Today, on our 2010 Subaru Forester, well be test fitting part number A103-WHITE-114. This is the Kuat Alpha 3 Bike Aluminum Bike Rack for 1-1/4-inch hitches. To begin our test fit, well slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install the hitch pin. We can then tighten down the knob at the back of the shank securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Now, well go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 13 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is 4-1/2 inches.
Well now go ahead and pull the pin at the bottom of the bike rack mast to allow the mast to tilt down. We can then open our cargo door. As you can see, we can gain full access to the cargo area, opening our door completely. Well next go ahead and pull the pin at the top of the mast to bring out the dual arms or we can undo the straps exposing our cradles. Well place the bike into the cradles and bring the straps around securing our bike to the bike rack.
There you have it. Our bike is loaded and were ready to head on down the road. That complete our test fit of part number A103-WHITE-114, the Kuat Alpha Folding, Locking 3 Bike Aluminum Bike Rack for 1-1/4-inch hitches, on our 2010 Subaru Forester.
Thule Helium Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2010 Subaru Forester, well be test fitting part number TH970XT. This is the Thule Helium Aluminum Two Bike Carrier. Now to begin our test fit, well remove the included adapter for the 2-inch hitch so were ready to go ahead and fit into the vehicle. Well begin by sliding the bike rack shank into the hitch, well then line up the hitch pinhole and install the attached hitch pin. We can then move to the back of the bike rack shank and tighten down the knob securing our bike rack to the vehicle. Well now go ahead and give you a few measurements.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2010 Subaru Forester will be test fitting the Thule Double Track Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number TH990XT. Now to begin our test fit, well simply slide our bike rack shank into the hitch and line up the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down the 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 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle with the platform in the stored position is 2 inches. We can now go ahead and pull the switch at the bottom of the bike rack platform to allow the platform to come down.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2010 Subaru Forester, we will be test fitting the Swagman XTC-2, 2-bike platform style carrier, part number S64670. Now to begin our test fit, we will slide our bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole, and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We will now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the bike rack is 17 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 2-1/2 inches. We will now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform, and open the cargo door.
SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2010 Subaru Forester, we will be test-fitting part number A30901, this is the SportRack 2-bike hitch mounted bike rack for 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch hitches. Now to begin our test fit, we will slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install and tighten down our anti-rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. We will now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack is 17-1/2 inches and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 5 inches. We can now go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our cargo door.
Pro Series Q-Slot Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2010 Subaru Forester, well be test-fitting the Pro Series Q-Slot Platform-Style Bike Carrier, part number PS63134. Now to begin our test fit, we simply slide the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our hitch pin. With our hitch pin in, well go ahead and put the safety clip on the other side securing our bike rack to the vehicle. We can now go ahead and give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance at the back of the bike rack is 16-1/4 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 7 inches. Well next go ahead and unfold the bike rack platform and open our cargo door.
