Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack Review - 2012 Cadillac SRX

Review of the Kuat NV Hitch Bike Rack on a 2012 Cadillac SRX

Today on our 2012 Cadillac SRX we'll be test-fitting the Kuat NV Platform Style Aluminum 2-Bike Rack, part number N101. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the bike rack into the opening of the hitch. We'll insert our pin into the pin holes, securing the lock on either side. Then we can turn the black knob at the back of the shank to engage the anti-rattle device. With the bike rack secured, we'll go over a few clearance measurements and see how the two fit together. We have about 15 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 4 1/2 inches away. We've added about 15 inches to the overall length of our Cadillac. We can now lift up on the orange lever at the base of the bike rack and tilt the platform down.

With the platform down, we have about 24 1/2 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the bike rack to the closest part of the vehicle is about 8 inches away. We've added about 35 inches to the overall length of our SRX. To load up a bike, we'll unfold the mast, raise the wheel hook to the top of the mast, and we'll undo the tray straps. We'll place our bike into the wheel trays, bringing the wheel hook up and clamping it down on the front wheel just before the front caliper, and securing the back tire with the rear strap. With our bike all loaded up, we'll go ahead and lift up on the same orange lever we used to lower the platform to lower it down into second position with the bike loaded. As you can see, we can easily gain access to the rear hatch. That'll complete today's test fit for the Kuat NV, part number N101, on our 2012 Cadillac SRX.

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