Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero Two Bike Carrier for 1 1/4 Inch and 2 Inch Hitches, part number th9042. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into receiver tube of our hitch. Then we'll allow the included pin to fall into place. Now 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 ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about a centimeter apart. more
5/14/2013 3:59:09 PM
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Super EZ platform-style 2-bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SR2901LR. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the pin holes, and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten with a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 14-1/2". The shank of our carrier actually starts inclining right at the base of our bumper, and so our bumper clearance is zero, because our carrier and our bumper is flush with each other. more
5/14/2013 2:59:25 PM
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting the Rhode Gear highway two-bike carrier. Part number RG8015220. And 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 and a half inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is five and a half inches. more
4/23/2012 10:10:51 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting Thule vertex four-bike carrier. Part number TH9029. A quick note about this bike rack, it will fit in both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches with the included adaptor. However, when using with a class one hitch, you are limited to two bikes. 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, that will secure our bike rack is secure to the vehicle. more
4/23/2012 8:34:58 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting part number TH934XTR, the Thule hitching post pro. 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 and a half inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is seven and a half inches. Now we'll go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the mast to tilt the mast down and open our trunk. more
4/23/2012 8:34:42 AM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting part number S63410, the Swagman tightened four-bike carrier. A quick note about this bike rack, it will fit both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. However, when using with a class one hitch, you are limited to two bikes. To begin our test fit, we'll simply install 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 give you a few measurements. more
4/23/2012 8:32:08 AM
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion- Video
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting part number A30403, the Sport Rack Escape three bike rack. 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. At this point, we'll give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 10 and a half inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is seven and a half inches. We'll now pull the pin at the bottom of the mast to tilt the mast down and open our trunk. more
4/20/2012 4:37:06 PM
