Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Yakima StickUp 2-bike hitch-mounted carrier, part number Y02420. 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. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of 14". The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 2". When the bike carrier is in the folded position, we've added about 11" to the overall length of our vehicle.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2 Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 2-bike carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number Y02450. 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 put in our pin. Then we'll move to the back 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 ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13" of ground clearance here at the rear of the carrier. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 5".
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing Four Bike Carrier for Two Inch Hitches, part number th9027. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. Line up the pin hole and allowing the attached pin to fall into place. We'll then use the hand knob here at the rear of the shank to secure our carrier to the vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. Here at the rear of the carrier we have a ground clearance of about 14 1/2 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about three and a half inches.
Rola Dart Folding Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the 23x56 Rola Dart Cargo Carrier for Two Inch Hitches, part number 59550. 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. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements.With the cargo carrier in the folded position we have about 13 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of our vehicle is about four inches and we've added 12 inches to the overall length of our vehicle. Now go ahead and pull the orange handle at the top of the carrier to allow our carrier to unfold.With it in this position we now have a ground clearance of about 17 inches and overall length of 36 inches and we have 16 inches from the closest part of the carrier to our exhaust which exits on both the driver and passenger side of our vehicle.
Prorack 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today, on our 2013 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the Prorack 2-Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch hitches, Part Number PR8062403. 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, and tighten it with a wrench.Now, well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 13 inches of ground clearance here at the back of the carrier. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about two inches. Weve added 23 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.Now, well go ahead and pull the pin and clip at the base of the carrier to allow our carrier to tilt. As you can see, we can easily gain access to the cargo area of our vehicle by opening our rear hatch.
Kuat Beta Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today, our 2013 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the Kuat Beta Aluminum Folding 2-Bike Rack for 2-inch hitches, Part Number B202-2. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of our carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and then install our pin and clip. Then well move to the rear of the shank where well use the hand knob to secure our bike rack to our vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now, well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about 13-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about three inches. Then the bike carrier is in the folded position, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.Now, well go ahead and pull the pin and clip at the base of the carrier to allow our carrier to tilt.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today we have a 2013 Ford Explorer and were going to be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Stand Up Paddle Board Carrier part number TH810. Our Explorer is equipped with factory rails and our Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack. To install the Thule SUP Taxi, well take one part of the carrier and set it up on the front load bar. Well feed the speed-link strap around the front load bar and back into the heads. Well use the gray knobs to hand tighten down the straps. Next well take the second half of the carrier and place it on top of the rear load bar.
Thule Pulse Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today well be doing a test fit of the Thule Pulse Alpine rooftop cargo box measuring 11 cubic feet on our 2013 Ford Explorer. Our Explorer comes with the factory mounted rails and we have installed the Thule Aeroblade load bars on top of those factory rails. To install the cargo box begin by placing the cargo box on top of your load bars. When doing so make sure that the feet of the clamps hanging out of the bottom of the cargo box simply go around the load bars. Then, go ahead and open up the cargo box and tighten each clamp by using the easy grip mounting hardware located inside. When you have each clamp tightened and secured you are ready to close your cargo box.
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box 14 Cubic feet, part number TH614. Our Explorer already has the factory rails installed and it also has a set of our Aero Blade Roof Racks. To install this carrier you want to go ahead and place it onto of your load bars. Make sure that when placing it on top of your load bars that the clamps are secured around each bar. Once you have it centered in line with your vehicle, go ahead and open up your cargo box, go ahead and tighten each clamp by twisting the knobs inside. Once you have each clamp secure and tightened, go ahead and close the cargo box and turn the key in the lock position.
Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the Thule flat top ski and snowboard carrier part #: TH92725. Our vehicles already equipped with the Thule Aeroblade system and our ski carrier is already preassembled, so were ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. Well simply place it on the top of the front load bar and using the rubber coated seal straps well bring them around and attach them to the other side of the clamping device. Go ahead and tighten down your front carrier straps by using the gray knob. With our front carrier installed well now move to the rear, again, repeating the same process as we did with the front, securing it to the rear load bar. With our rear carrier secured were now ready to go ahead and load our skis and snowboard.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today we have a 2013 Ford Explorer and we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Fork Style Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number s64710. To install the bike rack to the carrier place the bike rack up on top of our load bars. At the front we'll fit the two U-bolts around our load bars and use the wing nuts to secure the front of the bike rack.Next we'll move to the back of the bike carrier fitting the U-bolt through the carrier from the top. We'll take the clamp and two wing nuts to clamp around the bar from the bottom. With that done our bike rack is secure and we're ready to load up our bike. We'll make sure that the wheel strap at the rear of the bike carrier is undone and also make sure that the skewer at the front of the bike is open.We'll pick up our bike, place the wheel into the wheel tray and fit the front fork down into our skewer.
RockyMounts PitchFork Roof Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the RockyMounts PitchFork Roof Mounted Bike Carrier, part number rky0438. To fit our carrier to the vehicle we'll set it up on top of our load bars. We'll put the front clamp around the front load bar and use the Allen key to tighten it down. Then at the rear we'll fit the clamp around the load bar using the wing nut to tighten it down. Now it's time to reinstall our skewer cover. At this time we can go ahead and prepare to load up our bike.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9025. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch. Line up our pin holes, insert our spring loaded pin to the pin hole, and turn the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device. Now with the carrier secured to the vehicle, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and its vehicle will fit together. There is about 15 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier here at the anti-rattle knob to the closest part of the vehicle at the rear bumper is about 2 inches.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1994 Ford Explorer
Today on this 1994 Ford Explorer we're going to install part number 118324 from Tow-Ready. First thing we need to do is go ahead and open the back hatch and get inside the vehicle. Now we're going to need access to the jack storage compartment. We'll remove the panel and then we'll go ahead and remove the jack itself. Next we're going to go ahead and remove the tail light. There's two screws on top we'll have to remove so that we can get access tot he grommet that's on the inside because eventually we're going to run our wire to the outside.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the Thule Apex 4-Bike Carrier, part number TH9025.To begin our test fit, well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch and allow the integrated locking hitch pin to fall into place. Well then move to the anti-rattle knob where well tighten it down securing our bike rack to the vehicle. At this point well go ahead and give you a few measurements.From the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle it measures 2 inches. In our ground clearance here at the biker rack measures 14-1/2 inches. Well now go ahead and pull the hitch switch here at the bottom of the mast which will allow us to tilt the mast down where we can then open our cargo door. As you can see we can still gain access to the cargo area with this bike rack secured to the vehicle.Well now go ahead and pull the hitch switch here at the top of the mast which will allow us to bring out our dual arms.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the Swagman XTC2 2-Bike Carrier for both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches, part number S64670.To begin our test fit using the included adapter well slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle.Well now go and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the back of the bike rack is 17-1/2 inches. From the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5-1/2 inches. Well next go ahead and unfold the back rack platform and open our cargo door.As you could see with this bike rack attached to the vehicle we were still able to gain access to the cargo area. At this point were now almost ready to load our bike.
Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram, part number SR26247.Now, to begin our test fit, 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 the bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle.Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the bike rack is 14 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 2-3/4 inches.Well now go ahead and load our bike. Well undo the straps to expose the cradles. Well then place the bike into the cradles and wrap the straps around our top bar securing the bike to the bike rack.Now, a great feature of the Dura Parallelogram is its ability to tilt down with the bike loaded. Well pull the pin and tilt the mast down to allow access to the cargo area.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting part number C18145. This is the Curt 20x48 Cargo Carrier for both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches.Now, to begin our test fit using the included adapter that comes with the cargo carrier for our 2-inch hitch, well slide our shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our cargo carrier is secured to the vehicle.Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the back of the cargo carrier is 14 inches and from the closest point of the cargo carrier to the back of the vehicle is 2-1/2 inches. Now, the overall length added to the vehicle with this cargo carrier is 22 inches. The exhaust on this Ford does exit both the passenger side as well as the drive side here at the rear bumper.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2013 Ford Explorer were going to test fit part number TH9029 from Thule, the Vertex Bike Carrier.Two things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4 receiver hitches both Class I and Class II. However, with Class I receiver hitches, youre limited carrying just 2 bicycles. This also works with 2 inches receiver hitches which include spacer. Thats what well be working with today.To start of our test fit well go ahead and install a bike rack into the hitch and then tighten down the anti-rattle bolt then well get a variety of clearance measurements.From the bike rack to the bumper as the closest point will be about 4 inches. Ground clearance is about is about 13-3/4 inches or about the same as the hitch. Well go ahead and fold the arms and get the overall length.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of part number th934xtr, from Thule. This is the Hitching Post Pro Bicycle Rack. A few things about this bicycle rack: it will work with one-inch-and-a-quarter receiver hitches, both class one and class two; however, with class one receiver hitch you are limited to just two bicycles; this will also work with a two-inch receiver hitch, which also includes spacer. And thats what we will be working with today. Well start of our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then well tighten down the anti-rattle bolt.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2013 Ford explorer, were going to test fit part number S63410 from Swagman. This is our Titan Bicycle Rack.A few things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both Class I and Class II. However, Class I receiver hitches, youre limited to carrying just two bicycles. This will also work with 2-inch receiver hitches which includes spacer and thats what well be working with today.To start off with our test fit, well go ahead and take the biker back installed into the hitch and then tighten it down with the anti-rattle bolt and put the safety pin on the other side.Well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. From the bike rack to the bumper it will be about 8 inches. Ground clearance was at 16-3/4 inches.Now, well go ahead and get the overall length with the arms unfolded.
Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of part number 52018, from Surco. This is a cargo carrier for two-inch receiver hitches. A couple of things to know about this carrier: this cargo carrier is rated for 500 pounds; and our dimensions are 24x60 inches. Well start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Then well install the pin and clip. Alright, now Ill go ahead and cover some dimensions.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2013 Ford Explorer were going to do a test fit of part number 830901 from Sportrack.Two things to know about this bike rack that it will work with 1-1/4 receiver hitches both Class I and Class II. It has also worked with 2-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer and thats what were working with today. Well start off with the bike rack installed into the hitch and then we just got to install the anti-rattle bolt and put the pin on the other side.Now, go ahead and fold the bike rack and then well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. Clearance from the bike rack to the bumper should be about 9 inches. Well go ahead and put the center post down and check access to the back of the vehicle. That looks good.Now, we go ahead and try loading up a bike.
SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of part number a30403, from Sportrack. This is an Escape Bike Rack. One thing to know about this bicycle rack: they will work two-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer. And thats what well be working with today. And, also, they will work with one-inch-and-a-quarter spacers, class two only without the spacer. Now to start out the test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch.
Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of part number 59502, from Rola. This is a rail cargo carrier. A few things to know about this cargo carrier: that is designed for two-inch receiver hitches only; it has a 600 pound carrying capacity. Well start off our test fit by installing the cargo carrier into the hitch, and then install the hitch pin and clip. Then, well go ahead and get some clearance measurements. Alright, clearance from the bumper to the edge of the cargo carrier will be about 8 inches, and overall length from the edge of the bumper to the outside edge of the bumper will be about 32 1/2 inches.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of a Pro Series Q Slot Platform Bike Rack. A couple of things to know about this bike rack: this will work with one-and-one-quarter receiver hitches, both class one and class two; this will also work with two-inch receiver hitches with the included spacer, and thats what we will be working with today. Well start out the test fit by installing the carrier into the hitch. Then well install the hitch pin and clip. Alright, next well go ahead and fold the bike rack and get some clearance measurements. Alright, from the bike rack to the bumper at its closest point is going to be about 8 inches, and overall length from the bumper will be about 25 inches.
Pro Series Eclipse 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2009 Honda CRV, were going to test fit part number 63153 from tow-ready. This is a 24x60 cargo carrier. A few things to know about this cargo carrier is that it has a raised shank that elevates the carrier platform for a little bit better ground clearance. Its constructed from steel with a black powder coat finish. The weight capacity of this cargo carrier is 500 pounds. Also, this cargo carrier is designed for two-hitch receiver hitches only.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of part number s102, from Kuat. This is our Sherpa Bicycle Rack. A couple things to know about this bike rack: it will work with one inch and a quarter receiver hitches, both class one and class two; this will also work with two inch receiver hitches with the provided spacer. And thats what well be working with today. Well start off by installing the bike rack into the hitch. Well install the locking pin.
Curt 20x60 Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Ford Explorer
Alright, today on this 2013 Ford Explorer, were going to do a test fit of part number c18100, from Curt. A couple things to know about this cargo carrier: its designed for two inch receiver hitches only; and has a weight capacity of 500 pounds. And, this is constructed completely from aluminum. Now, well start out our test fit by installing the cargo carrier into the hitch. Then installing a pin and clip to secure it. Alright, now go ahead and get some clearance measurements.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer well be test fitting part number TH990XT. This is the Thule double track platform style two bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Now with our adapter already on were ready to fit it to the vehicle. Well slide our 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. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements.
Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the 24 by 60 cargo carrier for two inch hitches, part number 52018 from Surco. Now to begin 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. From the closest point of the cargo carrier to the back of the vehicle is 2 and inches and the cargo carrier will add an additional 27 and inches of overall length to the vehicle. Our ground clearance at the back of the cargo carrier is 13 and inches and the exhaust ton this vehicle does exit both the passenger side as well as the drivers side here at the rear bumper.
Rola Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the 23 by 56 railed cargo carrier for two inch hitches from Rola, part number 59502. Now to begin our test fit well slide the cargo carrier shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install the hitch pin. We can then put the safety clip on the other side of the hitch pin securing our cargo carrier to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of the cargo carrier to the back of the vehicle is 8 inches and the cargo carrier will add an additional 32 inches of overall length to the vehicle. The ground clearance at the back of the cargo carrier is 16 inches and the exhaust on this vehicle does exit both the passenger side and drivers side at the rear bumper.
Pro Series Eclipse 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting part number 63124, this is the Pro Series Eclipse 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Folding Bike Rack for 2-inch hitches. Now, all we need to do is slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 13-1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 4-3/4 inches. We'll now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mask to allow the masks to tilt down.
Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the Pro Series 24 by 60 rail cargo carrier for two inch hitches, part number 63153. Now all well need to do is 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 hitch pin to secure our cargo carrier to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. From the closest point of our cargo carrier to the back of the vehicle is 8 and 3/4 inches and the cargo carrier will add an additional 34 and 1/4 inches of overall length to the vehicle. Our ground clearance at the cargo carrier is 16 and inches and the exhaust on this vehicle does exit both the passenger as well as the drivers side here at the rear bumper.
Curt 20x60 Folding Aluminum Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting part number C 18100. This is the Curt 20x60 folding aluminum cargo carrier for 2-inch hitches. Now, to begin our test with, we'll slide the cargo carrier shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole, and install our hitch pin. We'll then put the safety clip on the other side of the hitch pin, which will secure our cargo carrier to the vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the cargo carrier is 12-1/4 inches, and from the closest point of the cargo carrier to the back of the vehicle with the cargo carrier in the stored position, is 1 inch.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting part number C 18145. This is the Curt 20x48 cargo carrier for both 1-1/4 and 2-inch hitches. Now, with our adapter already installed, we're ready to fit it to the vehicle. We'll slide the cargo carrier shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our anti-rattle bolt tight, our cargo carrier is secured to the vehicle. Now, we'll go ahead and give you a few measurements.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer well be installing hidden hitch, part number 87720. This is what out hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is three and three-quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2013 Ford Explorer well be installing Draw Tite hitch, part number 75710. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is three and three-quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Ford Explorer - Curt
Toda on our 2013 For Explorer well install the Curt hitch part number C13100. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is four and three-quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16 and a quarter inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier.
WeatherTech 3rd Row Rear Floor Liner Review - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today well be test fitting the Weathertech floor liner in the third row, part number WT443593 black in color, for your 2012 Ford Explorer. This application is also available in gray, part number WT463593, or tan, part number WT453593. First well go ahead and remove the old or manufactured floor mat. Now were ready to install the Weathertech floor liner. Weathertech floor liners are custom molded precisely to fit the vehicle and to stay in place. The shape, channels, and moldings all work to keep dirt and debris contained in the liner and off of the carpeting.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Explorer - Hidden Hitch
Today in our 2012 Ford Explorer well be installing the Draw Tite Hitch part number 75710. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed, next well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch such as a drawbar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. First well need to go ahead and lower the exhaust.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Explorer - Draw-Tite
Today in our 2012 Ford Explorer well be installing the Hidden Hitch part number 87720. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed, next well give you a couple of measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch such as a drawbar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation. First well need to go ahead and lower the exhaust.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer, we'll be installing the Tow Ready T1 Connector, part number 118540. First, we'll go ahead and identify the connector. It's on the passenger's side next to the muffler. Then we can go ahead and press on the locking tab of the connector and separate the two connection points. Now, if we take our Tow Ready T1 connector, you'll notice that the connectors match identically to the manufacturers and we can plug in line with the manufacturer's wiring. With that completed, we'll now run the 4-pole over to the center of the vehicle and down to the hitch.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Ford Explorer - Curt
Today on our 2012 Ford Explorer, we'll be installing the Curt Hitch, part number C13100. First, we'll need to go ahead and lower the exhaust. To do this, we'll go ahead and put a safety strap underneath the exhaust so that after we remove the three rubber isolators securing the exhaust to the exhaust hangers, we can safely lower the exhaust without falling too far. Now with our safety strap in position, we'll go ahead and take some spray lubricant and spray each one of the rubber isolators. Next, we'll go ahead and take a pry bar and remove the rubber isolator from the exhaust. Now with all four exhaust hangers free, we can go ahead and use the safety strap to safely lower the exhaust so that we can gain access to the hardware or the frame.
Timbren Front or Rear Suspension System Installation - 2001 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2001 Ford Explorer well be installing the Timbering Suspension Enhancement System part number TGMFK10. First, well need to go ahead and raise the vehicle and remove the manufacturer bump stop. To do this well remove the nut off the top of the bump stop stud. First, well go ahead and spray down the fastener with some spray lubricant. This will assist us in removing it because over time its gonna build up rust, dust, dirt, and debris. Quick tech tip, it may be necessary to go ahead and put a block of wood in between the axel and the bump stop so that it holds it in position.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2004 Ford Explorer we're going to install part number ETBCZ. We're going to use this to install Brake Controller part number 90885 from Tekonsha, the Prodigy P2 Brake Control. So we'll start inaudible by installing a mounting bracket onto the hitch. Now this bracket does not come with the kit and we'll be using part number 18140. Now the bracket is a little on the short side, so we have to make it a little bit longer. What we're going to do is just add a couple more holes to the end of the bracket.
Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the Yakima Railgrab roof rack system using part numbers Y00409 and Y00138. With our vehicle equipped with the factory side rails and our roof rack system preassembled according to the fit kit instructions, well go ahead and fit them to the vehicle. Well begin by setting the front crossbar on top of the side rails. Well find a fixed location on both side rails and measure from that location back on the side rail. Well need to keep these identical as it will help the front crossbar to stay perpendicular with the side rails for ease of loading our accessories. With our front crossbar located in the same place on both side rails well simply tighten down the black Allen head bolt using the included Allen wrench with your roof rack system.
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, were going to add the Hopkins 7-pole connector part number 37185. To do this, well also use the Tow-Ready bracket part number 18136. Our vehicle is already equipped with a 4-pole connection. Well go ahead and assemble our 7-pole bracket and then add our Tow-Ready bracket so that we can mount it to our hitch. The install kit comes with both the bracket and the hardware. Were going to install all four fasteners and nuts.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, were going to install Hidden Hitch part number 87720. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you when selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost part of the bumper is 3 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15 inches. This will assist you when selecting accessories such as a draw bar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, we're going to install the Draw-Tite Hitch, part number 75710. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost point of the bumper is 3 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15-1/4 inches. This will assist you with selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack, or a cargo carrier. Now, let's go ahead with the installation.
Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer we'll be test fitting the Thule Domestique Roof Top Bike Carrier, part number TH513. With our vehicle equipped with the Thule AeroBlade crossbars and our Domestique preassembled, we're ready to fit it to the vehicle. We'll simply set the Domestique on top of the crossbars. We'll line up the head of the bike carrier with the front crossbar and adjust the rear mounting point to the rear crossbar of our vehicle. We can then take the front head cover, bring it underneath the front crossbar and tighten it down using the Allen wrench included with the bike rack. After the front head is tight, we can move to the rear attachment point and bring the clamp underneath the rear load bar and tighten it down using the included hardware.
RockyMounts LiftOp 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the RockyMounts LiftOp 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier, part number RKY1461. Now with our vehicle equipped with the Thule AeroBlade we do have the ability to use the channel within the load bar. However, the LiftOp 6 also comes with the ability to be used with the square bars or round bars whichever you prefer. Well begin with the front carrier. Well simply open the side channel and remove the rubber channel cover. With our channel cover out of the way we can line up the square nuts with the channel and slide it into the load bar.
RockyMounts Euro PitchFork Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, well be test fitting the RockyMounts Euro PitchFork Bike Rack, part number RKY1103. The Euro PitchFork is designed to be mounted in the channels of your roof racks and our bike rack is pre-assembled, and we have the Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack System on our Explorer so we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. On our front crossbar, we will need to remove the rubber channel cover and with our cover removed, well simply line up the square nut on the head of the bike rack and slide it into the channel of our front load bar. We'll then line up the rear mounting point and bring the clamp around underneath the crossbar and secure it using the hardware provided with the bike rack. Well then remove the front head cover and tighten down the two Allen bolts which will secure the square nut to the channel of our front crossbar. That will secure our bike rack to the roof rack and we can now re-install the rubber channel cover to reduce wind noise.
Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, we'll be test fitting the Thule Universal Flat Top part number TH92725. Now, our vehicle is equipped with the Thule AeroBlade System and our ski carrier is already pre-assembled so we're ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. We'll start by loading the front carrier. We'll simply place it on top of the front load bar and using the rubber coated steel straps, we'll bring them around and attach them to the other side of the clamping device. We can then simply tighten them down. And with our front carrier installed, we'll now move on to the rear, again, repeating the same process as we did with the front, securing it to the rear load bar.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer well be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number RKY1014. Now our vehicle is equipped with the Thule AeroBlade roof rack system and our roof rack is preassembled so we are ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle. Well take the head of the bike rack and put it directly over the top of the front cross bar, we can then bring the rubber coated steel straps around and secure them back to the head of the bike rack. Well then come to the rear mounting point and line it directly over the top of the rear crossbar where we can secure it using the included wing nuts provided with the bike rack. With our rear mount secured we can move on to the head, tightening down the Allen bolt, which will secure it to the front cross bar. And with the head of the bike rack secured well install the head cover, which will complete the bike rack and make it ready to load a bike.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2008 Ford Explorer
Today, on this 2008 Ford Explorer, we're gonna install a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part number 90885. We're also gonna be installing the ETBC7 kit or part number ETBC7 and Tow-Ready Mounting Bracket part number 118136.First, we'll take our Tow-Ready Bracket and our 7-Pole and we'll install them together. Simply using the hardware that comes with our bracket then we'll go ahead and tighten our screws down.Now we assembled our bracket mounting to our tow-ready bracket, we have the option of mounting it here on our new hitch or we're actually gonna mount it here on the manufacturer's hitch.With our bracket in place, we take our band clamp, comes with the bracket install kit.Go ahead and wrap it around the bracket and the hitch.Once you get your bracket positioned where you want it and your band in place, you can go ahead and tighten it down.Say we've got a little bit leftover here from our clamp, Im just gonna take a pair of tin snips and cut it off.Alright, with our 7-pole bracket mounted, Im gonna go ahead and install a new 7-pole and 4-pole connectors. It comes with our ETBC7 kit. Im just gonna use our provided kit for the mounting. First Ill feed my wires through the bracket.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Ford Explorer
Today were working on a 2008 Ford Explorer. Were going to install a Curt Hitch part number 13112. Here are a couple measurements that will assist you in selecting accessories for your new hitch. From the center of the hitch pinhole to the outermost point of the vehicle is 2 inches and for the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 17 3/8inches. This will assist you in selecting accessories such as a drawbar, a bike rack or a cargo carrier. Now lets go ahead with the installation.
Thule Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today were looking at a 2011 Ford Explorer. Were going to test fit the Thule Square Load Bar System. Weve already got our load bar set up so lets go ahead and do a test fit on the vehicle. Each clip pack has an arrow in the center of the foot pack so that you can line it up with the center of your cross rails. Now we need to make sure our foot packs are even side to side and running perpendicular to the cross rails. Once we settle the load bar, we can go ahead and take the in-cap with the built in tying tool and tie our foot packs down.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today we are working on the 2011 Ford Explorer. We are going to install the tow ready T-One connector part number 118540. First step is to locate the manufacturers connection point on the passenger side of both of the exhausts inside the fender well. Then were going to press the locking tab and disconnect the two connection points. Now we can take our tow ready connector which will have identical plugs on either end matching the manufacturers. And we will plug it in line with the manufactures wiring.
Thule MOAB Roof Top Cargo Basket Review - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today we're going to test 2011 Ford Explorer. We'll test fit the Thule M.O.A.B. Roof Basket. You'll see on top of our Thule AeroBlade roof rack system. The cargo basket comes with a spread on the load bars of 16" to 28". With our load bars already set up, let's go and install the cargo basket.
Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer
Today we're looking at a 2011 Ford Explorer. We're going to do a test fit of the Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack System. We used the 60" load bars with the rapid load foot packs. With our load bar is set up, let's go ahead and install it on the vehicle. Each foot pack has an aero indicator, so that you can center it on the raised-side rails. Now, the load bar installed, let's go ahead and adjust it from side-to-side to make sure it's even and running perpendicular with the side rails.
Yakima RailGrab Roof Rack Installation - 2004 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2004 Ford Explorer with factory raised side rails we are going to be installing a Yakima Railgrab roof rack system. Once you have your crossbar assemblies all put together you are ready to install them up on your roof. Before we start tightening down our front crossbar assembly we need to make sure that the crossbar is running perpendicular to our factory side rails. We are going to measure from a fixed point at the front of our side rail to the edge of the railgrab tower to ensure that the crossbar is perpendicular. We also need to make sure that the crossbar is overhanging evenly from both the left side to the right side. We will visually check the crossbar from the front of the vehicle to check our overhang. Once we have our positioning set we will take the included allen wrench and start to tighten the system down. The black bolt will tighten up our Railgrab tower to our side rail. The silver allen head bolt towards the top of our Railgrab tower will clamp the tower onto the crossbar and secure the crossbar. Once we have the front crossbar assembly tightened down we can go ahead and place the rear and get it posititoned correctly. 1:00
Thule Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2004 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2004 Ford Explorer we are going to install a Thule Crossroad roof rack. We already have our crossbar assemblies put together so we are ready to lay them in place on top of our side rails. To properly position the roof rack we need to make sure that the overhang is even from the driver side to the passenger side. We also need to make sure that our crossbar is running perpendicular to our factory raised side rails. So what we will do is measure from a fixed point at the front of the side rail to the edge of our Crossroad feet and make sure this measurement is even on both sides. Once we have the roof rack in position we will pull the strap all the way through set it into the feet and begin tightening the rack down. We will move back and forth from the driver side to the passenger side to tighten down the roof rack system evenly. Once we have the front bar assembly tightened down we are ready to mount the rear. :48
Rhino Rack Roof Rack Installation - 2004 Ford Explorer
Today on this 2004 Ford Explorer with factory raised side rails we are going to be installing a Rhino Rack roof rack part number SXBS4. We already have our crossbar assemblies put together so next we are going to take our assembly and lay it across our side rails. Next we are going to check our crossbar overhang from driver side to passenger side and make sure it is even. Now we need to ensure that our Rhino Rack crossbar is perpendicular to our factory raised side rails. To do that we are going to measure from a fixed point on the side rail back to the clamps on our Rhino Rack crossbar. We will make sure this measurement is even on both sides. Once we have the front crossbar positioned where we need it we can go ahead and begin tightening it down. We will take the included wrench and use it to tighten the allen head bolt that is tucked inside the crossbar above the clamp. As we tighten this bolt the clamp is going to grab onto our side rail and it is also going to secure the crossbar to the clamp. Once we have the front crossbar assembly tightened down we are ready to start with the rear.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation- 2000 Ford Explorer
Today we are working on a 2000 Ford Explorer. We will be installing Tow Ready T-One Connector part number 118241. With this particular application, the simple plug in place style. We will locate the vehicle tow connector, brand new out of the factory. There will be a plug on this that will need to be removed first. With our application, the plug has already been removed. We can simply take our new Tow Ready Connector and see that it matches up with the manufacturer plug and connect them together. We are now ready to route our 4 pole connector. 0:31
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2000 Ford Explorer
Today we are working on a 2000 Ford Explorer. We will be installing Hidden Hitch part number 70647. This will also be comparable to Draw-Tite part number 75083. Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in ing accessories for your new hitch, such as a bike rack, cargo carrier, or draw bar. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost portion of the bumper it is 3-3/4 inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 15-3/4 inches. Now let us go ahead with the installation. 0:30
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 1996 Ford Explorer
Today we are going to install part number 90195 from Tekonsha, the P3 Brake Controller. We are also going to install along with it part number ETBC7. And this will all be installed on a 1996 Ford Explorer. To begin our install, we are actually going to start with the rear of our vehicle and then work our way forward. First off, we are going to install our bracket that actually holds our 7-pole in place. There are substitute brackets that you can use that this will go onto and mount onto the hitch tube itself. However, this particular 7-pole does not really work that good you have to get some extra-long screws and make new holes in the bracket. But in this case, it makes things a little easier and probably a little bit nicer. So we will go ahead with this bracket here that comes factory with it. We will drill out a half-inch hole, which will work perfect with the carriage bolt with a half-inch square hole in the bottom of the bumper. And we will end up with the bracket about right there. We have got our bracket in a bench vise and we will go ahead and put in a quarter-inch pilot hole first and follow it with a half-inch bit. We will our bolt into the bumper and then we will go ahead and install our bracket. And then we will put on the nut and then tighten it down and use an extra hand to hold the bracket while you tighten down the nut and bolt. All right, we will go ahead and install our 7-pole into the bracket.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1996 Ford Explorer
Today we are going to install part number 118241 from Tow Ready on our 1996 Ford Explorer. This one has a tow package on the vehicle and we will show you how to identify it. On our 1996 model here we have the actual tow package is located right here. It is pretty handy it basically plugs in and you are ready to go. However some other models it could be under one of the tail lights. It should be on either the left or right side. On those models they usually have the plug sometimes on both sides. One of them is active and one of them is not. This is about here sometimes you will find this plug also it could be here or it could be on the driver side. Simply plug it in then route the harness the way you want on the way to the opposite side. We will use zip ties to hold everything in place. There you have it for part number 118241 from Tow Ready. Install on our 1996 Ford Explorer.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 1996 Ford Explorer
Today we are going to do an install of part number 70647 on a 1996 Ford Explorer. This also applies to part number 75083. The first step to installing our hitch is to remove any tow ropes here on the bottom of the vehicle. Sometimes they can be on the passenger side. In this case we do not have to worry about that. The next thing we can do is go ahead and install our hardware. Which the hardware fits in this hole right here and then on the side of the frame right here. What we will do is hang the hitch from this hardware here first. Then we will go ahead and install the rest. When you are putting up the hitch notice that this edge here is hitting here and on the shackle here. What happens on older vehicles is that the suspension sags a little bit. So what we have to do is raise up the body to raise the suspension so that we have room to fit the hitch into.
