Today on this 2011 Subaru Forester, we're going to do a test fit of part number Y02426 from Yakima, the FlipSide 4 Bike Carrier. One quick note about this bike rack is that it will work with 1-1/4-inch receiver hitches. However, it can only be in class 2 hitch. This will also work with class 3 receiver hitches with the included spacer. We'll go ahead and start off by installing the rack into the hitch, tightening down the anti-rattle bolt and putting the safety pin on the other side. Now, the bike rack does come with a tool to tighten down the anti-rattle bolt.
However, a wrench may work it better in certain situations. Next, we'll go ahead and give you some measurements that will give you an idea of clearance between the bicycle rack and the vehicle and the bicycle rack and the ground. From the rack to the bumper at its closest point will be 3-1/4 inches and ground clearance looks like 12-3/4 inches. We'll go ahead and tilt the bike rack out of the way and check for access to the back of the vehicle. All right, now we'll go ahead and unfold the arms by activating the switch on top.
We'll undo the straps of the cradles that we're going to use. Make sure that the anti-sway part of the cradle is folded up before you put the bike into place. We'll take the anti-sway part. Swing it down towards the seat tube and strap it in place then we'll do the rest. Take the straps and run over across the top tube.
Okay, in a few steps, our bike is strapped down and ready to go. With that, that will finish it for our test fit of part number Y02426 from Yakima, the FlipSide 4 Bike Carrier, on our 2011 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.
Kuat Alpha Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2010 Subaru Forester
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.
