Q5 Accessories (Hitch, Bike rack, Roofbox)

Hey guys, this section has been a little quiet lately or is always quiet…understandable considering most people that own VW/Audi SUVs probably aren’t forum members, but like any car I own, I enjoy researching anything and everything before purchasing it. I’d like to share some items I’ve added to my wife’s Q5 recently so that if anyone is looking to buy a Q5 in the near future, currently owns one (like Cory), or has a friend with one that is discussing accessories hopefully you can use this information.

So recently my wife and I decided to get a set of bikes, there are a million trails around here and our son is getting old enough to really start enjoying the outdoors with us. This posed a problem since I recently sold my truck, so it was time to look for a hitch and bike rack for the Q5.

Our or HER vehicle:
2012 Audi Q5 S-line 3.2FSI

Hitch
Curt Manufacturing 13057 Class III Receiver Hitch
$176 shipped through Amazon

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b601/rs4elitist/c0c76059-d2f5-4b49-ad36-8705e39d5460_zps5a120147.jpg

Bike Rack
Yakima Fullswing Hitch Rack - 4 Bike
Item 854781
$399 at REI

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b601/rs4elitist/f2bc0215-bc54-4aab-a6ae-455903e6a9f6_zpsf4b2218e.jpg

Bumper Cover
Rearguards by RGM - Q5 Audi
Code: RBP475
$130 shipped from NGP Racing

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b601/rs4elitist/ef1f1309-1a22-40fd-9f94-727972e58b8e_zpsb49af842.jpg

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b601/rs4elitist/7e53a100-8813-4d51-bff7-126505c7469d_zpseacfc416.jpg

Yakima Roof Box
(Looking for model#)

http://i1294.photobucket.com/albums/b601/rs4elitist/4437bd69-1457-48d4-80ae-287751574fe9_zps7c4a1c8b.jpg

Interesting topic…
BTW, I like the bumper cover.

  • OEM hitch with some “extra” work done :wink:
  • Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller

http://www.ehhitch.com/images/product-images/electrical/tekonsha/90195_h.jpg

Bikes:

  • THULE apex swing 4

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/t/h/TH9027_ff.jpg

Roof:
-OEM load bars
-Thule Atlantis cargo box (1600XT or 1800XT…can’t remember)

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7436/12089082684_c52dee50cb_n.jpg

Kayaks:
(2) Yakima jaylow’s

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/graphics/00000001/pics/Y/0/Y04073_37_1000.jpg

I also had one of these, but recently sold it.
StowAway cargo box

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3882/14834861089_a5f9d452ca_n.jpg

I have another significant accessory for the rear of our Q5 but I would like to keep it off the forums :wink:

New wheels today. The tire size give me some extra load index and XL rating and the offset and size give it a wider stance.

20x9 ET25 w/ 255/45/20 Conti extreme DWS

https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5590/15220234342_e3b3567d98_z.jpg

Nice

I’ve been looking for some 18s for winter.