Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2020 Subaru Forester TH9024XT Video

When you receive the Thule Apex XT 4 Bike Rack #TH9025XT the shank is folded up against the main mast of the rack. Those two M6 x 25 mm screws are what help to keep the shank from folding up like that again. They are more or less a security measure…

That bolt is what the anti-rattle device pivots on as you tighten it. As long as the knob can still turn by hand it's not too tight. If you went back to the same position it was in prior you are totally fine.

On your Thule Apex XT 4 Bike #TH9025XT, the pin should go into your trailer hitch receiver hole and into the rack shank on the one side only. It won't go all the way through to the other side but will solidify the rack in place and then you…

If you are considering the Thule Helium Pro 3 Bike Rack - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches #TH9043PRO and the Thule Apex XT 4 #TH9025XT, there are some differences to consider. First off, since the Helium is made of durable aluminum, it has a…

You really have to check the owners manual of the vehicle to determine what the towing capacities are. From the research I did it looks like you have a 1,500 lb towing capacity which would indicate you would have a tongue weight capacity of 150…

As long as the beach cruisers you have weigh less than 35 lbs per bike the Saris Bones #SA801BL would be fine. If your bikes are heavier you'd need a hitch bike rack like the Hollywood Racks Trail Rider part #HR200Z with a hitch like the…

Congrats on your new bike rack! While both Class I and Class II hitches have the same 1 1/4 inch opening, they have different towing and weight capacities. Manufacturers sometimes build a stopper inside the Class I hitch receiver to prevent Class…

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2020 Honda Odyssey is the etrailer #e98855. The standard 2 inch receiver gives you the versatility to add just about any hitch mounted accessory, like your Thule bike rack as well as a cargo carrier. It is…

The Thule Camber 2 Bike Rack part #TH9058 comes almost completely assembled. The only thing you will need to do is attach the shank/stinger to the upright which is only two bolts as you can see in the attached photo. There are no additional tools…

If you installed the Draw Tite hitch part #24768 on your 2007 Acura TSX the Thule Apex 2 XT #TH9024XT would fit and work great!

If you are needing to use a 2 inch accessory such as a ball mount or bike rack with a 1-1/4 inch receiver on your vehicle you will need to use an adapter between the two. We have a nice selection of 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch adapters available, such as…