Trailer Hitch Recommendation to Fit a 2002 Volkswagen Golf for Bike Rack

Question:

Looking for a hitch set up for my 2002 VW Golf. Looks like the Draw-Tite 24679 would work fine but I have a question about getting an adapter to a 2 inch receiver for my bike rack. Seeing if you have a recommendation for the right length adapter and if I should use one with a rise. Bike rack is a Yakima Kingpin 4 Bike. Thank You

asked by: Craig

Expert Reply:

The Draw Tite Hitch part # 24679 is confirmed as a fit for your 2002 Volkswagen Golf, but since this is a Class I hitch I would not recommend using a hitch adapter with it. The reason being that they reduce the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent and because the Yakima King Pin is not Class I hitch compatible so it would not work. Plus Class I hitches can only carry up to 2 bikes at a time due to their lower capacities.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C