Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee well be test fitting the Thule Apex Swing four bike carrier, part number TH9027. To begin our test fit, slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes and turn the black knob located at the back of the carrier 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 13 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about one and a half inches. With the cradle arms folded down weve added about three inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
We will then pull the grey handle at the top of the mast to swing the cradle arms out and then well measure and get a measurement of 34 inches added to the overall length of the vehicle. To load our bike, well undo the straps, set the bike into the frame cradles and secure it with the straps. To access the cargo area well loosen up the black T handle located at the bottom of the back of the carrier. Well then lift up on the other black T handle to swing the carrier out. This will allow us to have access to our cargo door.
That completes todays test fit for the Thule Apex Swing four bike carrier, part number TH9027 on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.