Does Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack Have Good Ground Clearance For 2014 VW Golf Wagon
Question:
My car is a 2014 VW Golf Wagon. Does the HR4000 Bike Rack provide good clearance from the ground ? The hitch for my car will have a 1 1/4 in opening. What 1-1/4 to 2 in adapter is recommended for this type of bike rack?
asked by: Ben L
Expert Reply:
So there's a couple things to go over here, starting with the hitch for your 2014 Volkswagen Golf Wagon. This vehicle only has a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver available, the Curt Trailer Hitch # C11474.
And with a Class I hitch, you can't use a 4-bike rack, they are limited to 2-bike racks only due to the stress and torque put on the hitch and frame. That means you can use the Destination, but not the 4-bike # HR4000; the one you would need that is compatible with a Class I hitch is the 2-bike version:
- Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes # HLY94FR
This rack does have excellent ground clearance with a shank that rises 9 inches, which is among the highest possible clearances, making it a fantastic choice for a vehicle like your Golf Wagon which is a bit low to the ground.
I know you were looking to carry 4 bikes, and that is still possible, but unfortunately not with a hitch-mounted carrier on your Golf Wagon. What you would need to do is add the hitch and Destination along with a roof rack and roof-mounted carriers. Since this is a lot of parts, I'll give you the most budget-friendly options that will work, and in order to mount a roof rack on your Golf Wagon, it would need to have raised side rails; if so, here is what you can use:
- Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails # MPG216
- Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars # S64720
I know this is not the exact solution you were wanting, but it is the only way to be able to safely carry four bikes on your 2014 VW Golf Wagon. I have added some links below to video reviews for you to check out as well if you'd like to take a look.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Frame Mount
- 15mm Fork
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 5mm Fork
- 9mm Fork
- 9mm Thru-Axle
- Bike Lock
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Swagman
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Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Platform Rack
- Folding Rack
- Frame Mount
- Hitch Lock
- 4 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Hollywood Racks
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