would become damaged due to the weight of the bikes. You will need to go with a hitch mounted bike rack as it is the only option available that can handle the weight of your bikes. First you will need a hitch, for that I would recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11474. This hitch has a tongue weight capacity of 200...
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  • 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter Recommendation for a Trailer with 7-Way
  • Current could flow through either direction of the Pollak 7 Pole to 4 Way Connector Adapter # PK12716 that you referenced. That being said the connector would NOT match up to the 4-way on your Jetta to the 7-way on your trailer. You would need the part # 37185 instead. You will notice that this adapter has a socket instead of a male 7-way. This would be the configuration that would work for your application.
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  • Best Rhino-Rack Roof Rack 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen with Moonroof or Sunroof
  • The best Rhino-Rack roof rack for your 2013 VW Jetta SportWagen with a moonroof or sunroof is going to be the system that utilizes the Vortex bars and mounts to your raised side rails with legs. This roof rack is made up of the following parts: - Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA118B-2 - Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RRSX100 This will give your Jetta a rack that is highly functional, durable and quiet though you should note that no matter which roof rack you choose it is not recommended...
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  • Universal Roof Rack Fairing Recommendation
  • Sounds like you are looking for a fairing for your roof rack. The Rhino Rack Fairing # RRRF2 is pretty universal and should work well for you. It can fit crossbar dimensions that are 1-1/4" tall x 3-1/2" wide.
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  • Hitch Recommendation for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen for 4 Bike Rack
  • To carry a 4 bike rack with your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen you would need to have a 2 inch hitch installed like the EcoHitch part # 306-X7284 which is a confirmed fit. The 1-1/4 inch hitches that fit your vehicle are limited to carrying only 2 bikes. But with the EcoHitch installed you could use a 4 bike rack like the Swagman Trailhead # S63380 and you'd be set.
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  • Is There a Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
  • I do have an option for a trailer hitch for a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI but there are no options from Curt, the Curt Trailer Hitch part C11072 is no longer available, and the # C11474 does not fit the TDI version of the SportWagen. Instead, I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" Item # 306-X7284. The # 306-X7284 is a custom-fit trailer hitch with a hidden cross tube that installs behind your Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen's rear bumper, leaving...
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  • How to Carry a Womens Bike on the Thule OutWay Trunk Mount Bike Rack for a 2012 VW Jetta SportWagen
  • When carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, you will need to use a bike adapter bar, # TH982XT to carry the bike on the OutWay, # TH45JV. This will also allow for greater ground clearance and the bike will be more level. I have included links to videos on the rack and adapter for you to view.
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  • Replacement Hardware for Curt Hitch Installed on 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • To order replacement hitch install hardware you need the part number # RHK. Select Curt from the drop down menu on the page and then enter the part number # C11474 that you referenced and we'll send you replacement hardware.
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • The Thule OutWay part # TH56BV has been confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen so it should work just fine on your vehicle as long as you don't overload it or take the rack off-roading. Or, for a trunk rack that is specifically designed to be used on vehicles with spoilers that might provide you with peace of mind you could use the Hollywood Rack Over the Top # HRF2-3. This rack is specifically designed to work on vehicles with spoilers so it should work well for...
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  • What Is the Correct Trailer Hitch for a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11474 will fit your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI. I have attached a video of a 2009 Jetta Sportwagen TDI, which will be the same for your 2010 model. If you are interested adding a hitch accessory such as a bike rack, I've attached a link to all of the bike racks we offer that will work with this hitch.
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  • What Are My Hitch And Bike Rack Options For My 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportswagen TDI?
  • For your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen TDI the EcoHitch Hidden 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Item # 306-X7284 you were referencing is a confirmed fit. Even though the EcoHitch doesn't specify what class it is and its tongue weight is 300 lbs, the specs closely mirror a class I hitch. So, I've found you the bike rack you need, but there are no platform style racks that will work with either of your hitch options and of those hitch options, you cannot haul more than 2 bikes since they are...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2013 VW Jetta TDI Sportwagen
  • For your 2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen I recommend the Curt Wiring Harness part # C59496. This harness would work very well for you. I attached an install video for this wiring kits on similar vehicles as yours for you to check out also.
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  • Recommended Canoe Carrier for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen with Rola RXBL Crossbars
  • Rola does not offer a canoe carrier at the present time. However, I do have a recommendation for you to carry a canoe on your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen with the Rola Roof Rack 59820 that you referenced. I recommend the Thule Portage Canoe carrier part # TH819. These universal mount gunwale brackets have durable brackets and have ramped sides for easy loading; the padded bases ensure safe passage for your canoe. Tie-downs are included.
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  • Curt Hitch # 11072 and Towing Setup Component Recommendations for a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch # C11474 that you referenced would be the correct hitch for your 2011 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. This hitch comes with a drawbar, pin and clip included. I attached installation instructions and an installation video for you to check out also. You would also want a Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Short Shank # 19258. For wiring I would recommend Curt Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring # C59496. This kit should work well on your Jetta that has incandescent lights and...
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  • Can Fulton Coupler Hinge Kits Fold Up Instead of to the Side
  • I might have a solution for you, but the Fulton Fold-Away Coupler Hinge Kit, # FHDPB230101, was designed to be mounted to where the tongue will fold to the side. Mounting the hinge kit to where the tongue would fold up provides no lateral stability and should not be used in this way. It sounds like your trailer frame is 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall. What you could use instead would be the 3 inch by 3 inch hinge kit part # FHDPB330301 and then use a spacer on your trailer frame so that...
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  • Recommended Transmission Cooler for a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • For a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, I recommend using the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit part # D13502 which would provide plenty of cooling capacity and would be a good fit for the space you have available. The most efficient type of transmission cooler is a remote mount option which includes a separate fan. That said, these are typically only used on larger tow vehicles where more space is available. Furthermore, this would also not be needed for your particular...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • For your 2010 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 306-X7284. This trailer hitch is a custom fit and is currently the only option we have for your vehicle TDI version of your SportWagen. The # C11474 is not a fit for your TDI version. For a wiring harness, I recommend the part # C59496 because we have found this brand to be the most reliable with wiring products. It will however require hardwiring but there are no custom fit...
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  • No-Splice Trailer Wiring Harness for 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
  • I do have a solution for you, but there isn't a custom plug-in T-Connector available for your 2014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. The Tekonsha # 118667, you were looking at, only fits the Sedan models of the Jetta. For a no-splice solution, you can use the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # 119250KIT. This universal kit uses sensors that simply clamp to your factory tail light wires so no cutting or splicing is required to install it. The ZCI sensors are able to read the signals...
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