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Volkswagen VW Racks

Can I Install Longer Aero Bars on My 2011 VW Jetta?

by Rack Magic Woman on January 30, 2012

Q: Current Vehicle: 2001 VW Jetta (IV) – Future Vehicle: 2011 VW Golf (VI)

I am currently looking at getting Thule cross bars for my car (480R Foot Pack, RB47 Rapid Aero Bars, KIT 1051, 871XT Fairing 38”); however, I am also considering getting a new car in the next year or so. When I look up the parts that are recommended for the new car, I see that I would need a new fit kit (KIT 1323), aero bars (RB53), and possibly a new fairing (both the 871XT and the 872XT 44” are listed). My question is two fold: is it possible to install longer aero bars (putting the RB53’s on the 2001 Jetta) then recommended (I have seen many cars with longer square bars, but I am less familiar with how the aero bars are assembled), and do you know if the 44” fairing would fit on my current car?

A: Because of the way the Rapid Aero bars connect to the foot–via a channel located at the end of the bar–you cannot get a longer bar than what is listed as fitting your vehicle because the connection channels would be too far apart to settle into the tabs on the top of foot. As far as the fairing, you generally can go up or down a size without too much trouble. It just might look a little funny.

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Correct size bars for 2003 Passat and 2007 Volvo XC90?

by Rack Magic Woman on December 30, 2011

Q:  I have two vehicles, a 2003 VW Passat Wagon and a 2007 Volvo XC 90. I’m looking to equip them with a Thule system, and both have factory rails–so I believe I’ll require the Thule Crossroads 450.  However, I’m unsure whether the 50″ or the 58″ Thule load bars will be sufficient, or will I need  different size bars to accommodate the VW and Volvo?

A:  Yes, both vehicles will use the Thule 450 CrossRoad Roof Rack System. It is true that the Volvo takes the 58” load bars and the VW takes the 50” bars. However, you could still use the 58” bars on the VW if you don’t mind the extra 4 inches on either side.

And, while the Volvo does call for the 58” bars you may be able to trim them down once you mount them and see how they fit. Thule only lists the minimum bar length you can use, but since they only sell the bars in certain lengths it is possible you could get away with something in between 50” and 58”. They are easy to cut down with a hack saw.

We also have a couple of 450 packages that include locks that will save you a bit of money if you were to buy the rack and locks separately since the racks do not come with the locks. One package comes with the 58” bars and one comes with the 50” bars.

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Looking for a kayak rack for my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan

by Rack Magic Woman on October 27, 2011

Q: I’m looking for a kayak rack for my 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan (Wolfsburg edition). I have the two bars on top of my roof but I don’t have cross ties (racks) to hold the kayak. The car has a panoramic sunroof (large) and an antenna on the roof in the back in the middle. Can you recommend a kayak rack for this car? I’d prefer to spend $100 or less for the cross bars/tie off.

A: Your best bet is the Thule 450 CrossRoads ($228.85 a bit more than $100 but well worth it) system and once you have these bars spanning across the vehicle you can use any type of kayak rack. The type of kayak rack you select is somewhat dependent on the kayak type/material you buy. Super wide kayaks may be best in a J cradle like the 835xtr, or if getting an expensive fiberglass boat then consider the 883 Glide and Set.

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Can I Reuse Q-Clips from another car for my Passat 850 Wagon?

by Rack Magic Woman on September 8, 2011

Q: I bought a set of q clips from a friend who had a vw passat, early to mid 2000′s I believe. Mocking it up on my car, there doesn’t appear to be any issues. I was close to bending the clips that he used and drilling a whole to fit hardware to fit my car, but thought I better do it the right way.

My 850 is a wagon. What is the difference? Could I make it work? What does the number 51 or 52 designate? I really want to avoid buying another clip.

A:  I applaud your gusto, but I would recommend buying the appropriate Q-Clips for your vehicle, which are the Q52s (the Q51s are for the 850 sedan). Using any other Q-Clip, especially after they’ve been drilled and bent, could result in a rack disaster.

Each set of Q-Clips are unique as they are designed and shaped specifically for a particular vehicle. Even if two look similar, it isn’t recommending using them for a vehicle they are not designed for.

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Volkswagen Jetta Rear Mount Hitch Style 2 Bike Rack

by Rack James on August 30, 2011

This VW Jetta hitch mounted bike rack is using the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch mount bike rack.

This VW Jetta hitch mounted bike rack is using the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch mount bike rack.

Here’s a nice shot of a Volkswagen Jetta 4 Door rear mounted hitch bike rack using the Saris 4229 Thelma 2 hitch bike rack.  It attaches to either 1 1/4″ or 2″ receiver hitches and carries two bikes in the upright position. This Jetta has a 1 1/4″ receiver and is using the Saris 3022 Locking Hitch Tite to lock the Saris Thelma 2 bike rack into the receiver. Also recommended is the Saris 981 Locking Cable to lock the bikes onto the rack.

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Volkswagen Eurovan with Pop Top Roof Tracks Rack System with Cargo Box

by Rack James on August 26, 2011

Killer example of roof rack excellence, this VW Eurovan roof track rack system and luggage carrier is using the Yakima Control Tower System with 2 sets of #1 Landing Pads mounted into a set of Yakima 60" roof tracks and the Thule 605 Ascent 1700 cargo box.

Killer example of roof rack excellence, this VW Eurovan roof track rack system and luggage carrier is using the Yakima Control Tower System with 2 sets of #1 Landing Pads mounted into a set of Yakima 60" roof tracks and the Thule 605 Ascent 1700 cargo box.

This is the kind of rack magic we love to see, especially under a bluebird sky. I wanted to praise the owners but I was worried that they may have been taking a snooze after a long day on the trails. This Volkswagen Eurovan permanent roof tracks rack system with cargo carrier is using  a set of Yakima 60″ roof tracks mounted to the pop top. The Yakima Control Tower system is installed into the tracks using two sets of #1 Landing Pads (LP1).  A Thule 605 Ascent 1700 cargo box is attached to the Yakima 66″ crossbars.

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2011 Volkwagen GTI Roof Rack and Cargo/Luggage Box System

by Rack James on July 1, 2011

Picture of a 2011 Volkswagen GTI Type VI 5 Door roof rack luggage rack system using the Thule 480 Rapid Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1323 and the Thule 686BXT Ascent 1600 cargo box.

Picture of a 2011 Volkswagen GTI Type VI 5 Door roof rack luggage rack system using the Thule 480 Rapid Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1323 and the Thule 686BXT Atlantis 1600 cargo box.

This is a great install photo showing a 2011 VW GTI 5 Door roof luggage rack and crossbar system using the Thule 480 Rapid Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1323 and RB53 Rapid Aero Bars and the Thule 686BXT Atlantis 1600 cargo box.  As you can see, the VW GTI’s rear hatch is wide open and completely unobstructed by the box while the front end of the box doesn’t overhang the windshield too much. Cargo boxes are great to provide extra cargo storage for smaller vehicles.  Just make sure you choose the the right box like these folks did!

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Bike Rack & Snowboard/Ski Rack for 2011 VW GTI 2 Door?

by Rack Magic Woman on May 26, 2011

Q:  I’m a bit confused as to what to buy  for my 2011 VW GTI 2 Door. In the summer, I need to hold two bikes. In the winter, I need it to hold a snowboard/ski’s (not sure if this is a separate part). I also would like a wind fairing deflector. Are there other parts necessary to prevent paint scratching and door leaks?

A: Unfortunately your particular vehicle (2011 VW GTI 2 door) is prone to leakage when using some top of car racks. Due to this, we highly recommend you use the Yakima Q Tower System with two Copperhead bike carriers on the new GTI, as the thinner Yakima Q clips have less deformation to your rubber door gasket than other vendors systems.    In the winter, just add a Yakima ski carrier (see Big Powderhound) and you have a system for all your needs.  As for a Fairing you will need the 44” size.

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RockyMounts Euro PitchFork Bike Rack

by rackdawg on May 18, 2011

Picture of the all-new Rocky Mounts Euro PitchFork bicycle carrier, a fork mounted roof bike rack for use on votex rack cross bars - OEM roof racks for Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mini Cooper, VW, Volvo etc., Whispbar roof racks, Thule Rapid Aero load bars, Thule Xsporter truck rack etc.

Picture of the all-new Rocky Mounts Euro PitchFork bicycle carrier, a fork mounted roof bike rack for use on votex rack cross bars - OEM roof racks for Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mini Cooper, VW, Volvo etc., Whispbar roof racks, Thule Rapid Aero load bars, Thule Xsporter truck rack etc.

Following on the heels of the wildly-popular Rocky Mounts Pitchfork bike rack is the uber-cool RockyMounts Euro PitchFork bike rack. While the standard PitchFork model fits any roof rack square and round cross bars from Thule Racks, Inno Racks, Yakima Racks etc., it falls short when it comes to working with any oval, aerodynamic style cross bars with t-slot channels such as votex roof rack cross bars, which are available as OEM roof racks on Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mini Cooper, Volkswagen, Volvo etc., Whispbar roof rack crossbars, Thule Rapid Aero load bars, Thule Xsporter truck rack and more. The Rocky Mounts Euro Pitch Fork bicycle carrier has all the same premium features included on the normal RockyMount PitchFork, as well as the specific installation hardware for the slotted channel cross bars. And as with all other RockyMount bike rack products, this carrier delivers all the same high-end features, design styling and ease of use found on Yakima and Thule roof bike racks yet is available at a cheaper price. Works with most styles of bicycles, from road to mountain and anything in-between. Optionally locks the bicycle to the rack and the bike rack itself to the roof rack (RockyMounts locks sold separately).

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2011 VW GTI Car Rack and Two Bike Racks System

by Rack James on May 11, 2011

2011 VW GTI 4 Door roof bike rack system using the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse system with 1323 Fit Kit with 871XT fairing-air deflector and two Thule 518 Echelon bike racks and two 593 Wheel-on wheel forks.

2011 VW GTI 4 Door roof bike rack system using the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse base rack system with 1323 Fit Kit with 871XT fairing-air deflector and two Thule 518 Echelon bike racks using the Xadapt 9 adapter kits and two 593 Wheel-on wheel forks.

Nice install shot of a 2011 Volkswagen GTI 4 Door roof mounted bike rack system using the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse car rack system with Fit Kit 1323 and the 871XT wind fairing.  For bike transport, two Thule 518 Echelon fork mounted bike carriers are attached to the Rapid Aero bars using two Xadapt 9 Kits and carrying the front wheels are two Thule 593 Wheel-On bike wheel carriers.  Locking security is provided with the 596 lockpack (4 lock cores for the base rack system, 2 lock cores for the bike racks, all locked with one key).

Complete details and installation info for 2011 VW GTI 4-Door bike rack system.

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Bike Roof Rack for 2005 VW Passat

by Rack Princess on May 3, 2011

Image of 2005 VW Passat sedan Roof Bike rack featuring Inno IN-SU Roof Rack w/K533 Fit Hooks and Inno INA381 Fork Lock Bike Rack.

Image of 2005 VW Passat sedan Roof Bike rack featuring Inno IN-SU Roof Rack w/K533 Fit Hooks and Inno INA381 Fork Lock Bike Rack.

This 2005 Volkswagen Passat roof rack for a bike is made up of the Inno IN-SU Roof Rack system for naked roof tops ( no siderails, raingutters etc.)  - it works perfectly on this Passat and is paired with the INA381 Fork Lock Bike Rack which can mount to any crossbars ( not just Inno bars).  This bike rack for a 2005 VW Passat is good for bikes with skinny to mid-width tires ( you should use the INA383 for mountain bike and other fat tires).

Complete info on roof bike rack for 2005 Volkswagen Passat…

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VW GTI Car Rack for Snowboards & Surfboards

by Rack Magic Woman on April 26, 2011

Q:  I have a 2011 VW GTI 3 door and I want a rack system that can handle both snowboards and up to 4 surfboards (or more?).  I’m new to this and it seems your website ‘fit guide’ system focuses on 1 or the other or kayaks, etc.  But again…  I need a rack system for both snow and surf boards.  Can you recommend the system for me? Reliability and ease of use are important.

A: For a base rack system, we would suggest the Thule 480 Traverse Complete System.  Onto this system you could attach a Thule ski carrier like the 91725 or 91726 (same as the 91725, but also telescopes out from the side of the car for easier loading).

You can transport up to three surfboards with Thule’s new 809 Double-Decker Surf Rack, and you’ll want to get an extra set of Load Straps if you’re carrying more than two boards with this rack. The Double-Decker is 26” wide, so if you wanted to carry more than three boards (and none were wider than 26”) you could fit two of these racks side-by-side if you used load bars that were at least 58” wide.

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2010 VW GTI Car Rack Wind Fairing System

by Rack James on March 22, 2011

Customer install photo of a 2010 Volkswagen GTI 3 Door roof rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse System with 1323 Fit Kit and 50" Loadbars. Also using the Thule 872XT wind fairing/noise deflector and a 544 lock pack.

Customer install photo of a 2010 Volkswagen GTI 3-Door roof rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse System with 1323 Fit Kit and 50" Loadbars. Also using the Thule 872XT wind fairing/noise deflector and a 544 lock pack.

 Nice shot of a 2010 VW GTI 3-Door car roof rack system utilizing the Thule 480 Traverse complete base rack system with the Thule 1323 Fit Kit and LB50 50″ Loadbars.  To cut the wind noise down, the Thule 872XT 44″ wind fairing is installed.  A Thule 544 lockpack of 4 lock cores with keys is also used for extra security. 

Complete installation details and more info for 2010 Volkswagen GTI 3-Door roof rack system.

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Roof Rack Kayak J-Cradles for 2011 VW Golf Hatchback

by Rack Princess on March 17, 2011

Image of 2011 VW Golf Kayak Rack including Yakima 8004042 BowDown J-Cradles Kayak Rack & Thule 480R Rapid Traverse Roof Rack with 1323 Fit Kit Clips.

Image of 2011 VW Golf Kayak Rack including Yakima 8004042 BowDown J-Cradles Kayak Rack & Thule 480R Rapid Traverse Roof Rack with 1323 Fit Kit Clips.

Carry a kayak on a 2011 VW Golf 4-door hatchback? But of course! The Thule 480R Rapid Traverse car roof rack with 1323 Thule Fit Kit Clips and Thule RB53 53 inch Rapid Aero crossbars are the perfect base rack system for the 2011 VW  Golf, paired with the Yakima 8004042 BowDown J-cradle style kayak rack great set up to transfer you and your boat to the next watery destination.

More info on Kayak Rack for 2011 VW Golf….

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2008 VW GTI Roof Rack for Bikes

by Rack Princess on March 10, 2011

Image of 2008 VW GTI Roof Rack for 2 bikes, includes 480R Rapid Traverse car rack system with 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack, Thule 1323 Fit Clips and RB53 Rapid Aero Load Bars

Image of 2008 VW GTI Roof Rack for 2 bikes, includes 480R Rapid Traverse car rack system with 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack, Thule 1323 Fit Clips and RB53 Rapid Aero Load Bars and Thule 518 Echelon Bike Rack attachments.

A great example of how you can carry 2 bikes on a 2008 VW GTI – use the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse car rack system, which comes with the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack (Thule 480R) and a set of Thule 1323 Fit Clips and set of Rapid Aero RB53 cross bars. 2 Thule 518 Echelon Roof Bike Racks are used to hold the bicycles on the roof of the 2008 GTI via the Rapid Traverse Rack.

Complete 2008 VW GTI Roof Rack Details….

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2010 VW Jetta Fishing Pontoon Boat Trailer and Cargo Box

by Rack James on March 7, 2011

Stellar shot of a 2010 VW Jetta Boat Trailer and Luggage Rack using the Yakima Rack and Roll 66 Trailer with the Yakima Mako Kayak Saddles and the Yakima Rocket Box 16 Gear carrier.

Stellar shot of a 2010 VW Jetta TDI SportWagon Boat Trailer and Luggage Rack using the Yakima Rack and Roll 66 Trailer with the Yakima Mako Kayak Saddles and the Yakima Rocket Box 16 Gear carrier.

Here is an awesome example of safe, modern and convenient gear transport for a sedan, wagon, SUV, truck, van, or just about any  vehicle with a class I, II, or III trailer hitch.  This 2010 Volkswagen Jetta TDI kayak/canoe trailer and cargo box is starring the Yakima RACKandROll 66 Trailer with 66″ crossbars decked out with the Yakima Mako Kayak saddles and the Yakima RocketBox 16 cargo carrier for all the gear.  Simply unhitch the Yakima boat trailer when you’re not heading for the water, and you’ve got the perfect storage for your boats, or in this case, pontoon boat.

See complete details and more photos for 2010 VW Jetta Wagon Fishing Pontoon Boat Trailer and Storage Box.

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Hitch Bike Rack for 4 Bikes

by Rack James on February 18, 2011

All smiles for this 2010 VW Tiguan hitch mounted bike rack using the Thule 916XT T2 hitch bike rack with the 918XT T2 2-Bike Add-On.

All smiles for this 2010 VW Tiguan hitch mounted bike rack using the Thule 916XT T2 hitch bike rack with the 918XT T2 2-Bike Add-On.

Here’s a great action shot of a bike rack doing it’s job of carrying bikes and putting smiles on people’s faces.  This 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan bike rack for 2″ hitch is using the Thule 916XT T2 Platform Bike Rack for 2 bikes with the Thule 918XT T2 2-Bike Add-On for a total bike carrying capacity of 4 bikes, carried safely and securely, in style. 

Complete details for 2010 VW Tiguan rear mounted bike rack for four bikes. 

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2010 VW Golf Roof Rack Kayak System

by Rack James on September 12, 2010

Fabulous shot of a 2010 VW Golf Type VI roof kayak rack system using the Thule 480 Rapid Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1323 and the Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack.

Fabulous shot of a 2010 VW Golf Type VI roof kayak rack system using the Thule 480 Rapid Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1323 and the Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack.

Nice looking photo of a 2010 Volkswagen Golf kayak rack system using the Thule 480 Rapid Traverse base system with Fit Kit 1323.  The Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack is mounted and ready to help load and unload a kayak when the time comes. 

Installation details and more info for 2010 VW Golf roof rack for kayak system.

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2001 VW GTI Bike Rack and Fairing on Votex/OEM Roof Rack

by Rack James on September 8, 2010

Nice shot of a 2001 VW GTI bike rack mounted to factory crossbars using the Thule 518 Echelon roof bike rack with the Thule X-Adapt 9 kit and the Inno INA261 Medium Wind Fairing.

Nice shot of a 2001 VW GTI bike rack mounted to factory crossbars using the Thule 518 Echelon roof bike rack with the Thule X-Adapt 9 kit and the Inno INA261 Medium Wind Fairing.

Here is a great shot of a Volkswagen GTI bike rack mounted to factory bars using the Thule 518 Echelon bike rack with the Thule X-Adapt 9 kit which connects the 518 Echelon to the channel that runs along the top of the Votex/OEM bars.  For noise reduction, the Inno INA261 medium wind fairing is also included.

Install page for ’03 VW GTI roof top bike rack.

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2000 VW GTI Roof Bike Rack

by Rack James on July 30, 2010

2000 VW GTI roof rack system for bikes using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q103 and Q34 Q-Clips, 48" roundbars) with a Yakima 44" Fairing/Wind Deflector and two Yakima Steelhead bike racks.

2000 VW GTI roof rack system for bikes using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q103 and Q34 Q-Clips, 48" roundbars) with a Yakima 44" Fairing/Wind Deflector and two Yakima Steelhead bike racks.

This VW GTI roof rack system for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q103 Q-Clips and Q34 Q Clips.  A Yakima 44″ Fairing is attached to the front crossbar to keep the wind noise at a minimum when cruising at highway speeds.  Two Yakima Steelhead bike trays are attached to the 48″ crossbars and for security, a Yakima SKS 6 pack of locks rounds out the package. 

Complete install details for 2000 Volkswagen GTI bike rack system.

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2006 Volkswagen Touareg Ski/Snowboard and Bike Roof Rack

by Rack James on July 29, 2010

2006 VW Touareg car car system for skis, snowboards, and bikes using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with Thule TK1 Tracker Kit with the Thule 91725 Flattop 6 ski/snowboard carrier and two Rocky Mount Pitchfork bike racks

2006 VW Touareg car car system for skis, snowboards, and bikes using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with Thule TK1 Tracker Kit with the Thule 91725 Flattop 6 ski/snowboard carrier and two Rocky Mount Pitchfork bike racks.

Different seasons, different racks.  Same car.  Here is a 2006 VW Touareg bike rack for summer and the same car racked up as a VW Touareg ski and snowboard rack for the winter.  In both modes, one thing stays constant, and that is the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system, which uses the Thule TK1 to attach to the VW Touareg roof tracks.  During ski and ride season, the Thule 91725 Flatttop 6 ski & snowboard rack hauls skis and boards to the mountain and during bike season, two Rocky Mount PitchFork bike racks carry the bikes to the trail.  I wouldn’t be surprised if a kayak or canoe rack made an occasional appearance as well. 

Install page for ’06 VW Touareg ski-snowboard and bike roof rack.

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2010 Volkswagen Routan Roof Rack

by Rack Princess on July 27, 2010

Photo of 2010 VW Routan roof rack featuring Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack and Thule LB58 58" crossbars.

Photo of 2010 VW Routan roof rack featuring Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack and Thule LB58 58" crossbars.

This roof top car rack for a 2010 Volkswagen Routan uses the  Thule 480 Traverse car rack system.  The Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack,  a set of Thule 1043 Traverse Fit Kit clips and a pair of Thule 58 inch crossbars are included with this 2010 VW Routan roof rack.  Pack  it full of kids.  Pack it full of gear.  Throw something on top. You’re good to go.

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2006 VW Jetta Car Rack Fairing

by Rack Princess on July 23, 2010

Photo of car roof rack for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta with Yakima wind fairing includes Yakima Q Towers car rack, tow pairs of Yakima Q5 clips and 58" cross bars, the correct crossbar length for a 2006 VW Jetta roof top.

Photo of car roof rack for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta with Yakima wind fairing includes Yakima Q Towers car rack, two pairs of Yakima Q5 clips and 58" cross bars, the correct crossbar length for a 2006 VW Jetta roof top.

This 2006 VW Jetta car top rack is made up of the Yakima Q Towers roof rack system, two pairs of Yakima  Q5 Clips and a pair of Yakima 58 inch crossbars, which are the right length crossbars for a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. For noise and wind reduction the  8007048 Yakima 44 inch wind fairing for a VW Jetta works perfectly.

Read more on this  2006 Volkswagen Jetta Roof Rack.

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2001 VW Eurovan roof rack cargo box

by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010

Photo of roof luggage box for 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan which includes Thule 400XT Aero roof rack and Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo box.

Photo of roof luggage box for 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan which includes Thule 400XT Aero roof rack and Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo box.

This 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan roof rack is a nice example of how you can get more room for your gear without sacrificing vertical clearance.  The Thule 400XT Aero Roof Rack together with Thule 204 Fit clips provide the base rack system for a 2001 VW Eurovan. The Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo roof box makes an excellent low profile solution to carrying gear on top of a VW Eurovan, and because the Yakima LoPro roof box fits almost any style roof rack cross bars it matches nicely with the Thule 400XT roof rack for a total solution.

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2010 Volkswagen Tiguan hitch bike rack

by Rack Princess on July 2, 2010

Photo of hitch bike rack for 2010 VW Tiguan featuring Yakima Swingdaddy swing-away hitch mount bike rack.

Photo of hitch bike rack for 2010 VW Tiguan featuring Yakima Swingdaddy swing-away hitch mount bike rack for 4 bicycles.

When you look at this 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan hitch mount bike rack Pocket Hercules comes to mind. The Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack allows you to carry 4 bicycles on a VW Tiguan with a 2 inch  hitch receiver.  It features a swing-away design so you can get in the back of your Tiguan without taking the bikes off of  the bicycle hitch rack.

More info on 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan hitch bike rack.

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2010 VW Jetta TDI Wagon Kayak Roof Rack

by Rack Princess on June 16, 2010

Kayak roof rack for 2010 VW Jetta TDI. Includes: Yakima RailGrab roof rack system and Yakima BowDown J-Cradle kayak rack.

Kayak roof rack for 2010 VW Jetta TDI. Includes: Yakima RailGrab roof rack system and Yakima BowDown J-Cradle kayak rack.

A nice photo of a 2010 VW Jetta TDI kayak roof rack setup consisting of the Yakima RailGrab roof rack system for factory side rails and 2 8004042 Yakima BowDown kayak roof racks.  The Yakima RailGrab roof mounted car rack includes 48 inch crossbars which are the correct length crossbars  for the 2010 Jetta TDI roof top and a set of 4 Yakima RailGrab Towers.  Avoid theft by securing your kayak roof rack on a 2010 Jetta TDI with an 8 pack of Yakima locks.

More details on this Kayak roof rack for 2010 Jetta TDi Sportswagen.

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VW New Beetle with Pink Saris Trunk Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on June 9, 2010

Photo of the New Volkswagen Beetle with Pink Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack.

Photo of a Volkswagen Beetle trunk mount bike rack with Pink Saris Bones 3 bike trunk rack (Saris 801p).

We were happy to snag this perfect shot of the Pink Saris Bones Trunk Bike Rack for 3 Bicycles mounted on the trunk of a Volkswagen “New” Beetle.  Stylish rack on a stylish car and $5 of each purchase of the Saris 801p trunk mounted 3 bicycle rack is donated by Saris to breast cancer research.

More details on this VW New Beetle 3 bicycle trunk rack installation.

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1997 VW GTI Roof Rack and Wind Fairing

by rackdawg on April 6, 2010

Picture of 1997 VW GTI roof rack and wind fairing using the Thule 444 VW car rack and Thule 871XT rack fairing.

Picture of 1997 VW GTI roof rack and wind fairing using the Thule 444 VW car rack and Thule 871XT rack fairing.

This stylish 1997 VW GTI roof rack and wind fairing customer install is using the Thule 444 VW car rack specialty system mounted to the 1997 Volkswagen GTI car top, while the Thule 871XT rack fairing is connected to the front cross rail on the Thule Racks 444 roof rack. This roofrack includes Thule locks and keys to lock the car rack to the VW GTI roof top. With this multi-purpose base rack system installed it is now possible to attach virtually any gear carrier to the cross rails for transporting all kinds of equipment including surfboard, windsurfer, SUP stand up paddle board, kayaks, canoe, skis and snowboards, bikes, luggage and so forth.

1997 VW GTI roof rack install details

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1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia Roof Rack Box and Hitch Bike Rack

by rackdawg on April 1, 2010

Customer installation image featuring a 1984 VW Vanagon camper roof rack cargo luggage box and hitch bikerack mounted to a 2" trailer hitch receiver.

Customer installation image featuring a 1984 VW Vanagon camper roof rack cargo luggage box and hitch bike rack mounted to a 2" trailer hitch receiver.

This ORS Racks Direct customer install picture is an excellent demonstration on how to get it done when you want to outfit a camper van for carrying cargo gear & luggage and bicycles. This  1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia roof rack cargo box and hitch bike rack setup is using the Yakima Side Loader Artificial Raingutter Brackets mounted to the sides of the Volkswagen Vanagon roof top. These brackets provide the mounting points to attach the Yakima 1A Raingutter roof rack system. The Yakima RocketBox 16 cargo box is mounted to the roof rack cross bars. Finally, for transporting up to 4 bikes the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack is connected to the 2 inch receiver hitch.

1984 VW Vanagon Westfalia roof rack box & bike rack details

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2009 VW Jetta Factory Rack Bike Rack

by rackdawg on March 17, 2010

An outstanding customer installation photo featuring a 2009 VW Jetta factory roof rack mounting bike rack using the 8002098 Yakima ForkLift fork mount bike rack on VW rack cross rails.

An outstanding customer installation photo featuring a 2009 VW Jetta factory roof rack mounting bike rack using the 8002098 Yakima ForkLift fork mount bike rack on VW rack cross rails.

This installation picture features a great example of just how perfectly the universal mounting Yakima Forklift bike rack works on factory racks. The 2009 VW Jetta factory rack has the Forklift attached directly to the cross bars using the universal hardware integrated into the Yakima Forklift. This exceptional wonder of a roof mount bicycle carrier works on virtually all styles of factory rack cross rails as well as any after-market roof rack cross bars from Yakima, Thule, Inno and more. Using an optional Yakima lock, the Fork Lift will also simultaneously lock the bicycle to the carrier and the ForkLift itself to the car rack cross rails. Features a host of other outstanding bells and whistles. Plus it’s just plainly one attractive looking piece of art up on top of any vehicle.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta bike rack install details

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