Towing Bike Rack for a 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Question:
Can I use this bike rack on my 2004 VW Touareg? If not, please suggest one. I need one to accomodate one adult and two kids bikes.
asked by: Lisa
Expert Reply:
This bike rack will work as long as your 2004 Volkswagen Touareg has at least a Class III trailer hitch and a drawbar that has at least 3" of space. The trailer hitch's tongue weight capacity is reduced by the weight of the bike rack and the bikes when towing. If your ball mount does not have the required clearance you could use ball mounts, # 2736 or # D-28. Extra-Long ball mounts with a Rise/Drop usually do not work because of the angled metal supporting the ball mount face.
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 12" Long - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
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- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs
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- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
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- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
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