Best 2014 Kia Sorento Bike Racks

RockyMounts Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Speaker 1: Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento, we're going to be test fitting the RockyMounts SplitRail Four-Bike Platform Rack for 2" Hitches, part number RKY1140-4. We already have a bike installed on the rack, so let's take a closer look and show off some of the features.One of the best features about this bike rack is going to be the fact that it can tilt away from the vehicle with all four bikes still attached. To do that, we'll come to the front and come underneath to this lever here. I would like to point out that it can be a little awkward reaching all the way out here with all four bikes attached, so you may need an extra set of hands to help you do this. So, pull out on that lever, let the bike rack come down, and we'll have full hatch access now.I would like to point out that it's pretty close here when it comes to our handlebars. From the center out we're at about 9", so if you we're to have, say, a mountain bike that sticks out a little bit further, you may make contact with this rear hatch.

Saris Freedom SuperClamp Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we're going to be test fitting the Saris Freedom SuperClamp 2-Bike Platform Style Rack 4-1/4" and 2" hitches part number Sa4025. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. With that inserted, we'll go ahead and line up the hitch pinhole. We'll then take the included anti rattle hitch lock and thread that into place. You may have to wiggle your rack around to get it in the right position so that the threads grab on. Once you have that hand tight, you can go ahead and tighten it down the rest of the way with your wrench. This helps to take any extra play out of the shank of the rack. With that tightened, we'll go ahead and snap the lock on to the other side. Now with the rack in this position, the closest point of the rack to the vehicle is going to be right here on the wheel cradle. That measures about 7-1/2" from the rear of the vehicle. The closest point of the ground, to the ground, excuse me, is going to be the shank which measures about 12-1/4". Overall, we've added about 24" to the rear of our vehicle. With the rack in this position, we can easily open our rear hatch to access our cargo area. We'll go ahead and prepare to load our bike.

Saris Bike Porter Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today, on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we're going to be test fitting the Saris Bike Porter 4 bike rack for 1 1/4 and 2 inch hitches, Part number SA404B. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack onto the receiver hitch of our vehicle. We'll then want to watch to line up the pin holes. With those in line, we can then take our threaded anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. Find our hitch mount hole here. Past them. There we go.

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento we're going to be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler 5-bike rack, part number HR9200. We'll begin our test fit by inserting the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. With that inserted, you'll want to watch for the pin holes to line up. You can then take the included anti-rattle hitch bolt and throw that into place. Once you have this hand tight, you can go ahead and tighten it up the rest of the way with your wrench. This helps to take any extra movement out of the shank of our rack. As you can see, we're nice and tight.

Hollywood Racks Traveler Hitch Bike Racks Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento were going to be test fitting the Hollywood racks traveler 4 bike rack per inch and 0.25 inch two hitch edges, part number HR8500. Well go ahead and begin our test fit by placing the shank of the rack into the hitch of our vehicle. With that inserted you want to watch for the hitch cam holes to line up. Once you have your hitch cam holes in line, well go ahead and take our anti-rattle hitch bolt and thread that into place. Once you have that hand tight you can go ahead and take you wrench and finish it off. This will also take any extra play out of the shank of the rack. Well then insert our clip on the other side.

Thule Big Mouth Roof Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento we will be test fitting the Thule Big Mouth, a roof mounted bike rack, part number TH599XTR. With the Thule Crossroads Roof Rack system on our vehicle well being our test fit by placing the Big Mouth directly onto our load bars. Here at the front well bring our clamps around our front bar, fit the T-bolt through the slot and tighten it with the wing nut on top. Here at the rear well undo one of the wing nuts to bring our bolts around our rear bar, take our bolts fit it back through our clamp and secure it by tightening both wing nuts down. With our rack secured to our vehicle well go ahead loosen our wheel straps and make sure our frame jaws are open. Well grab our bike; place it onto our Big Mouth. Well secure it first by fitting the frame jaws around the lower part of our bikes frame. Then move to each wheel and tighten with the wheel straps. With our bike loaded up we are ready to go.That will complete todays test fit of the Thule Big Mouth; part number TH599XTR, on our 2014 Kia Sorento. .

Thule Apex 4 Swing Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today, on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing, a swinging 4-bike rack for 2-inch hitches, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, pulling out on the attached pin as we do. Once our pin holes are lined up, we'll want to be sure that our attached pin falls into place. We'll then use the black knob to engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. With our rack in this position, we have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our vehicle is about an inch and a half, and overall, we've added about 11 inches to our Sorento. Pulling the gray handle at the top of our mast will allow us to swing out our dual cradle arms.

SportRack Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the SportRack Roof Mounted Fork Mounted Bike Rack, part number SR4622. With the Thule rapid crossroads roof rack system assembled on to our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the bike rack on to the vehicles load bars. Well bring the rubber coated black brackets around the underside of the front bar up to the predrilled holes of the front platform. Then well take our black wing nuts and thread that on to the black brackets, securing the front part of our bike rack to our front bar.Next, well move to the rear, well slide the black bolts to the predrilled holes in the bike rack, taking our black plastic piece, placing it between our bike rack and our load bar, well then run the bolts through the black rubber coated metal bracket, and secure it with the wing nuts. Once everything is tighten down and secure, were ready to load up our bike. Well make sure our securer is loose in the front.

Saris Cycle-On 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Speaker: Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Saris Cycle On, a locking platform style 2 bike rack for 2 inch hitches, part number SA4024. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it down with a wrench and secure it with the supplied lock. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the vehicle is about 6-1/2 inches and overall, weve added about 14-1/2 inches to the length of our Sorento. In the stored position, as you can see here, we do have full access to our rear hatch. Pulling the pin at the base of the rack will allow us to unfold it into the loading position. With our rack in this position, we do have 18 inches of ground clearance here at the rear. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 8-1/2 inches and overall, weve added about 28 inches to the length of the vehicle.To ready our rack to load our bike, well first want to extend the front wheel hook all the way up and out and undo the rear wheel clamp.

Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow n Go Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, well be test fitting the Hollywood Racks Traveler Tow N Go Hitch Mounted 3 Bike Rack, part number HR135. Well be using the hidden hitch ball mount with the super extra-long shank, part number 80232. This is sold separately, along with the hitch pin and clip. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the receiver tube of our hitch. Well line up our pin holes and secure it with the pin and clip. You will notice that the fit is a little loose. We do have available for purchase an anti-rattle device, which will prevent any wobble within the hitch.

Thule Vertex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Vertex, a Tilting 4 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches. Part number is TH9029. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes. We're going to thread in our anti-rattle bolt, then tighten it with a wrench. In this position, you have about 11-1/2" of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 3", and overall we've added about 11" to the vehicle. By pulling the gray lever at the base of the center mast, we can tilt the bike rack away from our vehicle. As you can see, we have full access to our rear hatch in this position.

Thule Helium Aero Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Thule Helium Arrow, a tilting 2-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, part number TH9042. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. When doing this, we'll want to pull out on the attached pins, line up our pin holes and make sure it drops into place. We can then turn the black knob on the rear of the rack. This will engage our anti-rattle device and further secure our rack to our vehicle. In this position, we'll have about 11 3/4" of ground clearance.

Thule Doubletrack Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento we will be test-fitting the Thule Doubletrack. A platform-style two-bike rack for inch-and-a-quarter and two-inch hitches. Part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it down with a wrench. In this position, we have about 10-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorrento is about two-and-a-half inches, and overall we've added about 10 inches to the length of our vehicle. Pulling the gray handle at the base of the bike rack will allow us to unfold it into the loading position.

Thule Apex 4 Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today in our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Thule Apex. A tilting 4 bike rack, 4 inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches. Part number Th9025. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. While doing this, we want to pull out on the attached pin, move entering the black knob on the rear. The rack engaging our anti rattle device and further securing the rack to our vehicle.

Swagman Upright Roof Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Swagman Upright Roof Bike Rack, part number S64720. With our Thule Rapid Crossroads Roof Rack System already installed on the vehicle, we'll begin our test fit by placing our bike rack directly onto our load bars. Here at the front, we'll bring our U bolt around the underside of our load bars, putting it back up through the front platform. We'll secure it by tightening down two wing nuts. We can move to the other side and repeat this process here on the front platform. Here at the rear, we'll drop the U bolt through the top of the bike rack, being sure that it comes out on both sides of our load bar. We'll then install our plate, making sure that the bolts go through our plate, and secure it by tightening down the two wing nuts. With both the front and the rear secure, we'll go ahead and undo our wheel straps, and open up our frame jaw. We'll now grab our bike and place it onto our bike rack.

Swagman Titan Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento - Video

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento, we will be test fitting the Swagman Titan, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4 and 2 inch hitches, part number S63410. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. Were going to line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it down with our wrench. With our rack in this position, we have about 14 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the Sorrento is about 7-1/2 inches. Overall, weve added about 18-1/2 inches to the vehicle.

SportRack Super EZ Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today in our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test the sport rack super ez. A platform style two bike rack, 4 inch and a quarter and 2 inch hitches. Part number SR2901LR. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch, line up our pinholes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. We can then secure it with the provided lock. With our bike rack in this position, you're going to see we have about 13 and a half inches of ground clearance.

SportRack 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Sportrack tilting 3-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SR2403. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll want to line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt and go ahead tighten it down with a wrench. There is a cotter pin to secure it further. In this application, it will not go in. With our bike rack in this position, we'll have about 11" worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 6".

Softride Element Hitch Mounted Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will test fitting the Softride Element Parallelogram tilting four-bike rack for inch and a quarter and two-inch hitches, part number SR26248. To begin our test fit, we'll side the shank of our bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, trend in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it with a wrench. With everything secure, we'll have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about two and a half inches. Overall, we've added about 11 and a quarter inches to the length of our Sorento. By pulling the black handle on the right side of the rack, we can tilt it away from our vehicle.

Softride Dura Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Softride Dura Parallelogram, a tilting 4-bike rack for 1-1/4- and 2-inch hitches, part number SR26247. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it with our wrench, and then secure it with the provided lock. In this position, we'll have about 10-3/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 5 inches, and overall, we've added about 35 inches to the length of the vehicle. For ease of storage, the arms in the parallelogram are removable. With these arms removed, you will be adding about 14-1/2 inches to the length of your vehicle. With our cradle arms reinserted, we'll undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike into our cradles, and secure it with the straps. One of the great features of the Dura Parallelogram is its ability to tilt away from your vehicles, even with your bikes loaded. To do this, you pull the black T handle on the right side of the rack, tilt it away from our vehicle. As you can see in this position, we have great access to our rear hatch, and it also lowers our loading height when we want to load our bike. With our mast back in its upright position, that will complete today's test fit of the Softride Dura Parallelogram, part number SR26247, on our 2014 Kia Sorento.

Saris Thelma 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we'll be test fitting the Saris Thelma platform style 3-bike rack for 1-1/4-inch and 2-inch hitches, part number SA4239B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of the hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and tighten it with a wrench. We'll then secure it with a clip. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11-1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of the vehicle is about 2-1/4 inches, and overall, we've added about 10 inches to the length of the Sorento. By pulling the gold pin at the base of the rack, we can unfold it into its loading position. We'll want to reinsert that pin to secure it. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 18-1/2 inches of ground clearance here at the rear of the rack.

Saris Axis 3 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 3-bike rack for 1-1/4- and 2-inch hitches, part number SA843B. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch. We'll line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, and secure it with the provided lock. With our bike rack in this position, we have about 11-1/4 inches worth of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento is about 5 inches, and we've added about 14 inches to the overall length of the car. By pulling the yellow T handle at the base of the rack, we can tilt it away from our vehicle. This will give us full access to our rear hatch. By lifting the two yellow levers and moving our cradle arms toward our center mast, we can move them up into the loading position. We want to be sure our bars are either even or slightly inclined. We'll now undo our cradle straps, grab our bike, place our bike into our cradles, and secure it with the three straps. With our bike secure, that will complete today's test fit of the Saris Axis, part number SA843B, on our 2014 Kia Sorento.

Saris Axis Tilting 2 Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the Saris Axis, a tilting 2-bike rack for 1 1/4" and 2" hitches, part number SA832. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes, thread in our anti-rattle bolt, tighten it with a wrench, then secure it with a clip. With our rack secure, we'll have about 11 1/4" of ground clearance. The closest point of the rack to the back of our Sorento will be about 5". Overall, we've added about 12 1/2" to the length of the car. Pulling the yellow T-handle at the base of the rack will allow you to tilt it away from your vehicle.

RockyMounts TieRod Roof Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorrento, we will be test fitting the RockyMounts TieRod Roof Mounted Bike Rack, part number RKY1014. With our Thule Rapid Crossroads Roof Rack System installed on our vehicle, well begin our test fit by placing the bike rack directly on top of the load bars. We will bring our steel, rubber-coated straps around our front load bar, placing them back into the head of the rack. We will then move to the rear mounting point of our bike rack, where well use a clamp to go underneath the crossbar, and well secure it by tightening down both Allen-bolts. We will then move to the front of the bike rack and further secure our straps with the included Allen tool. With our bike rack secured to the vehicle, we will reinstall our head-cover, then well make sure the skewer is open, and ready for the front fork of our bike. We will also undo our rear wheel strap. We will now place our bike directly onto our rack, placing our front fork into our front skewer first. We will secure our front skewer, then move to the rear wheel and tighten it with the strap. With our bike secure, that will complete our test fit of the RockyMounts TieRod, part number RKY1014.

Pro Series Q-Slot 2 and 4 Bike Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2014 Kia Sorento

Today on our 2014 Kia Sorento, we will be test fitting the pro series q-slot, a platform style 2 or 4 bike rack for 2 inch hitches. Part number PS63138. Today we will be test fitting the 2 bike configuration. To begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the bike rack into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pin holes; we'll then thread in our anti-rattle bolt and tighten it with a wrench. With our bike rack secure, we'll have about 11 inches of ground clearance. The closest point of our rack to the back of our Sorento's about 8 inches and overall we've added about 23 1/2 inches to the vehicle. Pulling the 2 outside silver pins on the back of the rack will allow us to tilt out our cradle arms .. and pulling the pin in the center mast will allow us to swing it away from our vehicle, giving us full access to our rear hatch.