Will a Trunk Mount Bike Rack Fit on a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle with Rear Mounted Spoiler

Question:

I just bought a 2012 VW Beetle Hardtop with Spoiler. Will the hooks for the top of the trunk work for the Spoiler? If not, what do you recommend?

asked by: Connie

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for carrying bike on your new Beetle. But first, I did some research on the 2012 VW New Beetle. All of the images I could find showed a spoiler that is below the rear window glass. In this location, a trunk mount bike rack will not fit because of the protrusion of the spoiler.

If the spoiler is above the rear window glass, then the straps will be applying pressure to the spoiler that it is not rated to handle and you will not be able to safely mount a trunk mount bike rack.

What you can do is install a trailer hitch, see link, and then use a trailer hitch mount bike rack rated for use with a Class I hitch like the Swagman Titan, # S63400. I have included some informational links on the bike rack for you.

expert reply by: Michael H