Best 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Bike Racks

Saris Porter 4 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 jeep Grand Cherokee were going to be test fitting the Saris bike porter 4 bike rack for 1 and 2 inch hitches part number SA404b. To begin our test fit, were going to insert the shank of the rack into our hitch. Youll want to watch for the pinholes to line up. With that in mind, well take the included anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread it into place. Once you have it hand tight, you can take your wrench and finish the job. With this snug it helps take any flay 00:00:52 out of our hitch.

Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test fitting the Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack for an inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches, part number SA843B. To begin our test fit, we're going to go ahead and insert the shank of the rack into our hitch. You'll want to watch for the pin holes to line up. Then you'll take the included anti-rattle hitch lock and insert that. Go ahead and get that hand-tight. Then secure the rest of the way with your wrench. Then you'll just snap the end of the lock into place and remove the key. With our bike installed, we'll get a few clearance measurements.

Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today, on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Rack Traveler Five-Bike Carrier, Part Number HR9200.To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line-up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench.Now that our Hollywood Rack Traveler is secured to our Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of our Grand Cherokee is here at the rear bumper about 13 inches away. We've added about 17 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.We'll now undo the black knobs from the left and right-hand side of the mast towards the top to swing out our cradle arms. We'll then turn the knobs to lock the arms in place, and we have about 39 inches of overall length added to the vehicle with the cradle arms out.To access the cargo area, we'll pull the pin at the base of the carrier to tilt the mast down. This will allow us to have access to our vehicle's cargo door.To load the bike, we'll make sure the mast is in its upright position.

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, throw on our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten with a wrench. Now with our Hollywood Racks Traveler secured to our Grand Cherokee, we'll go over a few clearance measurement to see how the two fit together. We have about 12 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of our carrier to the closest part of our Grand Cherokee is here at the rear bumper, about 6-1/2 inches away. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.

Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Thule Domestique Fork Mounted Roof Mount Carrier, part number TH513. Now with our roof rack system already assemble and onto our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the carrier onto the vehicles crossbars. In no specific order, well loosen up both the front and rear bracket to bring the brackets around the underside of the crossbars. Note that for the front of the bracket, you must first remove the skewer in order to have access to the front two Allen bolts. Well then loosen up the Allen bolts to bring the bracket around the front crossbar; well then tighten them down and replace the skewer. Then for the rear bracket well loosen up the Allen bolts and bring the bracket around the rear the crossbar and then tighten them down with the included Allen key.

RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Rocky Mounts Tie Rod, Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1014.Now with the roof rack system already assembled and onto our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing the carrier onto the vehicles crossbars. We'll then remove the black front plastic cap on the front of the carrier to bring the rubber coated steel straps around the underside of the front crossbar and hook them into position.We can then move to the rear of the carrier where we will loosen up the allen bolt to bring that bracket around the underside of the rear crossbar and tying it down.We can then move up to the front of the carrier, where with the included allen wrench, we can tighten down the allen bolt, tightening the straps to the front crossbar, securing the carrier to the vehicle. After replacing the front black plastic cap, were ready to load our bike.We'll loosen up the tray strap and place the bike onto the carrier. We'll slide the forks onto the skewer and tighten it down and secure the back tire with the tray strap.That completes todays test fit for the Rocky Mounts Tie Rod, Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1014 on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

RockyMounts TieRod Stretch Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Rocky Mounts TieRod Stretch Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number RKY1011. Now with the roof rack system already assembled on our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the carrier onto the vehicles crossbars. Well then remove the black plastic cap to bring the rubber coated steel straps around the front crossbar and hook them into position. We can then move to the rear crossbar where well loosen up one of the Allen bolts to bring that bracket around the underside of the rear crossbar. Well thread the bolt back into the bracket and tighten it down securing the rear of the carrier to the rear crossbar. Well then move back up to the front of the carrier where we will tighten down the silver bolt, tightening the rubber coated steel strap to the front crossbar.

Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing four bike carrier, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes and turn the black knob located at the back of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about one and a half inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about three inches to the overall length of the vehicle.

Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee will be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4 Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. To begin our test fit, we'll take the bike carrier and into the shaft into the hitch, lining up the pinhole. Take the red pin and enter it into the pinhole, then turn the black knob into the back of the bike carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There are 11 inches of ground clearance from the ground to the bottom of the bike carrier. There are 6 inches from the closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle and we've added 15 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.

Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Kuat NV Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, part number N101. To begin our test fit, we'll take the bike carrier and insert the shaft into the hitch, lining up the pin hole, then turn the black knob on the back of bike carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Lastly, secure it with the lock. Now, we'll go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. When the bike rack tilted up, there are 12-1/2 inches of ground clearance from the ground to the bottom of the bike carrier. There are 3 inches from the closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle and we've added 15 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to be test fitting the Soft Ride Dura parallelogram bike rack, part number SR26247. To mount this bike rack to our vehicle, well insert the shank into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up the hitch pin holes and then well thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Well slip the lock over the bolt to secure the bike rack to our vehicle. Next, were going to check for rear vehicle access. Well pull the release pins so that we can tilt the bike rack down and away from the vehicle.

Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today, on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to be test fitting the Rhino Rack four-bike carrier for 2-inch hinges, part number RBC038. To mount our carrier to the vehicle, first well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch then well thread-in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench and then secure it with a lock. Next, well check for rear vehicle access. Well remove the pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down. Well open the cargo door for Grand Cherokee to make sure we can still access the cargo area. Now, tilt the bike rack back up and take some clearance measurements.

Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we're going to be test fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number S102. To mount the carrier to our vehicle, we're going to insert the shank into the receiver tube. We'll line up the hitch pin holes and then we'll use the hand knob on the end of the bike rack to tighten the anti-rattle device. Then we'll put our pin through as an extra security measure. Next, we're going to check for rear vehicle access. Well grab the release lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt it down so it lays flat then we'll open the cargo door of our Grand Cherokee to make sure we can still access our cargo area.

Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number TH934XTR. Now our vehicle is equipped with the 2 inch hitch, so weve already gone ahead and used the adapter to install the bike rack shank into the hitch. We lined up our hitch pinhole and installed our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, this is what your bike rack would look like secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 12 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches.

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. Now, with our vehicle equipped with the 2 inch class 3 hitch, well use the included adapter with our back rack, then we can simply install the bike rack shank into the hitch, latch the hitch pinhole and using the integrated locking hitch pin, well allow it to slide into the hitch pinhole. After giving it a little tug to ensure that the hitch pin is seated, well tighten down the anti-rattle knob, securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 14 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7 inches. Well now pull the hitch switch at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt our mast down and open the cargo door. And as you can see, we can gain full access to the cargo area with this bike rack.

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4 Bike Carrier, part number S63410. A quick note on this bike rack, it will work on both 1 1/4 inch and 2 inch hitches, although when using with a class 1 hitch, you are limited to two bikes. Now weve already gone ahead and installed our bike rack shank into the hitch, lined up the hitch pin and installed our anti-rattle bolt. So, this is what your bike rack would look like when secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Now, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 15 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 12 inches.

SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today well be test fitting the Sport Rack Two Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack, part number A30901 on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Now weve already gone ahead and install the bike rack into the hitch, lined up the hitch pinhole and installed our anti-rattle bolt. With the pin on the other side of the bolt, this is what your bike rack will look like secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack will be 17 . And from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7 .

SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, well be test fitting the Sport Rack Escape Three Bike Rack, part number A30403. Now to begin our test fit, weve already installed the bike rack into the hitch. We lined up the hitch pin and installed our anti-rattle bolt. So with our bolt tight, this is what your bike rack will look like secured to the vehicle. Now well give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 13 and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 8.

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee we'll be test-fitting part number TH9029. The Thule Vertex for bike carrier for both 1 and 2 inches. Quick note on this bike rack it will work with both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches however, when using with the class one hitch you're limited to two bikes. Now, we've already gone ahead and installed our bike rack shank into the hitch, we lined up the hitch pin hole and installed our aneratable 0:00:24. This is what the bike rack will look like on your vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements.

Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

All right, today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number Y02420 from Yakima. This is the StickUp Bike Carrier. This bike rack will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches but only class IIs. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches which include the spacer. All right, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch and then go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put our safety pin on the other side. Now we can get some measurements, an idea of clearance between the bicycle rack and the jeep and ground clearance.

Yakima Holdup Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

All right today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number Y02433 from Yakima. This is their Holdup 2 Bike Rack. Ok, one quick note about this bike rack that it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. Now, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then we'll you go ahead and install the anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down and put our safety pin on the other side. With the bike rack installed, well go ahead and give you some measurements that will give you an idea of clearance between the bike rack and the jeep and ground clearance. Between the jeep and the bike rack at its closest point will be 3-1/2 inches.

Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

All right, today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit a part number TH958 from Thule. This is the Parkway Bike Carrier. One quick note about this bike rack, it is designed for 2-inch receiver hitches only. All right, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then tightening down the anti-rattle bolt, ok With the bike rack installed, lets go ahead and get some measurements that give you an idea of clearance between bicycle rack and the jeep and ground clearance. As closest point, the distance is going to 1-1/4 inch. Ground clearance is going to be 13-1/2 inches.

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

All right, today on this 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number TH990XT from Thule. This is their Doubletrack Bicycle Rack. One quick note about this bicycle rack is that it will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class I and class II and also work with 2-inch receiver as shown here with the provided spacer. Ok, at this point well go ahead and start our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch then well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the lock in on the other side. At this point well give you some measurements that give you an idea of the clearance between the bicycle rack and the jeep and the ground clearance as well. As closest point it looks like the distance will be 1-3/4 inches.

Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

All right, today on 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to do a test fit of part number RG8015220 from Rhode Gear. This is their Highway 2 Bike Rack. A quick note about this bike rack is this will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class I and class II and it will also work with class III receiver hitches as we're using today with the 2-inch spacer. Ok, well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch with the included spacer and then well install this anti-rattle bolt and put a safety clip on the other side. All right, next we'll give you some measurements that will give you an idea of clearance between the bicycle rack and the jeep and also ground clearance. All right, as closest point of contact we're looking at about 5-1/2 inches and ground clearance is going to be 12 inches.