Yes. Hidden Hitch makes one. They are not that hard to put on.

 

That's funny that you ask. I just found one on the Dallas craigslist.

 

This should answer your question and any others about towing capacity.

I wouldn't push it much further than that though.

 

I cant find a hitch for a 05 vw bettle 1.9 tdi. all the ones I see say except turbo s. If someone can find one please post a link.

 

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Draw-Tite, Reese, Hidden Hitch, Valley and Curt search with the Hitch Hunter ™ by etrailer.com (800) 298-8924

I got mine from these guys last summer - I did the DrawTite one because it has extra support. Pulled a 4x8 uhaul to Roswell and back to Dallas for the Roswell Show.

 

Mine is a turbo but I don't know if it is a s. was yours a turbo s

 

Turbo S is the specific model. Your's is not for two reasons, there was no '05 Turbo S, and they weren't TDIs.

 

ok I just looked my bug is a 05 new beetle GLS TDI. Now is this the turbo s they are talking about? Sorry guys I'm new.lol

Will one of these work then?

2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Draw-Tite, Reese, Hidden Hitch, Valley and Curt search with the Hitch Hunter ™ by etrailer.com (800) 298-8924

 

Yes...any of those will work fine as your car is not a Turbo S. Your car has a turbo, but is not a Turbo S.

FYI: Turbo S cars were tuned-up 1.8T gas engine models with a 6 speed transmission, different bumpers, wheels and interior parts.

 

Thank you folks so much. I was so frustrated and I just my bug not long ago but it didn't come with a book. So I'm gonna have to order one but until then I don't know much about it. Thanks again!!

 

Please check out Fred's TDI Page. TDIClub.com. VW TDI Enthusiast Community for lots more information on your car. There are some specific oil and other maintenance related issues that you need to be aware of.

 

Check this Thread

http://newbeetle.org/forums/technical-modifications/10799-best-trailer-hitch.html

 

The next question you are sure to have is about the Wiring Harness...you can reference this thread on that one.

http://newbeetle.org/forums/questio...uestions-issues-concerns-problems-new-beetle/36633-trailer-wiring-question.html

 

with the hidden hitch you only need to drill ONE hole in the trunk area. the rest bolt to the body very easily. I had a 04 NBC with a hitch and pulled a small popup camper, small 4x8 trailer and towed home a 66 beetle behind it .

 

And most importantly, pull your spare out before you start drilling.

I lost a brand new tire this way.

 

Oopsie Yeah getting the spare tire out of a NBC trunk is a major PITA let alone trying to tighten the bolts while your stuffed half in the trunk :lol:

 

Is this really what the Draw-Tite hitch looks-like?

Does it have a support bar that runs perpendicular to the bumper and goes below the spare-tire well?

I like the Hidden-Hitch's tubular design, but I'm concerned that it will start to sag since all its supports are located on the same plane as the bumper.

 

Yes, that is the Draw-Tite Sportframe. Have it on our '98. I think the hitches without the spare tire well braces are ok for bike racks, but I think that if you are going to do any trailer towing you should have a hitch with the extra support/brace.

 

Yep, that's the one I have also...with the extra couple supports that bolt through the spare tire well.

I agree with Bugstuff...if you are planning on pulling a trailer, that's the one to get.

I can that a shot of mine installed if you want to see the clearance.

 

Yes please on the picture. :bigthumb:

What kind of bike rack do you have?

 

Glad this came up, I am looking at hitch options for my 98 TDI....

 

I had read or was told a while back that pulling a trailer even a smaller one with my 2000 TDI beetle would cause the Turbo to burn up, do to the small amount of extra weight or drag making the turbo work all the time. By reading this I am guessing that I was misled. What is your opinion?

 

My little turbo is working it's ass off while towing, but it's not hurting it.

 

I've seen TDIs pull some crazy heavy things that if that were true, would have caused the turbine to go pop.

Like pulling a colt in a trailer with a family of 5 plus luggage on the roof in your 2003 Jetta Wagon TDI.....

The guy said this wasn't the first time he'd done this. I couldn't believe my eyes.

Engine is the same across the board so, I'd say you were misled.

 

Remembered to take photos this morning.

 

Installed my Draw-Tite last weekend... and promptly got my bike rack stuck in the hitch receiver!!

I don't understand how it's stuck, but I'm definitely going to get some power tools to shave down the mount on the bike-rack side as soon as I can get it out.

It's kinda stuck halfway-in. The holes don't even line up enough for me to put the pin through the receiver! It's just seriously wedged in there. If I shake the bike rack, the whole car bounces. It's pretty stuck... I'm not comfortable driving around like that with an "un-pinned" bike rack hanging back there, but after 180 miles of commuting, it still hasn't popped out or even become loose.

Anyone got any bright ideas? I found quite a few posts that say to cut the mount and then cut the stub out of the receiver... but IT'S A BRAND NEW BIKE RACK!!??

 

Use a piece of pipe (or something similar) and pound it out from the other side. You might want to lube up the drawbar with some PB Blaster first and let it soak for awhile.

After you get it out, you might want to grind it down a bit with a grinder - you don't want to remove the paint from the receiver as that will promote corrosion.

Good luck!!!

 

So after soaking in a magical concoction of Goo-Gone and WD-40, I decided to try to extricate the stuck bike rack. I pulled and shook like crazy. No dice.

I then loosened all the bolts on the Hitch RECEIVER, just in case it was torquing the receiver itself. Still no luck.

After about 30 minutes of fighting with the bike rack and shaking Nubz I was about to give up for the night, tighten the hitch receiver back and go watch Biggest Loser.

I decided to give it 30-more seconds of frantic shake/pull.

SUCCESS! Now to find a grinder.