Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Kuat Transfer Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is TS02G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to slightly move that wheel hook out of the way. We can use our foot or our hand, and we're going to push on that lever there. more

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4/5/2017 1:57:06 PM

Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage NV22B- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Kuat NV 2.0 Platform Style 2 Bike Rack. That part number is NV22G. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here, and we're going to pull down on our lever and tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle. In this position we are going to gain full access into our back hatch area to get anything in or out that we may need. more

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4/5/2017 1:47:29 PM

Yakima HoldUp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Yakima HoldUp platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is Y02443. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you one of the key features of this rack. We're going to come here to the back, lightly lift up on our bike rack, and pull out on our red pin. Once we pull that out, we're able to tilt our bike rack away from our vehicle with our bikes fully loaded. more

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4/5/2017 1:47:20 PM

Swagman Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we're doing a test fit of the Swagman XT platform-style 2-bike rack. That part number is S64650. Now we already have our bike secured down. We're first going to show you how we secure it in place. At our front and back tire we have wheel cradles. That's what's going to hold our bike tires in place and prevent those from moving. more

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4/5/2017 1:47:06 PM

Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Stickup two bike, hitch mounted bike rack, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit, we'll slide that shank of the bike rack 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 a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike to the rear of our Sportage is about an inch and a half. We've added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. We pull the red know at the base of the bike rack and allow it unfold. With the bike rack in this position, we have full access to our rear hatch. We'll pull the red know to raise up our center mast and we'll raise up our frame hooks and under a wheel strap. We'll grab our bike and place it onto our bike rack, securing it first with the frame hook. more

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11/5/2013 10:00:22 AM

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler four bike rack, part number Hr8500. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and secure it with a wrench. With our Traveler secured to our Sportage, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about four inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about seven and a half inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now pull the black pin at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out. more

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9/20/2013 8:12:39 AM

Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 bike rack, part number HR9200. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll line up the pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt though the pinholes and tighten it with a wrench. With our Traveler secured to our Sportage, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the 2 fit together. We have about 10 1/2 inches of ground clearance at the rear of the bike rack. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the Sportage is about 9 inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 13 1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We can now loosen up the black hand knobs on the upper left- and right-hand side of the bike rack to lift out the cradle arms. With the cradle arms out, we've added about 37 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. To access the cargo area, we can pull the black pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the mast down. more

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9/20/2013 3:13:11 AM

Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 KIA Sportage well be testing in the Thule Apex Swing Four Bike Rack, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to the vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about 2 inches. Weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. more

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8/13/2013 3:37:25 PM

Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Kuat NV Aluminum Platform-Style 2-Bike Rack, part number n101. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and lock. Here at the rear of the shank well tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more

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8/13/2013 10:23:56 AM

Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 4-Bike Carrier, part number y02451. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiving tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank of the carrier we can tighten down the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 10 1/2 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 3 1/2 inches, and weve added about 9 1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more

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8/13/2013 9:18:59 AM

Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 2-Bike Carrier for 1 and 2 inch hitches, part number y02450. To begin our test fit, well 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 can use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over a few clearance 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 4 inches. more

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8/13/2013 9:16:10 AM

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4-Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number th9029. To begin our test fit well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about an inch. Weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. more

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8/13/2013 9:13:36 AM

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding Tilting 4-Bike Rack with Anti-Sway, part number th934xtr. To begin our test fit, well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 5 inches. Weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. more

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8/13/2013 9:09:02 AM

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform Style 2-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number th990xt. To begin our test fit well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about an inch, and weve added about 9 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. Well pull the gray lever at the base of the carrier and allow it to unfold. more

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8/13/2013 9:06:51 AM

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4-Bike Carrier for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number th9025. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and allow the attached pin to fall into place. Well move to the rear of the shank and tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go over some clearance 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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8/13/2013 9:04:36 AM

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number s63410. To begin our test fit well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Sportage is about 6 inches. Weve added about 18 1/2 inches to the overall length of our Kia Sportage. more

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8/13/2013 9:00:57 AM

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting 4-Bike Rack for 1 and 2-inch hitches, part number sr26247. To begin our test fit well 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 with a wrench. Then we can install the lock on the same side. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about 3 1/2 inches, and weve added about 34 1/2 inches to the overall length of our Sportage. more

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8/13/2013 8:58:23 AM

Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today, on our 2013 Kia Sportage, well be test fitting the Rhino Rack Four-Bike Rack for Two Inch Hitches, part number RBC038. To begin our test fit, well 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 and installing the lock on the same side. Now, well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 11-1/4 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our carrier to the rear is about 3-3/4 away. more

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8/12/2013 4:02:10 PM

Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage we'll be test fitting the Prorack Four Bike Carrier, part number pr8062404. 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 with a wrench and installing the clip on the other side.Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 10-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about four inches. We've added about 29-1/2 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. more

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8/12/2013 4:01:41 PM

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Kia Sportage- Video

Today on our 2013 Kia Sportage well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Platform Style Hitch Mounted 2-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 pin hole and install our pin and lock. Well 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 well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 14-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Sportage is about 3/4 inches away here at the wheel cradle. more

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8/12/2013 1:53:47 PM

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