Solution for Carrying E-Bikes with 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen

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I have an e-bike that weighs 52 lbs without battery can I mount one bike on this rack?

asked by: Bill

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Since there are no trunk mounted bike racks that can carry bikes that weigh over 35 lbs you'd have to look into a hitch mounted e-bike rack like the Thule EasyFold XT part # TH903202 which was designed for the heavier e-bikes as it has a higher weight capacity, uses frame clamps, and also has a ramp built into it for easier loading/unloading.

For your 2017 Volkswagen Golf you'd need a hitch like the # C11422 to use this rack.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Aside from the warranty, there's a practical reason for using a Curt Stability Strap, part #18050 or any stability strap. Stability straps reduce the amount of jolting, jostling and all around movement that occurs on non-trailer loads when they…

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Answer 2

Yes, you are seeing it correctly on some of the item #306-X7315 photos. That's 100% installation error. They're not cutting enough of the fascia off to let the safety chain plate clear it. The Curt Trailer Hitch item #C11422 does not have the…

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The Class III TorkLift EcoHitch #306-X7315 is the one that offers a 2-inch receiver opening, rather than the 1-1/4-inch receivers found on the Class I hitches from Draw-Tite and Curt, parts #24949 and #C11422 Although the weight capacity of all three…

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I can confirm that you were right on about the trailer hitch receivers that fit your 2019 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, and that two of them require bumper fascia trimming while one of them does not: Requires Bumper Fascia Trimming (see accompanying cut…

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The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7315 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 VW Golf Alltrack. I was able to get ahold of the installation instructions for the hitch on your vehicle and found that you will need to…

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When installing the Curt hitch #C11422 on your 2017 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack the only version of the vehicle that would require trimming of the rear fascia is the Sportwagen vehicles with 4Motion. Other models would not require the fascia trimming. I…

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There are trailer hitches that will fit the 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen of which the Alltrack is one of the options for that vehicle. The hitches available are all Class I hitches though ( #C11422 and #24949 ) and as such are limited to 2 bikes…

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Answer 8

Curt trailer hitch #C11422 (fascia trimming not required) fits the following vehicles: 2017 - 2018 Volkswagen Golf Alltrack 2017 - 2017 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen 2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen TDI models 2015 - 2016 Volkswagen Golf…

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Answer 9

Due to the weight of your e-bikes, the only solution that we can safely recommend would be to use a trailer hitch, like the Curt Class I Hitch, #C11422, and a hitch mount bike rack that can handle the weight of your bikes and the fat tires of your…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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