Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback, we're going to be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram. This is a tilt away style 4 bike rack. It's designed for use in 2" hitches. Its part number is SR26247. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this, we're going to want to line up one of the sets of holes that we have. We're going to be using the furthest one, or the one closest to the car, just so we have as much clearance room as possible. more
7/8/2014 10:43:33 AM
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback we're going to be test fitting the Saris Axis. This is a folding and tilting 3-bike rack. It's designed for use in 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Its part number is SA843B. Now to begin our test fit we're going to slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll slide it in far enough so the threaded hole lines up with our hitch pinhole. more
7/7/2014 11:04:29 AM
Yakima FullTilt 4 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2014 Subaru Outback we're going to be test fitting the Yakima FullTilt. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. They've designed it so we can use it in both the 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Its part number is Y02462. Now to begin our test fit we need to slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we slide it in we want the small attached pin to go into the pinhole in our rack. more
6/27/2014 1:50:12 PM
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2014 Subaru Outback we're going to be test fitting the Saris Axis. This is a folding and tilting 3-bike rack. They've designed it for use in the 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Its part number is SA843B. To begin our test fit we need to slide the shank of the rack into the receiver tube of our hitch far enough so our threaded hole lines up with the pinhole. We'll then slide in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down hand tight. more
6/26/2014 4:43:47 PM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2014 Subaru Outback we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Titan. This is a folding and tilting 4-bike rack. They've designed it so you can use it in both the 1-1/4" and 2" hitches. Its part number is S63410. Now to begin our test fit we're going to slide the shank of the rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. We're going to slide it in far enough so it lines up with our hitch pinhole. more
6/25/2014 9:18:21 AM
Saris Porter 4 Bike Rack Review - 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2011 Subaru Outback wagon we're going to be test fitting the Saris Bike Porter. This is a tilting-style 4-bike rack designed for use in 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SA404B. Now to begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack right into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we slide it in we want to be sure that the pinhole in our rack lines up with the pinhole in our hitch. With those in line we're going to take our anti-rattle bolt, slide it in from the left to the right, and tighten it down. We'll use a wrench for the final torque process. more
6/24/2014 12:21:08 PM
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today, on our 2006, Subaru Outback Wagon, we're going to be test-fitting the Saris Axis, three bike rack, part number SA843B. We'll begin out test-fit by sliding the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll go ahead and line up our pin holes. We'll then take our anti-rattle bolt, and threat it through our pin holes. Now we'll go and tighten it down using our socket wrench. Once we have that tightened, we can secure it with the lock on the other side, and tightened it down with the anti-rattle bolt. It's going to take out any wobble that we may have inside of our hitch. more
3/18/2014 5:07:16 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback wagon, we'll be test-fitting the Hollywood Rack Traveler 5-Bike Rack, part number HR9200. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll go ahead and line up our pin hole and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt. We'll go ahead and install it hand-tight and then finish securing it with our socket wrench. Tightening our anti-rattle system up is going to help remove rattle and wobble that we may have inside of our hitch. We'll go ahead and install our clip on our other side. more
3/18/2014 5:01:33 PM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Rack, part number S63410. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll go ahead and line up our pin holes, and then we can thread in our anti-rattle bolt. We're just going to go ahead and install it finger tight, and then we'll finish the securing process using our socket wrench. Tightening up our anti-rattle system is going to take out any rattle or wobble that we may have inside the hitch. We'll go ahead and install our clip on the other side. With our bike rack in this position, it's going to give us a ground clearance of right at about 14". more
3/17/2014 11:56:19 AM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we're to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-bike rack, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll go ahead and line up our pin holes, then we can thread in our anti-rattle bolt. Now, we're just installing this finger tight and then we'll grab our socket wrench and tighten it all the way down. This is going to help reduce the amount of wobble and rattle that we have inside of our hitch. We'll take our clip and secure it on the other side of our pin. With our bike rack in this position, it's going to give us a ground clearance of about 11". more
3/17/2014 11:51:56 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our pin holes and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Subaru is about 3 1/2 inches. We've added about 13 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more
1/22/2014 1:06:19 PM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack for inch and a 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, Part Number TH9025. We'll being our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch allowing the attached hitch pin to fall into place and then using the hand knob to secure the bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 12 inches. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about 2 inches. We've added about 12-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Subaru Outback Wagon. Now we'll pull the lever at the base of the bike rack, and allow it to tilt away from our vehicle. more
1/22/2014 1:03:09 PM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today, on our 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches part numberTH934XTR. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about four inches. We've added about 14 inches to the overall length of our Subaru Outback Wagon. We'll pull the safety pin at the base of the bike rack and allow it to tilt away fromour vehicle. more
11/7/2013 8:57:24 AM
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on a 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Stickup 2 Bike Rack part number Y02420. This bike rack will accommodate an inch and a quarter in a 2 inch hitch. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line upthe pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over few clearance measurements. We have about 11 and a half inches of ground clearance. more
11/6/2013 9:23:46 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Rack for 1 1/4 inchand 2 inch hitches, part number TH9029. Webegin our test fit by sliding the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closes point of the bike rack to the rear of our Subaru is about 1/2 inch. more
11/6/2013 9:22:47 AM
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback wagon well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing four bike rack for two inch hitches, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pin hole and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well then tighten the hand knob at the rear of the shank to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2ches of ground clearance. more
11/6/2013 9:22:17 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today, on our 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches part number TH9025. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack in to the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pinhole and allow the attached pin to fall in to place. We can then tie it in the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our bike rack to the rear of our Subaru is about a inch and a half. more
11/6/2013 9:21:57 AM
Softride Element Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Soft Ride Element Parallelogram tilting 4 bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches part number SR26248. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up our pin hole and thread in our anti rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of the vehicle is about a 1/4 of an inch and we've added about 9 inches to the overall length of our Subaru. We'll pull the lever on the side of our bike rack towards the top. more
11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2006 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2006 Subaru Outback wagon well be test fitting the Sportrack Super EZ platform style two bike rack for 1 and 2 inch hitches, part number SR2901LR. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench and installing the lock on the other side. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Subaru is about eight inches, and weve added about 22 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more
11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today we're on our 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon we'll be test fitting the Yakima Stickup two bike hitch mounted folding rack bike carrier, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll go ahead and line up the hitch pin hole then we can thread in our anti rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of 12 inches. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about an inch. more
6/21/2013 11:13:43 AM
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace Four Bike Carrier Part Number Y02451. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver to move our hitch. Line up the pinhole and install our pin. Then we can move to the back of the shank and tighten the hand knob, engaging our anti-rattle device and securing our carrier to our vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. more
6/21/2013 11:12:21 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 bike carrier, part number TH9029. To begin our test fix we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the pinholes and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of 12 inches. From the closest point of the bike carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 2 inches. more
6/21/2013 11:11:44 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro folding tilting four bike rack part #: TH934XTR. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, well line up the pinhole and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 5 inches. With the bike carrier in the folded position weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more
6/21/2013 11:03:43 AM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 bike carrier, part number S63410. To begin our test fix we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now we can go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 3 inches. more
6/21/2013 10:44:16 AM
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon we'll be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum platform-style, hitch-mounted 2 bike rack, part number S102. To begin our test fix we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the pinhole and install our pin and clip. At the back of the shank we can then hand tighten the hand knob to engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of 12 inches. more
6/21/2013 10:33:45 AM
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today, on our 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test-fitting part number A30901. This is the SportRack 2-Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack. Now, with the included adaptor already installed on the shank, we'll slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Now, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 16 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4 1/2 inches. more
1/11/2013 10:17:34 AM
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today, on our 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test-fitting the SportRack Escape 3 Bike Rack for both 1 1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number A30403. Now, with our included adaptor already installed on the shank, we'll slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We'll now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 1/2 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is 4 inches. We'll now go ahead and pull the pin here at the bottom of the mast to allow the mast to tilt down. more
1/11/2013 10:17:30 AM
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today, on our 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon, we'll be test-fitting the Pro Series Q Slot Platform-Style Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. Now, with the included adaptor already installed on our bike rack shank, we'll slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our hitch pin. We'll then put the safety clip on the other side of the pin, which will secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 14 1/2 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5 1/2 inches. We'll now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our cargo door. more
1/11/2013 10:17:26 AM
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon well be test fitting the Yakima double down ace 4, part number Y02451. To mount the carrier to the vehicle, once were at the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well lineup the pinhole and use our securing pin to hold the rack in place. Then well use the hand knob at the base of the carrier to tighten up our anti-rattle device. With our bike carrier mounted well go ahead and go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 11.5 of ground clearance and about 2.5 of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 9 of length to the rear of our vehicle with the carriers arms folded down. more
10/12/2012 12:00:16 PM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. To mount our bike rack to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well lineup the hitch pinholes, then well thread in our anti-rattle bolt. Well then tighten it down using a wrench. Now well go over a handful of clearance measurements, weve got about 12 of ground clearance and about 4 of clearances between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 13 of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carriers arms folded down. We also want to check for rear vehicle access, well remove the pin at the base of the bike carrier and till it down, we want to make sure that we can open the hatch of our Outback and access the cargo even with our bike rack mounted to the hitch. more
10/12/2012 11:58:19 AM
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon well be test fitting the pro series Q Slot Platform Style Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well line up our hitch pinhole and secure the carrier with the pin and clip. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 12.5 of ground clearance and about 5.5 of clearance between the closest part of the vehicle and the closest part of the carrier. Overall weve added about 22 of length to the rear of our vehicle. We also want to check the rear vehicle access. more
10/12/2012 11:56:27 AM
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon, well test fitting the Kuat NV for 2-inch hitches part number N101. To mount the carrier to the vehicle, well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, well line up the hitch pinholes, then well use the knob at the base of the bike rack to tighten it the anti-rattle device, then well come back and insert our pin and lock. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 12 inches of ground clearance and about -inch of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall, weve added about 12 inches of length to the rear end of the vehicle with the carrier folded up. Now we can prepare to load up a bike. more
10/12/2012 8:59:04 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon well be test fitting the Thule hitching post pro, part number TH934XTR. Since we have an inch and a quarter class two hitch on our vehicle we wont need the adapter sleeve on the shank of our carrier. Now to mount it well insert the shank into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up the pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements to give you an idea of how the bike rack is going to fit behind the vehicle. Weve got about 11 inches of ground clearance. more
10/5/2012 1:17:27 PM
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon- Video
Today on our 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon, well be test fitting the Kuat Alpha three-Bike Carrier, part number a103-white-114. To mount our carrier to our vehicle, well insert the shank of the carrier into the hitch. Well line up our hitch pinholes, then we use the handle at the base of the carrier to tighten the anti-rattle device then well secure the carrier with a locking hitch pin. Next, well go over a handful of clearance measurements so you can get an idea of how the carrier is going to fit behind the Outback. Weve got about 12 inches of ground clearance and about five inches of clearance between the closest of the carrier and out Outbacks bumper. Overall, weve added about 13 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carriers arms folded down. more
10/4/2012 5:18:53 PM
Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Subaru Outback- Video
Today on our 2008 Subaru Outback, well be test fitting the Yakima Holdup 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Rack, part number Y02433. This bike rack is specifically designed for use with 2-inch hitches. With our bike rack already pre-assembled, were ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. Well start by inserting the shank into the hitch. Well line up the hitch pinhole and insert our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt in, well go ahead and tighten it down using a wrench and then well install the safety pin. more
1/30/2012 3:13:17 PM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2008 Subaru Outback- Video
Today in our 2008 Subaru Outback we're going to be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style Bike Carrier, product number TH990XT. One quick note about this bike rack, it will fit both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches class 1 through 3 compatible. With our bike rack preassembled and set up for the 2-inch hitch we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. And we'll begin by inserting the bike rack shank into the hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin hole and insert our anti-rattle bolt installed we'll go ahead and tighten it down using a wrench and with the anti-rattle bolt tight our bike rack is secured to the vehicle and we're ready to begin loading it up. At this point, we're going to give you a few measurements. more
1/26/2012 3:59:32 PM
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