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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
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.
First off, thanks to Jason T. or "Troop". The exemplary customer service he provided is rare these days. Troop made several calls to the various manufacturers to ascertain which bike rack would afford me the most ground clearance as my new VW Golf sits low to the ground and my old bike rack frequently scraped the ground when I went up even a slight up hill grade. His efforts paid off as he found me the best bike rack for my car, the Swagman Trailhead 2 Bike Carrier. It sits up off the ground just high enough that it doesn't scrape on my driveway. It is also sturdy and holds my bikes securely. And, the delivery was amazingly fast. I had my rack in about 2 days! Note to Troop, see my Pittsburgh Pirates Logo on my bumper in the attached pictures? Pirate Fans persevere! The Bucco's will be coming after your Cardinals this year! Thanks again Troop!
# 2
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.
# 3
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.
# 4
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.
# 5
Swagman XC2 Bike Rack for 2 bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount
I like the overall design of this rack, but unfortunately after hauling a couple bikes around for a while the point where the crossbar connects has apparently rounded off so the rack swings back and forth. I've used rope to tie the ends of the rack to the car to stop this from getting worse, but it's inconvenient. Note: the hitch connection itself is good and solid, but the point where the crossbar connects to the bar coming from the hitch has gotten loose and there's no way that I can see to tighten it.
It works great! Easy, quick, you know. One needs to screw in the hitch bolt, for some reason, before latching it. Other than that, it makes going bike riding way easier.
# 6
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.
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Swagman Trailhead Bike Rack for 4 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
Quick and reliable shipping and was able to take to my mechanic to get it installed and it works perfectly with my bike rack!
This is a very solid product! I have used it for over a year now and love it! I have had up to 3 bikes on this without a problem and have traveled over 8 hours in the car one way with absolutely no issues. Many other bike racks like this one that I see on other cars look unstable this is not unstable in anyway. I did have to file some of the paint off of the rack to get it to fit in my 1 and 1/4" hitch but once that was done it has been perfect. I also bought the locking hitch bolt which is awesome too.
# 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
Kuat Beta Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 2" 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.
# 10
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.
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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.
I bought this bike rack back in April but wanted to make sure I used it to give the best review. First I want to say I did a lot of research on bike racks and found this one to be the best one to fit my needs. The best price I found was on etrailer.com, at the time it was When I called the customer service to place my order, I spoke to Dan. He was very pleasant on the phone and took the time and listened to what I needed and understood my concerns. I ordered the bike rack and also ordered the Thule Snug Tite Hitch Lock and Anti-Rattle Device and the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock. Dan suggested I also get the Thule Bike Adapter Bar, which I never even thought of getting. Delivery was in about two business days, which was really fast and at the time of order they were running a special free delivery over $99. When I went to put it together I noticed I was missing the flat cap screw M6 x 16mm, part number #853-5787-02. I emailed Dan and within 24 hours received an email that the part was sent out and also in the email their was a link to track the order. After I received the part I did notice that the flat cap screw was actually in the 2 inch adaptor sleeve. The instructions were very easy to read, and it took me about 20 minutes to put together. I did have an issue when I positioned the stinger into the cradle, with the 8mm locking nut, it was not staying tight and when I took it off I noticed the threads inside were gone, so I ended up going out to Lowes and buying a new one and its holds perfectly fine. I also had a question about that part because it is not a locking part and was worried someone would try to steal the rack. I contacted etrailer.com to find if they make a locking device for this and they said no but I can contact Thule to double check, I'm still waiting for an answer back from Thule. The weather finally broke and we installed the rack onto my hitch, tightened it and it doesn't rattle. When I finally used the rack and put my bike on, it did sway a little but at 50 mph I was very happy with it. The trailer comes out just enough away from my car that I do not have to fold completely out and I can open my trunk with no issues. I am very happy with my purchase and had a great customer experience with Dan. Would highly recommend ordering from them to anyone.
Yakima Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Nissan Xterra
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the Yakima StageTwo bike rack on the 2015 Nissan Xterra. So this is a great bike rack, especially if you have your carbon frame stop bike, since it is a front wheel mount, you don't have to worry about warping or damaging your frame, but also great for any of those frames with the weird step throughs. So just odd shaped frames. It's gonna be made out of a durable steel construction. It's gonna last you a long time and be rust resistant as well.
Kuat Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2015 Nissan Xterra
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer and today we're taking a look at the Kuat Sherpa bike rack on the 2015 Nissan Xterra. So, I've said this before, but I like any bike rack that is held on by the front wheel. To me, it just makes it easier to load and unload your bike. And I think it's just a more secure connection than your frame mounted style. But it's gonna be great for your odd shaped frames, as well as your carbon frames. It's not going to warp or damage that frame.
Swagman RV and Camper Bike Racks Review - 2015 Nissan Xterra
Hey everyone, Charles here at etrailer. And today we're taking a look at the Swagman E-Spec bike rack on the 2015 Nissan Xterra. So this is great for your heavy bikes, especially your electric bikes. As you can carry up to 70 pounds per bike, it's gonna be made out of a durable steel. It's gonna last you a long time, as well as being finished with a black powder coat to be rust resistant. It's gonna be held on by the frame.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra well be test fitting the Yakima Stickup Two Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Carrier, part number y02420.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 tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over some key measurements. We have about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about 7 inches. Weve added 15 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. Well go ahead and pull the red knob here at the base of the mass to unfold our carrier.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace Four Bike Carrier, part number y02451.To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the pin hole and install the attached pin with the red knob. Well 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 some key measurements. We have 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is 8 inches. Weve added 14 inches to the overall length of our Nissan Xterra.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra we'll be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace Two Bike Carrier, part number y02450. 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 install the attached pin with the red knob. We'll 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 we'll go over some key measurements. We have 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about eight and a half inches.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra, we will be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To begin our test fit, we will 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, tightening it with a wrench. Now we will go over some key measurements. We have about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 5 inches.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding, Titling 4-Bike Rack with anti-sway, part number TH934XTR. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tip of our hitch, line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench.Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Xterra is about 10 inches. We've added about 20 inches to the overall length of our Nissan Xterra. We'll pull the pin at the base of the carrier, to allow our carrier to tilt away from the vehicle.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero 2-Bike Carrier, part number TH9042. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tip of our hitch, allowing the included and attached pin to fall into position. Then we'll 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 we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 21 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about 7 inches. We've added 21 inches to the overall length of the Nissan Xterra.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack platform-style 2-bike carrier, part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit, we'll 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, tightening it with a wrench. Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 16-1/2" of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about 7". And we've added 14" to the overall length of our Nissan Xterra.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on 2013 Nissan XTerra well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing four-bike carrier part# th9025. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch allowing the included and attached pin to fall into position. Well 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 some key measurements. We have about 17 inches of ground clearance. The closet point of the carrier to the rear of our XTerra is about four inches. Weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Nissan XTerra. Well pull the lever at the bass of the mast to swing out or dual arms.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on 2013 Nissan XTerra well be test fitting the Thule Apex four-bike carrier part# th9025. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch allowing the included and attached pin to fall into place. Well 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 some key measurements. We have about 18 inches of ground clearance. The closet point of the carrier to the rear of our XTerra is about four inches. Weve added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Nissan XTerra. Well pull the lever at the bass of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt away from our vehicle.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan XTerra well be test fitting the Swagman Titan four-bike carrier part# s63410. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over some key measurements. We have about 20 inches of ground clearance. The closes point of the carrier to the rear of our XTerra is 10 inches. Weve added 23 inches to the overall length of our Nissan XTerra. Well pull the pin at the base of the mast to allow or carrier to tilt away from the vehicle.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra we're going to be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting Four Bike Rack for 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitches, part number sr26247. To begin our test fit we'll 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, tightening it with a wrench and then installing the lock.Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 17-1/4 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about five inches. We've added 29 inches to the overall length of our Nissan Xterra.
Rhino-Rack 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra we'll be test fitting the Rhino Rack Four Bike Carrier for 2 Inch Hitches, part number rbc038. 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 tightening it with a wrench and installing our lock.Now we'll go ahead and go over some key measurements. We have a ground clearance of 21 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about 8-1/2 inches. We added 15-1/2 inches to the overall length of our Nissan Xterra.
Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra, we'll be test fitting the Pro-Series Q-Slot platform-style bike rack, part number PS63138. This bike rack can be configured to carry two or four bikes. We will be test-fitting ours in the two-bike configuration.To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pinhole, and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench.Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 18" of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the Xterra is about 12". We've added 27" to the overall length of our vehicle.We'll go ahead and pull the pins at the base of the carrier to allow it to unfold.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 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 carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pin hole, and install our pin and lock. Then we'll move to the rear of the shank and use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our Xterra, and engage our anti-rattle device.Now we'll go over some key measurements. We have about 21" of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is 4 1/2". We've added 17" to the overall length of our Nissan Xterra.We'll pull the lever on the passenger side of the carrier to unfold our carrier. In this position, we can easily gain access to the rear hatch without making any contact with our carrier.
Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra well be test fitting the Kuat NV Aluminum Platform-Style 2-Bike Rack for 2-inch hitches, part number n101. 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 install our pin and lock. Well 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 some key measurements. We have about 17 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is about 7 inches.
Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5-Bike Carrier, part number HR9200. 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 tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over a few key measurements. We have 17 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of our Xterra is 10 inches. Weve added 19 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.
Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Xterra
Today on our 2013 Nissan Xterra well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4-Bike Carrier, part number HR8500. To begin our test fit well 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 tightening it with a wrench. Now well go over some key measurements. We have 17 1/2 inches of ground clearance. Weve added 12 inches to the overall length of the Nissan Xterra. Well pull the pin at the base of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt away from our vehicle.
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 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.
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