Today on our 2012 GMC Acadia, well be test fitting the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029. To being our test fit well slide the shank of the carrier into the opening of the hitch tube, align our threaded pin holes and well then thread our anti-rattle bolt through the threaded pin hole and tighten with a wrench. Now lets go over some clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle fit together. There are about 16 and a half inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the vehicle to the closest part of the carrier is about two inches. Weve added about 12 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
To access the cargo area, lift up on the grey 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, first make sure that the mast is in its upright position. Lift the grey handle located at the top of the mast and pull the cradle arms towards and undo the cradle straps. Set your bike onto the frame cradles and secure with the cradle straps.
That concludes todays test fit for the Thule Vertex 4 Bike Carrier, part number TH9029 on our 2012 GMC Acadia. .