Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting part number S63410, the Swagman tightened four-bike carrier. A quick note about this bike rack, it will fit both inch and a quarter and two inch hitches. However, when using with a class one hitch, you are limited to two bikes. To begin our test fit, we'll simply install the bike rack shank into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our anti rattle bolt. With our bolt tight, our bike rack is secured to the vehicle. Now we'll give you a few measurements.
At our bike rack, our ground clearance is 13 and three quarters inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack mast to the back of the vehicle is 10 inches. Now we'll go ahead and pull the hitch switch at the bottom of the bike rack mast to tilt the mast down. We can then open our trunk. And as you can see, we can gain full access to the trunk with this bike rack. Now we'll pull the switch at the top of the bike rack to bring out our dual arms.
We can then undo the straps exposing our cradles where we'll place into the cradles and bring the straps around, securing it to the bike rack. And there you have it. Our bike is loaded, and we're ready to hit the road. And that completes our test fit of the Swagman tightened four-bike carrier, part number S63410 on our 2012 Ford Fusion.
Prorack Platform Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion we'll be test fitting the Prorack Two Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 Inch and 2 Inch Hitches. This is a platform style bike carrier, part number pr8062400. 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 tightening it with a wrench.Then we can go ahead and install the clip on the other side. Now we'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements. We have about 15-1/2 inches of ground clearance.
Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion we'll be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace Four Bike Carrier for 1 1/4 Inch and 2 Inch Hitches, part number y02451. 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 go ahead and install our pin. Then we'll move to the rear of the shank where we'll use the hand knob to secure bike rack to the vehicle and engage our anti-rattle device.Now we'll go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about ten inches of ground clearance. From the closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle there's about two and a half inches.
Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Aero Two Bike Carrier for 1 1/4 Inch and 2 Inch Hitches, part number th9042. To begin our test fit we'll slide the shank of the carrier into receiver tube of our hitch. Then we'll allow the included pin to fall into place. Now we'll move to the rear 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 some clearance measurements. We have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about a centimeter apart.
SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion
Today on our 2012 Ford Fusion, we'll be test fitting the SportRack Super EZ platform-style 2-bike rack for 1-1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SR2901LR. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up the pin holes, and then thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten with a wrench. Now we'll go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have a ground clearance of about 14-1/2". The shank of our carrier actually starts inclining right at the base of our bumper, and so our bumper clearance is zero, because our carrier and our bumper is flush with each other.
Prorack 2 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion
Today, on our 2012 Ford Fusion, 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 go ahead and slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up the pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightened with a wrench, and put our clip on the other side.Now, well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about a ground clearance of 10-1/2 inches. The closest point of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about 1/2 inch. Weve added 19 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.Now, well go ahead and pull the pin at the base of the mast to allow our carrier to tilt. With it tilted, we can easily access to the cargo area of our vehicle by opening our trunk.
Hollywood Racks Sport Rider Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Ford Fusion
Today, on our 2012 Ford Fusion, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider 2, 2-Bike Carrier for 1-1/4 inch and 2-inch hitches, Part Number HR1000. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tightening it with a wrench.Now, well go ahead and go over some clearance measurements. We have about a ground clearance here at the rear of the carrier of 19 inches. The closest part of the carrier to the rear of the vehicle is about five inches. Weve added about 22 inches to the overall length of our vehicle.Now, well go ahead and pull the three pins at the base of the carrier to go allow it to go into loading position. As you can see, with our center mast out of the way, we can easily gain access to the trunk of our vehicle.Now, well go ahead and put the center mast back in its upright position.Well extend the frame hooks all the way to the top of the bar, undo the wheel straps, and then grab our bike.
