Custom Fit 2012 Volkswagen Passat Accessories

I was able to track down the installation instructions for the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7317 referenced in your question and have attached the images from the manual below. I have also sent you a separate email with the PDF file…

The Tekonsha wiring harness we list for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat is actually #C59496. But you could use #119250KIT if you wanted. It installs without cutting into your wires. You will need to test the tail light wires to confirm the following: On…

The cradle ratchet straps for your Thule Apex XT Bike Rack like #TH9024XT should remove just as they were installed. It might take some force to pull the strap completely out of the cradle because of its ratchet design but this is the only way to…

The Trailer D-Ring Tie Down item #LRB1, will accept bolts no larger than 7/16 inches in diameter so you could go with a 3/8 inch bolt/nut or screw. For your application you can use standard hardware from your local hardware store. I recommend using…

Often an axle's weight rating will appear on a sticker or plate on the axle beam itself, or sometimes the trailer's main identification sticker will include axle ratings. This is helpful unless of course the axles have been replaced during…

While there is a 2 inch trailer hitch recevier that fits your 2014 Volkswagen Passat TDI, I checked with Curt and can verify the only one of their hitches that fits your Passat is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11234. This is a Class I hitch with…

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

Bearing Buddies are a great way to keep grease in a trailer hub. I recommend them as long as you are aware that it's very easy to put too much grease in a hub with these which will blow out the seal. They have no problem being used on longer road…

Great question. As a general rule, when your trailer is loaded to it's full capacity, there should be a minimum clearance of 3 inches between the top of your tire and the underside of your fender.This should give you adequate clearance for…

For any of the recommended wheels you can use valve stem #AM20903. The pilot hole on all of the wheels is 3.19 inches in diameter which is a common size. I have no doubt that the wheels will fit your hubs especially since you mentioned the…

Generally speaking you will want to have 3 inches minimum from the top of your tire to the fender of your trailer to accommodate for suspension travel. Having a little more wouldn't hurt, but I wouldn't recommend any less than 3 inches.…

Curt trailer hitch #C11232 does not fit TDI models of the 2012 Volkswagen Passat (the direct shift gearbox or DSG doesn't affect the fit of trailer hitches). What I recommend for your TDI is Draw-Tite trailer hitch #24880. I have linked a video…