Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting with the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. Note that with this carrier and this vehicle, which is equipped with a Class I hitch, you will only be able to carry two bikes. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, enter the spring-loaded pin to the pin hole, and turn the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device to secure the carrier to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about nine inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about three inches. more

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2/26/2013 9:13:30 AM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance measurements to see how bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about nine inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about six inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With the cradle arms folded out, weve added about 37 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/25/2013 10:07:12 AM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number s63410. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up the pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes, and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about nine and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about seven and a half inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 20 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/25/2013 10:07:01 AM

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagon Passat, well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number th9029. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about nine inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about three inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/22/2013 10:11:52 AM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 8 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 3 inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 9 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With the platform folded down, weve added about 29 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/22/2013 10:11:23 AM

SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the SportRack 2 Bike Carrier, part number A30901. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 9 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 7 inches. Weve added about 24 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With this bike carrier and this vehicle, you can access the cargo area when the platform is folded up or by pulling the three pins located at the base of the carrier to fold the platform down. To load the bike, well make sure that the mast is in its upright position. more

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2/22/2013 10:11:17 AM

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, part number S102. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up the pinholes and turn the black T-Handle located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 9 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 2 inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/22/2013 10:11:06 AM

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video

Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveller 4 Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about nine inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about five inches. Weve added about eight inches to the overall length of the vehicle with the cradle arms folded in. more

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2/22/2013 10:10:56 AM

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