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Set up: Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Set up: Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger we'll be test fitting the Yakima FrontLoader Roof Mounted Wheel Mounted Bike Carrier, part number y02103. Now with our roof rack system already assembled onto our vehicle we'll begin our test fit by placing the carrier onto our crossbars. We'll slide the head of the carrier onto the front crossbar and turn the oversized black T-handle to tighten down the front of the carrier to the front crossbar.We'll then loosen up the black T-handle to bring the rear bracket around the rear crossbar. We'll insert our silver T-bolt into the bracket and turn the black wing nut to tighten down the bracket to the rear crossbar. Once everything all is tightened down and secured we're ready to load up our bike.We'll extend the front part of the wheel clamp and undo the tray strap. We'll place our bike onto the carrier and roll the bike forward bringing the back part of the wheel clamp up behind the front tire.



Fit Check: Testing Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Fit Check: Testing Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, we'll be test-fitting the Yakima Forklift Roof-Mounted Bike Carrier, part number Y02098. With the roof rack system already assembled onto our vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing the carrier onto the vehicles crossbars. We'll loosen up the black ring nut at the head of the carrier to bring the bracket around the underside of the front crossbar. We'll then loosen up the skewer to completely tighten down the black wing nut. Slide up the black plastic cap, and then we'll replace our skewer. Once that's all tightened down and secured, we can move to the rear bracket. We'll loosen up the silver T-bolt to bring the bracket around the rear crossbar, hook the T-bolt into the bracket, and tighten up the black wing nut to secure the rear of the carrier to the rear crossbar. Once everything is all tightened down and secured, we're ready to load up our bike. We'll double check to make sure our skewer is loosened up and we'll then undo the cradle strap.



Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Raceway Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger we will be test fitting the Thule Raceway 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount part number th9001. Now before we begin our test fit, we will first need to check to Thule Fit Guide or the included instructions to determine the number that our fit dial needs to be at. We will set our fit dial to number seven. Place the carrier onto the vehicle. Put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk. The bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk and turn the dials on the left and right hand side of the carrier to tighten it down and secure it to the vehicle.



Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, we will be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5 Bike Carrier part number hr9200. Now to begin our test fit, we will 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. Now we will go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 6 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 7 inches. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 11 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.



Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, we will be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 4 Bike Carrier part number hr8500. Now to begin our test fit, we will 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. Now we will go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 6 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 1/2 inches. With the cradle arms folded down, we've added about 5 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.



Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Yakima DoubleDown Ace Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, well be test fitting the Yakima Doubledown Ace Four bike carrier, part number y02451. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, align up our pin holes, insert our pin into our pin hole, and turn the black knob to engage the anti-rattle device. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about six inches of ground clearance, the closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about two inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about seven inches to the overall length of the vehicle. With the cradle arms folded out weve added about 31 to the overall length of the vehicle.With this bike carrier and this vehicle you can access the cargo area with the mast of the carrier in its upright position or we can lift up on the red knob and tilt the mast down, this will also allow you to have access to your trunk.



Installation: Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Installation: Thule Passage Trunk Bike Rack for 2 Bikes on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on this beautiful day here at Etrailer.com, we have a 2012 Dodge Charger that well be test fitting the Thule Passage two bike carrier trunk mount, part number th910xt. Now before we begin our test fit well first need to check the Thule fit guide or the included instructions to determine what number our fit dialing needs to be at. Well set the fit dial to seven according to the thick guide included in the instructions. Place the carrier onto the vehicle. Well put the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks to the side part of the trunk above the taillight, and the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk. Well then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle.



Setting up the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on your 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Setting up the Thule Hitching Post Pro Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on your 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, well be test fitting the Thule Hitching Post Pro, part number th934xtr. To begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten them 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. Theres about six inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about five inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about 14 to the overall length of the vehicle.



Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing four bike carrier, part number th9027. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert the pin through pin holes, and turn the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device. Now well go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. Theres about six-and-half inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about quarter of an inch. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about nine inches to the overall length of the vehicle.



Setting up the Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Setting up the Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 4 Bikes on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, well be test fitting the Swagman Titan four bike carrier, part number s63410. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten them 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 six inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about five inches. Weve added about 16 to the overall length when the cradle arms are folded down.



SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video SportRack EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, well be test fitting the Sport Rack two bike carrier, part number a30901. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, run our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten them 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. Theres about six inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about four inches. Weve added about 21 to the overall length of the vehicle.



SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video SportRack Escape 3 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, we'll test fitting the SportRack Escape, 3 bike carrier, part#A30403. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, aline up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten them with a wrench. We'll go ahead and go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together. There is about 6 inches of ground clearance. Closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about 5 inches. When the cradle arm's folded down, you've added about 10 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.



Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, well be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram Tilting four bike carrier, part number sr26247. Now to begin our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pin holes, and tighten them 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 six inches of ground clearance. The closet part of the vehicle to the closet part of the carrier is about one and half inches. Weve added about 33 to the overall length of the vehicle.



Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Hollywood Racks Expedition Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on this beautiful day here at etrailer.com, we'll be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Expedition 2 bike carrier trunk mount, part number HRF6-2. To begin our test fit, we'll set the carrier onto the trunk, and adjust the arms with the black levers on the left and right side of the carrier. Once we get on position, we'll lock them into place and use the top strap for the top part of the trunk, the side straps for the side part of the trunk above the tail lights, and the bottom straps for the bottom part of the trunk. We'll then tighten on the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle. Now we're ready to load our bike. We'll undo the second set of black levers to swing the cradle arms out. We'll lock them in position, undo the cradle straps, set the bike into the frame cradles and secure it with the straps.



Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Trunk Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on our 2012 Dodge Charger, we'll be test-fitting the Hollywood Racks Baja 2 Bike Carrier Trunk Mount, part number HRB2. To begin our test fit, we'll set the carrier onto the trunk and position it onto the vehicle with the cradle arms slightly angled up or level. We can adjust this using the black levers on the left and right side of the carrier. Once we get it positioned, we can secure the levers and then take the top hooks to the top part of the trunk, the side hooks the the side part of the trunk above the taillights, and the bottom hooks to the bottom part of the trunk. We'll then tighten down the straps to secure the carrier to the vehicle. Now we're ready to load our bike.



Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Domestique Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Alright, today on this 2012 Dodge Charge, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH513, the Thule Domestique Bike Carrier. We'll start off our test fit with our bike carrier already assembled according to instructions, so all we have to do is put this on our roof. Our Dodge Charger has already been equipped with a roof rack using the Thule AeroBlade system. We'll start our test fit by taking the bike rack and placing it on top of the roof rack. We'll start with the front clamp and then move the rear clamp into place. We'll take a second and make sure the bike rack is sitting where we want to and then we can go ahead and tighten it down for good.



Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

All right today in this 2012 Dodge Charger, we're going to do a test fit of part number TH9029 from Thule; the Vertex Four Bicycle rack. A few things to know about this bicycle rack that it will work with inch and a quarter receiver hitches both class one and class two. This will also work with two-inch receiver inches with the provided spacer. And one other thing to know that when you use this bicycle rack for class one receiver hitch, you're limited to carrying just two bicycles. Now we'll start off our test fit by installing the bike rack into the hitch, and then we'll go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt. All right, now we'll go ahead and get some clearance measurements.



Thule Sidearm Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Sidearm Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today we have with us the 2012 Dodge Charger and we'll be test fitting the Thule Sidearm Roof Mounted Bike Carrier part # TH594XT. We already have our bike carrier assembled and we're ready to mount it up on top of our vehicle. We'll place the head of the bike carrier over our frontload bar. We'll use the two clamps with the wing nuts to tighten it down. And the rear, we'll fit the rear clamp around the rear bar and again we'll use the wing nuts to tighten clamp down. With our bike rack secured on the roof rack, we're ready to load it up.



Thule Echelon Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Echelon Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

All right, today on this 2012 Dodge Charger, we're going to do a test fit of part # TH518 the Thule Echelon Roof Mounted Bike Rack. Okay, to start off or test it, we'll have our bike rack assembled according to the instructions so all I have to do is put up on the roof rack. We'll lay the bike rack on the crossbar first then we'll slide the clamp underneath and around the little bar. Then we can tighten down two Allen screws. Once we have everything loose and installed, we'll go ahead move the bike rack into position that we want and make sure it's centered on the vehicle. When bike rack lined up in center, we can go ahead and tighten it down for good.



Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

All right, today in this 2012 Dodge Charger, we're going to do a test fit of part # TH9025 from Thule, the Apex 4 Bike Carrier. Now we're going to start of our test fit by installing a bike rack into the hitch. We'll open up the integrated hitch pin. Make sure your pin latches in and then go ahead and tighten down the anti-rattle knob. All right, now I'll go ahead and get a couple clearance measurements. Clearance from the bike rack to the bumper in the car is about one inch and ground clearance is only about seven inches.



Does it Fit? Testing the Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video Does it Fit? Testing the Swagman Fork Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on a 2012 Dodge Charger

Today we have a 2012 Dodge Charger and we're going to be test fitting the Swagman Fork-Down Roof Mounted Bike Carrier. We've already got our carrier assembled and now we're ready to mount it up on our vehicle. To mount the carrier, we'll place the head of the rack on top of our frontload bar. We'll fit the U bolts around our load bar and back through the head of the platform and we'll tighten it down with the wing nuts. Put the front half of our carrier secured, we can move to the back. We'll position the U bolt in the rear of the carrier over our rear load bar and use the clamp bar and the two wing nuts to tighten it down to our rear bar.



SportRack Nomad Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video SportRack Nomad Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Today on this 2012 Dodge Charger, we're going to be test fitting the Sportrack Nomad Roof Mounted Bike Carrier part # ABR611. To mount the carrier up on our vehicle, we'll place the head of a bike rack on top of our frontload bar. We'll fit the U bolts around the underside of our load bar and we'll tighten down with the wing nuts on top. In the rear, we'll fit the rear clamp around our rear load bar and we'll again use the wing nuts to tighten it down. Once we've done that, we're ready to load our bike. First we'll undo the wheel straps sat either end of the bike carrier.



RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

Play video RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2012 Dodge Charger

All right, today this 2012 Charger, we're going to do a test fit of part # RKY1014 the RockyMounts TieRod Bike Carrier. We're going to start with our test fit with the bike rack assembled according to instructions. So we're going to simply place it on a roof rack and begin our test fit. We'll begin our test fit by installing the carrier on the front crossbar and make sure the straps wrap around from underneath and into the clip in the front. With that loosely attached, we'll go ahead and run the clamp in the rear around the back crossbar and then tying it down but still keeping it loose so we can move it around. Now, I'll take a second and make sure the bike rack is centered with the vehicle before tightening it down for good.





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