Today on our 2008 Ford Edge well be test fitting the Thule Apex four bike carrier, part number TH9025. To begin our test fit weve already gone ahead and removed the two inch adapter from the shank, so well slide the bike rack shank into the hitch and allow the integrated locking hitch pin to fall into the hitch pin hole. We can then move to the anti-rattle knob where well tighten the knob down, securing our bike rack to the vehicle. At this point we can give you a few measurements. Our ground clearance here at the bike rack is 12 inches, and from the closest point of the bike rack here at the anti-rattle knob to the back of the vehicle measures two inches. Well next pull the hitch switch here at the base of the bike rack and allow the mast to tilt down.
We can then open our cargo door. As you can see we can gain access to the cargo area even with the bike rack secured to the vehicle. Well now pull the hitch switch here at the top of the mast and bring out our dual arms. Well then undo the straps to expose our cradles. Well place the bike into the cradles and bring the straps around, securing our bike to the bike rack.
Thats it, our bike is loaded. Were ready to head on down the road. That completes our test fit of the Thule Apex four bike carrier, part number TH9025 on our 2008 Ford Edge.