Hopkins BrakeBuddy Towed Vehicle Braking System Installation - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, we will be installing our Hopkin's Brake Buddy Vantage Select part number HM39504. To begin with, we'll need to locate an area one on the front of the vehicle to mount our breakaway switch. On this particular vehicle we were able to mount in on the lower facia where one of the grill openings was. Now in our situation, once we located the position where we would mount the breakaway switch, we went ahead and marked the holes in the bracket. Because of the angle that we had to drill the holes, we used the very long drill bit as well as a piece of cardboard to help protect the painted area on the front facia to keep it from getting scratched while drilling the holes. Once we have the two holes drilled, we'll go ahead and mount the breakaway switch.
Roadmaster Tow Bar Installation - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, well be installing the Roadmaster Sterling All-Terrain Tow Bar with 6-Wire Electrical Cord, part #RM-576. To begin with, our vehicle already had the base plate installed. Now we will need to go ahead and remove the 4-flat thats already been connected on this vehicle. We will need to go ahead and find a location to mount our 6-pin bracket to the lower fascia of our vehicle, which is part #RM-910030-5. We will need to remove several fasteners to gain access to the area. Next, we'll need to go ahead and locate a good position to mount our bracket on the lower fascia.
Roadmaster Tow Bar Installation - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, well be doing a test fit with our Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow bar, which is rated at 6000 pounds, part #RM-520. To start our test fit, you will need to install the tow bar into the receiver of your tow vehicle. To attach the tow bar to the towed vehicle, you will need to remove the pin on either side of the base plate. You will extend the arms of the tow bar out, lining it up on the bracket of the towed vehicle. Then you will reinstall the pin and the clevis pin that goes through it. You will repeat this for both sides.
Roadmaster Base Plate Installation - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, well be installing the Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, part#521190-1. To begin with, we will go ahead and raise the hood. First, you need to locate the plastic fasteners that hold the front fascia to the core support. Once you locate these plastic fasteners, you can use a small flathead screwdriver to help pop the center of the fastener up, and then they can be removed. Now that you have these removed, you can go ahead and pull that small section thats connected to the grill and the core support. This can be set aside.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Honda Fit - Hidden Hitch
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit we'll be installing the Hidden Hitch, part number 60218. This is what our hitch looks like now that it is installed. Here are a few measurements to help you choose some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the ground to the top of the opening on the hitch is approximately ten inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is approximately three inches.Now we'll go ahead with the install. To begin with we will go ahead and use a little lube on the exhaust hanger and remove the two rear exhaust hangers.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Honda Fit - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, we'll be installing the Draw-Tite hitch, part number 24826. This is what our hitch looks like now that it is installed. Here are a few measurements to help you choose some accessories, such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the ground to the top of the opening on the hitch is approximately 10". From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper is approximately 3". Now we'll go ahead with the install.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit, well be test fitting the Swagman xtc2 two bike carrier for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches, part number s64670. Well simply 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 bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is 11 inches and from the closet point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5-1/2 inches. We can now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open the cargo door and as you can see we can gain full access to the cargo area with this bike rack. Were now almost ready to load our bike, well need only to be sure that our vertical clamp is fully extended and that our wheel loop straps are undone and out of the way, we can then place the bike into the wheel loops and bring our vertical bar up remembering to reinstall the pin holding the bar in place.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit well be test fitting part number TH934XTR the Thule Hitching Post Folding and Tilting 4 Bike Rack with Anti-Sway Cradles for both 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches. Please note that when using on class 1 hitch with this bike rack you are limited to two bikes. Now to begin our test fit weve already removed the adaptor for the 2-inch hitch and well be using this on a class 1 hitch. Well now 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. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit well be test fitting part number A30901. This is the Sportrack two bike hitch mounted bike rack for both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit 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. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 12 3/4 inches.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit well be test fitting well be test fitting the Pro Series Q-slot platform style two bike carrier, part number PS63134. Now to begin our installation well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin. Well then put the safety pin on the other side of our hitch pin which will secure our bike rack to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 12 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 8 inches. Well now 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 carrier with this bike rack.
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit, well be test fitting part number a103-white-114. This is the Kuat Alpha folding locking three bike aluminum rack for inch and a quarter hitches. Now to being our test fit well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our hitch pin. We can then move to the back of the shank where well tighten the knob down securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements, our ground clearance at the bike rack is eight inches and from the closes point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is six inches. Well now go ahead and pull the pin on the bottom of the bike rack mast and open our cargo door and as you can see we can gain full access to the cargo area with this bike rack.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit, well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 4-Bike Carrier part number Y02451. This vehicle is equipped with a class 1 hitch and can only carry two bikes. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, align the pinhole, slide the pin through the pinhole and turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now, lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. Theres about 7 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches.
Thule T2 Platform Style Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Thule T2 platform style two bike carrier, part number TH917XTR. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the receiver tube, line up our threaded pin hole, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole, and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 7 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 2 inches. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda fit well be test fitting the Thule folding tilting four bike carrier, part number TH934XTR. This vehicle is equipped with a class one hitch and can only carry two bikes. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, align the threaded pin hole, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 7 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 8 inches.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda fit well be test fitting the Thule double track platform style two bike carrier, part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 6 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 3 inches. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda fit well be test fitting the Thule apex four bike carrier, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube and secure it with a spring loaded pin. Then turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 7 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on this 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Swagman XTC two bike carrier, part number S64670. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, line up the threaded pin holes, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 8 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches. Weve added about 21 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Swagman titan four bike carrier, part number S63410. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, align the threaded pin holes, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 8 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 8 inches. Weve added about 21 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Sportrack two bike carrier, part number A30901. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, align the threaded pin holes, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin holes and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 8 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 9 inches. Weve added about 26 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Pro Series Q-slot platform style two bike carrier, part number PS63134. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the bike carrier into the opening of the receiver tube, line up the pin hole, slide the pin through the pin hole and secure it with a clip. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this bike carrier and the vehicle fit together. There is about 7 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 9 inches. Weve added about 25 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Kuat Sherpa Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Kuat aluminum hitch mounted two bike carrier, part number S102. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube and turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now lets go over a few measurements to see how this bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about 8 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 2 inches. Weve added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2013 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Kuat alpha light aluminum bike carrier, part number A103WHITE114. As a reminder this vehicle is fitted with a class one hitch and can only carry two bikes. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube and turn the black knob located at the base of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how this bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about 8 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 6 inches.
Curt Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit well be test fitting the Curt 20 by 48 cargo carrier, part number C18145. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, align the threaded pin hole, well thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten it with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements so you can see how this carrier and this vehicle fit together. There is about 6 inches of ground clearance from the rear of the carrier. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 2 inches. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicles exhaust tip is about 6 inches.
Glacier Cable Snow Tire Chains Review - 2013 Honda Fit
Today on this 2013 Honda Fit, were going to test fit a part number PW1026, the Glacier Cable Snow Chain. Now, were working with the tire size of 185/55-16. This is also the design for passenger vehicles with a limited wheel well clearance also known as SAE class S tire chains. To start of our test fit well go ahead and lay the snow chain on top of the tire. Now, when we do that we want to make sure that the hooks wrap around from the inside to the outside so the edge of the hook is not towards the tire. Okay, well lay it out as evenly as possible across the tire and then well tuck it in below at the bottom of the tire.
Thule CD10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit with tire size 185-55-R16. Well be test fitting part number TH04335075. These are the Thule CV10 tire chains. To begin our installation well need to lay the chains out on the floor and get out any kinks that may be in the chain itself. Well then take the blue cable and slide it underneath from the rear behind the tire toward the front of the vehicle. With that done well grab both ends of the blue cable, bring them up around to the top of tire and connect it together.
Thule CS10 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit with tire size 185-55-R16. Well be installing the Thule CS10 tire chains, part number TH00204075. The built in ice breakers on these chains offer superior grip and traction. It also has a built in release lever to allow for fast and easy removable. These chains will automatically tighten and align as you drive for quick, simple installation. To begin our installation well lay the chains out on the floor and make sure we take out any kinks or knots in the chain itself.
Thule CG9 Snow Tire Chains Review - 2011 Honda Fit
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit with tire size 185-55-R16. Well be test fitting part number TH00023075. This is the Thule CG9 tire chains. Now to begin our installation well lay the chains out on the floor and make sure we take out any kinks or knots within the chains. We can then take the blue cable and slide it from the back side of the wheel toward the front. With that done well grab both sides of the blue cable bringing them up toward the top of the tire where well connect it together.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2012 Honda Fit - Curt
Today, on this 2012 Honda Fit, we are going to install part number 11064 from Curt. This is what the hitch looks like once installed on a car. Next, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements to help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outside edge of the bumper is going to be three-and-a-quarter inches. From top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be nine-and-a-half inches. We'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit were going to be test fitting the Thule Roof Rack System well be using the Thule 50-inch Square Load Bars part number THLB50, the Thule Traverse Foot Pack part number TH480 and the fit kit designated for this vehicle, part number THKIT1465. Weve already got our roof rack assembled according to the instructions and now were ready to fit it up on the vehicle. The first thing we need to do is open the front doors on the passenger and drivers side. Well take the front bar assembly and set it up on top of our roof. To position it correctly well need to measure 12-1/4 inches from the edge of the windshield to the leading edge of the traverse foot on both the passenger and drivers side. Once the front bar is in position we can go ahead and use the included Accu Tight tools to tighten the system down and secure it to the roof.
Thule SUP Taxi Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier Review - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit were going to be test fitting the Thule SUP Taxi Standup Paddleboard Carrier part number TH810. To mount the carrier up to our roof rack were going to take half of the carrier and set it on top of our front load bar. Well feed the straps around the load bar, fit them back into the speed link head and use the hand knobs to tighten them down. With the front half tightened down well move back to the rear crossbar. Well take the second half of the carrier and set it up on the rear bar. Well repeat the same tightening procedure that we used up front.
Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier Review - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit were going to be test fitting the Thule Flattop Ski and Snowboard Carrier part number TH92725. To mount our carrier up on our vehicle well take half of it and set it on top of the front load bar. Well feed the speed link strap around the bar, resecure it to the head and use the hand knobs to tighten it down. Once we have the front half secure well take the second half and put it up on the rear bar. Well take the second half and line it up with the front and repeat the same tightening procedure with the straps. With that done were ready to load up our skis and snowboards.
RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, were going to be test fitting the RockyMounts Tie-Rod roof-mounted bike carrier, part number RKY1014. To fit the bike carrier to our roof rack, well set it up on top of the load bars. Well fit the straps at the front of the bike rack around the front load bar, re-secure them to the head of the bike rack and then use an Allen wrench to tighten them down. Once weve done that, we can move to the back, use the clamp and wing nuts at the back of the bike rack to secure it around the rear load bar. Once both the front and rear of the bike rack are tightened down, we can prepare to load a bike. Well undo the skewer at the front of the bike rack and make sure its open.
Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Honda Fit
Today, we have with us a 2012 Honda Fit, and were going to be test fitting the Thule roof-rack system. Well be using the 47-inch AeroBlade load bars, part number THARB47; the rapid traverse feet, part number TH480R, and the fit kit designed for this vehicle, part number THKIT1465. We already have our load bar assemblies put together according to the instruction, so now were ready to fit them up to our vehicle. To mount the front load bar to our vehicle, we need to open both the passenger and drivers side front doors. Once weve done that, we can take our front load bar assembly and set it up on top of the roof. To properly position the front bar, on each side we need to measure 12-1/4 inches from the leading edge of the foot to the edge of our wind shield.
Thule MOAB Roof Top Cargo Basket Review - 2012 Honda Fit
Today, on our 2012 Honda Fit, were going to be test fitting the Thule Moab roof-mounted cargo basket, part number TH690. Weve already got our basket assembled, so were ready to mount it up on our vehicle. Well lift it up and place it on top of our load bars. Well make sure that its centered from left to right and then well fit our clamps around the bars and tighten them down with the included wing nuts. Once weve done that at all four clamps, we can go back and install the covers over the top. With the covers installed, our baskets mounted up and were ready to load up.
Swagman Fork Down Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, were going to test fit the with Swagman ForkDown roof-mounted bike carrier, part number S64710. To fit the carrier up on top of our roof rack, well lay it and place on top of the crossbars. Well take our U-bolts at the front of the carrier, feed them up from the bottom of the crossbar and secure them with the wing nuts. Then at the back of the carrier, well take our U-bolt, feed it down through the top and use a clamp to secure it from the underside, again, using two wing nuts. Once weve done that, were ready to load a bike. Well pick up our bike, place the wheel on the wheel tray and set the front fork down into the skewer.
RockyMounts Euro PitchFork Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Honda Fit
Today on our 2012 Honda Fit, were going to be test fitting the RockyMounts Euro PitchFork roof-mounted bike carrier, part number RKY1103. The Euro PitchFork is designed to be used with roof racks that have a slot or channel in the top of the load bars. To make use of it on our roof rack system, were going to need to remove the rubber stripping on the front load bar. We can either leave it out or cut it to fit and reinstall it later, but first well go ahead and pull the rubber stripping all the way out. Well slide the head of the bike rack and the block into the top channel of our front load bar. Well use the Allen key to tighten down the block, then well use the clamp and two wing nuts at the rear of the bike carrier to tighten down around the rear load bar.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Honda Fit - Draw-Tite
Today on our 2011 Honda Fit, we're going to install part number 24826 from Draw-Tite. All right, this is what the hitch looks like when it's installed on the vehicle. Next we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of receiver opening down to the ground will be 9-1/2 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of bumper will be 4 inches. Now we'll go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed. We're going to make an outline of what we need to cut out.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2011 Honda Fit - Hidden Hitch
Today on this 2011 Honda Fit were going to install part number 60218 from Hidden Hitch. Alright, this is what the hitch looks like once installed on the vehicle. Next well go ahead and give you some measurements that will help you out in selecting some accessories such as a bicycle rack or a cargo carrier. From top of the receiver opening down to the ground will be 9-1/2 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper will be 4 inches. Now well go ahead and show you how the hitch is installed.
Thule AeroBlade Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2010 Honda Fit
Today were going to do a test fit of a Thule roof rack system. Were using part numbers THARB47 a Thule aeroblade crossbars part number TH40R rapid traverse foot pack and a fit kit part number THKIT1465. All right, were going to start test it with the crossbars already assembled according to manufacturer. So we all use up the door on our Honda and just put them in place. Were going to go ahead and put our first crossbar on the roof and then measure up for final spot. Okay now, lets go and buy manufacturers instructions how in this case will be using a measurement 12 and inches.
Thule T2 Platform Style Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Fit
All right. Today on our 2010 Honda Fit, we're going to do a test on a part number TH917XTR from Thule. This is a T2 Platform-Style Bike Rack. Okay. One quick note about this bicycle rack. That will work 1"-1/4 receiver hitches for both Class 1 and Class 2.
Thule Helium Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Fit
Today it's 2010-honda-fit. We're going to do a test of part number TH970XT. This is the Helium Aluminum Bicycle Rack. A few quick notes about this bicycle rack is that it will work 1"-1/4 receiver both Class 1 and Class 2. And this will also work with 2" receiver hitch with the included spacer. And we're going to start test it by installing the bike rack into the hitch.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Fit
Alright, today on this 2010 Honda Fit we're going to do a test fit of product number TH990XT from Thule. This is the Doubletrack Platform Bike Carrier. Alright, a few quick notes about this bike rack is that it will work with 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2 and will also work with 2-inch receiver hitch with the included spacer. We'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. We'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and then put the lock on the other side. With the bike rack loaded up we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will you an idea of the clearance between the bike rack and the car and the bike rack and the ground.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Fit
Alright, today on this 2010 Honda Fit, we're going to do a test fit of product number S64670 from Swagman. This is the XTC2 Bike Rack. A couple of quick notes about this bike rack is that it will work with class 1 and class hitches and it will also work with a class 3 hitch with the provided spacer. On this car, we're going to be using a class 1 hitch. Ok, we're going to start off by installing our bike rack into the hitch and we can go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the clip on the other side. With the bike rack installed, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements on the clearance between the bicycle rack and the car and ground clearance as well.
Rhode Gear Highway Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Honda Fit
Alright, today, on a 2010 Honda Fit, we're going to do a test fit of product number RG8015220 from Rhode Gear. This is our Highway 2 Bike Carrier. A few quick notes about this bike rack, is that it will work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class 1 and class 2 and also work with 2-inch receiver hitches which include a spacer. On this car, we'll be using a class 1 hitch, alright Now, we're going to start our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch. We'll tighten down the anti-rattle bolt and put the clip on the other side. With the rack loaded up, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2010 Honda Fit
Today on our 2010 Honda Fit, were gonna install Hidden Hitch part number 60218.Here are a couple of measurements that will assist you in 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 8 inches. Now lets go ahead with the installation.Our first step is to remove the retainer holding the rear well tab to the bottom of the frame on the driver side. To remove the tab, get in and pull the center out because it is a pushpin tab that wedges into the frame. Now what were gonna do is take a rotary tool can cut out the end of the tab that sits flush to the frame.
Roadmaster Base Plate Installation - 2011 Honda Fit
Alright, today on this 2011 Honda Fit we are going to install part number 521190-1 from Roadmaster. This is their EZ base plate kit. What we have done so far is removed the front wheels. You do not really have to do that but sometimes it makes it a little bit easier to get to stuff to help remove the front clip when you are ready to take it off. Now we will go ahead and start by removing some of the top plastic fasteners that are underneath the hood. We are removing these five fasteners here. The best way is to just pull out the center. Then pop it up. Now there is a fastener right here that we need to remove. There will be one on each side to do. We are done with the driver side. We will do the same thing on the passenger side. Alright, there are a variety of fasteners we need to remove underneath. It is the same thing as the fasteners on top. Just pop out the middle and just pull them out. Since these are on the bottom, it will probably take a little bit more force. 1:15
Base Plate Wiring Harness Installation - 2010 Honda Fit
Today on this 2010 Honda Fit we are going to install a diode isolating kit part number 38955. The first thing we need to do to get started is that when we take our wire harness we are going to tape up part of this and then we will do the whole length and periodically apply some tape to keep everything under control. We will let our ground loop hang out and continue on. What we are going to do is take our 4-pole first and we are going to route it down towards the grill and we are going to pull it out by our base plates. Just leave it like that for now. 00:39
Roadmaster Base Plate Installation - 2010 Honda Fit
Today on this 2010 Honda Fit we are going to install a Roadmaster EZ Base Plate kit part number 521190-1 from Roadmaster. The first thing we need to do is take off the front bumper cover itself. It requires removing a bunch of fasteners on top of the grill, and a bunch of fasteners at the very bottom of the fascia underneath the vehicle. We will do the leading one on the edge right here. We will start popping them out with a screw driver first and use a rivet tool to pull out the rest, and work our way around. :33
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Honda Fit
Today we are going to install part number 24826 from Draw-Tite, and we are going to install this on a 2009 Honda Fit. The hitch gets installed using this hole in the frame and this hole in the frame right here. And also what is going to happen is we are going to have to trim this plastic piece off so the hitch will fit flush against the frame of the vehicle. OK, it is going to be the same thing on this side however, the hitch is going to wrap around the exhaust and use the same existing holes that are in the frame as was on the drivers side. Optionally, you can disconnect the exhaust and move it out of the way so it will be a little easier to get ahold of the hardware going into the vehicle. And that is what we are going to do here. So we will disconnect the two rubber hangers here, and hopefully that will give us enough wiggle room to push it off to the side. We actually put a safety strap on - we actually use a strap to hold it out of the way because there is plenty of room actually to move around now.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Honda Fit
Today we are going to do an install on a 2006 Honda Fit using part number 11058 Class 1 receiver hitch. The hitch will mount up to the car pretty easily, It uses this tie down loop right here. This skid plate also come off. The hitch actually covers those very same areas right back up. Then this stays off and you install the hitch on the cross member right here. First step is to take off the skid plate right here. Next we will install our hitch on this toe loop right here with this U bolt. Then tighten all of the bolts snug before giving them the final torquing. This concludes our install of part number 11058 Class 1 receiver hitch from Curt Manufacturing on a 2006 Honda Fit.
