SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting part number a30901, the Sport Rack two bike hitch mounted bike rack with mount cradles for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit well slide our bike rack shank with the included adapter into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 23-1/8 inches and from the closet point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 10-1/2 inches. Now well go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our cargo door and as you can see we can gain full access to the cargo area opening our cargo door completely with this bike rack. Were now almost ready to load our bike, all we need to do is make sure that our wheel loop straps are undone and out of the way and that our vertical bar clamp is fully extended.
Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting, part number 59502; this is the Rola 23 x 56 railed cargo carrier for two inch hitches. Well begin by placing the cargo carrier shank into the hitch where well line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. We can then put the safety clip on the other side of the hitch pin which will secure our cargo carrier to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 21 inches from the closet point of the cargo carrier platform to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches, the cargo carrier will add an additional 34 inches of overall length to the vehicle. When opening the cargo door you are left with 14 inches of available space before the door will hit your car door and that will do it for the 23 x 56 railed cargo carrier from Rola, part number 59502 on our 2011 Ford Expedition.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition well be test fitting part number S64670. This is the Swagman XTC2 2 Bike Carrier for both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches. With our adapter already installed on the shank of the bike rack for the 2-inch hitch were ready to fit it to the vehicle. Well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements.
Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the 24 by 60 cargo carrier for two inch hitches from Surco, part number 52018. Now to being our test fit well slide our cargo carrier shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our hitch pin. Well then put the safety clip on the other side of the pin which will secure our cargo carrier to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the cargo carrier is 17 inches. From the closest point of the cargo carriers platform to the back of the vehicle is 4 inches.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition well be test fitting part number PS63134. This is the Pro Series Q-slot platform style two bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank with the included adapter into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. Well then put the safety clip on the other side of our hitch pin which will secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Now well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 22 1/8th inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches.
Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting the pro series 24 x 60 rail cargo carrier for two inch hitches, part number 63153. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the cargo carrier shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin; well then put the safety clip up on the other side of the pin securing our cargo carrier to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the cargo carrier is 21 inches and from the closet point of the cargo carrier to the back of the vehicle is 11 inches. Now this cargo carrier will add an additional 36-1/2 inches of overall length to the vehicle and this particular cargo carrier will leave you with 15-1/2 inches of clearance between the cargo platform and the door as it opens and thats it for our pro series 24 x 60 rail cargo carrier for two inch hitches, part number 63153 on our 2011 Ford Expedition.
Rain-X Weatherbeater Wiper Blades Installation - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition were going to do a test fit of part number RX30220 from Rain-X. This is a Weatherbeater windshield wiper blade. Two things to know, this was designed to be an OEM replacement. This is a frame style design with multiple pressure points that keep the blade onto the windshield. It has all natural rubber edge. It has integrated UV inhibitors to help protect you from the sunlight.
Rain-X Fusion Wiper Blades Installation - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on this 2005 Ford Expedition were going to do test fit of part number RX880005 from Rain-X. This is their fusion windshield wiper blade. A few things to know about this product that its designed to be an all-weather wiper blade for rain, snow, and sleet. This has frame design that gives it multiple pressure points across the windshield. It also has a durable casing to protect the frame from ice and snow buildup. Its imbedded rubber squeegee has UV inhibitors built in to help protect it from the sunlight.
Rain-X Latitude Wiper Blades Installation - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on this 2005 Ford Expedition were going to do test fit of part number RX5079277 from Rain-X. This is a latitude windshield wiper blade. A couple things to know is that this designed to be an all-weather windshield wiper blade. It has a contour beam style frame that applies pressure evenly along the windshield. It does have an aerodynamic shape that helps reduce wind drag noise and lift at high speeds. Also the rubber squeegee has built in UV inhibitors to help protect you from the sunlight.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today this 2005 Ford Expedition were going to install part number TK90160 from Tekonsha. This is a primus brake controller. Were also going to use the adapter cord, part number 3635-P, also from Tekonsha. Well go ahead and start off by working with this part. Well plug into a towing port thats underneath the dash. In this case its behind the data port, alongside the wires that goes to it.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Thule Vertex hitch mounted bike carrier, part number TH9029. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about five inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 16 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carriers arms folded down.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Swagman Titan IV hitch mounted bike carrier, part number S63410. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up the hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about 10 inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 23 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carriers arms folded down.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Sportrack II hitch mounted bike carrier, part number A30901. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about 10 inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 30 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle.
Thule Parkway 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Thule Parkway II hitch mounted bike carrier, part number TH958. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about three inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 24inches of length the rear of our vehicle.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2004 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro hitch mounted bike carrier, part number TH934XTR. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 17 inches of ground clearance and about eight and a half inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 19 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carrier arms folded down.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Thule Apex IV hitch mounted bike carrier, part number TH9025. To mount the carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well close the hitch pin through the hitch pin hole and tighten the hand knob at the base of the rack to engage the anti-=rattle device. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about five and a half inches of clearance between the closest part of the vehicle and the closest part of the carrier. Overall weve added about 16 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carriers arms folded down.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Swagman XTC2 hitch mounted bike carrier, part number S64670. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about seven inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 24 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Sportrack Escape III hitch mounted bike carrier, part number A30403. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well want to turn the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about seven inches of clearance between the closest part of the carrier and the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 15 inches of length to the rear of the vehicle with the carrier arms folded down.
Pro Series Eclipse 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2005 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2005 Ford Expedition well be test fitting the Pro Series Eclipse 4 hitch mounted bike carrier, part number 63124. To mount our carrier to the vehicle well insert the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch. Well line up our hitch pin hole, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down using a wrench. Next well go over a handful of clearance measurements. Weve got about 18 inches of ground clearance and about six and a half inches of clearance from the closet part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle. Overall weve added about 33 inches to the length of our vehicle.
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition with tire size P275/65-R18, we'll be installing Glacier Tire Chains, part number PW2028C. Now, these tire chains are perfect for the occasional use, a feature of rugged steel wiring covered with case hardened steel rollers for traction. Now before we install our tire chains, we'll get them out of the packaging, lay them flat on the floor and make sure that we have all kinks out of it. We'll then go ahead and identify the correct chain to use and the correct location. Now, each tire chain is labeled with a yellow label indicating the direction of travel as well as which side of the vehicle you'll need to install these chains on. Another great way to find out is to ensure that the hook of the side chains faces outward when mounted on the tire.
WeatherTech Cargo Floor Liner Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting WeatherTech Cargo Liner, part number WT41223 in tan. This cargo liner will also come in two other colors, gray part number WT42223, and black part number WT40223. Well begin by simply opening the cargo door, remove the factory or old cargo liner if equipped, and then slip in our WeatherTech Cargo Liner. Youll notice that the floor liner is custom-molded to fit the shape of the vehicles cargo area. Its also molded into a tray shape to help contain any dirt or mud that may get into the vehicle. The channels within the floor liner also help to move fluids towards the center of the liner itself and away from the edges.
UWS Aluminum Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition we'll be test fitting the 23 x 51 aluminum cargo carrier, part number UWS03511. With our vehicle equipped with a 2-inch hitch and our cargo basket preassembled, we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. We'll begin by simply inserting the cargo basket shank into the vehicle hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin hole and insert our hitch pin. With our hitch pin installed, our cargo basket is secured to the vehicle and we're ready to go ahead and load it up. This cargo basket's aluminum construction makes it very light and easy to move around.
Pro Series Eclipse 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, we'll be test fitting the Tow Ready 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Bike Rack, part number 63124. With our vehicle equipped with a 2-inch hitch and our bike rack already pre-assembled, we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. We'll begin by inserting the bike rack shank into the hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin hole. We can go ahead and insert our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt snug, we'll go ahead and tighten it down with a wrench and insert our safety pin.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan 4-Bike Carrier, product number S63410. With our vehicle already equipped with the 2-inch hitch and our bike rack already preassembled were ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. Well begin by inserting the bike rack shank into the hitch. Well line up the hitch pin hole and go ahead and insert our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle snug, well go ahead and tighten it up with a wrench and install our safety pin. With our anti-rattle bolt tight and our pin installed our bike rack is secured to the vehicle and were ready to load a bike.At this point, well give you a few measurements.
Surco Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting the 24 x 60 Folding Cargo Carrier by Surco product number 52018F. With our vehicle already equipped with the 2-inch hitch and our cargo basket already preassembled were ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. One quick note, our cargo basket is equipped with a rear lighting system. This basket does not come with this lighting system. This is an additional accessory.Well begin by just sliding the cargo basket shank into the hitch. Well line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin.
GearCage Extra Large Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on our 2011 Ford Expedition, well be test fitting the 48 x 32 GearCage Extra Large Cargo Carrier with Side Rails, product number 5800200. With our vehicle equipped with the 2-inch hitch and our cargo basket already pre-assembled we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. We'll begin by inserting the cargo basket's shank into the hitch. We'll line up the hitch pin hole and insert our hitch pin. With our hitch pin in our cargo basket is secured to the vehicle and we're ready go ahead and load it up. This vehicle has side exit exhaust so we have no reason to worry about our cargo getting heated by the exhaust as we drive down the road.At this point we'll give you some dimensions for this cargo basket.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Expedition
All right today in 2011, Ford Expedition. We're going to do a test to the part number TH9025 from Thule. This is Apex 4 bike carrier. Few quick notes what this bicycle carry, they will work with a two-hinge receiver hitch with provided spacer, and also work on inch and quarter receiver hitches, both class one and class two. However, when you use it on a class one receiver hitch, youre limited to just two bikes. Okay.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2011 Ford Expedition
Today on this 2011 Ford Expedition we are going to be installing the Prodigy P2 brake control kit, part number 90885-3035P. Starting off inside the cab of the Expedition, and the first thing we want to do is locate the brake control port that we are going to be plugging our wiring harness into. And this port is located on the driver side of the vehicle, just below the steering column is this grey open ended plug right here. So with the port located, we can go ahead and take our wiring harness. Go ahead and plug it in. With the harness plugged in, we will want to next determine where we want to mount our brake controller. We want to mount it in a position where it can be easily accessed by the hand of the driver but also does not interfere with normal driving conditions. On this particular vehicle, over here on the right side of the steering wheel, if I follow below right about even with where our port is, the underside of the dash here has a small lip. I believe it is just wide enough for us to actually us as a mounting point. And I am going to be using the more traditional bracket that comes with the Prodigy P2 controller. We can mount it in position just like so. You do want to make sure when you are mounting the brake control bracket that it is mounted in a straight line with the braking of the vehicle. 1:31
