Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevy Cruise we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-bike carrier, part number TH9029. Now to begin our test fit, we'll 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. With the carrier secured to the vehicle, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There are about 11" of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle at the rear bumper is about 2". With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 8-1/2" to the overall length of the vehicle. more
3/28/2013 2:40:51 PM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevy Cruze well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit well 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 the carrier 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 nine inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about four inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more
3/28/2013 2:40:17 PM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevy Cruze well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack platform style two bike carrier, part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit well 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 the carrier secured to the vehicle well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. With the platform folded up we have about nine inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about a half an inch. With the platform folded up weve added about seven inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more
3/28/2013 2:40:05 PM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevy Cruze well be test fitting the Swagman Titan four bike carrier, part number S63410. To begin our test fit well 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 our bike carriers secured to our Chevy Cruze well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There are about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle at the rear bumper is about five and a half inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 17 inches to the overall length of the vehicle. more
3/28/2013 2:39:54 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chevrolet Cruze- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevrolet Cruse, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveller 4 Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the bike rack shank into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes and thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. With our bike rack secured to the vehicle, well go over some clearance measurements to see how the Traveller and our Chevy Cruse will fit together. We have 9 inches of ground clearance, the closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle at the rear bumper is about is about three inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about six inches to the overall length of the vehicle. Well now pull the pin at the top of the mast to swing out our cradle arms and measure from the back of the vehicle at the rear bumper at the end of the arms and get a measurement of 34 inches. more
3/28/2013 2:39:26 PM
