Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today in this 2013 GMC Terrain we're going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Rack, part number TH9029XT. As you can see we already have a bike on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now how this bike rack is actually attached to the rack, you're going to have three points of contact with your bike's frame. We're going to have two straps up top here and one strap off to the side here, which is going to act as an anti-sway strap to keep the bike from going back and forth, possibly hitting the bike rack or the bikes in front of it. Also, up at the front here, you'll see that there's a cable lock which will wrap around the bikes and attach up at the front here for added security. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside for now. more
3/28/2016 11:36:06 AM
Thule Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 GMC Terrain th912xtr- Video
Today in this 2013 GMC terrain, we're going to be testing in the two wheel road way two bike rack, part number TH912XTR. As you can see we already have a bike on the rack. Let's go and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now the bike actually attaches two direct we're going to have three points of contact with your bikes frame. We're going to have two straps up at the top here and one off to the side, which is going to service as kind of an anti sway strap to keep it from going back and forth, possibly hitting the bike rack or the bikes in front of it. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside side. Now when you take the straps off, it's always a good habit to put them back into place primarily so you don't loose them while you're driving. Now in fact, I'm going to go ahead and give you some measurements now. more
3/28/2016 11:27:39 AM
Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on this 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Trailhead Four Bike Rack, Part Number S63380. As you can see we already have a bike on the rack, let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. Now how the bike attaches to the rack, you're going to have 4 points of contact with your bike's frame. We're going to have 3 straps up at the top here, and one off to the side which is going to serve as an anti-sway strap to keep the bike from going back and forth possibly hitting the bike rack or the bikes in front of it. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. When you take the bike off and take the straps off, it's always a good idea to put them back in their place, just so you don't lose them while you're driving. Just be downright naughty 00:01:09. All right, next I'll go ahead and give you some measurements now. The first being how much distance is added to the vehicle once the bike rack is installed. more
3/28/2016 11:27:22 AM
Curt Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today, on this 2013 GMC Terrain, we'll be test fitting the CURT Premium 4 Bike Rack, part number C18064. Now, as you can see, we already have a bike installed on the rack. Let's go ahead and take a closer look and show off some of the features. How the bike is attached to the rack, we're going to have three points of contact with your bike's frame. We're going to have two straps up top here, and one off to the side, which is going to be an anti-sway strap to keep the bike from going back and forth, possibly hitting the bike rack, or the bikes in front of it. Let's go ahead and take the bike off and set it aside. I would also like to point out at the front here how the arms narrow as you get closer to the rear of the bike rack, just to accommodate bikes of different sizes. more
3/28/2016 11:26:06 AM
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain we're going to be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero, a tilting 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. As we do this we'll want to be sure to pull out on the attached pin. We'll now line up our pin hole, allow the attached pin to drop in, and turn the black knob located on the left side. This will engage our anti-rattle device and further secure the rack to our vehicle. In this position we have about 12-1/4" worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 1-3/4" away. Overall we've added about 17" to the length of the car. more
7/9/2014 8:43:18 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Apex, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1 1/4 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. When we do this, we'll want to hold out on the attached pin, we'll line up our pinholes and let the attached pin fall into that hole. We'll then turn the black knob. This is going to engage our anti-rattle device and further secure the rack to our vehicle. With our rack in this position, we've got about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. more
7/9/2014 8:42:53 AM
Softride Element Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain we're going to be test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram, a tilting 4-bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches with part number SR26248. 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 and tighten it down with a wrench. In this position we'll have about 12 and a quarter inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle's about three and an half inches away, and overall we've added about 12 and a quarter inches to the length of the car. Pulling the two silver pins at the top of the mast will allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms. We'll rotate them into position and reinsert the pins to hold them in place. With our arms extended we've added about 27 and a half inches to the Terrain. We're now ready to load our bike. We'll begin by undoing our cradle straps. more
7/9/2014 8:42:44 AM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack, a platform style 2-bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2-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. We'll then secure it with the provided clip. In this position, we'll have about 11 1/2 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 4 1/2 inches away. Overall, we're adding about 10 1/2 inches to the length of the car. Pulling the grey lever at the base of the rack will allow us to tilt it away from our vehicle into platform position. more
7/7/2014 2:13:44 PM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Titan, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2-inch hitches. It's part number F63410. 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. Thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. We can then secure it with the provided clip. more
7/7/2014 9:22:54 AM
Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, were going to be test fitting the Saris Thelma, a platform style 3 bike rack for 1 and 2 inch hitches part number SA4239B. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up our pin hole, thread on our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench, then well secure it with the provided clip. In this position well have about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 2 inches away. Overall weve added about 9 inches to the length of the Terrain.Pulling the gold pin at the base of the rack will allow us to tilt it into its platform position. more
7/7/2014 9:17:15 AM
SportRack 3 Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Sportrack, tilting 3-bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2-inch 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, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. We'll then secure it using the provided clip. In this position, we have about 12 1/2 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 4 1/2 inches away. Overall, we've added about 11 1/2 inches to the Terrain. Pulling the black pin at the base of the center mast will allow us to title it away from our vehicle. more
7/7/2014 9:05:15 AM
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain we're going to be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram, a tilting four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two 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 pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. We'll then secure it using the provided lock. In this position we have about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle's about six inches away and overall we've added about 37 inches to the length of the car. A great feature of the Dura Parallelogram is its removable cradle arms. By simply pushing the black levers located on the rear of the rack we can pull out our arms. With our arms removed we've only added about 15 inches to the length of the car. To replace our arms we'll simply push them in place until we hear them click. more
7/7/2014 9:03:16 AM
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, were going to test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 3-bike rack for inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches part number SA843B. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench and then we can secure it with the provided lock. In this position, we have about 12-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 5-1/4 inches. Overall weve added about 13-1/2 inches to the length of the car. Pulling the yellow T-handle at the base of the rack will allow us to tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see, this gives us full access into our rear hatch. more
7/2/2014 9:15:41 AM
Saris Freedom Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Saris Freedom, a platform-style tilting 4 bike rack for 2 inch hitches, part number SA4414B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank to the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt. We'll tighten it down with a wrench. We'll then secure it with the provided clip. In this position, we have about 13 and 1/2 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 4 inches away. more
7/2/2014 4:16:51 AM
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain we're going to be test fitting the Prorack Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number PR8062404. 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 and tighten it down with a wrench. We can then secure it with the provided clip. In this position we have about 11-1/4" worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Terrain is about 6" away. Overall we've added about 29-1/2" to the length of the vehicle. Pulling the silver pin at the base of the rack will allow us to tilt the mast away from our vehicle. As you can see this does give us great access into our rear hatch. more
6/30/2014 1:13:58 PM
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Kuat NV, a platform style 2-bike rack for 2-inch hitches with part number N101. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pinholes, slide through our pin and secure it with the provided lock. We'll now turn the black knob located on the rear of the rack. This will engage our anti-rattle device and further secure the rack to our vehicle. In this position, we'll have about 12 1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Terrain is about 4 inches away. more
6/30/2014 1:13:09 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow n Go Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Rack's Traveler Tow-and-Go, 3-bike rack for 2-inch ball mounts, part number HR135. We're going to be using the hidden hitch ball mount with a 3/4-inch rise and a 2-inch drop. It's part number is 80232, which is not included. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up our holes and install our pin and clip. With this configuration, our rack will have a little bit of a wobble to it, side-to-side. We do have anti-rattle devices available. more
6/30/2014 1:13:00 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test-fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler. A tilting 5-bike rack for two-inch hitches, part number HR9200. 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 tighten it down with a wrench. We'll then secure it with the provided clip. In this position, we'll have about 12 1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the vehicle is about 10 inches away. more
6/30/2014 1:12:47 PM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler, a tilting four bike rack for inch and a quarter and two inch hitches part number HR8500. 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, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. We can then secure it wit the provided clip. In this position we'll have about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle's about six inches away. Overall we've added about nine and a half inches to the length of the Terrain. Pulling the black pin at the base of the mast will allow us to tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see, this does gives us full access into our rear hatch. With our mast back in its upright position and our pin reinserted we'll now pull the pin at the top of the mast. This is going to allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms. more
6/30/2014 1:12:31 PM
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Sportrack Super EZ platform-style 2 bike rack for 1 1/4 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 our head. We'll line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. We'll then secure it with the provided lock. In this position, we have about 15 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 8 1/2 inches away. Overall, we've added about 24 1/2 inches to the length of the Terrain. more
2/27/2014 3:12:22 PM
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today, on our 2013 GMC Terrain, we're going to be test fitting the Yakima StickUp, a folding and tilting two-bike rack for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. We can then secure it with the provided clip. In this position, well have about 12-1/2 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about 2-3/4 quarters of an inch away. And overall, we've added about 9 inches to the length of the Terrain. Pulling the red knob located on the left side of the rack will allow us to tilt it into its platform position. In this position, we have about 18-1/2 inches worth of ground clearance here at the rear. more
2/24/2014 9:50:53 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, were going to be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, a folding and tilting 4 bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. In this position, well have about 11-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicles about 6-1/2 inches away and overall, weve added about 15-1/2 inches to the length of the Terrain.Pulling the gold pin located at the base of the mast will allow us to tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see, this gives us great access into the rear hatch. With our mast back in its upright position and the pin reinserted, well now pull the pin at the top of the mast. more
2/20/2014 1:23:39 PM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 GMC Terrain- Video
Today on our 2013 GMC Terrain, were going to be test fitting the Thule Vertex, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number TH9029. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, well then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with a wrench. With our rack in this position, we have about 12 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of our rack to the back of our vehicle is about 3-1/4 inches away, and overall weve added about 11-3/4 inches to the length of the car. Pulling the grey lever located at the base of the mast will allow us to tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see, this gives us great access into our rear hatch.With our mast back in its upright position, well now pull the grey lever located at the top of the mast. more
2/19/2014 11:33:17 AM
