Thule Apex XT Hitch Mount Bicycle Carrier Overview and Demonstration

Ad-FREE overview and demo of Thule Apex XT - Thule's premium hanging hitch bike rack providing superior bike protection and multiple size options to fit the needs of two people or an entire family.

✔️ Superior bike stability and fit with integrated anti-sway that prevent bike to bike contact and ‘disappears’ when not needed
✔️ Bikes are safe and secure during transport thanks to 7” of spacing between each bike
✔️ Quickly attach bikes and easily secure them to the rack using the ratcheting cradle strap
✔️ Compact cradle design accommodates wide variety of bike sizes/frame styles
✔️ Lock bikes to the rack using the integrated cable lock (lock included)
✔️ Easily fold down bike arms when rack is not in use
✔️ Convenient access to the rear of the vehicle using the HitchSwitch lever to tilt the rack down
✔️ Easy to carry and handle, thanks to integrated grab handle
✔️ Quick to install and easy to lock the rack to the vehicle due to the tool-free, SnugTite stinger (lock included)
✔️ Easily transfers between 1.25” and 2” hitch receivers

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[curtandoscar]

Thank you. This really helped. The written instructions with the rack are a joke. Much appreciated.

[fpartidafpartida]

thanks for showing that adaptor. I was scratching my head wondering why this carrier didn’t work with my mountain bike..

[wendyting]

Slim, QUIET, works great. I wanted modern and out of the way. This is it!

[MegaBrianBoru]

Thanks, I couldn't find the lock cable in the box, didn't know it was built into the unit 🤦

[tonydee]

Thank you for creating this very informative video!

[LaurelsCurls]

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.

[TusharGupta-wvgp]

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.

[migueldelapaz]

Excellent video, so practical and well explained.

[maggotbrain]

Thanks for the info dude, I just bought one

[acdj]

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

[redbudder]

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?

[sallyjomiller]

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.

[stevevlahos]

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.

[stuffedtater]

How do you supplement with "additional security"? You mean add a U lock? Would have been nice to see this demonstrated.

[scotsanders]

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.

[vinhle]

Is the rack lock to the hitch receiver secured enough since the rack is very expensive?

[CoreyMcCarren]

Just confirming - the pin does NOT lock into place, right?

[rdking]

Can it loosen from driving vibrations?

[Lorriedlc]

How do you adjust the groves that bike sets into?

[karenley]

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.