Yakima SwingDaddy 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
Alright, today on this 2010 Lexus RX350, were going to do a test fit of part number Y02422 from Yakima. This is our SwingDaddy Bicycle Rack. One thing to know about this bicycle rack, that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. First thing well do our test fit is tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then install the lock on the other side. And then well go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. Alright, from the closest point of the bicycle rack to the bumper is going to be 2 inches. more
6/21/2012 12:17:38 PM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
Today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 were going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule. This is the Vertex bike carrier. A few things to know about this bike rack, that it will work with inch-and-a-quarter receiver hitches, both class I and class II. When you do use this bicycle rack with a class I receiver hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer, and thats what were working with today. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, and then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. more
6/21/2012 12:07:19 PM
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
Today on this 2010 Lexus RX350 we're going to do a test fit of part number TH958 from Thule. This the Parkway bicycle rack.One thing to know about this bicycle rack is it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only.Now I'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then, we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt, and then we'll get a couple of clearance measurements.From the bike rack security loop to the bump looks like about 1-1/4 inches. Ground clearance looks like about 14 inches.Now go ahead and tilt the the bike rack out of the way and check for access to the back of the vehicle. That looks good.Now we'll go ahead and load up the bike.First thing we'll do is make sure the straps are out of the way on the cradles we're going to use. Then, we'll load up our bike, balance it out, and then re-install the straps over the top tube of the bike.That's all it takes to load up a bike. more
6/21/2012 12:04:57 PM
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
Today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 we're going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule. This is their doubletrack bicycle rack.A few things to know about this bike rack, that will work with 1-1/4 receiver hitches, both class I and class II. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer and that's what we'll be working with today.We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then, we'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and install the lock on the other side.Then, we'll go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the hatch clearance is going to be 4-1/2 inches. Ground clearance is going to be 13-1/2 inches.Now, we'll go ahead and tilt the bicycle rack out of the way and check for access to the back of the vehicle. more
6/21/2012 12:03:09 PM
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
6/21/2012 12:01:50 PM
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
All right, today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 were going to do a test fit of part number S63410 from Swagman. This is their Titan bicycle rack. A few things to know about this bicycle rack, that it will work with inch-and-a-quarter receiver hitches, both class I and class II. However, with a class I receiver hitch, youre limited to carrying just two bicycles. Now this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer, and thats what well be working with today. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. more
6/21/2012 11:59:38 AM
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
Today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 were going to do a test fit of part number A30901 from Sportrack. A few things to know between this bicyle rack, that it will work with inch-and-a-quarter receiver hitches, both class I and class II, and this will also work with a 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer and thats what well be working with today. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and install the safety pin on the other side. And then, well go ahead and get a couple of clearance measurements.From the bike rack to the bumper at its closest point will be 8 inches. Ground clearance at the very back of the rack will be 19 inches. more
6/21/2012 11:58:16 AM
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Lexus RX 350- Video
All right, today, on this 2010 Lexus RX350 were going to do a test fit of part number N101 from Kuat. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then, well install the locking hitch pin. Then, well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle knob. Then, well go ahead and unfold the bike rack and get a couple of clearance measurements.Ground clearance is going to be 14 inches. Now well go ahead and check for access to the back of the vehicle. more
6/21/2012 6:56:45 AM
