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@curtandoscar13 күн бұрын
Thank you. This really helped. The written instructions with the rack are a joke. Much appreciated.
@gotr9910 күн бұрын
Agreed I can never figure these written instructions out
@tonydee98353 ай бұрын
Thank you for creating this very informative video!
@fpartidafpartida3 жыл бұрын
thanks for showing that adaptor. I was scratching my head wondering why this carrier didn’t work with my mountain bike..
@wendyting3292 жыл бұрын
Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!
@rackattack2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like it!
@MegaBrianBoru3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I couldn't find the lock cable in the box, didn't know it was built into the unit 🤦
@seebobbie2 жыл бұрын
Ditto! I looked for 30 minutes as this is not clear at all from the Thule instructions !
@Wesmosis2 жыл бұрын
Great video and explanation!
@rackattack2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@Senluis13 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying the biking using it
@rackattack Жыл бұрын
Hello. Great, thanks for commenting!
@sebastianeschenbacher5856 Жыл бұрын
A great purchase
@rackattack Жыл бұрын
We're glad you like it!
@coldcrush92 жыл бұрын
Great job
@rackattack2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@migueldelapaz3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, so practical and well explained.
@1maggotbrain4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info dude, I just bought one
@mrd60932 жыл бұрын
THANKS GREAT INFO ON THAT RACK
@rackattack2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure 👍
@LaurelsCurls Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this thorough walk-through of the Thule Apex XT. I am purchasing my first ever bike rack for our bikes and this gave me all the information I was curious about. I had no idea that bike racks didn't work with womens bikes - hmph! I guess I have no choice but to purchase the adapter. Thank you again.
@rackattack Жыл бұрын
Hello. Glad you found the video helpful. Also consider a platform style rack which would not require an adapter for the woman's frame type: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fniToXZoeJebo5Y
@LaurelsCurls Жыл бұрын
@@rackattack Oh, good idea. I didn’t consider a platform rack. I was really drawn to the lightweight feature of the hanging racks.
@rackattack Жыл бұрын
@@LaurelsCurls The KUAT Sherpa 2.0 is a platform rack and very light at only 32 pounds (two bike versions only).
@LaurelsCurls Жыл бұрын
@@rackattack oh, thank you for the heads up. I did decide to go with the Thule 4-bike rack since I need to fit my bike and the kids’.
@stevevlahos14 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I never knew the strap that keeps it from swaying existed. Is that something you have to buy separately? I have the 2 bike holder from the same company but a different model.
@acdj07122 ай бұрын
I bought mine second hand however it didn't come with the receiver hitch😔 it just came with an adapter. Do I need the receiver hitch? Can I use it straight to the hitch
@Aesop1014 жыл бұрын
Good job Rusty
@TusharGupta-wv9gp4 жыл бұрын
Great video! You just got one minor detail wrong. The five bike version has the same arm length. The distance between mounts is reduced from 7 inches to 5.5 inches.
@sallyjomiller2 жыл бұрын
Two black screws came with mine. What are they for? The poor instructions that came with the rack shows one going into the bottom unit where the rack release that lowers it is.
@rackattack2 жыл бұрын
The bolts go near the base of the of this rack. Their purpose if to prevent the rack from being pushed against the vehicle. You can find the location of the bolts on step 1 of the instruction.
@scotsanders3232 ай бұрын
why doesn't the carrier seat all the way into the receiver? i had to drill a second hole farther back for it to go ALL THE WAY into the receiver.
@scotsanders3232 ай бұрын
i drilled a hole farther back on my receiver.
@Lorriedlc3 жыл бұрын
How do you adjust the groves that bike sets into?
@redbudder Жыл бұрын
I bought this rack and put it on my hitch receiver. It went in as far as yours did. I’m worried that it’s not far enough back. Are you sure that the distance from the pin hole opening to the receiver hole opening is deep enough?
@rackattack Жыл бұрын
Hello. The Auto-Pin on the rack stinger will automatically position the stinger in the receiver to the correct depth. It is important to check the specific hitch to confirm the hitch pin hole is no less than 1.5 inches from the end of the hitch as illustrated in the manual, page 2: www.rackattack.com/public/product-instructions/Thule_Apex_XT_9024XT-9025XT-9026XT_v01r.pdf
@vinhle32722 жыл бұрын
Is the rack lock to the hitch receiver secured enough since the rack is very expensive?
@rackattack2 жыл бұрын
Hello. Yes, the locking turn knob offers a very high level of theft deterrent. www.rackattack.com/hitch-bike-racks/thule-apex-xt-2-bike/ Thanks!
@CoreyMcCarren Жыл бұрын
Just confirming - the pin does NOT lock into place, right?
@rackattack Жыл бұрын
Hello. Correct, the Auto-Pin is guide to ensure the rack is inserted to the correct depth into the hitch and acts as a supplement to the tightened wedge that holds the rack into the hitch while the turn knob is what locks the rack to the hitch. Thanks!
@stuffedtater3 жыл бұрын
How do you supplement with "additional security"? You mean add a U lock? Would have been nice to see this demonstrated.
@rackattack3 жыл бұрын
We just felt a little hesitant showcasing or recommending something we don't sell. That tends to be more of a bike shop item and we try and play nice with our Retail Cousins. A U-lock or a heavy chain lock to be applied when you are parked would be my recommendation. And leaving anything overnight is just asking to have your stuff messed with. Thanks for the great question though!
@rdking80013 жыл бұрын
Can it loosen from driving vibrations?
@MrRobinastang3 жыл бұрын
It is possible but not very likely. It is recommended to check it every 500 miles.
@karenley76583 жыл бұрын
it would be better if you started with the rack OFF the car and show how to put it on. Wasted time in the beginning of this video.