Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2012 Honda CRV we'll be testing the Kuat Beta Folding 2 Bike Aluminum Rack for inch and a quarter hitches, part number B202-114. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, lineup the pinhole, and install our pen and lock. Now we'll move to the rear of the shank and tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our CRV is about two inches. more
6/13/2013 7:58:40 AM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2012 Honda CRV we'll be testing the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier for inch and quarter and two inch hitches part number HR8500. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, lineup the pinhole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening with a wrench. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. We've added about eight inches to the overall length of our Honda CRV. We'll pull the pin at the base of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt away from the vehicle. more
6/13/2013 7:58:01 AM
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Recumbent Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2013 Honda CRV well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider two bike carrier for recumbents, part number HR1000R-1G. To begin our test fit we will slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now that the carrier is secured to the vehicle well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about five and a half inches. We have added a total of 30 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more
2/28/2013 10:16:02 PM
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number Y02420. To mount this carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the hitch pin holes and then well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Weve got about 13 inches of clearance from the bottom of the carrier to the ground. Weve got about 4 inches of space between the closest part of the bike rack and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 14-1/2 inches of length to the rear of our vehicle. more
8/8/2012 12:42:39 PM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today we have with us a 2009 Honda CRV and were going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To fit our bike rack on our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. Once weve done that were going to check first for rear vehicle access. Well grab the quick release lever at the bottom of the carrier to fold it down. Well open the cargo door of our CRV and make sure we can still access the cargo area. more
8/8/2012 11:02:19 AM
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number TH958. To mount the carrier to our vehicle were going to insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes, feed in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down. Once we have done that were going to check for rear vehicle access. Well remove the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down to make sure we can still open the cargo door of our CRV. Now well tilt the bike rack back up and go over some clearance measurements. more
8/7/2012 9:40:59 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today we have with us a 2009 Honda CRV and were going to be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number TH934XTR. To mount the carrier to our vehicle were going to insert the shank into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down. 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 hatch of our CRV and make sure we can still access our cargo area. more
8/7/2012 9:40:37 AM
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number TH9027. To mount our carrier to the vehicle first well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our vehicle. Well push it in until the automatic hitch pin closes in our hitch pin hole and then well tighten the anti-rattle device with the hand knob. Next well go over some clearance measurements. Weve got about 6 inches of clearance between the closest part of the bike carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Weve got about 13 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. more
8/7/2012 9:39:48 AM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Thule Double Track Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number TH990XT. To mount this carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into our receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt and then tighten it down with a wrench. Next well go over some clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. Weve got about 4 inches of clearance between the closest part of the bike carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. more
8/7/2012 9:18:51 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number TH9025. To mount our carrier to the vehicle were going to hold open the automatic hitch pin. Well fit the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well release the automatic hitch pin and let it snap into place in our hitch pin hole then well use the hand knob to tighten down the anti-rattle device securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Next were going to check for rear vehicle access. Well pull the quick release lever at the base of the bike rack and let it tilt down. more
8/7/2012 9:18:25 AM
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Rhode Gear Highway 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier part number RG8015220. To mount this carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes then well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. Next were going to go over some clearance measurements. We have 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of our bike rack to the ground. Weve got about 9 inches of clearance between the closest part of our bike rack and the closest part of our vehicle. more
8/7/2012 9:17:20 AM
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV, were going to be test fitting the Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch-Mounted Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. To mount our bike rack to our vehicle, were going to insert the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes and secure our bike rack with a hitch pin. Next, well check some clearance measurements. Well take the two arms of the wheel trays and pull them down flat. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. more
8/7/2012 9:16:55 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2003 Honda CR-V- Video
Today in the studio, we have a 2003 Honda CR-V and we're going to be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Bike Carrier, part number TH934XTR. To mount our bike carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank into the receiver tube. We'll line up the hitch pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. Once we've done that, we'll check for rear vehicle access. We'll pull the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down then we'll open the cargo door of our CR-V and make sure we can still access our cargo area. We can't quite open the door all the way, but we can still get access to our cargo area. more
7/11/2012 11:35:05 AM
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2003 Honda CR-V- Video
Today, we've got a 2003 Honda CR-V and we're test fitting the Rhode Gear Highway 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RG8015220. To mount the carrier to our vehicle, we'll insert the shank into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten down using a wrench. Next, we'll check for rear vehicle access. We'll pull the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down. We'll open the cargo door of our CR-V to make sure we can still access our cargo area. more
7/11/2012 11:33:55 AM
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright, today on this 2012 Honda CRV were going to do a test fit of part #: TH 958 from Thule. One thing to know about this bicycle rack that it is designed for 2 inch receiver hitches only. Now well start off our test fit by installing our bike rack into the hitch, then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Then well go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. From the security loop on the bike rack to the bumper is going to be 4 inches, from the bumper to the end of the arms is going to be 24 inches and ground clearance is going to be 12 inches. Now well go ahead and tilt be bike rack back and check for access to the back of the vehicle. more
5/30/2012 9:07:05 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2012 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 bike carrier for 1 inch and 2 inch hitches part #: TH9025. With our vehicle equipped with a 2 inch hitch and our bike rack already preassembled we can go ahead and slide the bike rack shank directly into the receiver tube of the hitch lining up the hitch pinhole with the integrated locking hitch pin. Then well go ahead and take the hand knob and secure the bike rack to the hitch. As you can see with the hand knob tightened down it really takes out any movement between the bike rack and the vehicle. From the nearest point of the bumper to the nearest point of the hand knob on the bike rack shank is 3 inches. With our carrying arms down in the stored position it adds an additional 14 inches to the overall vehicles length. more
5/30/2012 9:06:49 AM
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today we have with us the 2012 Honda CRV and well be test fitting the Sport Rack Escape three bike hitch mounted carrier part #: A30403. To mount the carrier to our vehicle well insert the shank of our rack into our receiver hitch and line up the hitch pinholes. Well insert and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt using a inch wrench. With our bike secure to the vehicle next well check some clearance measurements. Weve got about 9 inches of clearance from the furthest point of our vehicle to the closest point of the bike rack. Weve added an overall length of about 13 inches to the rear of the vehicle and have 13 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. more
5/30/2012 9:06:26 AM
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today we have with us a 2012 Honda CRV and well be test fitting the Yakima Stick Up 2 hitch mounted bike carrier part #: Y02420. To mount this bike rack to our vehicle well insert the shank of our rack into the receiver tube on our hitch. Well line up the hitch pinholes and then tighten down our anti-rattle bolt using a inch wrench or socket. Once weve secured the bike rack to our vehicle well take a few clearance measurements. There is about 3 inches of clearance between the furthest point of our vehicle and the closest point of the bike rack. Weve added about 15 inches of overall length to the vehicle and we have about 13 inches of ground clearance between the bottom of the bike rack shank and the ground. more
5/30/2012 6:42:24 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright, today on this 2012 Honda CRV were going to do a test fit of part #: TH9029 from Thule, this is the Vertex 4 bicycle rack. A few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1 inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2, however with a class 1 receiver hitch youre limited to 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. To start off our test fit well install the bike rack into the hitch and then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. Then well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the bumper is going to be 5 inches. more
5/30/2012 6:42:04 AM
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright, today on this 2012 Honda CRV were going to do a test fit of part #: A30901 from Sport Rack. A few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1 inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. This will also work with 2 inch receiver hitches with the included spacer and thats what well be working with today. Well install the bike rack into the hitch, then well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt, then well install the safety clip on the other side. Now Ill go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the bumper at its closest point will be 9 inches, overall length will be 26 inches and the ground clearance will be 15. more
5/30/2012 6:41:38 AM
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today on our 2012 Honda CRV were going to be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa hitch mounted bike carrier part #: S102. To mount our bike rack to our vehicle well insert the shank of our rack into our hitch and line up the hitch pinhole. Well tighten down the knob for the anti-rattle device and secure the bike rack with the pin and lock. Once weve done that well go over some clearance measurements. Weve got about 2 inches of clearance from the furthest point of our vehicle to the closest part of the bike rack. Weve added about 14 inches of overall length to our vehicle and have 13 inches of ground clearance from the bottom of the bike rack to the ground. more
5/30/2012 6:40:52 AM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright, today on this 2012 Honda CRV we're going to a test fit of part number TH990XT. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class I and class II. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. On this vehicle we'll be working with a class I receiver hitch. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and install the lock on the other side. Alright now we'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements. more
4/16/2012 11:19:28 AM
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Today, we have a 2012 Honda CRV and well be test fitting the Rhode Gear Highway 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RG8015220. To mount the bike carrier to our vehicle, well fit the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube on our hitch. Well line up the hitch pinholes, feed our anti-rattle bolt through the hitch in the bike rack, and tighten it down using a 3-1/4-inch wrench. With the bolt tightened down, our bike rack is secured and ready to go. First, were going to check for rear vehicle access. Well pull the pin at the bottom of our bike rack, tilt it down to make sure we can still open the cargo door of our CRV. more
4/16/2012 11:18:13 AM
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright, today on this 2012 Honda CRV, were going to do a test fit of part number PS63134. This is the Pro Series Q Slot Platform Style Bike Carrier. A few things to know about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 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. And on this particular vehicle, well be working with a class 1 receiver hitch. Now, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then well install the hitch pin and clip. Alright, now well go ahead and fold the bike rack and get some clearance measurements. more
4/16/2012 11:18:00 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda CR-V- Video
Okay, today on this 2012 Honda CRV we're going to do a test fit of part number TH934XTR from Thule. This is the Hitching Post Pro. A few things to remember about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class I and class II. However, on a class I receiver hitch limited to carrying just two bicycles. Now this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer. On this particular test fit we'll be working with a class I receiver hitch. more
4/16/2012 6:22:32 AM
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2001 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright today on this 2001 Honda CRV, were going to do a test fit of part number a30901 from SportRack. This is their 2 bike EZ Hitch Mounted Bike Rack. Okay a few quick notes about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1-1/4 receiver hitch on both class one and class two, and it will also work on the class 3 receiver hitch as shown here with a spacer. Okay we will start off by installing the bicycle rack into the hitch, we will install the anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down, and we will put the safety clip on the other side. Now wrench actually works pretty good to tighten down the bolt. Alright with the bike rack installed and in its folded up position we will give you some measurements that will give you an idea of clearance between the bicycle rack and a SUV, and the bicycle rack and the ground. more
12/7/2011 4:42:10 PM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2001 Honda CR-V- Video
Alright, today in this 2001 Honda CRV, we're going to do a test fit of product number TH990XT from Thule. This is our Doubletrack Platform 2 Bike Carrier Rack. One quick note about this bicycle rack is that it will work on 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2 and also work with class 3 receiver hitch as shown here with the included spacer. When we install our bicycle rack, we're going to install in an unfold position so when it's folded up, this whole nut loaded into the hitch with the spare tire in place. So we'll go ahead and install the bicycle rack into the hitch. Well install the anti-rattle bolt and then tighten it down. more
12/6/2011 9:14:26 AM
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