Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for 2015 Volkswagen Golf Gas Hatchback
Question:
What would be your best recommendation for a 2 bike rack, using your 1st choice bolt on hitch, on a 2015 VW Golf gas 5 door Hatchback? Thanks!
asked by: B. M
Helpful Expert Reply:
I would recommend the Curt Hitch, # C11412 for your 2015 VW Golf. This is a Class I rated bolt on trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch square receiver. The class rating and receiver size are important to remember when choosing a bike rack.
Depending on your preferences, I have two recommendations for bike racks for you. For a platform bike rack, I would recommend the Swagman XTC Platform Rack, # S64670. A platform rack makes it easier to load your bikes, and has the benefit of securing the bike in three places. The XTC is a lighter weight platform rack that is ideal for your Golf and a Class I hitch.
For a hanging style bike rack, I would recommend our Kuat Beta Folding Aluminum bike rack, # B202-114. This bike rack allows access to your hatchback by folding away from your car. Because this bike rack is made from aluminum, it only weighs about 12-1/2 pounds.
I have attached review videos for you to check out for both the Swagman XTC and Kuat Beta bike racks I recommended.
If you will be carrying any women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, then I recommend looking into a bike adapter bar, like part # UB01. Bikes with small or angled frames can be difficult to load on bike rack arms and this adapter allows you to load the bikes quickly, easily, and safely. I have attached a demonstration video of this adapter bar for you as well. If you are interested in locks for the bike rack, you can use part # S64031 for the XTC and part # HL1 for the Kuat Beta.
Products Referenced in This Question
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Kuat
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Hitch Lock for Kuat Bike Racks - 1-1/4" Hitches
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Stainless Steel
- Bent Pin
- For Kuat Racks
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Kuat
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Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock and Cable for Swagman Bike Racks w/ 1-1/4" & Combo Shanks - 7'
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Threaded Pin
- For Swagman Racks
- 2-3/4 Inch Span
- Swagman
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Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Locks Not Included
- 2 Bikes
- Class 2
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Kuat Ubar Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's and Alternative Frame Bikes
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Spare Tire Bike Racks
- Trunk Bike Racks
- Adapter Bar
- Frame
- Kuat
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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