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Wiring Harness Installation - 1993 Chevrolet Suburban - Video

Wiring Harness Installation - 1993 Chevrolet Suburban

Today we are going to be installing part number 118319 on a 1993 Chevy Suburban. Underneath the bumper area now we can see this is the connecting point for the T-connector. So what we want to do is go ahead and disconnect the two pieces, and then we are going to plug our T-harness in line to that. OK, then we just want to find a suitable grounding point for the ground screw here. We can probably use this metal surface that the T-harness is connected to. OK, with the harness grounded, our installation is complete. This concludes the installation of part number 118319 on a 1993 Chevy Suburban. more


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Posted: 12/3/2008 2:39:06 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 1993 Chevrolet Suburban - Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 1993 Chevrolet Suburban

Today we are going to be installing hitch part number 41511 from Draw-Tite on a 1993 Chevy Suburban. Looking up under the vehicle now at the frame rail, we are going to go ahead and point out the attaching points for the hitch. As you can see, there are three existing holes at the bottom of the frame that we are going to use as the attaching points. We do need to enlarge these holes before we can put the hardware into place. See the one at the rearmost attaching point, we are going to need to enlarge to a half-inch, and the two forward ones are going to need to be enlarged to nine-sixteenths. So we are going to go ahead and do that now on both sides. more


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Posted: 12/3/2008 2:35:16 PM



Master Lock Stainless Steel 2 Inch and 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Lock Review - Video

Master Lock Stainless Steel  2 Inch and 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Lock Review

Today we are going to cover part number 1469DAT from Master Lock. This is their stainless steel trailer hitch lock for 2-1/2 inch receivers and 2-inch receivers. This lock features stainless steel construction for corrosion resistance. This lock also features a swivel-head design for easy access to the lock. We will show you how it works. more


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Posted: 12/3/2008 2:34:59 PM



Texas Flag Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Texas Flag Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you the state of Texas Flag 2-Inch Receiver Hitch Cover, part number 034092101109. As you can see here, the tube cover itself is a depiction of the Texas flag. And this is an alloy material with enamel that has been put inlay into the shape itself. I will show you the back side of it. This comes with a foam gasket to help it fit on the receiver hitch a little bit tighter. It also comes with two different wire forms here. These wire forms adjust the tube cover to match different variants in the hitch pin. Some are farther back in the hitch tube than others. As you can see, there is only a short length here and a long length here. And you only use one at a time and they fit into these tabs sticking out. The tabs themselves have different lengths where the holes are. This tab here, if you can see, is towards the edge. And on this one over here, it is a little bit closer down towards the bottom. Use that in conjunction with the wire forms to get the best fit possible on your hitch. more


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Posted: 12/1/2008 5:30:56 PM



Soccer Ball Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Soccer Ball Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Alright, today we are going to show you part number CR-404 from Bully. This is their soccer ball for your trailer hitch cover. As you can see, this shows basically half of a soccer ball. And it is a pretty good sized tube cover. It is 6-inches in diameter, so you may want to take into account what you hitch and bumper edge relation is like to make sure you have enough clearance for it. Basically, from the top of the cover down to the tube itself is going to be about 2-inches, so you might want to double check that measurement. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 4:53:09 PM



Golf Club and Lock Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Golf Club and Lock Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going o be showing you part number CR-418. This is the Golf Club Stainless Steel Trailer Hitch Cover with an accompanying lock. Now, this fits both an 1-/14 and 2 inch hitches and it also has great random bushings to fir your hitch better. It also comes with its own lock to insure it is secure as you are traveling, to make sure nobody walks off with it. It is constructed from a rust proof stainless steel and includes a hitch pin and lock. It is designed to fit both an 1-1/4 and 2-inch trailer hitches. And the hitch cover face is 8 inches wide by 4 inches tall. This is for anybody that is a big fan of golf, who likes to show it off as you drive. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 4:23:28 PM



Blue Flames LED Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Blue Flames LED Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Alright, today we are going to show you part number CR-019R from Bully. This is their Flame Brake Light LED Hitch Cover. This hitch cover only fits 2-inch receiver hitches. It has a nice oval shape design to it. Which you can obviously see the flames on the front, which do light up blue when you hit your running lights. And then, when you hit your brakes, the background glows a brighter red to match your taillights. It also uses a 4-pole connector on the end of it so you can plug it into almost any vehicle that has a typical wiring harness. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 4:23:03 PM



Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to cover part number CR-007 from Bully. This is the Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2-inch receivers. This is your most basic lighted trailer hitch cover out there. It fits a 2-inch receiver only, and it has basically a red light in the back here that comes on when you hit your brake or your right-turn signal. And that is the only time it comes on. Again, it is a very basic unit. But it is always good to have an extra third brake light just for safety's sake. We will go ahead and install it on a vehicle and show you how it looks. more


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Posted: 11/28/2008 9:12:54 AM



Waving American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Waving  American Flag Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you an American Flag Waving 2-Inch Hitch Receiver Cover, from Alfred. And this is part number 034092100201. As you can see here, it depicts an American flag in a waving position. And this fits only 2-inch receiver hitches. And it is constructed out of alloy material with an enamel inlay into the etching here to provide the colors. On the backside here, you can see the actual alloy material that it is made out of. It also comes with a gasket. What that does, it helps seal up the hitch tube cover and also provides a little bit of friction or something to press against for the wire forms as they are installed into the receiver hitch itself. And the wire forms themselves have two different lengths to facilitate installing a hitch cover, because sometimes a hitch pin in the end of the hitch itself has varying lengths, depending on that manufacturer. And on the tabs here, you can see that the pins have different heights, like say this one is towards the end and this one is towards the bottom. Again, it gives you better adjustment to make a proper fit on your hitch. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 6:01:26 PM



Happy Face Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Happy Face Brake Light Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number CR-007H from Bully. This is their Happy Face Brake Light Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover for 2-inch trailer hitches. This is designed for off-road use only, so it could be pretty good for a show vehicle, possibly. We will go ahead and plug it into a typical receiver hitch and show you how it looks. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:47:51 PM



Dale Earnhardt Jr. Number 8 NASCAR Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Number 8 NASCAR Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number CRN-8 from Bully. This is the Dale Earnhardt, Jr., Number 8 NASCAR Chrome Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover. The material that this tube cover is made out of is die-cast material, chrome, with Dale Earnhardt, Jr.s insignia Number 8 on there. This product will fit 2-inch and 1-1/4 inch receiver hitches. These pieces right here are what make it fit into a 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch. It also comes with a foam gasket to help give it a tight fit into the hitch. And on the tube cover itself, we have this one set up for a 2-inch receiver hitch, as you can see right here: the two plastic parts that go into the 2-inch part, and the foam gasket also. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:45:45 PM



Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you part number CR-402L from Bully. This is their 4-Blade Propeller Trailer Hitch Cover for 1-1/4 and 2 inch trailer hitches. It also has an LED stoplight on the back also. As you can see here, it is a 4-blade propeller and it spins freely in the wind. It is pretty neat. When you go down the road, it spins around and you look like you have a propeller on the back of your vehicle. And you can see, off to the side there are two other plastic parts. Those are parts that will allow you to use it in an 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch also. The foam gasket on the side helps make it a tight fit whenever possible and also helps keep out extra dust and corrosion from getting inside the hitch itself. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:39:47 PM



Maltese Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Maltese Chrome Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to cover part number CR-414, from Bully. And this is their Maltese Chrome Trailer Hitch Receiver Cover. This cover here, as you can see, has a Maltese cross and it works on 1-1/4 and 2 inch receiver hitches. This consists of die-cast construction with a chrome finish and it has plastic parts in the back to fit either 1-1/4 or 2 inch receiver. Off to the side here, we do have the pieces right here that do make it adaptable to an 1-1/4 inch receiver and a foam gasket. And the cross itself, we have a 2 inch version mounted up, with the plastic here and the foam gasket installed. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 5:21:19 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Ford Flex - Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2009 Ford Flex

Today we are going to be installing part number 75656 on a 2009 Ford Flex. We are up underneath the vehicle now, on the drivers side frame rail, and as you can see, the exhaust is on this side. And the hanger for the exhaust is actually being held on with these two bolts that are in the frame here. Those are actually the same two bolts and weld nuts that we are going to use to install the hitch. So the first thing we want to do is to go ahead and remove these bolts and bring the hanger down. more


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Posted: 11/26/2008 4:30:37 PM



Wagan Tech 20 LED Work Light and 7 LED Flashlight Review - Video

Wagan Tech 20 LED Work Light and 7 LED Flashlight Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number WC2400. This is the 20 LED Work Light and 7 LED Flashlight from Wagan Tech. This has heavy-duty construction housing and it has 20 bright diodes in the work light and 7 diodes in the flashlight. It has a water-resistant casing and it has a magnetized side for hands-free operation. We are going to go ahead and show you how this works in a moment. more


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Posted: 11/21/2008 5:57:00 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 1997 Infiniti QX4 - Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 1997 Infiniti QX4

Today we are going to be installing part number 70609 from Hidden Hitch on a 1997 Infiniti QX4. The first thing we want to do is to go ahead and remove the spare tire and get the chain up out of the way. OK, taking a look at the frame rails here, we are going to go ahead and point out the locations for the mounting holes. We are on the passengers side, and you can see there is a tie-down hook over here on the side of the frame, held in by three bolts. We are going to have to actually remove these three bolts because those are going to be the attaching points for the hitch itself. And we need to do that same thing on the drivers side where there is a tow hook, as well. So, the first step is to go ahead and remove the bolts here. OK, over here on the drivers side frame rail, again, we are going to need to remove the tow hook, removing these same three bolts as we removed on the passengers side. In order to do so, we are going to need to take down this compressor box, here, as well. This is held in with three bolts on the frame right here, right here, and right here. We want to do that first, again, to get it out of the way. And then we can take down the tie-down hook. more


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Posted: 11/21/2008 5:52:20 PM



Pilot Automotive License Plate Tag Frame with a Backup Sensor Review - Video

Pilot Automotive  License Plate Tag Frame with a Backup Sensor Review

Today we are going to show you part number MS-913 from Pilot Automotive. This is the License Plate Tag Frame with a Backup Sensor. And this is basically a license plate frame with two sensors on the sides and then a monitor that gets installed at the front of the vehicle. It is a very easy plug and play installation. You only have to hook up two wires at the back of the vehicle to install it. more


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Posted: 11/21/2008 5:48:14 PM



Harley-Davidson Trailer Hitch Cover Review - Video

Harley-Davidson Trailer Hitch Cover Review

Today we are going to show you the Harley-Davidson Trailer Hitch Cover, and this part number is HDHCY12. This is a high-end trailer hitch cover for your vehicle. It features embedded jewelry-quality cubic zirconium stones, as you can see, outlined around the edge of the emblem. This has been lab tested for weather- and corrosion-resistant construction. The post of this tube cover is made of stainless steel, and the face of it is chrome-plated solid brass. This tube cover also comes with various components to install on your vehicle for a perfect fit. We will get this tube cover ready to install. We will just take it out of the packaging here and flip it around. And these are the bushings. Again, you will use them according to your vehicle. We are going to use the thickest one, and it slides on in place, and then we will use the smallest one on top of it. And it uses any combination as long as it makes a nice, tight fit into your hitch. more


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Posted: 11/21/2008 5:44:17 PM



Diversi-Tech Quarter-Turn Hitch Lock Review - Video

Diversi-Tech Quarter-Turn Hitch Lock Review

Today we are going to show you part number DT32005 from Diversi-Tech. This is a hitch lock that will fit 1-1/4 or 2-inch trailer hitches. The construction of this lock is chrome-plated steel with a high-strength ball interlock design that prevents false locking. It comes with a watertight dust cap that helps prevent corrosion and dust getting inside the lock. And the key only requires a quarter-turn to unlock and lock. We will go ahead and show you how it works on a typical application. more


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Posted: 11/21/2008 5:26:33 PM



Thule Professional Cap Ladder Rack System Installation - Video

Thule Professional Cap Ladder Rack System Installation

Today we are going to install part number TH342 from Thule. This is part of the Professional Line. This is a Cap Rack System that gets bolted to the top of the cap of your truck whether it be a fiberglass unit as we have shown here or an aluminum unit that can be also available. The first step involved is to find a place where you can actually mount the rack itself. Generally, in the corners of the cap area is going to be your strongest area. Try not to go too far forward away from the corner, to keep it as strong as possible. Also, you have to take into account what is underneath here. On aluminum racks, you have the bars that are going across the frame of it. And also, on some fiberglass caps, such as this one, there is a layer of insulation or a thicker material underneath here. We actually had to fit between that thicker layer and the corner here, so that is why these are sitting as far in the corner as possible. And once you have the pads in place where you want them, we did tape them down to hold everything in place. And we will go ahead and drill out our holes to mount them. more


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Posted: 11/17/2008 3:25:39 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2001 BMW 530i - Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2001 BMW 530i

Today we are going to install part number 11179 from Curt on our 2001 BMW 530i. To begin our install, we are going to get underneath some access panels here. First off, we have to get to the spare tire cover and actually take out the spare tire. We will be drilling into the spare tire well, so it is always a good idea to stay away from the spare tire. After removing the spare tire, we will get behind these access panels here. And there are three nuts with integrated washers that actually bolt the bumper to the end of this frame rail, right here. And we need to take those three completely off. And it will be the same on both sides. All right, there are three clips that need to be removed to take off the bumper. There is one on the bottom, one kind of on the side there, and then finally there is one up there toward the top. We just need to take the center part out of it and the rivet will come out, and we can move this splash guard out of the way. Okay, at this point we can go ahead and remove the bumper. We need to do that to have access for drilling. And at this point, you will need an extra set of hands. more


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Posted: 11/17/2008 3:19:23 PM



Swagman To Go Beverage Cup Holder Review - Video

Swagman To Go Beverage Cup Holder Review

Today we are going to show you part number S80980 from Swagman. This is their To Go Beverage Cup Holder. This is the beverage holder here itself. Obviously you can slide your can or cup or whatever you can use that will fit in there. And this is the part here that actually clips onto the bicycle handlebar itself. Basically what it does is, this part is a clamp that goes onto the handlebar. And it is easily adjusted by this tab right here. You slide it over your handlebar and then you just basically clamp it down tight to lock it into place. Pretty simple device you can easily transport it between different bicycles. We will go ahead and install it on a bicycle and show you how it looks. more


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Posted: 11/17/2008 3:20:30 PM



Swagman 3 Bike Single-Arm Bike Rack Review - Video

Swagman 3 Bike Single-Arm Bike Rack Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number S64152 from Swagman. This is the 3-Bike Single-Arm Bike Rack. It attaches to the hitch with a simple pin and clip. It has the same solid design and construction as all of the Swagman Original series. The new Swedge design facilitates quick and easy assembly, and disassembly for storage, and it fits all standard 2-inch receivers. We will go ahead and throw a bike on here and show you how it works. more


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Posted: 11/17/2008 3:10:57 PM



Swagman Swedge 3 Bike Fold-Down Rack Review - Video

Swagman Swedge 3 Bike Fold-Down Rack Review

Today we are going to show you part number S64326 from Swagman. This is the Swedge 3-Bike Fold-Down Carrier. This carrier is designed for 1-1/4 inch receivers. And we will show you how it works. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 6:55:58 PM



Swagman Turbo 2 Bike Towing Rack Review - Video

Swagman Turbo 2 Bike Towing Rack Review

Today we are going to review part number S64662 from Swagman. This is their 2-Bike Turbo Rack. the best part about this Turbo Rack is actually that it mounts onto this extended ball mount, which is sold separately. It allows you to tow a trailer and carry your bikes at the same time. Again, it will give you clearance for your trailer and also good additional wheel clearance for your bicycles, too. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 6:57:02 PM



Swagman Turbo 2 Bike Rack Review - Video

Swagman Turbo 2 Bike Rack Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number S64660. This is the Swagman 2-Bike Carrier Turbo Hitch-Mount Rack for 2-inch receiver hitches. The Turbo Rack system features solid steel construction and a tough, powder coat finish, with three different rack platforms - towing, bumper or hitch-mounted racks - to handle all your bike travel needs. The Turbo Rack transports two bikes and includes six adjustable tie-downs. And thanks to its tough, powder coat finish and solid steel construction, it is corrosion resistant. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 6:57:31 PM



Swagman XT Folding 2 Bike Dual-Arm Rack Review - Video

Swagman XT Folding 2 Bike Dual-Arm Rack Review

All right, today we are going to be showing you part number S63370. This is the Folding 2-Bike Dual-Arm Rack for 2-inch trailer hitches, the Swagman XT. Two arms provide stability and rotating, cushioned cradles allow a wide variety of frames to fit the rack. Both arms fold down for convenient storage. And the rack also tilts forward to allow easy access to your vehicles rear cargo area. This fits 2-inch trailer hitches only. It includes a pin and clip with an anti-rattle device to secure the rack to the trailer hitch. We are going to go ahead and show off some of these features and show how it actually fastens into the vehicle of your choice. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 6:58:05 PM



Tow Ready 7-Pole RV to 4- and 5-Pole Flat Adapter with Backup Alarm Review - Video

Tow Ready 7-Pole RV to 4- and 5-Pole Flat Adapter with Backup Alarm Review

Today we are going to show you part number 118707. This is the Tow Ready 7-Pole RV to 4- and 5-Pole Flat Adapter with a Backup Alarm. Change your vehicles 7-pole plug to a 4- and 5-way plug, to fit your trailers connector. It also features a backup alarm and cover to keep out the elements. This has a limited lifetime warranty. And next we are going to be showing you how it fits into your 7-pole flat and give you a demonstration of what the backup alarm would sound like. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 4:02:00 PM



Cipa Custom Towing Mirror Review - Video

Cipa Custom Towing Mirror Review

Today we are going to show you part number 10501 from Cipa. This is Cipas Custom Towing Mirror. These mirrors are custom made for each individual vehicle. In this instance, we actually use a Dodge Durango for our test fit. This mirror extension sits up on the factory mirror. It slides onto the factory mirror just about right here. And what keeps it in place is this wedge, which gets installed between the factory mirror and the extension mirror, right here. Now I will clamp this into place. And what actually tightens everything down is this knob, which goes on the back side of the mirror. It gets screwed in there and applies pressure to the back of the wedge, which in turn clamps the mirror to the factory mirror. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 3:51:37 PM



Cipa Dual-View Clip-on Towing Mirror Review - Video

Cipa Dual-View Clip-on Towing Mirror Review

Today we are going to show you part number 11953 from Cipa. This is Cipas Dual-View Clip-on Towing Mirror. This mirror is a universal fit, and it has a variety of positions where you can operate it at, to make sure it fits any factory mirror out there. It is held in place by these rubber straps right here, and they are fully adjustable to match any mirror. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 3:49:01 PM



Cipa Clip-on Towing Mirror Review - Video

Cipa Clip-on Towing Mirror Review

All right, today we are going to review part number 7070 from Cipa, the Clip-on Towing Mirror. This mirror can adjust to a variety of different factory mirrors, and the arms themselves can move in different directions. And the mirror itself will also rotate, too. Now we can go ahead and install this on a typical vehicle and show you how it works. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 3:45:51 PM



Boone Outdoor Hardware Tailgate Table Review - Video

Boone Outdoor Hardware Tailgate Table Review

Today we are going to review part number BH70777, the Boone Outdoor Hardware Tailgate Table. This is a table that actually plugs into your 2-inch receiver hitch only and allows you to have a table on the end of your truck if you are ever at work sites or tailgating parties. And this part number does come included with the black cover you see installed on the table right now. more


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Posted: 11/11/2008 3:41:35 PM



Thule Speedway 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack Review - Video

Thule Speedway 3 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack Review

Today we are going to show you part number TH962XT from Thule. This is the Thule Speedway Three-Bike Carrier. And this is a trunk-mounted rack. This is also available in a two-bike version, known as part number TH961XT. First we will point out the Thule Fit Dial here. Basically, what this does is adjust the spacing of the rack itself as it goes onto the vehicle. It is really easy to use. There are a variety of positions that you can use it on. It is pretty easy. You actually unscrew this bolt, here. And there is one on each side we just have the one in for now. You can see that it adjusts the rack itself to fit a variety of contours on the vehicle. From something like that, that would sit on the back of a car, to an SUV, or a station wagon where it may need to be flattened out. And what is nice about the instructions that come with this, the Dial Fit actually tells you what position to use for the type of vehicle you have. It makes it real easy to match up to your vehicle right off the bat. And also the arms, right here, do swing out of the way if you need to. There is one button on each side. Just push them in and they rotate down. Or, if you would like, you can actually take them apart. more


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Posted: 11/10/2008 4:09:35 PM



OSI Swinging 4 Bike Rack Review - Video

OSI Swinging 4 Bike Rack Review

Today we are going to show you part number 51953 from OSI. This is their four-bike bicycle rack. This bicycle rack features heavy-duty steel construction with a locking top plate that secures up to four bikes. What also is nice about this unit is that it actually swings out of the way so you have rear access to your vehicle. This rack does fit 2-inch receivers only, and the actual rack swings out up to 42 inches out to the side. And the cradles themselves will handle a bike frame up to 1-1/2 inches in diameter. We will go ahead and demonstrate and show you how it works. more


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Posted: 11/10/2008 4:03:49 PM



Highland Sportwing 2 Bike Rack Review - Video

Highland Sportwing 2 Bike 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. more


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Posted: 11/10/2008 3:59:26 PM



Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Ford Escape - Video

Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Ford Escape

Today we are going to be installing wiring harness part number 30130 for a 2006 Ford Escape. The attachment points for the wiring harness are going to be located behind the taillight assemblies, so the first thing we are going to do is to remove the taillight assemblies from the vehicle. That is going to require removing the two screws here on the inboard side. You want to be careful when removing the taillight assembly to make sure you do not break any of the locking tabs that are inside. You want to go ahead and do that on both sides of the vehicle. more


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Posted: 11/5/2008 3:30:21 PM



Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Honda CRV - Video

Trailer Hitch Installation - 2006 Honda CRV

Today we are going to install part number 13535 from Curt on our 2006 Honda CRV. First, we will show you where the hitch mounts up. First will be on the drivers side, on that frame rail right here. And then the center point, where the tie-down loop is, it uses that. And the same two holes on the passengers side, which is right now hidden by the muffler. more


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Posted: 11/5/2008 3:26:47 PM



EGR Bug Shield Hood Protector Installation - 2006 Ford Escape - Video

EGR Bug Shield Hood Protector Installation - 2006 Ford Escape

Today we are going to be installing part number 393341 on a 2006 Ford Escape. All right, the first thing we are going to do, obviously, is get the hood up and into place. We want to go ahead and put the bug shield on and check for the alignment of the holes that are existing in the underside of the hood. Holding the bug shield up into place, you can see that there are two existing holes here, in the hood, as well as one off to the side. And it is going to be that way on both sides of the vehicle. more


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Posted: 11/5/2008 3:21:36 PM



Thule Passage 2 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review - Video

Thule Passage 2 Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Review

Today we are going to show you part number TH910, the Passage 2 from Thule. This is a 2 Bike Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Carrier. It goes on the back of your vehicle it does not require a trailer hitch or anything. It usually installs onto the deck lid of your trunk. One of the nice features about this bicycle rack is it can adjust to virtually any shape of car or SUV. This is where you make your adjustments, depending on the type of vehicle you have. You simply just unscrew this, and you have one on each side. It is basically just like a little bolt with a handle on the end. And you can take this and adjust the bicycle rack to whatever shape you need. Again, the rack comes with instructions on how to adjust it for your particular model. On ours we will use number 6. And also for storage, the arms will actually rotate and fold out of the way, too. And that is easily done by pushing in two buttons. And there will be a button here and there is one on the opposite side. Just squeeze them together, and you can see they rotate out of the way. more


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Posted: 10/31/2008 3:06:32 PM



Thule Side Seat Organizer Review - Video

Thule Side Seat Organizer Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number TH7032. This is the Thule Side Seat Organizer. It helps you organize yet another part of your road trip and is a great fit for any of todays most popular vehicles. It has convenient, pull-tab zippers. It is perfectly sized to hold the essentials while not obstructing movement, and three pockets to hold drivers essentials cell phone, the iPod, pocket change, cameras anything else that you can think of. It keeps the console free of clutter and attaches to the passengers seat side panel. more


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Posted: 10/31/2008 3:02:29 PM



Reese Flip-Up Hitch Step Review - Video

Reese Flip-Up Hitch Step Review

In this review we have got part number 70148 from Reese. This is their Flip-up Hitch Step. What this hitch step does is it attaches to your existing ball mount and at the same time it covers and protects your hitch ball. You can flip it up and lock it out of the way when you are ready to tow your trailer. It is universal and fits most popular 2-inch and 3-1/4-inch ball mount s. And this works only on Class III 2-inch receiver ball mounts. And the weight capacity on the step itself is 300 pounds. more


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Posted: 10/31/2008 2:56:00 PM



Bully Trailer Connector Adapter Review - Video

Bully Trailer Connector Adapter Review

All right, today we are going to show you part number TC-127 from Bully. This is their Trailer Connector Adapter. This is a 7-pole to 7-pole with a 5-pole and a cigarette lighter. And also the 5-pole can actually double as a 4-pole connector, too. more


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Posted: 10/30/2008 3:34:17 PM



Thule Load n Go Vehicle Cooler Caddy Organizer Review - Video

Thule Load n Go Vehicle Cooler Caddy Organizer Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number TH7034. This is the Thule Load n Go Vehicle Cooler Caddy Organizer. The Thule Load n Go Vehicle Cooler Caddy Organizer is the perfect companion to any road trip. This versatile organizer stores essential gear and snacks for convenience while inside the vehicle. We will show off some of these features and more, show you how it looks inside the vehicle as well as what things look like as you load them in. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 4:04:34 PM



Thule Cargo Net Review - Video

Thule Cargo Net Review

Today we are going to show you part number TH692 from Thule. This is Thules cargo net. This is a great cargo net that you can use on any cargo carrier or possibly even some small truck beds. You can use this to cover up light objects or bulky objects that you do not want to keep flying out. We will go ahead and use this on a typical cargo carrier here and put some objects inside and show you how it works. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 4:01:17 PM



Thule Large Go Box Review - Video

Thule Large Go Box Review

Today we are going to show you part number TH7022 from Thule, the large Go Box, their multipurpose carrier. What we are going to do is show you how all the gear and sporting equipment can actually fit easily in the bag and be quite organized. This is how the bag comes in its stored position nice and flat so it does not take up too much room when you are not using it. And when you are ready to use it and fill it up, just undo the latches on the side do this part on both sides, just like that. Then just pull it open and you take these two bottom flaps here and you just push them straight to the bottom. And basically the bag is set and ready to go. And also, on the very bottom it has this nice, waterproof tarpaulin bottom, too, and these little grips, too, to help keep it from sliding around on the carpet. And it also has easy-to-use carrying handles on both sides, as well as little pockets for small stuff, too. All right, we will go ahead and load this up and show you how much gear you can put in here. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 3:58:32 PM



Thule Go Pack Review - Video

Thule Go Pack Review

Today we are going to show you part number TH7004 from Thule. This is their Go Pack. A couple of details about this bag: first off, it has a nice, waterproof bottom to it. So, if you set it somewhere damp, obviously it is is not going to work its way inside of it. And it has a nice, easy to carry strap. And also, it comes packed with an optional shoulder strap, too, which actually is kept in this side bag, right here, that you can also be used for additional storage, also. Also, a nice little pocket for ID. And notice on the sides there are handles to carry it like this, also. We will go ahead and load it up with some sports equipment here. Stuff in some skates, Frisbees, and you are ready to go. And there you have it for part number TH7004, the Go Pack from Thule. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 3:54:55 PM



Rola Flat Strap Cargo Net Review - Video

Rola Flat Strap Cargo Net Review

Today we are going to show you part number 59200. This is the Rola Flat Strap. This is a cargo net that will fit virtually any type of cargo carrier out there. This features wide, flat straps on a bungee cord net that is designed to hold more securely and without damage to sensitive or fragile cargo. This also will work on a wide variety of roof racks, too. Again, it has wide hook openings and also wide hooks to grab any type of attachment point. The overall size of this net will be about 36 by 48 inches. We will go ahead and load up the cargo carrier as shown here and install the net. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 3:52:15 PM



Thule Trunk Locker Vehicle Organizer Review - Video

Thule Trunk Locker Vehicle Organizer Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number TH7036. This is the Thule Trunk Locker Vehicle Organizer. Thules Trunk Locker is a perfect multipurpose storage and transportation organizer for many types of larger items. It is constructed of a rugged, non-PVC nylon for durability and has a semi-rigid structure to make packing and unloading a breeze. It is loaded with storage options and can really keep all types of gear organized and easily accessible. The large, zippered center section is great for larger items that roll around, while the spacious, exterior pockets provide quick access to smaller items that can be easily misplaced. Heavy-duty, neoprene handles make transporting Thules Trunk Locker comfortable and easy. The bag even collapses flat when not in use, as you can see here. We are going to show you how some of these things work out and point out some of the stuff that I just talked about. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 3:44:05 PM



SnowSport HD Utility Plow Review - Video

SnowSport HD Utility Plow Review

Snow happens. So when it does, get in, get it out, and get on with your day. The SnowSport HD utility plow sets up in seconds and makes snow removal faster and easier than ever before. Just drive forward. There are no controls in the cab or wires to get in the way. The blade does all the work. It follows the terrain while you drive, even through ditches, and has been specifically designed to roll the snow up and forward to maximize its capacity. When you need to back up, the blade releases and follows you back, leaving you free to focus on driving. There is no tricky wiring or lever controls to install. The push frame simply slides into the front knob and is secured with a pin. It is lightweight and easy for one person to handle. This trouble-free process means that you will be plowing in a matter of minutes. more


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Posted: 10/29/2008 3:30:10 PM



Thule Litter Bin In-Car Trashcan Review - Video

Thule Litter Bin In-Car Trashcan Review

Today we are going to be showing you part number TH7033. This is the Thule Litter Bin In-Car Trashcan. Helping organize yet another part of your road trip, Thules cabin organizers are simply designed to carry the essentials and keep the console free from clutter. The Litter Bin has a strap that attaches to the headrest and lies against the seatback, providing easy access to all. It is a great fit for any of todays most popular vehicles, such as cars, trucks or SUVs. It has a front access hole that is a great place to store tissues, and a refuse container made for frequent use and a no-messy cleanup. It has convenient pull-tab zippers and it keeps the console free of clutter. It attaches to the seat headrest and sits on the back of the seat. more


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Posted: 10/28/2008 3:26:44 PM



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