Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, part number N101. To begin our test fit, we'll take the bike carrier and insert the shaft into the hitch, lining up the pin hole, then turn the black knob on the back of bike carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Lastly, secure it with the lock. Now, we'll go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. When the bike rack tilted up, there are 12-1/2 inches of ground clearance from the ground to the bottom of the bike carrier. There are 3 inches from the closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle and we've added 15 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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11/21/2012 5:44:43 AM

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to be test fitting the Soft Ride Dura parallelogram bike rack, part number SR26247. To mount this bike rack to our vehicle, well insert the shank into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes and then well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Well slip the lock over the bolt to secure the bike rack to our vehicle. Next, were going to check for rear vehicle access. Well pull the release pins so that we can tilt the bike rack down and away from the vehicle. more

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8/6/2012 4:29:09 PM

Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today, on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to be test fitting the Rhino Rack four-bike carrier for 2-inch hinges, part number RBC038. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, first well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch then well thread-in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench and then secure it with a lock. Next, well check for rear vehicle access. Well remove the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down. Well open the cargo door for Grand Cherokee to make sure we can still access the cargo area. Now, tilt the bike rack back up and take some clearance measurements. more

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8/6/2012 4:28:15 PM

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number S102. To mount the carrier to our vehicle, we're going to insert the shank into the receiver tube. We'll line up the hitch pin holes and then we'll use the hand knob on the end of the bike rack to tighten the anti-rattle device. Then we'll put our pin through as an extra security measure. Next, we're going to check for rear vehicle access. Well grab the release lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down so it lays flat then we'll open the cargo door of our Grand Cherokee to make sure we can still access our cargo area. more

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8/6/2012 4:27:53 PM

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right on this 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee we are going to test fit part number TH9029, the Vertex Bike carrier. A few things to know about this bike carrier is that it will work with inch and a quarter receiver, both class one and class two. Now when you use this rack with a class one-receiver hitch you are limited to carrying just two bike. This will also work a two-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and thats what we will be working with today. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, then well go ahead and tightened down the anti-rattle bolt. All right with the bolt tight we can ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. more

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5/21/2012 11:43:13 AM

Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right on this 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee we are going to test fit part number TH958. This is Thule Parkway bike carrier. One important fact to know about this bicycle rack that it is designed for two-inch receiver hitches only. Now well start of our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then we can tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and get a couple of clearance measurements. From the bumper to secure your loop cable on the bike rack we are looking at a distance of about 3-1/2 inches. more

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5/21/2012 11:43:04 AM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right today on this 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee we are going to test part number TH9025, the Thule Apex floor bike carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack that you can use it with an inch and a quarter receiver hitch both class one and class two. However when you use it with a class one hitch, limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with two-inch receiver hitches which includes baser and thats what we will be working with today. Well start off by installing our bicycle rack into the hitch. Well make sure the integrated hitch pin is secure and then we can tighten down the anti-rattle knob. more

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5/21/2012 11:42:46 AM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right. On this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH934XTR from Thule. This is the Hitching Post Pro. A few things about this bicycle rack that it will 1 receiver hitches. Both class I and class II. However, if a class I application limited to carrying just two bicycles. more

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5/11/2012 2:35:48 PM

Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number Y02422 from Yakima; this is the Swingdaddy 4 Bicycle rack. One thing to know about this bicycle rack is that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. Now well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side. With the bicycle rack installed, we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From bicycle rack to the bumper clearance is going to 3 inches. Ground clearance is going to be 16 inches. more

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5/10/2012 4:09:35 PM

Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number Y02420 from Yakima; this is the Stickup 2 Bicycle rack. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it is designed for 1 -inch receiver hitches class 2 only. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer and thats what were working on today. Now well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then well install the anti-rattle bolt then put the safety pin on the other side. With the bicycle rack installed, we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. As the closest point to the bike rack to the bumper, were looking at a distance of 2 inches. more

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5/10/2012 4:09:24 PM

Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to do a test fit of part number Y02433 from Yakima; this is the Holdup 2-Bike rack. One thing to know about this bicycle rack is that its designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. Now well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the lock on the other side. With the bike rack installed, we can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the bumper at its closest point will be 3 inches. Ground clearance to the very back of the rack and that will 21 inches. more

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5/10/2012 4:09:11 PM

Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH958 from Thule, the Parkway Tube bike carrier. One thing to know about this bicycle rack, that it is designed for two-inch receiver hitches only. So well go ahead and start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. All right. We can go ahead and get some clearance measurements. more

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5/10/2012 4:08:44 PM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule, the Doubletrack Platform Style Bike Carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2 and this will also work with a 2-inch receiver with the included spacer, and thats what well be working with today on this Jeep. Now, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the lock. With the rack folded up, clearance from the bike rack to the bumper is going to be 2 inches. Then well go ahead and unfold the bike rack and get some clearance measurements. more

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5/10/2012 4:08:21 PM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to do a test fit of part number TH9025 from the Thule, the Apex 4 Bicycle Carrier. A few details to know about this bicycle rack that it will rack with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. However, when you use this with a class 1 receiver hitch, its limited of carrying just two bicycles. And this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and thats what well be working with today. Now, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well make sure that the integrated hitch pin snaps in place and then we can go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle knob. more

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5/10/2012 4:07:55 PM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to do a test fit of part number S63410 from Swagman. This is the Titan IV Bike Carrier. Alright, a few keep points to know about this bike rack that it will work 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. However, when you uses the class one receiver hitch, its limited to carrying just two bicycles. Now, this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and thats what well be working with today. Now, well start off our test f it by installing the bike rack into the hitch. more

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5/10/2012 4:07:32 PM

SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to do a test fit of part number A30901 from SportRack. A few notes to know about this bicycle that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer, and thats what were working with today on our Jeep. Well go ahead and start up our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the safety pin on the other side. Alright, now Ill go ahead and unfold the bike rack and well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. more

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5/10/2012 4:07:15 PM

Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee we're going to do a test fit of part number PS63134 the Pro Series Q-Slot Bike Rack. Alright, a couple things about this bike rack is that it can work with 1-1/4 receiver hitches both Class I and Class II, and this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and that's what we'll be working with today. We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then we'll install the hitch pin and clip. Then we'll unfold the bicycle rack and get some clearance measurements. Clearance of the bike rack to the bumper is going to be 8-1/2 inches, ground clearance at the back is going to be 17-1/2 inches. Now we'll go ahead and fold down the center post and check access to the back of the Jeep. more

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5/10/2012 4:07:04 PM

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Alright, today on this 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to do a test fit of part number S102 from Kuat, the Sherpa Bicycle Rack. Okay, a few key points about this bicycle rack is that it's designed for 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2 and this will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. Next, what well be working with today is a 2-inch receiver hitch on our Jeep. Now, we'll go ahead and start the test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well go ahead and install the hitch pin and then lock on the other side. Well pull back in the bike rack to put some tension in the pin and then go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle knob. more

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5/10/2012 4:06:49 PM

Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

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5/10/2012 6:08:05 AM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. Now our vehicle is equipped with the 2 inch hitch, so weve already gone ahead and used the adapter to install the bike rack shank into the hitch. We lined up our hitch pinhole and installed our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, this is what your bike rack would look like secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 12 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches. more

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3/26/2012 1:59:27 PM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. Now, with our vehicle equipped with the 2 inch class 3 hitch, well use the included adapter with our back rack, then we can simply install the bike rack shank into the hitch, latch the hitch pinhole and using the integrated locking hitch pin, well allow it to slide into the hitch pinhole. After giving it a little tug to ensure that the hitch pin is seated, well tighten down the anti-rattle knob, securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 14 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7 inches. Well now pull the hitch switch at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt our mast down and open the cargo door. And as you can see, we can gain full access to the cargo area with this bike rack. more

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3/26/2012 1:39:36 PM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number S63410. A quick note on this bike rack, it will work on both 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches, although when using with a class 1 hitch, you are limited to two bikes. Now weve already gone ahead and installed our bike rack shank into the hitch, lined up the hitch pin and installed our anti-rattle bolt. So, this is what your bike rack would look like when secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Now, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 15 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 12 inches. more

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3/26/2012 1:20:12 PM

SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today well be test fitting the Sport Rack Two Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack, part number A30901 on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now weve already gone ahead and install the bike rack into the hitch, lined up the hitch pinhole and installed our anti-rattle bolt. With the pin on the other side of the bolt, this is what your bike rack will look like secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack will be 17 . And from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7 . more

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3/26/2012 1:07:14 PM

SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Sport Rack Escape Three Bike Rack, part number A30403. Now to begin our test fit, weve already installed the bike rack into the hitch. We lined up the hitch pin and installed our anti-rattle bolt. So with our bolt tight, this is what your bike rack will look like secured to the vehicle. Now well give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 13 and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 8. more

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3/26/2012 1:03:10 PM

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee we'll be test-fitting part number TH9029. The Thule Vertex for bike carrier for both 1 and 2 inches. Quick note on this bike rack it will work with both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches however, when using with the class one hitch you're limited to two bikes. Now, we've already gone ahead and installed our bike rack shank into the hitch, we lined up the hitch pin hole and installed our aneratable 0:00:24. This is what the bike rack will look like on your vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. more

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3/26/2012 10:06:42 AM

Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right, today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number Y02420 from Yakima. This is the StickUp Bike Carrier. This bike rack will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches but only class IIs. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches which include the spacer. All right, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put our safety pin on the other side. Now we can get some measurements, an idea of clearance between the bicycle rack and the jeep and ground clearance. more

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2/6/2012 11:35:53 AM

Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number Y02433 from Yakima. This is their Holdup 2 Bike Rack. Ok, one quick note about this bike rack that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. Now, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then we'll you go ahead and install the anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down and put our safety pin on the other side. With the bike rack installed, well go ahead and give you some measurements that will give you an idea of clearance between the bike rack and the jeep and ground clearance. Between the jeep and the bike rack at its closest point will be 3-1/2 inches. more

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2/6/2012 11:35:28 AM

Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right, today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit a part number TH958 from Thule. This is the Parkway Bike Carrier. One quick note about this bike rack, it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. All right, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then tightening down the anti-rattle bolt, ok With the bike rack installed, lets go ahead and get some measurements that give you an idea of clearance between bicycle rack and the jeep and ground clearance. As closest point, the distance is going to 1-1/4 inch. Ground clearance is going to be 13-1/2 inches. more

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2/6/2012 11:34:19 AM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right, today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule. This is their Doubletrack Bicycle Rack. One quick note about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class I and class II and also work with 2-inch receiver as shown here with the provided spacer. Ok, at this point well go ahead and start our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the lock in on the other side. At this point well give you some measurements that give you an idea of the clearance between the bicycle rack and the jeep and the ground clearance as well. As closest point it looks like the distance will be 1-3/4 inches. more

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2/6/2012 11:34:13 AM

Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

All right, today on 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number RG8015220 from Rhode Gear. This is their Highway 2 Bike Rack. A quick note about this bike rack is this will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class I and class II and it will also work with class III receiver hitches as we're using today with the 2-inch spacer. Ok, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch with the included spacer and then well install this anti-rattle bolt and put a safety clip on the other side. All right, next we'll give you some measurements that will give you an idea of clearance between the bicycle rack and the jeep and also ground clearance. All right, as closest point of contact we're looking at about 5-1/2 inches and ground clearance is going to be 12 inches. more

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2/6/2012 11:34:05 AM

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