A hitch mounted bike rack would be your best option. Hitch mounted racks don't contact any painted surfaces on the vehicle and provide a much more secure installation than a trunk rack that will use several nylon straps.
First let's start with a hitch. For that you will want the Draw Tite Hitch part # 24825. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
The Swagman XTC2, part # S64670 is one of the most popular racks because it's so easy to use, and because the rack has an... view full answer...
The Rhino Rack roof rack # RR56RR does only fit the 5 door models and will not work with the 3 door models. Rhino Rack does have the similar aero bar rack part # RRVA118B-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK064 as a confirmed fir for the 5 door models of the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. view full answer...
A 2000 lb capacity trailer hitch would be like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, part # 11074, that you referenced. You would not need to do any drilling or trimming for the installation of this product. Another benefit to this one is that it comes with a drawbar pin and clip. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out.
The 1000 lb trailer hitch is the Curt Trailer Hitch, part # 11099, and it requires some minor trimming of the fascia for installation.... view full answer...
For your 2008 VW Rabbit the Curt # C11074 is a fit and is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver that has a maximum towing capacity of 2,000 lbs and tongue weight capacity of 200 lbs.
For wiring which will give you a 4-way connector and allow you to power your trailer's lights you need Wiring Harness # C59236 which will give you a 4-flat connector. The correct ball mount for this hitch is # C45016 and depending on the hitch ball size your motorcycle trailer's coupler accepts you will... view full answer...
Curt recommends the stabilizer strap with non-supported loads like bike racks to help support the hitch when going over bumps to prevent some of the vertical shock from being transferred to the hitch.
Curt does this as a precaution, it's not that Draw Tite or Hidden Hitch are stronger. Both hitch brands make outstanding hitches that are typically stronger than what they are rated for. I would say that Curt just happens to approach the idea of a bike rack/cargo carrier being used in a lower... view full answer...
For your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit you would want a Draw Tite Hitch part # 24825. This hitch has been confirmed to fit your vehicle.
The Draw Tite Hitch # 24679 that you referenced is a fit for other Volkswagen vehicles but not your Rabbit so I would not recommend it for you. view full answer...
Adding a fairing is one way to help decrease the wind noise you are experiencing with your Thule Aero Roof Rack # TH400XT with Square Crossbars. The fairing Thule recommends for your 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit is the AirScreen Fairing for Roof Racks, 44 Inches Long # TH82WV. Fairings are designed to help deflect the wind and cut down the noise experienced with square bar roof racks.
The AirScreen Fairing is designed to fit AeroBlade, AeroBlade Edge, and Square Bar roof racks. I've attached... view full answer...
If the moonroof angles up when opening there is a chance the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack would interfere with that. But more importantly you aren't going to want to open the moonroof when the rack is installed. The windnoise will be pretty intense so most likely you are going to want to keep it closed.
For your 2009 VW Rabbit hatchback, I recommend the Rhino-Rack roof rack consisting of crossbars # RRVA118B-2, feet # RRRLKVA, and custom fit kit # DK064. view full answer...
Thule did change their square crossbars in the way you mentioned by adding a channel to the bottom of the bars so that they attach to the feet via that instead of by wrapping around them with the foot. So while I have a solution for you...what that means is that you wouldn't be able to use your current bars with the newer foot design.
What you can do is use the Inno feet part # INSUT with the fit kit part # INK852 which is a fit for your 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit since the Inno square bars... view full answer...
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