Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendation for 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Question:

What would I need for 2013 vw convertable beetle to mount a bike rack? From the trailor hitch to the carrieer itself.

asked by: Tess

Helpful Expert Reply:

For a hitch for your 2013 Volkswagen Beetle we have the Curt part # C11354 which is a confirmed fit that would work well.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # 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.

Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as we