Today on our 2012 Chrysler Town and Country, we will be test fitting the Kuat NV part number N101-103.With our vehicle already equipped with the 2-inch hitch and our bike rack already preassembled, were ready to go ahead and fit it to the vehicle.Well begin by placing the bike rack into the hitch, line up the hitch pin and install our pin. Once the pin is installed, well go ahead and put the safety clip pin. Now that our hitch pin is in, well go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle device using the knob on the back of the bike rack. With our anti-rattle device now secured, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle.With the bike rack in the stored position, well go ahead and give you a couple of measurements. From the bottom of the bike rack to the floor is 10 inches. From the closest point of the bike rack to the back of the vehicle is 1 inches.What were gonna do now is to actually unfold the bike rack into its horizontal position, well then gain access to the cargo area.
As you can see, we do have access to the rear cargo area.With the bike now in its horizontal position, we are no ready to load the bike. Well begin by unfolding the top bar clamp into a forward position then loosening up the rear tire strap. Well start by putting the bike into the bike rack, bringing the top clamp up to the top of the front tire and securing it to the bike rack. Well now go ahead and set the rear tire strap. And with those few easy steps, our bike is loaded and were ready to go.And that completes our test fit of the Kuat NV 4-Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack part number n101-103 on our 2012 Chrysler Town and Country..
Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Today on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinhole and tighten with a wrench. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about ten inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about two inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chrysler Town and County
Today on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT. To being our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. With the platform folded down, we can now have access to our cargo area. To load the bike, well unfold the mast by sliding the grey lever over to the right hand side, put the frame hooks to the top of the mast and well undo the cradle straps. Well set the bike into the wheel cradles, adjust the frame hook tightly against the frame and secure it with the straps. The completes todays test fit for the Thule Doubletrack Platform-Style 2 Bike Carrier, part number TH990XT on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country.
Swagman XTC2 Wheel Mount Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Today on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, well be test fitting the Swagman XTC2 2 Bike Carrier, part number S64670. Now to being our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes and tighten with a wrench. To access the cargo area, well pull the three pins at the base of the carrier to fold the platform and the mast down and this will allow us to have access to our cargo door. To load the bike, well l make sure the mast is in its upright position. Well put the frame hooks to the top of the mast and well undo the straps. Well set the bike into the wheel cradles, adjust the frame hook tightly against the frame and secure it with the straps.
Yakima StickUp 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Today on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, well be test fitting the Yakima Stickup 2 Bike Carrier, part number Y02420. To begin our test fit, well 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 well go ahead and go through a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about two inches. With the platform folded up, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
Yakima HighLite 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Today on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, well be test fitting the Yakima Highlight Aluminum 2 Bike Carrier, part number Y02438. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pinholes, insert our pin through our pinhole and turn the black knob at the bottom of the carrier to engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go ahead and well go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about ten inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about four inches. With the cradle arms facing down, weve added about nine inches to the overall length of the vehicle. To access the cargo area, well lift up on the red knob located at the bottom of the back of the mast and tilt the mast down.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
Today on our 2013 Chrysler Town and Country, well be test fitting the Yakima DoubleDown Ace 4 Bike Carrier, part number Y02451. Now to being our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pinholes, insert our pin through our pinhole and tighten down the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device. Well now go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about 10 inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about 4 inches. With the cradle arms folded down, weve added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
