Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima- Video
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Pitch mounted two bike rack, part number s102. To begin our test fit we want to have to remove the two inch adapter from our bike rack shank, so now we can just slide the shank of the carrier into our hitch, line up the pin hole, and slide in the hitch pin. Well then move to the back of the shank where well tighten the knob down securing our bike rack to the vehicle and engaging our anti-rattle device.Well now go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of 11, the bike rack at the rear of the vehicle lay flesh with each other. With the bike carrier in its folded position weve added eight inches to the overall length of our vehicle. Now well go ahead and pull the lever at the base of our carrier to unfold our bike rack. more
4/19/2013 3:18:31 PM
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima- Video
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace four bike carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 hitches, part number y02451. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and put in our clip with the red knob on it. Now move to the rear of the carrier, where well hand tighten the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device and secure the carrier to the vehicle.Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 7; the closet part of the carrier to the closet rear of the vehicle is about 3. With the bike carrier on its folded position, weve added about 9 to the overall length of our vehicle. Now well go ahead and pull the red pin and knob at the base of the carrier to tilt down our bike carrier. more
4/19/2013 12:47:51 PM
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima- Video
Today on our 2009 Nissan Altima, well be test fitting the Thule Vertex four bike carrier for 1-1/4 and 2 hitches, part number th9029. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance measurements, we have a ground clearance of 8, from the closet point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about an inch. When the bike carrier is in its folded position, weve added 9 to the overall length of our vehicle.Now well go ahead and pull the lever at the base of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt down. As it tilts away from the vehicle we can gain access to the cargo area of our vehicle. Well go ahead and put the bike carrier back in its upright position and pull the lever at the top of the mast to bring out our dual arms. more
4/19/2013 12:45:46 PM
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2009 Nissan Altima- Video
Today on our 2009 Nissan Ultima well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro folding tilting 4 bike rack with anti-sway part #TH934XTR. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well go ahead and line up those pinholes and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of seven and a half inches. From the closes point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about four inches. more
4/19/2013 12:45:26 PM
