Trunk-Mount Bike Carrier Fit on 2003 Volkswagen Golf Cabrio

Question:

I have a Volswagen Cabrio 2003 and I have been trying to find a bike rackno hitch preferably a trunk rack for my car. Can you recommend? Thule does have one for my car. Thanks.

asked by: AL

Expert Reply:

My research shows that the 2003 Cabrio was actually one of the versions of the Golf model. My contact at Thule confirmed that there are no confirmed trunk-mount rack fits for your vehicle. This includes the rack you referenced, # TH910XT. Any convertible style vehicle poses challenges to fitting a trunk-mount bike rack and your Cabrio is no exception.

If you do want to consider a hitch please note that all hitches offered for the 2003 Golf are light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I types. Such hitches have the capacity to carry only 2 bikes even if the carrier itself can hold more. With a Class I hitch you need to use a 2-bike Class I rack, such as one of those shown on the link provided.

Two helpful articles on hitch racks are linked to help you consider the best options for your bikes.

expert reply by: Adam R