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2011 Kia Sportage Hitch Bike Racks Installation And Review Videos

     

Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 KIA Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4-Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. 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 our included pin. 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 over some key measurements. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 3-1/2 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:59:32 PM



Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. 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 key measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about an inch. more


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6/3/2013 3:55:58 PM



Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH934XTR. 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 ahead and go over some key measurements. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 5 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:52:16 PM



Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, allowing the included pin to fall into place. Then we'll move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage the anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few key measurements. We have about 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 2 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:45:12 PM



Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch and allow the included and attached pin to fall into place. Well then 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 over some key measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 2 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:41:03 PM



Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, allowing our included and attached pin to fall into place. Well then 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 over some key measurements. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is 3 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:38:27 PM



Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4 Bike Rack, part number SR26247. 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 the anti-rattle bolt and then install our lock. Now, we'll go ahead and go over some key measurements. We have a ground clearance of 11 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 1 inch. more


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6/3/2013 3:33:37 PM



Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Pro Series Q Slot Platform Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. 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 our pin and clip. Now, we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 7 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:29:35 PM



Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5-Bike Carrier part number HR9200. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tip of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tight in it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 5 inches. more


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6/3/2013 3:22:48 PM



Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage- Video

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Kia Sportage

Today on our 2011 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting a Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Carrier part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tip of the hitch. Line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tight in it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Sportage is about 3 inches. more


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6/3/2013 2:46:21 PM



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