Hitch Bike Rack for Use in Class I Hitch on 2008 Golf GTI
Question:
Will this clear the bumper on a 2008 Golf GTI if I want to use the Softride Hang2 Item # SR27041? It appears the Softride Hang2 has two holes for mounting to the hitch, but if using the second hole that gives the most support, I fear it may not then clear the bumper.
asked by: Ron B
Expert Reply:
The Softride Hang2 2-Bike Rack # SR27041 requires a Class II hitch. Only light-duty Class I hitches are made for your car so you will need to choose a Class I-compatible hitch rack of no more than 2-bike capacity. The linked page displays all 2-bike Class I racks.
A 2-bike rack I really like is the Curt # C18085. This hanging rack suspends the bikes by their wheels for no frame contact, it is very lightweight, it offers a substantial 45-lbs-per-bike weight rating, it provides a foot of clearance from the hitch pin hole and it is very well-priced. Available accessories include hitch lock # SHP2082 and cable lock # e98891.
When we installed the Curt Class I hitch # C11074 on a 2008 Rabbit the hitch pin hole after installation was positioned 7-inches forward of the rear edge of the bumper cover. I went to our warehouse to measure the hitch to allow you to know where the hitch pin hole will be on your car.
I measured from the rear mounting hole back to the hitch pin hole and found this dimension to be approximately 6-1/4- inches.
What you can do is refer to the hitch instructions to help you find the rear mounting hole on the car's frame and measure rearward this same 6-1/4-inch distance to find out where your hitch pin hole will be after installation. Chances are very good that the BikeWing will fit with room to spare.
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Curt 2 Bike Platform Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- CURT
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etrailer Cable Lock - 10' Long - 5/16" Diameter - Steel - Keyed Alike
- Cable Locks
- Utility Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
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Softride Hang2 2-Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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- 2 Bikes
- Class 3
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- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
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- Visible Cross Tube
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