Today on our 2012 Kia Soul, well be test fitting the Thule Doubletrack platform style 2-bike carrier, part number TH990XT. To begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch to align the threaded pinhole, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pinhole, and tighten with a wrench. Now, lets go over a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier in this vehicle fit together. Theres about 8 of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest part of the vehicle is about 1.5. Weve added about 10 to the overall length of the vehicle.
To access the cargo area, lift up on the gray handle located at the base of the carrier and tilt the carrier towards you. This will allow you to have access to your cargo door. To load the bike, put the mast in its upright position, slide the frame hook to the top of the mast, and undo the cradle straps. Set your bike onto the wheel cradles, and adjust the frame hook tightly against the frame and secure with the cradle straps. And that concludes todays test fit for the Thule Doubletrack platform style 2-bike carrier, part number TH990XT, on our 2012 Kia Soul.