Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler four bike rack, part number Hr8500. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and secure it with a wrench. With our Traveler secured to our Sportage, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about four inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about seven and a half inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now pull the black pin at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out. more
9/20/2013 8:12:39 AM
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 bike rack, part number HR9200. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt though the pinholes and tighten it with a wrench. With our Traveler secured to our Sportage, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the 2 fit together. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the Sportage is about 9 inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 13 1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now loosen up the black hand knobs on the upper left- and right-hand side of the bike rack to lift out the cradle arms. With the cradle arms out, we've added about 37 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. To access the cargo area, we can pull the black pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down. more
9/20/2013 3:13:11 AM
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 KIA Sportage well be testing in the Thule Apex Swing Four Bike Rack, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to the vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about 2 inches. Weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. more
8/13/2013 3:37:25 PM
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Kuat NV Aluminum Platform-Style 2-Bike Rack, part number n101. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and lock. Here at the rear of the shank well tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more
8/13/2013 10:23:56 AM
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage 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 receiving tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank of the carrier we can tighten down the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 10 1/2 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 3 1/2 inches, and weve added about 9 1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more
8/13/2013 9:18:59 AM
Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 2-Bike Carrier for 1 and 2 inch hitches, part number y02450. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank we can use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 4 inches. more
8/13/2013 9:16:10 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number th9029. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about an inch. Weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. more
8/13/2013 9:13:36 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding Tilting 4-Bike Rack with Anti-Sway, part number th934xtr. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 5 inches. Weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. more
8/13/2013 9:09:02 AM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform Style 2-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number th990xt. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about an inch, and weve added about 9 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. Well pull the gray lever at the base of the carrier and allow it to unfold. more
8/13/2013 9:06:51 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4-Bike Carrier for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number th9025. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well 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 well go over some clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 2 inches. more
8/13/2013 9:04:36 AM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number s63410. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 6 inches. Weve added about 18 1/2 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. more
8/13/2013 9:00:57 AM
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number sr26247. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening with a wrench. Then we can install the lock on the same side. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about 3 1/2 inches, and weve added about 34 1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. more
8/13/2013 8:58:23 AM
Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting the Rhino Rack Four-Bike Rack for Two Inch Hitches, part number RBC038. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench and installing the lock on the same side. Now, well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 11-1/4 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our carrier to the rear is about 3-3/4 away. more
8/12/2013 4:02:10 PM
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we'll be test fitting the Prorack Four Bike Carrier, part number pr8062404. 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 thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening with a wrench and installing the clip on the other side.Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about four inches. We've added about 29-1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more
8/12/2013 4:01:41 PM
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Platform Style Hitch Mounted 2-Bike Rack part number S102. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and install our pin and lock. Well move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about 3/4 inches away here at the wheel cradle. more
8/12/2013 1:53:47 PM
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 KIA Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4-Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. 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 included pin. We'll move to the rear of the shank and use 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 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 3-1/2 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:59:32 PM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. 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 thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about an inch. more
6/3/2013 3:55:58 PM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH934XTR. 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 thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, we'll go ahead and go over some key measurements. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 5 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:52:16 PM
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, allowing the included pin to fall into place. Then we'll move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage the anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few key measurements. We have about 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 2 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:45:12 PM
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch and allow the included and attached pin to fall into place. Well then move to the rear of the shank and use 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 Sportage is about 2 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:41:03 PM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, allowing our included and attached pin to fall into place. Well then move to the rear of the shank and use 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 Sportage is 3 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:38:27 PM
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack, part number SR26247. 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 thread the anti-rattle bolt and then install our lock. Now, we'll go ahead and go over some key measurements. We have a ground clearance of 11 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 1 inch. more
6/3/2013 3:33:37 PM
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Pro Series Q Slot Platform Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. 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 clip. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 7 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:29:35 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5-Bike Carrier part number HR9200. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tip of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tight in it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 5 inches. more
6/3/2013 3:22:48 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting a Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Carrier part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tip of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tight in it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 3 inches. more
6/3/2013 2:46:21 PM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding and Tilting Bike Carrier, part number TH934XTR. Now to begin our test fit we'll simply place the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance is 10-1/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5-1/2 inches. Now we'll go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt the mast down where we can open our cargo door. more
4/30/2012 10:54:34 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit we'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, we'll make sure to pull the integrated locking hitch pin as it slides over the hitch itself. Once the hitch pin is lined up with the hole and the hitch the hitch then will lock into place. We can then tighten down our anti-rattle knob on the back of the bike rack securing it to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 11-1/2 inches and from closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 2 inches. more
4/30/2012 10:54:20 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex Four-Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. Now to begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike to the back of the vehicle is an inch and a half. Now we'll go ahead and pull the hitch switch at the bottom of the bike rack mast. more
4/27/2012 3:24:43 PM
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Parkway Two-Bike Carrier, part number TH958. Now to begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike to the back of the vehicle is a mere half an inch. We'll now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt the mast down. more
4/27/2012 3:24:23 PM
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Two-Bike Platform Style Bike Carrier, part number A30901. To begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, this is what your bike rack would look like secured to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 15 1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike to the back of the vehicle is five inches. Now we'll go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our cargo door. more
4/27/2012 3:23:03 PM
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the SportRack E3 Bike Rack, part number A30403. To begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 3/4 inches and from the closest point of the bike mast to the back of the vehicle is three and three quarters inches. Now we'll go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt the mast down. more
4/27/2012 3:22:50 PM
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on our 2009 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Pro Series Q-Slot Platform Style Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. Now to begin our test fit, we'll simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. And with that, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 15 1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is five inches. Now we can go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our cargo door. more
4/27/2012 3:22:36 PM
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