LED Light Kit for Railed Cargo Carriers Review - Video
Today we are going to show you the LED light kit for Draw-Tite, Pro Series, and Rola railed cargo carriers part number 98174LED. The light kits fit Rola carrier 59502 and 59507 and Pro Series carriers 63153 and 63155. There is also an incandescent light version of this kit and the installation procedure would be the same part number 20174. The lights feature 12 powerful LEDs with mirror gleam reflectors for a bright easy to see light. The LEDs are brighter than conventional lights and unlike conventional lights you will never have to replace a bulb. Now we are ready to install the light. 00:45 more
Watch Video
Posted: 12/29/2010 10:43:51 AM
Swagman Park It 6 Bike Stand Review - Video
Today we are going to show you part number S64019 from Swagman. This is the Swagman Park It 6. What we have here is a nice floor rack that you can use in your home or in your garage. It is great to hold up to six bikes and you can just wheel the bikes up to it and that is it. Let us go ahead and install a couple of bikes and give you an idea of how much space it takes up. Pop it in place and walk away. And there you have it for part number S64019 from Swagman, the Park It 6. more
Watch Video
Posted: 10/21/2008 3:38:33 PM
Curt Hitch Ball Holder and Tightening Tool for Ball Mounts Review - Video
Today we are going to show you the Curt hitch ball holder and tightening tool, part number C45007. The Curt ball holder and tightening tool allows you to torque down any ball with a 3/4 inch or 1 inch shank using only one tool. You do not have to have a heavy bench with a vice to tighten it down. The holder is designed to work with Class III ball mounts for 2 inch trailer hitches. The platform of your ball mount must be 2-1/2 inches wide. You do not always have access to a vice, especially if you are on the road a lot. So, any easy way to make sure that you are always able to quickly change your ball with only one wrench is this tightening tool and ball holder. It fits over the top of our drawbar and our ball s in. And the Curt tightening tool will hold our ball in place and keep it from spinning. We will take our lock washer and our nut and begin threading it on the other side. Once we get it hand tight, we can flip our ball mount over and put a wrench on our nut, the Master Lock trailer hitch ball wrench part number 62342, and lock it down. Now we have our nut snugged down and we are ready to use our ball. And there you have it for the Curt hitch ball holder and tightening tool, part number C45007. more
Watch Video
Posted: 4/22/2011 5:53:37 AM
Replacement Tail Light Light Bulb Installation - 2005 Volkswagen Jetta - Video
Today on this 2005 Volkswagen Jetta we are going to be replacing a burnt out tail light bulb using part number A1156B from Optronics. To access the tail light assembly we will need to pull back the covering and we can access the tail light assembly back here. Before we start disconnecting any wires we are going to go up to the front and pop the hood and disconnect the battery. To remove the tail light assembly what we need to do is disconnect the top harness and lift up the two tabs on the bottom and the whole assembly will slide out. To remove the bulb push it down and rotate it counter clockwise and it will pop out. Next take the replacement bulb and it into the fixture. With the new bulb in place all we have to do is remount the fixture and connect the battery. We have reinstalled the trunk lining and reconnected the battery. Now all we have left to do is test it out. There you have it for the 1156 replacement light bulb from Optronics. more
Watch Video
Posted: 11/29/2010 2:39:37 PM
Tow Ready Trailer Connector Mounting Box Review - Video
Today we are going to show the Draw-Tite 4 and 5-Flat Trailer Connector Mounting Box, part number 18145. The Draw-Tite mounting box is designed to mount to the frame or tongue of your trailer and neatly hold your 4 or 5-way trailer connector. Its manufactured from black ABS plastic and you can install it with either the included self-tapping screws or a pair of zip-ties. The box opens up with a flap door in front and inside is where we are going to house our 4-way or 5-way connector. 0:33 more
Watch Video
Posted: 8/4/2011 12:13:56 PM
Ball Mount Adapter for Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank Review - Video
This is the Ball Mount Adapter for the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank, part number BA-1. This ball mount adapter has a 5,000 lbs towing capacity. It is manufactured in the US and is covered by a 2 year limited warranty. It is designed to attach to the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank, which is part number AMAC1. With this adapter, you can convert your weight distribution shank into an adjustable ball mount. All you have to do is place the adapter over the weight distribution shank, use the included pins to secure it in place, and now you have a ball mount for towing your trailer. You can quickly and easily adjust it to accommodate different trailer or different vehicle heights. And that is it for the Ball Mount Adapter for the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank, part number BA-1. more
Watch Video
Posted: 7/27/2011 4:10:36 PM
Rightline CampRight Pop-Up Tent Manufacturer Review - Video
The Camp Right pop-up tent by Rightline Gear part number RL110990, provides you camping in an instant. When you first open the carry bag you will find simple instructions that are sewn into that bag that include pictures. Once the tent is up, stake the four corners. Then stake the three guide lines. :40 more
Watch Video
Posted: 6/14/2011 8:29:29 AM
Thule Bike Adapter Bar Review - Video
Today we are going to take a look at the Thule bike adapter bar for women and alternative frame bikes, part number TH982XT. Bike adapter bars mount to the seat post and the handle bar stem of your bike to provide a nice, level tube for attaching the bike into the cradles of a bike rack. The Thule bike adapter bar adjusts from 16 to 31-1/2 inches. The Thule bike adapter bar is designed to work with not only dual-arm bike racks, but also single-arm and platform style bike racks that clamp on to the frame of the bike. Like many other Thule products, the bike adapter bar is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. 0:38 more
Watch Video
Posted: 5/25/2011 10:13:24 AM
SportRack 2 Bike Stacker Bike Storage Review - Video
Today we are going to review the SportRack 2 bike stacker this is going to be part number BSR12. The stand itself is constructed out of a one by two steel tubing so it will handle just about any bike out there, even the heavy cruisers. Those have two arms that are independent of each other so it will help to adjust to different types of frames to hold the bike up. The rubber holders are on each of the arms and they are soft pliable rubber so you can put your bikes on there and the cables will not dig into the paint job of your bike. The bottom of the stand itself also has adjustable feet as well to help you level it out on an uneven floor. A typical application for this stand would be anywhere you have got room to stack two bikes. 00:34 more
Watch Video
Posted: 10/20/2010 10:36:14 AM
Wheel Stud Installation on a Boat Trailer - Video
Today on This Old Boat Trailer we are going to repair one of the lug bolts in the hub. We are going to replace the wheel stud by using part number 25-53. The first thing we need to do is clean out the threads and we are going to be using a wire brush to do that with and that is part number 814092. Once we have everything cleaned out we will install the new wheel stud. We will use some thread locker to help keep it from coming back out and that is going to be part number LT37643. 00:28 more
Watch Video
Posted: 10/13/2010 1:57:07 PM
Dutton-Lainson Jack Handle Review - Video
Today on this boat trailer we are going to replace the jack handle and we are going to be using part number DL22674 from Dutton-Lainson. The first thing we need to do is remove the remnants of the old handle and that will be simple enough by just taking a grinder to the side right here and knocking off a bit. If you are having a hard time getting it knocked out of there you can probably take a 1/ 4 inch drill bit and drill it out that way too. Slip on the new handle and install the new nut and bolt. With that, that is a very simple repair. There you have it for part number DL22674 from Dutton-Lainson. more
Watch Video
Posted: 10/11/2010 10:36:50 AM
Dutton-Lainson Hand Winch Strap Review - Video
Today on this boat trailer we are going to install part number DL24242 from Dutton-Lainson, this is their 2 inch wide by 20 foot long winch strap and this is rated to 4,000 pounds. The first thing we need to do is remove the old strap. You can see at the very end there is a bolt that got bent up so we are going to have to remove that. We are going to reinstall the strap and go through it and install the nut. The nut stays on the gear side. When you install the bolt keep it as close to the center as possible and just tighten it down to where it meets, you do not have to really crush it or anything. Then you can just wind up your strap. There you have it for part number DL24242. more
Watch Video
Posted: 10/11/2010 4:39:14 AM
Loctite Rearview Mirror Adhesive Review - Video
Today we are going to show you how to install the Rearview Mirror Adhesive from Loctite part number LT37438. The first thing you want to do is locate the mounting area where the mirror was and then take a marker or a crayon and circle that area on the windshield so we know where to readhere the mirror once we get the adhesive on. With that marked we can go back in and we want to clean the remaining adhesive off the inside of the window. We just want to make sure we wipe that clean with an alcohol cloth or paper towel. We not only want to do this on the windshield but we also want to do it to the button of the rearview mirror itself. 00:35 more
Watch Video
Posted: 10/8/2010 1:42:42 PM
Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Safety Poll Review - Video
Today we are going to show you the safety poll and clip for the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer, part number Y08114. One of the accessories that Yakima offers for their Rack and Roll trailers is the safety poll and clip. The safety poll is a 40 inch tall, yellow fiberglass rod that is designed to attach to the trailer so that you can see where the trailer is when you are backing up your vehicle. The safety poll is especially handy with larger vehicles, like full-size trucks and SUVs. Yakima also offers a lifetime warranty on the safety poll. 0:31 more
Watch Video
Posted: 9/30/2010 2:03:18 PM
Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Spare Tire Review - Video
Today we are going to show you the spare tire with five spoke rim for the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer part number Y08121. There are several accessories that Yakima offers for the Rack and Roll trailer. One of them is a spare tire and wheel. The Yakima spare tire is an exact match to the wheels and tires that came with the trailer. Yakima offers the spare tire as it is not always easy to find wheels and tires in this size. The spare tire includes mounting hardware so that you can attach it directly to frame of the Rack and Roll trailer. The spare tire also comes with a lifetime warranty. The spare tire can be mounted to the top or the bottom of the main support tube in the integrated channel. 00:42 more
Watch Video
Posted: 9/27/2010 9:41:39 AM
Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Kickstand Review - Video
Today we are going to show you the the kickstand for the Yakima Rack and Roll trailer part number Y08115. The kickstand is 17 inches long. It mounts easily to the tongue of the trailer using a couple of screws to clamp it down. There are two silver push buttons on either side of the kickstand that will allow you to swing it up and out of the way. The kickstand will hold the trailer level while you are loading or unloading. At the bottom of the stand is a rubber foot peg, the leg itself is painted, and the bracket at the top is zinc plated to help resist corrosion. Yakima also includes a lifetime warranty with the kickstand. Before we can install the kickstand we need to remove the tongue from the trailer first. The first thing to do is pull out the 4-pole harness that came with the trailer. We are going to disconnect this and put it aside. 00:50 more
Watch Video
Posted: 9/22/2010 9:34:50 AM
Yakima TubeTop Bike Adapter Bar Review - Video
Today we are going to show you part number Y02531 from Yakima. This is their TubeTop bicycle adapter for alternative frames or womens bike frames that allows you to carry on a traditional bicycle rack. We will go ahead and install this on an alternative-frame bicycle to give you a better idea of how it works. First step is to push down on this button here. Open it up and then do the same thing on the other side. And one part will go around your handlebars, and the other half will go around your seat post. And then lock the arms back down. You will notice that the tube on this one is rather on the large side. That is because it matches both bicycle frames on the average, so that way you get a better grip on the adapter itself when you strap it onto the bicycle rack. more
Watch Video
Posted: 5/26/2009 12:26:52 PM
Swagman Hang-It Bike Rack Review - Video
Today we are going to show you part number S80960 from Swagman. This is their Hang-It bicycle rack. What this does is, it is basically a rack that allows you to store two bicycles in the same spot on the floor, because it holds two bikes, one above the other. It expands to a maximum height of 9 feet. The hooks can also be set at varying heights and angles. It is really easy to take down and put up, and we are going to show you how it works. more
Watch Video
Posted: 3/4/2009 3:44:37 PM
Boone Docking Station for 2 Inch Hitch Accessories Review - Video
OK, we are going to show you a Boone Docking Station from Boone Outdoor Hardware, it is their part number 92422. What this unit allows you to do is your hitch rack and gear storage center. Basically you can hang anything that you tow behind your vehicle, with it. It could be a ball mount, a cargo carrier, or bicycle rack or anything between. You can go ahead and store it on your rack right here, out of the way but yet easy to reach. What the unit comes standard with is two what is called dock blocks. Basically, these pins hold this bar into place and it actually holds your hitch gear where you want it. You can mount it here, here or here, and there are 3 slots on the bottom too. We will go ahead and show you how the assembly works to hold your gear. more
Watch Video
Posted: 9/26/2008 5:25:00 PM
Hang2 Hitch Accessory Storage Rack Review - Video
Today we are going to show you part number 912H2, the Hang2 by Boone Outdoor Hardware. What we have here is a wall mounted trailer hitch accessories storage rack. Basically this is a nice little deal that you can bolt to the inside of your garage wall, or any wall, for that matter. And you can use it to organize your bicycle rack, cargo carriers, the Boone tailgate tables, drawbars or other hitch gear. It maximizes a lot of storage in just a little bit of space. We will go ahead and add a couple of accessories onto it and show you how valuable this part is. more
Watch Video
Posted: 9/19/2008 8:32:57 AM
Boone Storage Dock Cross Pin Review - Video
This is a part that upgrades your Boone docking station to take Yakima and Thule racks, and virtually any other rack that uses a threaded fitting instead of a hitch pin. What this pin does is replace the original pin on the Boone docking station. Basically you just unclip these clips, pop off the one side and re-install with the new clips. This way you can install your threaded side out of your bicycle rack onto your pin. We will replace the bottom one and show you how it works. We need to remove one of the c-clips and hold one edge of it, take a screwdriver and flip it up a bit. Once you get it started, get to the middle and put your screwdriver underneath it and slide it up with your finger so it does not fly off. Now re-assemble your dock block insert your new pin and make sure it is in correct orientation with the threads on your bicycle rack. You have to make sure because the threads are on the outside edge or else it will not fit on. Once you have it right, you can put your c-clip back on. We will now install the bicycle rack with the threaded fitting. Just to give the point of view, we will just point out that the threads are on this side of the shank. To show you how it works, look down there and see it is open and the pin goes through. One other thing about this is that one half you can use for your bicycle rack while the other half is open for any two inch accessories. There you have it for part # BH83747, the Boone dock cross pin for Thule and Yakima bicycle racks. more
Watch Video
Posted: 8/12/2008 10:02:11 AM
Boone Storage Dock Assembly - Video
This is a device that holds ball mounts, bicycle racks, and cargo carriers on your wall for easy storage. These are the parts we have here, it does need a little bit of assembly, so we will show you how it goes together. As you can see we already put the covers on the end of the tubes, they just pop on and you tap them into place no big deal. You do have to take note of what side these bars go on the main support bar, there are angles you have to match up to. It goes in like that and when you know what the general layout is then we can install the hardware. Now you get some common hand tools and tighten them down. In this case a 1/2 inch wrench and 1/2 inch socket. Once you have it assembled, you will notice that the angle is towards the wall. This will be the wall mount right here, it gets lag-bolted into place and this part just sits on the floor and bears the weight. You have to have this angle so it puts the weight straight down. You see we have this leaning against the wall here, it stands out away from the wall so it takes all the support weight. more
Watch Video
Posted: 8/12/2008 5:08:15 AM
Boone Storage Dock Review - Video
This is a device that holds your accessories in place, whether it be a cargo carrier, a simple ball mount or one of your bicycle racks. Also as a note this is not a free standing device, this part does need to be bolted against the wall to keep it in place. Your accessories mount on pretty much like a regular hitch pin. Slide your accessory on, and put your hitch pin back in for security. As you can see we have one ball mount stored in place and ready to go. Now you will notice the pin on the other side, we can install another device like a ball mount, in this case we will use a bike rack. There you have it, you can store two devices at the same time. As you can see we installed a couple of two inch accessories, also available are different pins or docking stations that you can install for a different type of bicycle racks for a 1-1/4 hitch or racks that use a threaded insert, there are provisions for those too. That is for the Boone dock two inch storage stand, part # BH91411. more
Watch Video
Posted: 8/12/2008 10:08:59 AM
Boone Dock Block 1-1/4 Inch Kit Review - Video
This part adds additional capacity to your Boone docking station and allows you to carry more than just 2 inch accessories. They install just the same as your original Boone dock blocks. First you install your c-clip on one side. You slide the pin through and fasten the other side with a c-clip. There you have it. This accessory will hold any 1-1/4 bike rack, ball mount, or cargo carrier. This is part number BH91200, the Boone Dock 1-1/4 inch dock block kit. more
Watch Video
Posted: 8/12/2008 10:10:35 AM
Everthere Replacement Adapter Bar for a 1-1/4 Inch Hitch Review - Video
This converts the bar of the cargo carrier from a 2 inch receiver to a 1-1/4 receiver. To start our process, what we need to do is take off the old bar first. That necessitates taking off these four bolts, there are some block nut bolts on the bottom so we will undo those and then we can uncrank the bolts from the top. Like I said before, there are these four lock nuts that have to come off and they just double nut the bolt into place. Now we can take off these four bolts on the top. Once you have the shank uninstalled, were going to slide the new one underneath of it. We put our new bracket in which replaces the old one and put our new bolt in which goes directly in the center. Just thread it in place and hold it. Now we go to the other side. Now we tighten them up. There you have it for part # X12BAR. more
Watch Video
Posted: 8/6/2008 12:07:28 PM
Boone Hang2 Wall Mounted Bike Rack Storage Review - Video
Today we are going to cover part number BH90H3FS from Boone Outdoor Hardware. What this is, is a wall mount that actually holds up your bicycle rack or other hitch accessories, such as a cargo carrier or ball mounts. On this part number, we actually have a special pin design for Yakima and Thule and Ceres bicycle racks, because their anti-rattle hitch bolt designs require a little-bit-different pin. We will go ahead and show you how it works and how it gets installed. more
Watch Video
Posted: 4/7/2009 3:42:28 PM
Swagman DLX Bike Adapter Bar Review - Video
Today we are going to show you part number S64005 from Swagman. This is their DLX Bicycle Adapter. What the DLX adapter will do for you is level out your bike on your bicycle rack. So if you have an alternative frame or a ladies bike, it keeps them from sitting at extreme angles on your bicycle rack. more
Watch Video
Posted: 3/2/2009 5:22:01 PM
1
