# 1
Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches
The good: I like the way the bikes are held in and the ability to add the upright adapters to the bike frame holders. The straps are quality too. For a jeep with a spare tire, this is the perfect length to clear it. This rack is 5 stars from the bike holders to the base of it. The bad: the 2"receiver adapter and bolt are insufficient. I wish they made this in a solid 2" hitch. The entire setup is held into the receiver by a very short bolt. It only goes about half way into the receiver tube. So your hitch is only "secured" on one side. A hitch pin or bolt should go through the receiver tube completely imo so it can be secured on the other end with a retaining clip or nut. Because this only goes in the one side, the entire weight of the rack plus bikes are held tight to one side of the receiver by the undersized bolt and washer. A few bumps down the road and that bolt loosens. Now instead of distibuting the weight of the rack and bikes on the receiver and post, it's completely up to the bolt to keep you from losing the rack. The bolt threads get damaged too. I took this down a dirt road and nearly lost everything. I had to buy my own bolt with hd fender washers and lock washers to correct this. Thule should've provided this from the start. The current short bolt design where only one side of the receiver secures the rack is unacceptable. This rack is 1 star at best for the connection to the receiver.
Hitch pin broke before I got it. Looks like a poor design for the locking pin, they might want to consider a different design. I got a 3/8 shear pin from Home Depot to replace and it works great. Bike rack is great!
# 2
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
Definitely a solid product. Was very easy to put together and install on my Xterra. Put two bikes on the rack and had 0 issues on a weekend biking trip. Drove over 11 hours with bikes loaded on the back with no issues at all. Would highly recommend this rack.
Went together nicely and holds my bikes firmly. Didn't find the instructions until I had finished putting it together.
# 3
Thule Passage 3 Bike Carrier - Trunk Mount
The bike rack is well made. It took a few tries to figure out how to install, after that is really easy. I’m happy with this tool.
Fits perfectly on our Lexus CT200h. Only on the old LS400, the side straps have to be fastened to the wheel arch edge, since the upper trunklid gap is to narrow for inserting the strap hooks. Mounting of two bikes is (with some routine) quickly done, and they stay safe even for longer and faster routes. For transporting three (mountain) bikes, though, the design doesn't seem big and robust enough. Nevertheless, the price-benefit-fun ratios are way better than reasonable.
# 4
Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
First-time rack buyer / owner / installer. The rack arrived in a timely fashion, maybe a day or 2 ahead of schedule. It was well packaged. I’m LOVING this bike rack. It was easy to put together and to mount on my new Honda Passport. Thus far, no squeaks in my 2” receiver. Hardest part of initial set-up is figuring out the best way to position two bikes. Trial & error and some patience. The directions weren’t clear as to where the 2 left-over screws went. I found the answer in another review and have posted a pic in case others have the same problem (photo with pen pointing at screw). These screws go in the underneath side of both of the folding arms. They appear to keep the wheel wells from sliding off in case in you drive with an empty, un-folded rack, and forgot to tighten down the wheel wells. The folding arm push / pull pins can be difficult at times. I coated the tips with some lube. That and a little jiggling seems to solve that issue. I guess it’s better for the pins to be snug vs popping right out. I added a small Master lock to the hitch pin (in lieu of the provided cotter pin) as a theft deterrent. I read that a 3/16 shackle lock will fit into the bike clamp down arms to also act as a deterrent. I had an old 3/16 lock that did snugly fit and appeared to be locked. HOWEVER, I yanked on the lock and it came open as there isn’t quite enough clearance for the shackle to lock. I discovered that longer 3/16 shackle locks are hard to find. Have attached a photo of the lock that actually fits and works (Ace Hardware). One lock on the upper clamp down arm will secure both arms as the lower arm can’t be removed without removing the upper arm. The clamp down arms appear to be coated to prevent damage to your bike. I’ve tried a simple rag and ultimately settled on pool noodle pieces as a precautionary measure. I CAN NOT open my tailgate (regardless of whether or not the rack is fold up and in the bike carry position). If that’s a concern for you, then spring for the more costly titling version. My back-up camera still functions.
The Swagman XTC-2 platform bike carrier arrived very quickly from etrailer and in good shape, the actual carrier box is inside another shipper box, which I'm sure helped with its condition. Assembly was relatively quick and painless, even though the instructions could be a little more thorough. Installing the carrier on the back of our Jeep Patriot also was quick, it helps to have an extra ratchet & 3/4" socket laying around for just this purpose. Installing the bikes takes a little patience and trial and error the first time you try and put them on the carrier. It's easy enough to adjust the wheel holders to fit the wheelbase of your bikes, but for us at least, the challenge was trying to swing the vertical support bar up into position after putting on the first bike (closest to the Jeep). We couldn't angle the bike enough toward the Jeep to have the bar clear the bike. We learned that the easiest way to secure the first bike was to remove the ratcheting frame hooks altogether, put the bike in the carrier, swing up the vertical support bar, put in the pin, and then slide one of the frame hooks down on the bar. The outside bike is much easier because you can set the bike in the carrier at whatever angle you need, not being limited by the back of the vehicle. One thing we did to protect the bike frames was to use some foam pipe insulation as cushion between the frame hook and the frame (see pictures). Once you get a system for installing the bikes, it is very quick to load/unload them. The rack seems to be well made and doesn't wiggle excessively when traveling. All in all a good product for a good price, would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a platform bike carrier.
# 5
Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
This doesn't work with 2010 Xterra The crossbars are much wider than the larger of the 2 U-bolts. I have to go to home depot and buy u-bolts that are about 1.5 inches wider. Disappointed Spending more time on this than I wanted to.
Goes together quickly, appears that it will fit my needs in terms of being cross-compatible on a variety of vehicles. Fit on a Subaru Outback factory crossbar and transported bike locally with no issues when I got it out to set up and test (not quite warm enough to ride much yet where I live). Instructions are not super, but the assembly is pretty straightforward so that is not a problem. At the price point, if this rack indeed holds up to swapping onto multiple vehicles and lasts me a few years, I'll be thrilled with the purchase.
# 6
Hollywood Racks Express 3 Bike Carrier - Fixed Arms - Trunk Mount
I love this product, it took me a few minutes to figure out how to connect it to my Nissan Xterra, but I figured it out and I've been very happy ever since. This fits real snug and keeps my bikes in place. I would recommend this and I would buy again if I had to!!!
Seems to be a very good product and fit perfectly!
# 7
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike rack on 2015 Nissan Xterra. Solidly built, easy to install and carry two mountain bikes. Stable at 75 mph and over bumps. An excellent value.
etrailer has the best pre- and post-sales customer service I've ever seen! I started out not knowing anything about hitch-mounted racks. So I wrote to etrailer telling them about my car and type of hitch I was about to have installed. Samuel wrote back with lots of great information tailored specifically to my car. He even included a photo that looked just like my 2017 white VW GTI with a hitch and rack installed. Okay something of a coincidence. But the rest of the assistance I got from the crew at etrailer was just as prophetic. I went into this a novice and came out knowing lots more about hitches and racks and finding the rack best suited to my situation. I have a small car, a class 1 hitch and a heavy mountain bike. I got exactly what I needed. As to the Swagman rack itself, it works fine. If I had a different situation I would probably buy a platform rack as they are easier to load. There's no reason to buy a bike rack anywhere else.
# 8
Yakima RidgeBack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
This two bike rack has been great for the occasional bike ride outside of our home area. I like the sturdy construction, but beware that it is a little heavier than it looks (I’m retired and a bit older so maybe not as strong). Easy to fit into the factory trailer hitch on our 5 passenger SUV and no problem securing the bikes for transport. My only complaint is, the stick on Yakima Graphic started coming apart the day we got it. Sorry, no free advertising for Yakima.
I used this product twice to go back and forth on a 700 mile trip (1400 miles total). My initial impression was that it was sturdy because it was larger than most 2 bike carriers I've seen. The strapping system is convenient and the locking system worked great. The only flaw so far is that one of the locking mechanisms actually broke off. After closer inspection, I realized that the parts are plastic. I'm not sure what actually caused it to break other than the force of hitting a pothole causing the bike to bounce on the rack. Those types of forces should be expected with normal driving however and I expected the locking mechanism to hold up. I was fairly disappointed that it happened given the asking price and the reviews I read prior to my purchase. Other than the locking mechanism on the actual bike rack, I wouldn't put to much faith in the red handled locking pin that inserts into the trailer hitch and insertion bar portion of the bike rack. It is understood that the pin does not go all the way through the insertion bar as the locking mechanism is inside and prevents further advancement. Yakima could probably improve this aspect of the product. I will be contacting Yakima to see if they will replace the broken part. One thing I did notice was that the broken bracket is screwed in and can be removed/replaced fairly easily. I have included pics of the broken bracket and working bracket for comparison. Hope this helps in your decision!
# 9
Swagman Upright Bike Rack for 1 Bike - Roof Rack Crossbars - Frame Mount
Planning on bringing bikes while camping. I mounted 2 of the Swagman bike racks to my new Sportrack on my pop-up camper. The bikes fit perfectly. The racks seem sturdy enough. Not heavy duty, but for my needs they should be fine. Assembly was relatively fast and easy.
We have used the Swagman Roof Rack a number of times when we have needed the additional bike carrying capacity. It took a couple attempts to get the initial spacing of the bike rack properly balanced on the van’s roof rack as recommended by the instructions. But it was easy to do and once set was very easy and quick to put on and take off. The rack works great, the bike is easy to put into place and secure. The bike and rack are very stable and quiet and haven’t required any mid-trip adjustments. We always put the cheapest bike on the roof (lol) but do use a bit of duct tape to protect the finish just Incase. We are very satisfied with the rack and consider it quite a deal for the money.
# 10
Swagman XTC4 Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
So far I’ve just assembled it and took a quick test drive around the block. My initial thought is this thing is perfect. It’s super sturdy and easy to use. My only gripe and it’s not fault of the rack, but it’s heavy…
If you've done any research or read any of the other comments on either this rack, or this seller...rest assured they really are as good as everyone says! I ordered my rack on around 4pm est on a Friday afternoon and within an hour I received an email that said they have shipped my product AND upgraded to priority shipping. Can't say enough positive things about the customer service! When the rack arrived, it took me a little over half an hour to get it set up. Probably would e been faster if I were even slightly mechanically inclined (or if didn't I didn't have to borrow a socket wrench from my neighbor). We finally had an opportunity to load up the bikes and head out for a ride today. As others have said, the first time you load up your bikes, it's kind of like a puzzle to get them situated. Took about 15 minutes. This rack is awesome! Very sturdy and the bikes were very secure. Only racks I have had in the past were rooftop fork mount racks. This is so much easier! On e we got to the trail (over an hour drive) getting the bikes off was a piece of cake. Afterwards, it was time to load them back up and it was less than 5 minutes to get them all on and ready to hit the road. There were other 4-bike racks on the website, but this one had enough great reviews that I felt comfortable making the purchase. After the fact, I'm very glad I did! I can't imagine the $800 rack can be that much better than this, and I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a 4-bike platform rack. I will definitely recommend this rack and etrailer.com to everyone I know.
# 11
Rhino-Rack Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Tilting
I purchased this bike rack a year ago and I use it A LOT. I had to buy and install a stabilizer because without it, the unit would sway back and forth even without a bike on it (very noisy). This makes removal more cumbersome but since I keep the hitch on year round it doesn't matter to me. The tilting function is fabulous allowing easy use of my RAV4 hatchback. I can even tilt it down with a bike on it. I got the 2 bike hitch. Plenty of room for two bikes to fit without rubbing. Lastly, the hitch has a sizable through-hole on the bottom to thread a good sized cable so I can lock my bike up. Sturdy. I highly recommend.
The unit ‘s simplicity is a real plus. It takes less than 3 minutes to put the rack on the vehicle. It is well built and very durable and has a nice feature that allows you to open the rear hatch for SUV owners without removing the rack.
# 12
Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Swagman Trailhead 4 Bike rack on 2015 Nissan Xterra. Solidly built, easy to install and carry two mountain bikes. Stable at 75 mph and over bumps. An excellent value.
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
# 13
Kuat NV 2.0 Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount - Gunmetal Gray
This thing is built like a tank! It is of the best fit and funtion I have seen in a bike rack! Solid as can be, fits my bikes perfectly and looks awesome! Plus it folds completely out of the way to access the rear liftgate on my 2022 Rav4!
Great service from etrailer and the rack arrived as expected. Fairly easy assembly. OK video on Kuat’s site, but didn’t cover the foot pedal. Really glad we got the 2” hitch. It tightened up and we’re impressed with the quality and the stability of the rack. We haven’t done a road test yet, but look forward to putting it to the test. We have a Ford F-150 and it works great. The bikes were fairly easy to load with the batteries out and two people. We do need the strap extenders for our RadMini Step Thru’s. The tires are too big for the ones that come with. Only one set of extenders came with the bike and one adapter for a smaller tire. It’s okay, but since it’s a two bike unit, would have been nice to have both extenders. Otherwise, we are really liking the look and stability.
# 14
RockyMounts MonoRail Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Hitches - Wheel Mount
At age 75, I have purchased many bike racks over the years…..this one has no equal in loading and unloading…
This rack is really, good. The only thing i add to make it better is small strap that holds the front wheel to the front wheel bracket. I never had a problem with it, but i like to make sure it is secure. It is a solid bike rack and worth every penny. I would buy this over the Kuat version any day.
# 15
Swagman Truck Bed Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - Fork Mount - 9-mm Skewer
had difficulty with one of the two front fork stays. product concept is good but the screw holes did not line up correctly. i had to force it to make it work.
I used 2 inch square tubing cut the length of the tie down support bracket in my 2007 Honda Ridgeline and secured with a stainless bolt and wing nut, use a large enough washer to cover the diameter of the supply hole in the Honda Ridgeline bracket on the truck. A couple of notes: Be sure to use something as a cushioning gasket to insure a snug fit and to protect your truck lining. I used rubber or foam exercise mat cut to the same as the aluminum square tubing. Use a washer that a combination of hard plastic and metal to avoid the corrosive effects of dissimilar metals in contact with each other. last: My 26" full suspension bike fits, but I have swing it to one side slightly before i close the tailgate and lift the bike up and slide it down....It's a very snug fit but the suspension adds pressure to the tailgate and its works out very well. Or you could just use a tailgate extender.
# 16
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" Trailer Hitches - Tilting
I did a lot of research and decided this was the rack for me. I was totally correct. First, it has all the most important features but only weighs about 14 lbs. I was concerned as a senior lady with arthritis issues. I can use it well and it performed perfectly with an adapter bar for my Electra Townie. I have had compliments from several seasoned riders and a bike shop owner here at the beach who said it was great quality and I got a great price. Also purchased a locking trailer hitch pin with bike cable from etrailer. All over satisfaction with products and etrailer who provided enough videos to help me.
This product is exactly what I wanted. The 2" post fits in the reciever perfectly, and no wiggle. I did tighten the mounting screw, but didn't have to change the hardware I have already (locks). There are two more screws to reduce the wiggles at each pivot point, and there was little to begin with. I tend to test way beyond the breaking point, and did some aggressive driving with every bump across town to the first ride. All good and I won't worry while driving with the bike attached moving forward. Only thing I wish it had was a locking mechanism, but I used a wire cable and lock. The other comparable ones with a lock were 2X the price. I can use the additional lock if I have other plans than just a trail. Service has been outstanding and I will look for any future purchases of this kind to be through etrailer.
Saris Axis Tilting 2 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Saris Axis Hitch Mounted 2-Bike Rack, part number SA832. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pinholes, we'll take our anti-rattle bolt and thread it through the shank of the bike rack from the left hand side. We'll then finish off by tightening it with a wrench and then securing the clip on the other side. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the two fit together. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 9 inches away and we've added about 16 inches to the overall length of Xterra. We'll now go ahead and loosen up the black knobs on the upper left and right hand corner of the mast. We'll slide the cradle arm up off the grooves onto the smooth portion and raise the arm up.
Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Saris Thelma platform-style hitch-mounted 3-bike rack, part number SA4239B. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll need to take the anti-rattle bolt and thread it into the pin holes from the left-hand side. After tightening it with a wrench, the bike rack is secured, and we'll go over a few measurements. We have about 18" of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 4" away, and we've added about 14" to the overall length of our Xterra. We can now remove the gold pin at the base of the bike rack and tilt the platform down.
Softride Hang5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Soft Ride Hang 5 hitch mounted 5 bike rack for 2 inch hitches part number SR26496. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the rack into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll thread our anti rattle bolt into the pin holes and then tighten it down using a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and slide the arms into the mast. We are going to be installing it this way as the bike rack weights up to about 110 pounds when fully assembled. Separating the 2 pieces will allow us an easier installation.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram tilting 4 Bike Rack, part number SR26247. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening with a wrench. Then, we can install our lock. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is right here at the top and is about 7 inches away. We've added about 36 inches to the overall length of our Xterra. We'll undo the cradle straps to expose our cradles, grab our bike, place it onto the frame cradles, and secure it by tightening each strap.
Yakima FrontLoader Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel-Mounted Bike Rack, part number Y02103. With the Yakima Round Bar Roof Rack System assembled onto our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing our FrontLoader directly onto our crossbars. Here at the front, we'll want to be sure that our front clamps go around our front bar. Once we have that set, we can then use the handle at the front to secure our front clamp around the front bar. With that tight, we'll move to the rear and bring our rear clamp around our rear bar. We'll drop the T bolt through the appropriate slot and then use the hand knob to secure it. We'll go ahead and open up our wheel mount, and we'll undo the rear-tire strap.
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Forklift roof mounted bike rack, part number Y02098. With the Yakima Round Bar roof rack system on our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing the Forklift directly onto our load bars. Here at the front, we'll want to remove our skewer, slide away our slotted bracket so we gain access to our T bolt. We'll bring our clamp around our front bar, fit our T bolt through the appropriate slot, and tighten it down with a T handle. Once we have that in place, we can slide the slotted bracket up around the T handle and reinstall our skewer. At the rear, we'll bring the rear bracket around the rear bar, drop our T bolt through the slot, and tighten it down using the T handle. We'll go ahead and undo the rear wheel strap and make sure our skewer at the front is loose. We'll grab our bike and place it onto our bike rack.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra we will be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4-bike rack, part number Y02451. We will begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We will line up the pin hole and install the attached pin. Here at the rear of the shank we will tighten the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we will go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rake to the rear of our vehicle is about 8 inches.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, well be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace Two Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number Y02450. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pin hole and install the attached pin, and then 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 of measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about 8-1/2 inches away.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Rack, part number TH9029. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin holes and install our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about 8 inches.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding, Tilting, Four Bike Rack, part number TH934XTR. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pinhole and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening with a wrench. Now we'll go over some clearance measurements. We have about sixteen inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about nine and a half inches.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero two bike rack, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch and allow the attached pin to fall into place. We can then use the hand knob at the rear to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 20 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about six and a half inches. We've added about 20 inches to the overall length of our Xterra. We'll pull the lever at the base of the bike rack and allow it to tilt away from our vehicle. This hives us full access to our rear hatch.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2-Bike Rack for 1 3/4 and 2 hitches, part number TH990XT. Well begin our test fit, by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening with a wrench. Now, well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16 of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about 5.
Thule Big Mouth Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, well be test fitting the Thule Big Mouth Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number TH599XTR. With the Thule crossroad roof rack system on our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the big mouth directly on to our load bars. Here at the front platform, well bring our bracket around our rear bar. We can then fit our T-bolt through the T-slot and use the wing nut on top of our platform to secure it around our bar. We can then repeat that process for the other side of the front platform. Here at the rear, well drop our bolts around our rear bar.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4-Bike Rack, part number TH9027. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Then we can allow the attached pin to fall into place. We 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 of measurements. We have about 17 inches of ground clearance.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex four bike rack, part number TH9025. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up the pin holes and allow the attached pin to fall into place. We can then use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about six inches. We've added about 16 inches to the overall length of our Xterra. We'll pull the lever at the base of the mast to allow it to tilt away from our vehicle.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan Four Bike Rack for 1-1/4 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. Well line up the pin hole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance of measurements. We have about 19-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our vehicle is about 11 inches.
Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, well be test fitting the Pro Series Q Slot platform-style two bike rack part number PS63138. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten with a wrench. Now well go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about 11 inches, and weve added about 27 inches to the overall length of our Nissan.
Prorack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test-fitting the Prorack four bike rack, part number PR 8062404. We'll slide the 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 with a wrench, and installing the clip on the other side. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about 9 inches. We've added about 32 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. We'll pull the pin and clip at the base of the bike rack and allow it to tilt away from our Xterra. This gives us full access to our rear hatch.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test-fitting the Kuat Sherpa Aluminum Platform-Style Hitch Mounted 2 Bike Rack, part number S102. To begin our test-fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and lock. We'll then use the hand-knob here at the rear of the shank to secure our bike rack to our vehicle, and engage our anti-rattle device. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about twenty inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about five inches.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test-fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler five bike rack, part number HR 9200. 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. Now we'll go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 16 and a half inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about 10 inches. We've added about 17 inches to the overall length of our Xterra. We'll pull the pin and clip at the base of our bike rack to allow it to tilt away from our Xterra. This gives us full access to our rear hatch.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit, well slide the 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 with a wrench. Now well go over some clearance of measurements. We have about 16-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the bike rack to the rear of our Xterra is about 8 inches.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow n Go Bike Rack Review - 2012 Nissan Xterra
Today, on our 2012 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow 'n Go 3-Bike Carrier for 2-inch ball mounts, part number HR135. We'll be using the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount with a 3/4 inch rise or 2-inch drop, part number 80232, which is not included. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and clip. Now, we'll go over some measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 16 inches. Now, keep in mind that this height's going to vary depending on your hitch height, which is the measurement from the ground to the inside top edge of your receiver tube. We'll go ahead and pull the pin at the top of the mast so we can swing out our dual arms.
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