Availability of 2-Inch Trailer Hitch for 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan

Question:

I would like to know if I can order the 2inch hitch to coordinate with the Kuat Beta 2 inch bike rack b202-2. I can not find on your site if my VW Passat 2014 TDI has a 2 inch hitch option or if I have to go with the 1-1/4

asked by: Barb

Expert Reply:

The size and class of trailer hitch offered for your 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI Sedan is a 1-1/4-inch Class I type, which is a light-duty hitch that can carry up to 2 bikes, but not more than 2. The current models available are shown on the link provided. No 2-inch hitches are made for your Passat because the vehicle frame does not have the capacity to handle more of a load than what is presented by a Class I hitch.

However, you can still enjoy the quality and features of a Kuat Beta bike rack in one of these Class I hitches.

Kuat offers a Class I version of their Beta Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack, part # B202-114. This and other Kuat Class I racks are shown on the link provided. This lightweight (about 12-1/2-lb) aluminum rack shares the same features - including an 80-lb capacity - and construction as the 2-inch version. Please refer to the linked video.

You might consider adding a hitch lock # e98879 to secure the rack to your car and a cable lock like # e98891 to lock the bikes to the rack.

expert reply by: Adam R