Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Vertex, a Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches. Part number is TH9029. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes. We're going to thread in our anti-rattle bolt, then tighten it with a wrench. In this position, you have about 11-1/2" of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 3", and overall we've added about 11" to the vehicle. By pulling the gray lever at the base of the center mast, we can tilt the bike rack away from our vehicle. As you can see, we have full access to our rear hatch in this position. more

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3/10/2014 8:53:55 AM

Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Arrow, a tilting 2-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. When doing this, we'll want to pull out on the attached pins, line up our pin holes and make sure it drops into place. We can then turn the black knob on the rear of the rack. This will engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. In this position, we'll have about 11 3/4" of ground clearance. more

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3/10/2014 8:49:50 AM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento we will be test-fitting the Thule Doubletrack. A platform-style two-bike rack for inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches. Part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. In this position, we have about 10-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorrento is about two-and-a-half inches, and overall we've added about 10 inches to the length of our vehicle. Pulling the gray handle at the base of the bike rack will allow us to unfold it into the loading position. more

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3/10/2014 8:47:12 AM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today in our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Apex. A tilting 4 bike rack, 4 inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches. Part number Th9025. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. While doing this, we want to pull out on the attached pin, move entering the black knob on the rear. The rack engaging our anti rattle device and further securing the rack to our vehicle. more

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3/5/2014 12:18:35 PM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento - Video- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento, we will be test fitting the Swagman Titan, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number S63410. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Were going to line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with our wrench. With our rack in this position, we have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the Sorrento is about 7-1/2 inches. Overall, weve added about 18-1/2 inches to the vehicle. more

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3/5/2014 12:16:15 PM

SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today in our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test the sport rack super ez. A platform style two bike rack, 4 inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches. Part number SR2901LR. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. We can then secure it with the provided lock. With our bike rack in this position, you're going to see we have about 13 and a half inches of ground clearance. more

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3/4/2014 2:46:41 PM

SportRack 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Sportrack tilting 3-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SR2403. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll want to line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and go ahead tighten it down with a wrench. There is a cotter pin to secure it further. In this application, it will not go in. With our bike rack in this position, we'll have about 11" worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 6". more

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3/4/2014 2:46:00 PM

Softride Element Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram tilting four-bike rack for inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches, part number SR26248. To begin our test fit, we'll side the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, trend in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it with a wrench. With everything secure, we'll have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about two and a half inches. Overall, we've added about 11 and a quarter inches to the length of our Sorento. By pulling the black handle on the right side of the rack, we can tilt it away from our vehicle. more

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3/4/2014 2:45:07 PM

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4- and 2-inch hitches, part number SR26247. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it with our wrench, and then secure it with the provided lock. In this position, we'll have about 10-3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 5 inches, and overall, we've added about 35 inches to the length of the vehicle. For ease of storage, the arms in the parallelogram are removable. With these arms removed, you will be adding about 14-1/2 inches to the length of your vehicle. With our cradle arms reinserted, we'll undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike into our cradles, and secure it with the straps. One of the great features of the Dura Parallelogram is its ability to tilt away from your vehicles, even with your bikes loaded. To do this, you pull the black T handle on the right side of the rack, tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see in this position, we have great access to our rear hatch, and it also lowers our loading height when we want to load our bike. With our mast back in its upright position, that will complete today's test fit of the Softride Dura Parallelogram, part number SR26247, on our 2014 Kia Sorento. more

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3/4/2014 2:44:14 PM

Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Saris Thelma platform style 3-bike rack for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number SA4239B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it with a wrench. We'll then secure it with a clip. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about 2-1/4 inches, and overall, we've added about 10 inches to the length of the Sorento. By pulling the gold pin at the base of the rack, we can unfold it into its loading position. We'll want to reinsert that pin to secure it. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 18-1/2 inches of ground clearance here at the rear of the rack. more

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3/4/2014 2:43:23 PM

Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 3-bike rack for 1-1/4- and 2-inch hitches, part number SA843B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and secure it with the provided lock. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 5 inches, and we've added about 14 inches to the overall length of the car. By pulling the yellow T handle at the base of the rack, we can tilt it away from our vehicle. This will give us full access to our rear hatch. By lifting the two yellow levers and moving our cradle arms toward our center mast, we can move them up into the loading position. We want to be sure our bars are either even or slightly inclined. We'll now undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike into our cradles, and secure it with the three straps. With our bike secure, that will complete today's test fit of the Saris Axis, part number SA843B, on our 2014 Kia Sorento. more

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3/3/2014 5:56:15 PM

Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the pro series q-slot, a platform style 2 or 4 bike rack for 2 inch hitches. Part number PS63138. Today we will be test fitting the 2 bike configuration. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes; we'll then thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. With our bike rack secure, we'll have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our rack to the back of our Sorento's about 8 inches and overall we've added about 23 1/2 inches to the vehicle. Pulling the 2 outside silver pins on the back of the rack will allow us to tilt out our cradle arms .. and pulling the pin in the center mast will allow us to swing it away from our vehicle, giving us full access to our rear hatch. more

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3/3/2014 5:51:42 PM

Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

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3/3/2014 1:51:26 PM

Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Kuat NV. A tilting platform-style two bike rack for two inch hitches. Part number N101. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pinholes, slide through our pin, and secure it with a lock. We'll then want to turn the black knob on the rear of the rack. This is going to engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. With our rack secure, we have about eleven inches worth of ground clearance. more

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3/3/2014 7:50:08 AM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento well be testing the Tule Hitching Post Pro, folding, tilting 4-bike rack, part number TH934XTR. To being our test it, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube to the hinge. Well line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. Leave about 11 inches of group clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our SUV is about 6 inches, and weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Sorento. Well pull the pin at the base of the bike rack, and all it to tilt away from our vehicle. This gives us full access to our rear hatch door. With our mast back in its upright position and the pin reinstalled, well pull the pin at the top of the mask, to swing out our door arms. more

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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM

Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV aluminum, platform-style, 2-bike rack for a 2" hitch, part number N101. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and lock. 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 clearance measurements. We have about 12" of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sorento is about 3-1/2". more

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7/8/2013 6:47:44 AM

Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 KIA Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Yakima StickUp Platform Style 2-Bike Carrier, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, throw on our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now with our Yakima StickUp secured to our KIA Sorento, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. With the platform folded up, we have about 12 inches of ground clearance to the rear of the carrier. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 2 inches. We've added about 8-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sorento. more

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6/4/2013 2:48:19 PM

Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 KIA sorento, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero Hitch-Mounted 2-Bike Carrier, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, allowing the spring loaded integrated hitch pin to fall into place, and we'll then turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device, securing our Thule Helium Aero to our KIA Sorento. We'll now go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. We have about 15 inches of ground clearance to the rear of the carrier. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 6 inches. We've added about 16-1/2 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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6/4/2013 2:29:05 PM

SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 KIA Sorento, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Super EZ Platform Style 2-Bike Carrier, part number SR2901LR. To begin out test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, throw on our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and secure the lock on the other side. We can then tighten with a wrench to secure the bike rack to the vehicle. Now that our SportRack Super EZ is secured to our KIA Sorento, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 13-1/2 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the carrier. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 8 inches. more

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6/4/2013 2:24:26 PM

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 KIA Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting Forward Bike Carrier, part number SR26247. To begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, throw on our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now with our Softride Dura Parallelogram secured to our KIA Sorento, we're ready to go over some clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 2 inches. Edge of the top of the mast to the rear cargo door is about 2 inches, as well. more

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6/4/2013 2:21:00 PM

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier part number HR8500. To begin our test fit well simply slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt to the pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Well now go over a couple of clearance measurements to see how the Hollywood Racks Traveler and our Kia Sorento fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 5 inches. more

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6/4/2013 1:46:28 PM

Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler five bike carrier, part number HR 9200. Now to begin our test fit we'll simply 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 with our Hollywood Racks Traveler secured to our Kia Sorento we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle, while the cradle arms are down, is about 14 inches and we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. We'll now undo the black knobs on the upper part of the mast to swing the cradle arms out and now with the cradle arms out the closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about nine inches. To access the cargo area we'll pull the pin at the base of the carrier to tilt the mast out. This will allow us to easily access the vehicles cargo door. To load the bike we'll point the mast in its upright position, we'll undo the cradle straps, place our bike into the frame cradles and secure with straps. And that completes today's test fit for the Hollywood Racks Traveler five bike carrier, part number HR 9200, on our 2012 Kia Sorento. more

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6/4/2013 8:55:35 AM

Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV platform style aluminum two bike carrier part number N101. Now to begin our test fit we'll simply slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes, and secure the lock on the other side. We lastly can turn the knob at the back of the shank to engage the anti-rattle device. Now that our Kuat NV is secured to our Kia Sorento, we're ready to go over a few clearance measurements to see how they fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance with the platform folded up. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 2 1/2 inches and we've added about 13 inches to overall length of the vehicle. We now can pull the gold handle at the base of the carrier to fold the platform down and with the platform folded down we have about 20 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the carrier. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle at the rear bumper is 6 inches and with the platform folded down we've added about 32 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With the platform folded down, without a bike on it, you can see we can easily have access to our cargo area of our vehicle. To load the bike we'll first unfold the wheel hook and raise the wheel hook to the top of the mast. more

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6/4/2013 4:02:28 AM

Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4 Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, insert the pin with the red head into the hitch pinhole and well then turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go ahead and go over a handful of clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 10 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With the cradle arms folded out weve added about 32 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/22/2013 11:42:39 AM

Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveller 5 Bike Carrier, part number HR9200. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through our pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a handful of clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 11 inches. Weve added about 14 inches to the overall length of the vehicle when the cradle arms are folded down. To access the cargo area, well pull the pin located at the base of the carrier and tilt the mast down. more

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2/22/2013 11:42:12 AM

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveller 4 Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through our pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a handful of clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 6 inches. Weve added about 10 inches to the overall length of the vehicle when the cradle arms are folded down. When the cradle arms are folded out, weve added about 32 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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2/22/2013 11:42:09 AM

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento we'll be test fitting part number S102, the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Hitch Mounted Two Bike Carrier with wheel mount cradles. With the 2 inch adapter already installed on our bike rack shank we'll slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin holes, and install our hitch pin. We'll then move to the back of the bike rack shank where we can tighten down the knob, securing our bike rack to the vehicle. With the bike rack secure we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack measures 14-1/4 inches. From the closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle with the bike rack in the stored position measures 2-1/2 inches. We can now check for rear vehicle access. more

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1/25/2013 1:57:50 PM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento well be test fitting part number TH9025, the Thule Apex four bike carrier. To begin our test fit well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch and allow the integrated locking hitch pin to fall into place. We can then move to the anti-rattle knob where well tighten it down, securing our bike rack tot eh vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few clearance measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack measures 11 inches, and from the closest part of the bike rack at the anti-rattle knob to the closest part of the vehicle measure one and three quarter inches. Well now check for rear vehicle access. more

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1/25/2013 7:16:55 AM

Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Yakima Stickup 2 Bike Carrier, part number Y02420. To being 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 treaded pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now let go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about four inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about ten inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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12/26/2012 3:13:09 PM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. To being 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 threaded pinholes and then tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about ten inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about four inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more

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12/26/2012 3:12:38 PM

Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9027. To being our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinhole and enter the spring loaded pin into the pinhole. Then well turn the black knob 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 fit together. There is about 11 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about one inch. more

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12/26/2012 3:12:32 PM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number S63410. To being 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 threaded pinholes and tighten with a wrench.Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about 11 and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about eight inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 20 inches of overall length of the vehicle. With the cradle arms folded out, weve added about 43 inches of overall length to the vehicle. more

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12/26/2012 3:12:29 PM

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Carrier, part number SR26247. To being 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 threaded pinholes and then tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about ten and a half inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about five inches. Weve added about 39 inches of overall length of the vehicle. more

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12/26/2012 3:12:24 PM

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

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12/26/2012 1:59:21 PM

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento will be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll add up our hitch pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down using a wrench. Next, we'll go over a handful of clearance measurements. We've got about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance and 2-1/2 inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the bumper. Overall, we've added about 13 inches of length to the rear of our vehicle with the carrier arms folded down. more

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12/3/2012 2:28:12 PM

Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace IV, part number Y02451. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pinhole, and secure our bike rack with the safety pin. Then, we'll use the hand knob at the base of the rack to tighten up the anti-rattle wedge inside the receiver tube. Now, we'll go over a handful of clearance measurements. We've got about 10 inches of ground clearance, and about 4-1/2 inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of our bumper. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:24 AM

Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number TH958. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with a wrench. Next, we'll go over a handful of clearance measurements. We've got about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance and 1 inch of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall, we've added about 21 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:21 AM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. To mount the Hitching Post Pro to our vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the hitch pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down using a wrench. Next, we'll go over a handful of clearance measurements. We've got about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance, and 6 inches of clearance between the closest part of the bumper and the closest part of the bike carrier. Overall, we've added about 15 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle, with the carrier's arms folded down. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:18 AM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan IV hitch mounted bike carrier, part number S63410. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pinhole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with a wrench. Next, we'll go over a hand full of clearance measurements. We've got about 11 inches of ground clearance, and about 7 inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall, we've added about 21 inches of length to the vehicle, with the carrier arms folded down. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:13 AM

SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Sport Rack II hitch mounted bike carrier, part number A30901. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pinhole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down using a wrench. Next, we'll go over a handful of clearance measurements. We've got about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance, and about 7 inches of clearance between the closest part of the vehicle and the closest part of the carrier. Overall, we've added about 27 inches of length to the rear of our vehicle. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:08 AM

SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorrento well be test fitting the Sportrack Escape 3 hitch mounted bike carrier, part number A30403. 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 pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Now well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 10 inches of ground clearance and about 6 inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 14 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carriers arms folded down. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:06 AM

Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2012 Kia Sorento, we'll be testing the Pro-Series Q-Slot platform style bike carrier, part number PS63134. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, we'll insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our hitch pinholes, and secure the bike rack with a five-eights inch pin and clip. Now we'll go over a handful of clearance measurements. We've got about 11 inches of ground clearance, and about 7 inches of clearance between the closest part of the bumper and the closest part of the carrier. Overall, we've added about 25 inches of length to the rear of our vehicle. more

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11/21/2012 9:53:03 AM

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento well be test fitting the Thule Vertex four bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number TH9029. One quick note on this bike rack, it will work with both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, Class I through Class III. However, when using with a Class I hitch you are limited to two bikes. Well begin our test fit with the included adapter already installed on our shank, so well slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. more

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11/6/2012 7:18:09 AM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento well be test fitting the Thule Apex four bike carrier, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit with the included adapter for the two inch hitch installed on our bike rack shank well slide the shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and allow the integrated locking hitch pin to fall into place. Well then move to the anti-rattle knob where well tighten it down, securing our bike rack to the vehicle. With our bike rack secured well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 11 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is four and a half inches. Well now pull the hitch switch here at the bottom of the mast to allow the mast to tilt down. more

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11/6/2012 7:17:22 AM

SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento well be test fitting the Sportrack two bike hitch mounted bike rack for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number A30901. To begin our test fit well slide on the included adapter for the two inch hitch. We can then slide the shank of the bike rack into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Well now give you a few measurements. 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 seven inches. more

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11/6/2012 7:16:30 AM

SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento well be test fitting the Sportrack Escape three bike hitch mounted folding bike rack for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number A30403. With the included adapter already installed on the bike rack shank for the two inch hitch, were ready to slide it into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. Now that the bolts tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is five and three quarters inches. Well now pull the pin here at the bottom of the mast which will allow us to tilt the mast down. more

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11/6/2012 7:15:36 AM

Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting part number PS63134; this is the Pro Series Q-Slot Platform Style 2 Bike Carrier for both 1-1/4 and 2 hitches. Now with our 2 adaptor installed on our shank well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. We can then install the safety clip on the other side of the pin which will secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack is 16-1/2 and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7. Well now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and check for cargo access and as you can see we can gain cargo access opening our cargo door completely with this bike rack. Were now almost ready to load our bike, well only need to make sure our wheel loop straps our undone and out of the way and that our vertical bar clamp is fully extended. more

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9/10/2012 1:44:55 PM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sorento- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting part number TH934xtr. This is a Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding and Tilting four bike rack with anti-sway cages; they are both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit, well slide our bike rack shank into the hitch and line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt, with the bolt tight are bike rack is secure to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 11-3/4 and from the closet point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 6. Well now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the mast to allow the mast to tilt down. We begin access to our cargo area and as you can see we can gain access to the cargo area opening our cargo door completely with this bike rack. more

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9/7/2012 2:53:51 PM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sorento- Video

All right today on this 2011 Kia Sorento, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH934XTR from Thule. This is their Hitching Post. A few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2. However, of a class 1 receiver hitch will be limited to carrying just two bicycles. 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 anti-rattle bolt, then we'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements. more

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7/25/2012 3:07:27 PM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sorento- Video

All right today on this 2011 Kia Sorento we're going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule. A couple of things to know about this bike rack is that it will work 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. We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the lock on the other side. Then we'll go ahead and get a few clearance measurements. From the bicycle rack to the vehicle clearance is going to be 5 inches. Now lets go ahead and unfold the bike rack. more

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7/25/2012 10:00:55 AM

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