Trailer Hitch Installation - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder - Curt
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, well be installing the Curt Hitch, part number C13126. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next, well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist your selecting accessories for your new hitch.From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most part of the bumper is 2 and three-quarter inches. From the top of the inside of the receiver tube opening to the ground is 14 inches. This will assist you selecting accessory such as a ball mount, bike rack, or cargo carrier.Now lets go ahead with installation. Note, before we begin the install, weve already gone ahead and lowered and removed the spare tire for the ease in installation of the hitch.
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Today in this 2011 Nissan Pathfinder we're going to install part number 39510 from Tekonsha. This isthe Voyager trailer brake controller.This vehicles already been equipped with a 4-pole wiring packaging from the factory. To add ourbrake controller and connector, we're basically going to just fill in the blanks. We're going to start offunderneath the dash. We're going to locate the tow package port underneath the dashboard whichis going to be just right of the steering wheel, behind the dash, and also a little bit above thediagnostic port.We'll go ahead and take the adapter cord and plug it into the brake controller, and then we'll goahead and plug it into the port underneath the dash. The part number for our adapter cord will be3050-P.
Surco Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2011 Nissan Pathfinder well be test fitting the 24 x 60 Cargo Carrier for 2 inch hitches from Surco, part number 52018. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our pin and clip. With that done, our cargo carrier is secured to the vehicle, and were ready to load it up. At this point well give you few measurements. From the closest point of the carrier to the back of the vehicle measures 4 inches, and this carrier will add an additional 30 inches of overall length to the vehicle. Our ground clearance at the back of the carrier is 20 inches, and when opening the rear cargo door, it does break over the platform itself at about 9 inches.
Pro Series Hitch Cargo Carrier Review - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2011 Nissan Pathfinder well be test fitting the Pro Series 24 x 60 Rail Cargo Carrier for 2 inch hitches, part number 63153. Now to begin our test fit well go ahead and slide the carriers shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our hitch pin and clip. With that done, our cargo carrier is secured to the vehicle. At this point well give you few measurements. From the closest point of the carrier to the back of the vehicle measures 11 inches, and the carrier will add an additional 38 inches of overall length to the vehicle. Our ground clearance here at the back of the carrier measures 23 inches, and when opening our cargo door, the door does break over the platform at about 12 inches.
Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit Installation - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2005 Nissan Pathfinder, we'll be installing the Derale Remote Transmission Filter Kit with Temperature Gauge, part number D13091. First, to gain access, we've already jacked up the vehicle and removed the passenger's side front tire. Now, we're going to go ahead and remove the inner fender well. To do this, we'll need to remove the multiple fasteners securing it in place which we'll also in turn will be removing the mud flap here on the passenger's side. Now once we have all the fasteners out, we'll go ahead and start peeling it out from the inside of the fender well and then we'll just simply pull it out and set it aside for reinstallation later. This will allow us access to a large enough area to mount the remote filter kit.
Yakima HighLite 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, we'll be test fitting the YakimaHighlite Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, Part Number Y02438. Now to begin ourtest fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of thehitch, line up our pinholes, insert the pin with the red knob into the pinholes, turn the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device. We'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 12 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle, here at the vehicle's rear bumper is about six inches. With the the cradle arms folded down, we've added a total of 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, we will be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace 4 Bike Carrier part number y02451. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up the pin holes, enter the pin with the red knob into the pinholes and turn the black knob at the back of the carrier to engage the anti-rattle device. Now we will go over a few clearance measurements to see how the biker carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 7 inches. We have added a total of about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, we'll be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, Part Number TH9029. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how our bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 13 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about three inches. With the the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 13 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Hitching Post Pro Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, we will be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro part number th934xtr. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. Now we will go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 12 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle, here at the rear bumper, is about 8 inches. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 18 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, we will be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Carrier part number th9027. Now to begin our test fit, we will slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, insert the spring-loaded pin through the pinholes and then turn the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device. With the carrier secured to the vehicle, we will go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle here at the rear bumper is about 3 inches. We've added about 14 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on our 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, we'll be test fitting the Thule Apex 4 Bike Carrier, Part Number TH9025. Now to begin our test fit, we'll first slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, enter the spring loaded pin through the pinholes and turn our black knob to engage our anti-rattle device. And now that the carrier is secured to the vehicle, we'll go over a few clearance measurements to see how our bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 13 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the rear bumper is about three inches. With the the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 14 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Magneta Sports Trailer Towable Roof Rack Trailer Review
Today we are going to show you the Sports Trailer 60 inch wide towable roof rack trailer from Magneta, part number RRT60. The Magneta uses two 60 inch long load bars. So it essentially becomes a roof rack on wheels. The Sports Trailer uses submersible marine lights. So if you use it for your boat, canoe or kayak, you can back the trailer right into the water like any other boat trailer. The Magneta Sports Trailer uses a 4-pole flat trailer connector. The trailer has a payload capacity of 600 pounds and a maximum speed of 55 miles per hour. Included with the trailer is all of the licensing paper work needed. The Sports Trailer is manufactured in the USA and is covered with a 1 year warranty. Today we are going to add a fork style roof mounted bike rack carrier from Swagman, part number S64710, as well as a kayak carrier from SportRack, part number ABR511. Once you have your cargo loaded and secured, you are ready to hit the road. Thanks to the size of the Sport Trailer, we are able to add a bike and a kayak and still have space left over is we needed to pack more. And there you have it for the Sports Trailer 60 inch wide towable roof rack, part number RRT60.
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on this 2004 Nissan Pathfinder, we will be installing Tow Ready wiring harness part number 118361. We are here in the rear cargo area of the Pathfinder and we are going to go ahead and point out the mounting location for our wiring harness. The ports that we are going to be plugging into are located on the inside of the vehicle here, behind the interior panels on both the driver and passenger side. The plugs we are looking for are basically behind the taillights themselves. So to gain access to those, we are going to need to remove a few things. We are first going to need to remove the rear threshold piece here at the rear cargo section of the vehicle. As you can see, we have six Phillip head screws that we are going to need to remove. And then we can just pop that right off with the screws removed. And we will set that off to the side for the time being. 0:53
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2004 Nissan Pathfinder
Today on this 2004 Nissan Pathfinder we will be installing Hidden Hitch part number 70609. This installation will also apply for Draw-Tite hitch part number 75077. We are underneath the vehicle now and we are taking a look at the outboard side of the passenger side frame rail. As you can see we have got a tow hook mounted here. This is being held in place with these three bolts. We are going to need to remove those three bolts along with the tow hook and that is going to provide three of the attaching points for our trailer hitch on the passenger side. We are also going to be using a fourth weld nut on the outboard side of the frame that is not currently in use located right here. For all four of these weld nuts we are going to be using the new hardware that is provided with the installation kit. Then looking at the driver side frame rail you can see we have got the same tow hook. Again we are going to be removing this and using the same four attaching points for our trailer hitch. On this side you can see we have got our carbon canister in the way. It is going to need to be lowered. 00:55
Softride Dura Tilting Hitch Bike Rack Review
Today we are going to show you part number SR26247, the Softride Dura bike rack. Alright, we will start covering some of the features of this bicycle rack and again, we are showing you the 2 inch receiver version. You can tell you actually have two choices in installing it in your receiver hitch. You can keep it far away from the bumper or if you have plenty of room like in this combination we have, you can just go ahead and push it as far in as possible. And Dura bicycle rack does come standard with an anti-rattle bolt. It threads into the block on the inside of the bicycle rack. It threads into place. And what happens as it tightens down, it pulls the rack to one side of the hitch and keeps it from rattling. Once you get started you can use a 7/8 inch wrench. And the lock gets installed on top of it and comes with the bicycle rack also. 0:55
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
Today we are going to be installing wiring harness part number 118361 on a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. And this installation will also apply for the Infiniti QX4 as well. The wiring installation is actually going to be done predominantly on the inside of the vehicle here. What we need to do is, I have actually opened up the rear hatch of the vehicle. Connecting points for the wiring harness are actually located behind the interior panels on both sides of the vehicle, directly behind the tail light assemblies. So the first thing I am going to do is go ahead and take out the six screws holding the rear threshold piece and then pry away the rivets on the sides to gain access to the connectors. We will just set that off to the side for the time being, and I will go ahead and pull back the carpeting.
Trailer Hitch Installation - 2000 Nissan Pathfinder
Today we are going to be installing hitch part number 75077 from Draw-Tite on a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder. And this installation will also apply to the Hidden Hitch part number 70609. We are underneath the vehicle now, and I am going to go ahead and point out the mounting location for the trailer hitch. We are on the drivers side, the outboard side of the frame, and you can see there is a factory tow hook here. There is one of these on each side of the vehicle. The hitch is actually going to replace these tow hooks, so if you want to remove them - the bolts - they are holding the tow hook in place, and they need to be removed and come down. And clamped in here is also a fourth weld nut that we are going to use as the mounting location as well. It is toward the rear of the frame you will be able to see it once we get the tow hook removed. As you can also see, the small control box here on the drivers side is going to be in the way of me removing the bolts from the side of the frame and getting the hitch up into place. So we want to lower this down and out of the way as well. There are three bolts holding the box in place - one here on the outboard side, one here at the rear, and one here on the inboard side as well. So we are going to ahead and remove that first, and then remove the tow hooks from both sides of the vehicle.
Highland Sportwing 2 Bike Hitch Rack Review
Today we are going to show you part number 5801200 from Highland. This is their Sportwing two-bike rack. This will fit 1-1/4 and 2- inch receiver hitches. We will go ahead and install this in a 2-inch receiver hitch and show you how it works. It is pretty simple. It does use two pieces of metal as a bushing to install in 2-inch receiver hitches. If you use 1-1/4 inch, you do not need the bushings. Again, we will show you how it goes together. We will use these two pieces here, that is going to be like a bushing, for a 2-inch receiver hitch. Basically, you just line them up together, like so. And you can orient these either way, depending on the depth of your hitch. So it is not a hard and fast rule to have them a certain orientation. And basically, you just line them up as best you can. Kind of grab them by the edge here, and then you can just go ahead and install it in the hitch. Put our pieces together, grab the ends, and install it in your hitch. And it is going to be loose for now. Install your anti-sway bolt. Take your flat washer and your lock nut - and it is a nylon lock nut - and just go ahead and tighten it down. The bicycle rack does come with the tool for the Allen head but you do need a separate wrench for the nut itself. And we use a 16-mm wrench on this nut. All right, and essentially what this does is that the bolt pulls the whole assembly to one side of the hitch and locks it into place so it cannot move.
Westin Billet Grille Installation - 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
First thing, this does cover up the Nissan logo so that has to be removed before installation, luckily that just snaps off. Next step is to get your grille out and inspect it, it looks really nice and the next thing that needs to happen is install the hardware. The hardware is relatively simple, all it consists of is a bolt and toggle bolt assembly. Thats all it takes, you just have three more and it just pushes right into the grille. Next is to put the grille into place and push the toggles through the grille and they will latch onto the other side. Once you have it set in place, all it takes is a screwdriver to tighten them down and hold them while you do it so you keep them where you want them. The other two grilles on the side mount the same way, well install those. There you have a nice easy to use, easy to install edition to your vehicle, it enhances the look almost instantaneously.
