RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Speaker 1: Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento, we're going to be test fitting the RockyMounts SplitRail Four-Bike Platform Rack for 2" Hitches, part number RKY1140-4. We already have a bike installed on the rack, so let's take a closer look and show off some of the features.One of the best features about this bike rack is going to be the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with all four bikes still attached. To do that, we'll come to the front and come underneath to this lever here. I would like to point out that it can be a little awkward reaching all the way out here with all four bikes attached, so you may need an extra set of hands to help you do this. So, pull out on that lever, let the bike rack come down, and we'll have full hatch access now.I would like to point out that it's pretty close here when it comes to our handlebars. From the center out we're at about 9", so if you we're to have, say, a mountain bike that sticks out a little bit further, you may make contact with this rear hatch. more
8/30/2017 8:46:03 AM
Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we're going to be test fitting the Saris Freedom SuperClamp 2-Bike Platform Style Rack 4-1/4" and 2" hitches part number Sa4025. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. With that inserted, we'll go ahead and line up the hitch pinhole. We'll then take the included anti rattle hitch lock and thread that into place. You may have to wiggle your rack around to get it in the right position so that the threads grab on. Once you have that hand tight, you can go ahead and tighten it down the rest of the way with your wrench. This helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack. With that tightened, we'll go ahead and snap the lock on to the other side. Now with the rack in this position, the closest point of the rack to the vehicle is going to be right here on the wheel cradle. That measures about 7-1/2" from the rear of the vehicle. The closest point of the ground, to the ground, excuse me, is going to be the shank which measures about 12-1/4". Overall, we've added about 24" to the rear of our vehicle. With the rack in this position, we can easily open our rear hatch to access our cargo area. We'll go ahead and prepare to load our bike. more
7/17/2014 9:59:49 AM
Saris Bike Porter Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today, on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we're going to be test fitting the Saris Bike Porter 4 bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, Part number SA404B. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack onto the receiver hitch of our vehicle. We'll then want to watch to line up the pin holes. With those in line, we can then take our threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. Find our hitch mount hole here. Past them. There we go. more
7/17/2014 9:58:03 AM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5-bike rack, part number HR9200. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. With that inserted, you'll want to watch for the pin holes to line up. You can then take the included anti-rattle hitch bolt and throw that into place. Once you have this hand tight, you can go ahead and tighten it up the rest of the way with your wrench. This helps to take any extra movement out of the shank of our rack. As you can see, we're nice and tight. more
7/17/2014 9:56:03 AM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento hr8500- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento were going to be test fitting the Hollywood racks traveler 4 bike rack per inch and 0.25 inch two hitch edges, part number HR8500. Well go ahead and begin our test fit by placing the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. With that inserted you want to watch for the hitch cam holes to line up. Once you have your hitch cam holes in line, well go ahead and take our anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. Once you have that hand tight you can go ahead and take you wrench and finish it off. This will also take any extra play out of the shank of the rack. Well then insert our clip on the other side. more
7/17/2014 9:53:23 AM
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today, on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing, a swinging 4-bike rack for 2-inch hitches, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, pulling out on the attached pin as we do. Once our pin holes are lined up, we'll want to be sure that our attached pin falls into place. We'll then use the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. With our rack in this position, we have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about an inch and a half, and overall, we've added about 11 inches to our Sorento. Pulling the gray handle at the top of our mast will allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms. more
3/11/2014 8:55:34 AM
Saris Cycle-On 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Speaker: Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Saris Cycle On, a locking platform style 2 bike rack for 2 inch hitches, part number SA4024. To begin our test fit, well 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, tighten it down with a wrench and secure it with the supplied lock. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the vehicle is about 6-1/2 inches and overall, weve added about 14-1/2 inches to the length of our Sorento. In the stored position, as you can see here, we do have full access to our rear hatch. Pulling the pin at the base of the rack will allow us to unfold it into the loading position. With our rack in this position, we do have 18 inches of ground clearance here at the rear. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 8-1/2 inches and overall, weve added about 28 inches to the length of the vehicle.To ready our rack to load our bike, well first want to extend the front wheel hook all the way up and out and undo the rear wheel clamp. more
3/11/2014 8:53:59 AM
Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow n Go Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow N Go Hitch Mounted 3 Bike Rack, part number HR135. Well be using the hidden hitch ball mount with the super extra-long shank, part number 80232. This is sold separately, along with the hitch pin and clip. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up our pin holes and secure it with the pin and clip. You will notice that the fit is a little loose. We do have available for purchase an anti-rattle device, which will prevent any wobble within the hitch. more
3/11/2014 8:51:53 AM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Vertex, a Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches. Part number is TH9029. 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. We're going to thread in our anti-rattle bolt, then tighten it with a wrench. In this position, you have about 11-1/2" of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 3", and overall we've added about 11" to the vehicle. By pulling the gray lever at the base of the center mast, we can tilt the bike rack away from our vehicle. As you can see, we have full access to our rear hatch in this position. more
3/10/2014 8:53:55 AM
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Arrow, a tilting 2-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. When doing this, we'll want to pull out on the attached pins, line up our pin holes and make sure it drops into place. We can then turn the black knob on the rear of the rack. This will engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. In this position, we'll have about 11 3/4" of ground clearance. more
3/10/2014 8:49:50 AM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento we will be test-fitting the Thule Doubletrack. A platform-style two-bike rack for inch-and-a-quarter and two-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. In this position, we have about 10-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorrento is about two-and-a-half inches, and overall we've added about 10 inches to the length of our vehicle. Pulling the gray handle at the base of the bike rack will allow us to unfold it into the loading position. more
3/10/2014 8:47:12 AM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today in our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Apex. A tilting 4 bike rack, 4 inch and a quarter 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. While doing this, we want to pull out on the attached pin, move entering the black knob on the rear. The rack engaging our anti rattle device and further securing the rack to our vehicle. more
3/5/2014 12:18:35 PM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento - Video- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento, we will be test fitting the Swagman Titan, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number S63410. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Were going to line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with our wrench. With our rack in this position, we have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the Sorrento is about 7-1/2 inches. Overall, weve added about 18-1/2 inches to the vehicle. more
3/5/2014 12:16:15 PM
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today in our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test the sport rack super ez. A platform style two bike rack, 4 inch and a quarter 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 the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. We can then secure it with the provided lock. With our bike rack in this position, you're going to see we have about 13 and a half inches of ground clearance. more
3/4/2014 2:46:41 PM
SportRack 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Sportrack tilting 3-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" 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. We'll want to line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and go ahead tighten it down with a wrench. There is a cotter pin to secure it further. In this application, it will not go in. With our bike rack in this position, we'll have about 11" worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 6". more
3/4/2014 2:46:00 PM
Softride Element Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram tilting four-bike rack for inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches, part number SR26248. To begin our test fit, we'll side the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, trend in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it with a wrench. With everything secure, we'll have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about two and a half inches. Overall, we've added about 11 and a quarter inches to the length of our Sorento. By pulling the black handle on the right side of the rack, we can tilt it away from our vehicle. more
3/4/2014 2:45:07 PM
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4- and 2-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 pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it with our wrench, and then secure it with the provided lock. In this position, we'll have about 10-3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 5 inches, and overall, we've added about 35 inches to the length of the vehicle. For ease of storage, the arms in the parallelogram are removable. With these arms removed, you will be adding about 14-1/2 inches to the length of your vehicle. With our cradle arms reinserted, we'll undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike into our cradles, and secure it with the straps. One of the great features of the Dura Parallelogram is its ability to tilt away from your vehicles, even with your bikes loaded. To do this, you pull the black T handle on the right side of the rack, tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see in this position, we have great access to our rear hatch, and it also lowers our loading height when we want to load our bike. With our mast back in its upright position, that will complete today's test fit of the Softride Dura Parallelogram, part number SR26247, on our 2014 Kia Sorento. more
3/4/2014 2:44:14 PM
Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Saris Thelma platform style 3-bike rack for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number SA4239B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it with a wrench. We'll then secure it with a clip. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about 2-1/4 inches, and overall, we've added about 10 inches to the length of the Sorento. By pulling the gold pin at the base of the rack, we can unfold it into its loading position. We'll want to reinsert that pin to secure it. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 18-1/2 inches of ground clearance here at the rear of the rack. more
3/4/2014 2:43:23 PM
Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 3-bike rack for 1-1/4- and 2-inch hitches, part number SA843B. 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 secure it with the provided lock. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 5 inches, and we've added about 14 inches to the overall length of the car. By pulling the yellow T handle at the base of the rack, we can tilt it away from our vehicle. This will give us full access to our rear hatch. By lifting the two yellow levers and moving our cradle arms toward our center mast, we can move them up into the loading position. We want to be sure our bars are either even or slightly inclined. We'll now undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike into our cradles, and secure it with the three straps. With our bike secure, that will complete today's test fit of the Saris Axis, part number SA843B, on our 2014 Kia Sorento. more
3/3/2014 5:56:15 PM
Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the pro series q-slot, a platform style 2 or 4 bike rack for 2 inch hitches. Part number PS63138. Today we will be test fitting the 2 bike configuration. 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; we'll then thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. With our bike rack secure, we'll have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our rack to the back of our Sorento's about 8 inches and overall we've added about 23 1/2 inches to the vehicle. Pulling the 2 outside silver pins on the back of the rack will allow us to tilt out our cradle arms .. and pulling the pin in the center mast will allow us to swing it away from our vehicle, giving us full access to our rear hatch. more
3/3/2014 5:51:42 PM
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
3/3/2014 1:51:26 PM
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Kuat NV. A tilting platform-style two bike rack for two inch hitches. Part number N101. 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, slide through our pin, and secure it with a lock. We'll then want to turn the black knob on the rear of the rack. This is going to engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. With our rack secure, we have about eleven inches worth of ground clearance. more
3/3/2014 7:50:08 AM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento- Video
Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento well be testing the Tule Hitching Post Pro, folding, tilting 4-bike rack, part number TH934XTR. To being our test it, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube to the hinge. Well line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. Leave about 11 inches of group clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our SUV is about 6 inches, and weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Sorento. Well pull the pin at the base of the bike rack, and all it to tilt away from our vehicle. This gives us full access to our rear hatch door. With our mast back in its upright position and the pin reinstalled, well pull the pin at the top of the mask, to swing out our door arms. more
11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM
