Most Popular Trunk Bike Racks for 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
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Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Hanging Style
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 2 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
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by: Nick T07/23/20192012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Came quickly! Works on our car as advertised. Even though my wife has a women's Schwinn Cruiser 7 old school bike, weighing 45 lbs, the rack appears to work well. I recommend this bike rack and also etrailer.com.
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by: John R.08/18/20142014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Mounts well to the vehicle, but designers should take a better look at different bike configurations, especially mountain bikes, with their different frames.
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Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
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- Frame Mount - Anti-Sway
- 3 Bikes
- Non-Retractable
- Locks Not Included
- Fits Most Factory Spoilers
- 6 Straps
- Adjustable Arms
- Hanging Rack
- Thule
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by: Nick T07/23/20192012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Came quickly! Works on our car as advertised. Even though my wife has a women's Schwinn Cruiser 7 old school bike, weighing 45 lbs, the rack appears to work well. I recommend this bike rack and also etrailer.com.
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by: John R.08/18/20142014 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen
Mounts well to the vehicle, but designers should take a better look at different bike configurations, especially mountain bikes, with their different frames.
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2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen Bike Rack Questions
- Thule does list the OutWay, # TH56BV, as a fit for a 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen. If you will be carrying women's, children's, or alternative frame bikes, I recommend using the bike adapter bar, # TH982XT, to carry the bikes more level. I have included a link that shows how the adapter bar works.
view full answer... - According to Thule, the Thule OutWay 3 Trunk Mounted bike rack, part # TH56BV will fit your 2012 VW Jetta Sportwagen.
The OutWay is extremely easy to install and remove, using unique ratcheting cables instead of the clumsy straps and buckles used by other trunk mounted racks. Be sure that you DO NOT use the rear wiper while the rack is in place.
For women's bikes or bikes with sharply angled top tubes or step-through frames, using a frame adapter like part # TH982XT is recommended....
view full answer... - I checked with Thule and the Thule OutWay 3 Bike Carrier # TH9002PRO that you referenced is confirmed to fit on your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen TDI 99 lbs for 3 bikes while using this rack you should not be putting any undue stress on your vehicle..
If you plan on carrying women's or alternative framed bikes you may also be interested in purchasing a Thule Bike Adapter Bar # TH982XT. i attached a review video for this product for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Yes, the Thule Gateway 3 Bike Rack, # TH78VR, will fit on your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen. This bike rack has 6 straps that will attach to the top, side and bottom edges of your rear hatch. Please note that the rear wiper cannot be used when this bike rack is mounted.
I have attached a link to the installation instructions as well as our demonstration video.
If you plan on carrying any womens, childrens or alternative bike frames, then I would recommend picking up...
view full answer... - The Thule OutWay part # TH56BV has been confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen so it should work just fine on your vehicle as long as you don't overload it or take the rack off-roading.
Or, for a trunk rack that is specifically designed to be used on vehicles with spoilers that might provide you with peace of mind you could use the Hollywood Rack Over the Top # HRF2-3. This rack is specifically designed to work on vehicles with spoilers so it should work...
view full answer... - We have several trunk mounted bike racks that are confirmed as a fit for your 2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen (see link). The one I like the most is the Thule OutWay part # TH45JV.
What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 retractable coated steel cables to attach to the vehicle rather than 4-6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and easy and the cables also last longer.
The cables store inside the...
view full answer... - When carrying womens, childrens, or alternative frame bikes, you will need to use a bike adapter bar, # TH982XT to carry the bike on the OutWay, # TH45JV. This will also allow for greater ground clearance and the bike will be more level. I have included links to videos on the rack and adapter for you to view.
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