Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Optima- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Optima, we'll be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier for inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches, part number S63410. Please keep in mind when using a class 1 or 2 hitch, you can carry a maximum of 2 bikes. 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 clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Optima is about 7 1/2 inches. more
9/12/2013 2:38:28 PM
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Optima- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Optima, well be testing the kuat Sherpa aluminum platform style, hitch mounted, two 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 pins hole and install our pin and lock. Here at the rear of the shank, well tighten the hand knobs, secure our bike rack to the vehicle, and engage our anti-rattle device.Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about 2 inches, and weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of our Kia Optima. more
9/10/2013 2:39:36 PM
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Optima- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Optima, we'll be test fitting the Tule helium aero two-bike rack for inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches, part number th9042. 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 the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank, we'll tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle, and engage our anti-rattle device. Now let's go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 12-1/2 inches of ground clearance. more
9/10/2013 10:04:21 AM
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Optima- Video
Today on our 2013 Kia Optima we'll be test fitting the Pro Rack Four Bike Rack, part number PR8062404. Please keep in mind that when using a class one hitch, you can carry a maximum of two bicycles. 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, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have about nine inches of ground clearance. more
9/9/2013 3:01:00 PM
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Optima- Video
Today, on our 2013 Kia Optima, we'll be test fitting the Kuat Alpha Aluminum Folding Locking 3-Bike Rack for 1 1/4 inch hitches, partner number A103-white-114. Please keep in mind that when using a class 1 hitch, you can carry a maximum of 2 bikes with this rack. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pinhole and install our pin and lock. Here at the rear of the shank, we'll use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. We'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Optima is about 5 inches. We've added about 12 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can access the trunk without having to tilt away our bike rack. more
9/9/2013 2:56:04 PM
