Thule Gateway Trunk Mount Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Thule Gateway Trunk Mounted 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH9006XT. Now to begin our test fit, we will first need to adjust the trunk mount according to the shape and size of our trunk. You can use the gray buttons to adjust the angle of the trunk mount so that it may fit more securely onto the vehicle. The two straps at the top of the carrier will attach to the top of the trunk. The two straps located at the bottom of the carrier will latch up against the bottom of the trunk. We can then connect the side straps either above or below the taillights. more
2/26/2013 9:13:35 AM
Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Yakima QuickBack 2 Bike Trunk Mounted carrier, part number Y02621. Now to begin our test fit, we will need to check the instructions or the Yakima Fit Guide to see where this carrier needs to be placed onto the vehicle. Well go ahead and set the carrier onto the trunk just below the license plate. Well connect the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the sides of the trunk below the taillight and the bottom hooks at the bottom of the trunk. You may need to open your trunk to get the hooks in place without damaging your vehicle. Once we get the hooks all in place, well go ahead and tighten down the straps and secure the slack of the straps with the included plastic hooks. more
2/25/2013 10:07:34 AM
Thule Raceway Platform Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Thule Raceway Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number TH9003. Now to begin out test fit, well set the carrier onto the trunk and adjust the jaws of the carrier to fit the trunk correctly. You can do this by pulling up on the grey levers located on each side of the top of the carrier. Once we have established a correct fit to the trunk, we can go ahead and connect the top two hooks to the top of the trunk and the bottom two hooks to the bottom of the trunk and tighten them down. Once we get the trunk mount secured to the vehicle, were ready to load our bike. Well lower the platform and slide out the wheel trays by undoing the grey lever located at each end of the wheel tray. more
2/22/2013 10:11:41 AM
Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video
Today on our 2013 Volkswagon Passat, well be Thule Raceway 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number th9001. Now to begin our test fit, well set the carrier onto the trunk and adjust the claws to fit the trunk. You can adjust the jaws by pulling the gray levers located at the top jaw, and push them down to secure them in place. Once we have decided a secure angle for the jaws, we can then hook the top straps onto the top of the trunk and the bottom straps onto the bottom of the trunk and turn the gray knobs located at each end of the carrier to secure the claws to the trunk. Once we have the carrier secured to the vehicle, we can lift up the gray handle located at the center of the carrier to swing the cradle arms out. We can then push it back down to secure it in place. more
2/22/2013 10:11:34 AM
Thule Passage Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Thule Passage 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number TH910XT. Now before I begin our test fit, well first need to check the instructions or the Thule Fit Guide to determine where our dial should be set on our carrier. For this vehicle we have dial set at seven. Well go ahead and set the carrier onto the trunk and put the top hooks to the top of the trunk, the side hooks to the sides of the trunk below the taillights and the bottom hooks to the bottom of the trunk. The bottom pads should be sitting just below the license plate. Now well go ahead and secure the carrier to the vehicle by tightening down the straps and securing the excess slack. Once the carrier is secured to the vehicle were ready to load our bike. more
2/22/2013 10:11:29 AM
Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2013 Volkswagen Passat- Video
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number HRB2. Now to begin our test fit, well set the carrier on top of the trunk and if necessary use the black levers located at each end of the carrier to adjust the jaws to allow a better fit onto the vehicle. Once you have established the correct fit, you can use the top two hooks to hook to the top of the trunk, the two side hooks to hook to the side of the trunk below the taillights and the two hooks to hook to the bottom of the trunk. Once all of the straps are in place, we can secure the carrier to the vehicle by tightening down the straps and securing the excess slack. Once it is secured to the vehicle, were ready to load our bike. Well undo the cradle straps, set the bike into the frame cradles and secure it with the straps. more
2/22/2013 10:10:43 AM
