Great video! I few tips that I discovered: 1. when you strap down the rear wheel, you should thread the end of the plastic strap INSIDE the hole, not around the outside (I noticed you were attaching it outside). That will give a more secure hold, especially for the narrower tires. 2. For me it was a real pain to get the rack to go into the hitch receiver the first time (I have the 1 1/4 inch receiver), because the friction wedge was sticking out. I wrapped it in a cloth, then used a big channel-lock pliers to squeeze it together - that made it go in easier. 3. I didn't have a helper, so I did the assembly entirely off the car. I layed the bars face down on a carpeted floor, extended the rack out flat and set it upsidedown on top of the bars. That was I could easily put in the 4 bolts all by myself. Same for the front wheel holders. Thanks again for posting this, I don't think i ever would have figured out how to put in the key tumblers! -Dan
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Fully aware. I demoed what can be done but for sure if you loop the strap inside vs. outside you'll get more or less length. Its funny how the manual doesn't clearly show that but I knew it could be done either way. Thanks for watching my video!
@markkink8306 Жыл бұрын
thank you for that 2nd tip!!
@juliewallin51913 жыл бұрын
Could never have figured this out with the instructions in the box!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
yeah the instructions are laughable. In my case it was worse b/c there were blank pages!
@judyspecht73992 жыл бұрын
Oh my god!!! This is the BEST VIDEO!! I tried 4 others (newer! 2021) and this video is the most complete! Right down to the details about the screws, when to tighten,, why the blank key works the way it does, silicone added, and why. Appreciate this SO much! Thank you.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked this vid. Yes I'm quite OCD about things and I think for the future when things need servicing and thought if I don't spell this out now that I'm going to be in a world of hurt later trying to take things apart when they need fixing. An ounce of prevention is a pound of cure.
@x783703 жыл бұрын
Echoing the same sentiments as others. Thank you so much for this concise and precise video! While my instruction manual had all the pages, I seriously questioned if I was having a “moment” because the graphic instructions are absurdly terrible. You made this understandable and easy like it should be! Thank you!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@michaelr17602 жыл бұрын
Simple and precise instructions I wish Tule had hired you to do their assembly instructions
@EthanOwens2 жыл бұрын
Great video, you're a youtube hero with this one. Only addition I would add is that the knob to tighten the hitch didn't work until we both put the lock in with the blank key, but also turned it 90 degrees in place. If you mentioned that, I'm deaf, but it took a good bit of disassembly for us to figure that out on our own.
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@sonofagreatsouthernland Жыл бұрын
Comprehensive explanation of rack features, assembly and tricks(synthetic lube etc) to get the most out of the unit. Maybe THULE should commission you as their product specialist for sales etc 👍
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
glad you liked the video. It just drives me batty that instructions are so poorly drawn up and the shops that assemble these racks - they assemble them but god knows if they cross threaded anything or did the necessary steps to prevent damage to the rack prior to delivering it to you. Build yourself and you'll know exactly the amount of care put into assembling it.
@robertgoodwin47302 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video. All your tips were very helpful. To me you sound like a smart sensible guy and I back that observation up by the fact you drive a Tundra.
@blaineekoops64043 жыл бұрын
I just got my T2 XTR, with out this video I could not have assembled it. Thule should give you a commission. THANKS !!!!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video. I WISH Thule would give me a commission for teaching others on how to assemble this rack. Sadly that will NEVER happen :(
@ronhayward133 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your video online. Thule should be ashamed of the "instructions" they provide with the rack. Especially considering what they charge. Your video was very helpful!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@michaelkroeger19192 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! The Thule instructions were worthless. I had no idea how to put it together. Your video saved me!! Thank you so much for taking the time to produce such a comprehensive and easy to follow video!!!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Yes the Thule instructions are so blah! Glad you found my video handy!
@jpsmith94523 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Many how-to videos have annoyingly long intros and/or the creator babbles about stuff unrelated to the task. Not yours, just a straight forward demonstration. Thanks I assembled and installed my XTR yesterday.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video. Stay tuned for the 9036XTB 2 bike add on installation in June (that's how far back they're backordered for 2021).
@mrparadoxical11263 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I have assembled hundreds of bikes, toys, etc. over the decades and the instructions for this are laughable. I couldn't have done it without your video.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video useful. It really really shocks me that for a brand as well known as Thule that you'd think they would have the resources to hire someone that can do a proper illustration and write a few lines on how to assemble things. While it isn't rocket science that if you're not handy in "spatial" recognition on how something should look assembled they're gonna really struggle with this.
@mrparadoxical11263 жыл бұрын
@@piercedasian exactly. before finding your video, I showed the instructions to two people and asked them what they thought and they told me that someone in China must have written them. They could have made a video like yours or include a link to YOURS in their instructions on any new sales!! :)
@ronkoshy2 ай бұрын
This is the best video I have ever watched on KZbin simply because it provides so much information in such a simple way for so many people who are seeking it. Thank you!
@bobburns17182 жыл бұрын
I watched several install video’s for this bike rack. Yours was by far the best.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked the video. I'm quite detailed oriented and while my videos can be verbose and long that there would be NO doubt in how to properly assemble this rack and have it last for many many years.
@peterresch16673 жыл бұрын
Thule really needs to pay you for this tutorial. They should be embarrassed with what they gave us. Thank you.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
yes Thule technical writers are ridiculously bad at what they were hired to do.
@ckrodger2 жыл бұрын
This was probably the best video I have found on assembling my rack (which I just received yesterday). My manual included all of the pages, which yours was missing. You have some great pointers such as using lube on the screws. As soon as you had mentioned the orientation of the two beams, I had to go out and see if I had them in the proper direction (luckily I did). I found putting this together with the abysmal instruction manual similar to assembling something from IKEA. Thule could easily have made it into a good manual just by adding a few words and suggestions. For example, how tight the screws should go, and some information on the proper use of the rack. I assembled the rack by myself on the back of my vehicle. It honestly was not that difficult, although you have to have the second screw available once you get the first screw partially in. And of course, I did drop a washer more than once on the driveway, and had to use a magnet to locate it, so it might be a good idea to place a hunk of cardboard, or a sheet under the rack during assembly. One other thing - there have been reports of vehicles getting ticketed (at least in Canada) because the licence plate is obscured by the rack. I see Thule offers an optional plate holder for the rack, which attaches to the rack itself. Unfortunately, this was out of stock. So I guess I will take my chances.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! Its funny how something as straightforward as a bike rack can get confusing b/c of how the manufacturer documents or packages their product. Given how expensive these racks are that taking proper care to assemble this properly is key. Not sure how others feel about something pedestrian like a bike rack but I take care of everything I own and this rack is no exception.
@fredzubas91792 жыл бұрын
This video saved me enormous amounts of time and frustration. Thank you for creating it.
@rolandf74193 жыл бұрын
Great how to assemble video. You’re absolutely right about the instructions. They look like cave drawings. Your video was so helpful. Thank you so much!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found my assembly video useful. Stay tuned as I got word that my 9036 XTB extension came in so I will be upgrading this rack to a 4 bike unit soon!
@allenbroud2 жыл бұрын
You are a lifesaver! The instructions that were included were terrible, as you said! You made assembly easy! Thank you so much!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@mssrmidnight3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. My instructions didn't have blank pages and had more pictures, but they were absolutely incomprehensible. I'm sure you saved me at least an hour on this.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
So glad my explanation helped. Yes the manual book sucks and the person that wrote it and approved it should be fired for incompetence on their lack of ability to write proper technical documentation.
@juancarlosducca27823 жыл бұрын
Wow, you are so right about the dismal instructions. Great tip about extending the strap! Also, I had a problem with the locks, I did not realize that one key is for installation and the other ones are actually to turn the lock, Duh! No wonder I could not turn the lock on the Knob with the installation key and also tried to insert the cable lock with the regular keys and they wouldn't go in! Every thing else was pretty easy, but I was dumbfounded with the locks until I saw your video. Thanks!!!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
glad that you were able to get your rack all setup properly. Yes the instructions are absolutely idiotic and what use are pictures if they don't tell a proper story on how to actually assemble the bloody thing! Great product, terrible instructions.
@juancarlosducca27823 жыл бұрын
@@piercedasian Absolutely, even Ikea instructions are better than these, and that says a lot!
@ckrodger2 жыл бұрын
It makes you wonder why the racks could not hav e come with the locks preinstalled by Thule.
@ameclectic3 жыл бұрын
The later printing had the blank pages filled in, but there are still no details. Your video was most useful in building the XTR bike rack.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was useful. I just received my XTR rack extension kit so I will be posting a video on how to add that piece onto the rack soon. Stay tuned!
@planinshek3 жыл бұрын
Who are the 10 people that gave this a thumbs down. This was an excellent video.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Haters are always gonna hate :)
@backlitcoyote2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these instructions. They are very clear (unlike the ones supplied with the bike rack). I watched your video and then installed the bike rack with no problems.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you were able to get the assembly and installation all sorted out. Thanks for stopping by.
@kevinmacbeth51693 жыл бұрын
The best assembly video out there. Great job
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked my assembly video!
@patlaporte76273 жыл бұрын
Assembled mine today with your awesome video playing alongside. Man oh man thanks again!!!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Great to hear!
@julioguerra93123 жыл бұрын
Thank you for going step by step and not only visually showing us but your explanations are very clear, I like that what your explaining your also showing visibly not like other videos that others say what to do then cut to the part done. I like how for example you explain how to fit a bigger tire by loosening up the strap and showcasing the process with great angles so the viewer isn't wondering or guessing what you're referring to. I had your video on my iPad as I assembled my T2 PRO XT, easiest assembly ever thanks to your video, Great video.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! Yes the devil is in the details and there is NO point doing a KZbin video if I'm not going to show someone HOW to do it. Its amazing how many complain how long my videos are and how they say I "patronize" their intelligence. I'm glad you that YOU appreciate the video.
@jamesanthonytheiler8885 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video. I don't think I could have assembled this without your video. THANKS AGAIN!!
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@sea2skynaturebc3 жыл бұрын
You saved me a ton of time and although the instructions on the Thule website are a bit better than the woefully inadequate printed ones, they are still inadequate. Thank you for making this video and keeping me from losing my mind.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Glad you were able to get this all setup with no issues :)
@clone1152 Жыл бұрын
I bought this and the add-on with two more racks! You really helped in a few questions that I had! One was the rubber inserts on the end caps! I wasn't sure if they stay inside or not! The instructions for the high price of this rack are very poorly made! Thanks for making this video!
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
No problem. Thanks for stopping by!
@patlaporte76273 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Just picked mine up today!!! Assembly tomorrow after golf. These things are like unicorns right now!!! Your video will guarentee an easier assembly. Very much appreciated dude. Pat from Ontario Canada
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@JahBlessd Жыл бұрын
Wonderful and easily understandable video. I haven't purchased it yet but as part of my research this has been a great aid.
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
It's a great rack - very heavy especially if you upgrade it to the 4 bike version but despite its unwieldily weight (4 bike edition) that its by far my favourite bike rack. Great quality and good looks and easy to assemble - permitted you use this video of course :)
@jkneez2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I wish I had found your video before muddling through the almost useless manual. Very helpful, great tips, and just long enough! Thank you again.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad my video was able to make things simple! Thanks for watching!
@Rev_John_Danger2 жыл бұрын
Just picked an XTR up to replace my aging Yakima Holdup. I found your video and didn’t have to open the owners manual once. Thank you!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@marisajones1112 жыл бұрын
This was incredible. I would have never been able to do it without this video! Thank you!!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video!
@sir-ivlog49522 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your great video really helpful. Mine got on the store today and assemble it with the help of your video. Thanks!!!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked my video! Thanks for watching :)
@cedarwings82Ай бұрын
Great video! The instructions in my box were thorough but this made it a whole lot easier!
@tcastle19273 жыл бұрын
Maybe someone else pointed this out, but you may have gotten a misprinted instruction manual. Mine had pics to install all the parts. Super easy to assemble (did it fairly quickly in the REI parking lot) and all the screws aligned with the holes (which apparently Thule is notorious for messing up). Great bike rack! Thanks for the vid 👍🏽
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the vid. Yes I have been told numerous times that my manual book was a misprint but even if they were a complete printed instruction booklet that they're still pretty cryptic.
@Kumacattv Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Lots of detail. Just a quick comment on grease and thread locker use. Superlube is a synthetic grease. It's not a silicone grease. As it is synthetic it will repel water and it's a good choice for the plastic ABS carrier. Unfortunately it is a lubricant that never really dries. So those bolts or screws could move over time. So periodic re-torquing is a good idea after some serious mileage. You definitely don't want to use a Loctite threadlocker there as the uncured resin, if it comes into contact with the plastic, will attack and stress craze the plastic. So avoid all contact there. Anything that's powder coated or anodized or bare metal is fine. How do I know this? I was a Loctite rep for over 30 years. Also, 243 or 222MS are great choices for the bolts. Both are removable. Thanks again for the post. Great info. Cheers.
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
That's a valid point and I stand corrected on superlube. Yes I definitely wouldn't want to use the blue/green/red loctite on the fasteners as you've said, it will attack the plastic. Fortunately for the screws that I used superlube on that they're a low vibration (I think) fastener so I hope it doesn't come loose anytime soon.
@frankgavin16862 жыл бұрын
Well done! I sincerely appreciate the visuals and concise explanations.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video!
@CedricMelbourne3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to make this video made installation even easier
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome! Thanks for watching.
@Tenshiryuken6 ай бұрын
Dude thank you! I came here about the locking mechanism and no other video explained that the one key is an insertion key only, and not meant to turn the lock.
@piercedasian6 ай бұрын
Haha glad you found my video helpful!
@andyb76632 жыл бұрын
Excellent. Thank you! When I first opened the instructions I was like wtf is this?!? Your video was spot on. Well done sir.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! Thanks for watching!
@gordferguson11013 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. I figure after Thule saw this video they decided to complete all the pages in the assembly instruction manual. Mine had all the pages, but instructions were about as cryptic as Ikea. One thing I didn't expect is that the rack doesn't sit flat; i.e. parallel to the hitch. It leans in toward the vehicle quite a few degrees. I imagine it is designed this way purposely to reduce the cantilevered weight, but I'm using it with a truck and camper so the very wide handlebars on my Rocky Mountain Altitude come within one inch of my camper. If the rack was level, it wouldn't be a problem. I guess my Rocky will be riding on the rear rack.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
lol I bet someone was really asleep at the wheel when they made the instructions... Either way, I'm glad that subsequent versions of the manual are complete even though you may as well be reading hieroglyphics.
@michaelsalice99523 жыл бұрын
Couldn't help but notice your red CRX!!!!! love those cars!!!!!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
lol yes, the CRX is one of the cars that I have been hiding in storage for literally 15+ years. Bought it in exceptionally good condition but did a full paint restoration on it anyways b/c the factory paint was in just "ok" condition. Cost a small fortune to get it restored to as near factory condition as possible but it is probably one of the nicest stock ones rolling around in this end of the country.
@edwardjuraszek8290 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! Just purchased one & found the instructions difficult to understand ~ your video made for a smooth installation! Best to you & yours, Ed & Fam
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@ChuckShank9 ай бұрын
Thank you! Thule should be embarrassed at the extraordinarily bad instructions they provide. This assembly would have been impossible without you video.
@jman2k0 Жыл бұрын
The instruction manual that comes with this unit makes an ikea manual look like a grade 1 book🤣. Thankyou for this video!
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
I 100% agree. The instructions are WORSE than what comes with Ikea furniture.
@paulgriffin63203 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, you're right about the instruction book, although mine had a few more printed pages than yours, it was still a challenge to decipher. Well done!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Yes I have no idea who at Thule is writing their technical documentation but they should be fired!
@fatb292 жыл бұрын
Thanks - you are right, the Thule instructions for the initial assembly absolutely suck. You hit on a few key points that really helped me out! Well done.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked the video! I do like how well the rack is made but wowzers does Thule need a lesson in documentation.
@stevemoores32653 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, much better than the manual from Thule. I notice the Manual (online at least) does seem to have all the pages now).
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
weird that Thule can even "approve" those kind of instructions. I mean, the assembly isn't rocket science but something a little more descriptive would help those that are not so mechanically inclined to properly assemble this rack.
@EJGentleman3 жыл бұрын
Great how to assemble video and tips. Apparently in checking with Thule, the paper manuals where not printed properly. They did have instructions downloadable from their website that fixed the printed version. However, those are a little better, but no where near what you have provided! Thank you so much for this great video.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
yeah it is mind-blowing that a misprinted manual can be shipped with their premier product. I guess people make mistakes but still... what an awful set of instructions!
@colleenhammer2651 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We got this bike for a little less new in an opened box. We think the person gave up with the bad instructions and returned it!
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
lol well their return is your gain. Hope you're loving this bike rack b/c I know we sure do!
@btrask33 жыл бұрын
thanks... you did a great job... especially your discription of Keys and how they are used... the thule instructions were horrible.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
OMG, so glad you found the video useful! The folk at Thule have some serious competency issues with writing technical documentation. Its unbelievable how poor their instructions are.
@atpcliff Жыл бұрын
All I needed to know was how to get the bike rake on and off our car. You didn't really address it, but you video had the detail about using the key to unlock/lock the knob to tighten/loosen the rack, so that was good enough for me to figure it out. I had thought that when the knob was tight, it was locked, and then wouldn't move, which is the opposite of how it works.
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Glad the assembly video helped you figure out what you were looking for.
@soheilhejazishoar36233 жыл бұрын
I bought that rack for my moms car today and I own a prelude, KZbin profile pic is a prelude, this is cool
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You'll love that rack. its so well made and versatile and easy to use. Prelude = awesomeness!
@soheilhejazishoar36233 жыл бұрын
@@piercedasian yeah I bought it. My lude is a automatic, so I might sell it and buy a manual corvette C5/C6.
@jeffmullaney82812 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, very helpful. You're right the included instructions are garbage but this video answered all my questions that the instructions didn't
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you!
@nmunmnm Жыл бұрын
This was super helpful! Thank you for creating this video
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alanmonroe65853 жыл бұрын
Very nice demonstration. Thank you!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@kdmurray Жыл бұрын
Life saver. Thule owes you big time.
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
thanks. Boy if I got a dime for every time someone has mentioned this on my channel I could retire! Thanks for stopping by!
@dcjr10532 жыл бұрын
Great video.Thank for posting this. Well done!
@stevewhiteside18183 жыл бұрын
Dude! Great job! I didnt even have to look at the paper instructions! Thanks! Subscribed.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Don't worry about the paper instructions... they SUCK!
@zippygti3 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video - you saved me a lot of frustration and time! Explained very well!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@TheMidnightPotato3 жыл бұрын
Super helpful video, assembling this would have been much more difficult otherwise. Thank you!!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad you found the video useful! Thanks for watching!
@GSPIzzy16653 жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great instructional video. Just finished assembling and your video was extremely helpful!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@amateurbiggamehunter76912 жыл бұрын
Great video, I’m considering this rack. Can you fully open your tailgate with the bikes on, or, with just one bike in the back tray?
@TheHooniverse Жыл бұрын
Omg I felt like an idiot about the keys... thanks, this helped
@delvechio50812 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing best video I've seen so far
@CarlosRodriguez-lx8xk3 жыл бұрын
Great video and instructions! Thanks!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@lanechenoweth1662 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video. I was struggling with the Thule instructions. They are lacking.
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. The Thule instructions are terrible at best.
@garykurtz30093 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much for your helpful video. I watched a few times just to make sure I was thoroughly familiar with everything. I actually got a full instruction booklet, however the two innermost holes ( closest to the main tower) on the two wheel baskets don't line up and I could only use two screws. And yes they are pointing in the proper direction. I wonder if anyone else had this problem. Other than that, this is a very easy to use bike rack.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
glad the video was helpful. If the basket holes aren't lining up I would take the rack back to the dealer you purchased from to get an exchange. Mine lined up perfectly and given the steep price of this rack that I would expect nothing less than perfect.
@garykurtz30093 жыл бұрын
@@piercedasian Thanks again for the video and reply. I couldn't wait to return it through Amazon and needed it right away so I made due with just two screws on each basket. I took it and my road bike on the highway with out any problems. And that was with a flat front tire. It is still very stable. I guess if there had to be a problem this was the best problem to have. Not too happy but at least I can use it seemingly w/o problems.
@jeffustun92553 жыл бұрын
@@garykurtz3009 if you take out all the screws and then try and line up the holes, find the one that is least lined up, put the screw threw and find the hole with the basket and holes slightly away from the screw, the screw will be bent a little, but once you do one slightly, find the rest, and screw them in a little at a time.
@talkshow51002 жыл бұрын
I just ordered this rack. Thanks for your video!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome. I'm sure you'll get many years of great use from this rack.
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video, made my life easier tonight. Thanks!!
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
Glad the video helped!
@marshall60m43 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, just got my XTR yesterday.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by!
@mzeeraza35163 жыл бұрын
Awesome video 👍🏾
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the visit
@willschaust79783 жыл бұрын
So I just got one of these and a thing I’m concerned is that the little claw thing that goes into the hitch pin. Doesn’t lock and stay in. It’s like a spring tension system that “hopefully” stay in. Am I missing something?
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
So I had similar concerns but I can assure you that it will hold just fine (in fact it holds really good!). You install the rack, line up the safety pin hole from the hitch to the hole in the rack's tongue. When the holes line up you snap the latch on so it prevents the hitch from ever falling out. You then proceed to turn the twist knob to "expand" the end of the tongue on the rack. As you twist, wobble the bike rack up and down as you're tightening the knob. You'll feel the "wobble" slack get taken up and the wobbling will diminish and it will be solid as a rock. Excellent design on their part.
@leaverage3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, their instructions are a joke, your video is awesome and perfect.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@peterhunt3852 жыл бұрын
Very clear and very helpful. Highly recommended
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@ourtravelcafe3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you. Now if I can solve the problem of the failed folding release handle, all this will have been worth it. Relearned another valuable lesson: avoid Scandinavian products that require assembly!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if what I will be posting soon will be relevant or not but I am taking apart our Thule rack soon to install the 2 bike add on module which would also require me to tear into my release handle assembly to "extend it". Perhaps my disassembly and explanation will help you fix yours? I'm still waiting for my extension add on to ship to me (expected late may).
@davidmata3057Ай бұрын
Thks for the tips, made my install easy. The only thing I would add is to be careful with the bolts because they are super easy to strip when using a battery operated tool. Lol..
@joethiel123518 күн бұрын
Thanks so much. Absolutely no excuse for such horrible instructions from Thule.
@khimsophacarfixing3 жыл бұрын
That is a good work. I like it.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like it
@cyclemiguel8 ай бұрын
Awesome video. Very precise and detailed. Much thanks for the fat tire part to debunk the complaints. I just recieved this rack yesterday and going to assemble it this weekend
@terryreilly563 жыл бұрын
Excellent advice. However, like most men I insisted on assembling without any of your advice. The manual must be updated, lots more pictures, no blank pages. Still how about some words of explanation? Aren't there technical writers in need of work? But really, it's pretty simple. Looking forward to a drive to northern Michigan tomorrow.Cheers, great video.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video. The rack itself once you get a sense of how it is supposed to be assembled is super easy to complete but I would 100% agree with your statement of "where are the technical WRITERS for this manual book?" Hopefully you're enjoying your new rack and you made it there safely with your bikes on your drive up to Michigan.
@cdarling123 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank You
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@blimpman12 жыл бұрын
The instructions in the box were horrible. Thank you!!
@piercedasian2 жыл бұрын
you're welcome!
@prasanpani3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Do you think it's possible for me to remove the bike holding bars from the main attachment (that goes into the hitch reciever) and store all 3 parts separately for the winter? I live in a shoebox and I can't keep the whole bike rack stowed as is.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Yes, absolutely. Just make sure you that you keep the washers and bolts in a bag that you won't lose otherwise you'll have to source new ones from a Thule dealer (they're metric BTW) and while it likely won't be expensive that it is a bit of a nuisance to try to find missing screws and washers when you really need them.
@HG2543 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great video! It help us put ours together.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@thelmalouise37693 жыл бұрын
Good Video, I am still not clear on how to unlock the rack to take it off when not in use.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Just insert the key into the hitch knob, unscrew the knob and pull rack off of hitch.
@nickridesbikes19 Жыл бұрын
Thank you thank you thank you! Super helpful. I am in awe and send you many thanks!
@piercedasian Жыл бұрын
You are so welcome!
@aaronslutsky62083 жыл бұрын
Incredibly helpful!!!!!!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@marinoopen2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful, the directions were awful. I appreciate your efforts
@RealEstateClub-3 жыл бұрын
Can an extension be added to the XTR to accommodate an extra 2 bikes?
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
Yes there is! I am doing upgrade install vid on it the moment I get mine in around mid may.
@jecademarАй бұрын
If it wasn’t for the master key to remove locks I could have never figured out how to put them in on the first place. Thanks
@inkarico3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! super job on providing great instructions. agree with you, saw the instructions and was like, ha? thanks again
@stanleyhache64073 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for this... I was thinking of returning mine because of not being able to lock in my fat bike tires. By the wayi... those blank pages are not supposed to be blank... you got a misprint dud instruction sheet... which is really not detailed enough regardless.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
How big are your fat bike tires that you can't strap them down? You did see how I moved the strap to accommodate fat bike tires correct? To my knowledge the T2 Pro XTR can really accommodate some huge tires.
@stanleyhache64073 жыл бұрын
@@piercedasian Thanks to your video... I figured it out. The second strap position accommodates my 4.5 inch tires. Thanks again.
@berryconway42963 жыл бұрын
Do you think it would work on bikes that have fenders? Thanks for the fine instructions.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
no that is the biggest problem I have with this bike rack is that there are NO provisions to get it to work with a bike with fenders. I'm in the midst of trying to create my own "adapter" bar to make it carry a bike equipped with fenders (Townie Elecktra). Once I figure it out I will be posting my "hack" to make it work with this rack. Stay tuned.
@annegreshin19593 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, this was very helpful!
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome!
@veronicapaauw25123 жыл бұрын
Thank you. That makes my decision between the Easy Fold and the T2 Pro. The Easy Fold seems a little more “bullet proof”.
@piercedasian3 жыл бұрын
I think they offer advantages in different ways. Ultimately they're both great racks so choose which suits your needs the best.