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Today on our 2012 Honda Pilot well be test fitting the Swagman XTC2 2-Bike Carrier, part
number s64670. Now to begin our test fit, well slide the shank of the carrier into the
opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, thread our anti-rattle bolt through the pinholes
and tighten it with a wrench. Now with the carrier secured to the vehicle, well go over
a few clearance measurements to see how the bike carrier and this vehicle will fit together.
There is about 22 inches of ground clearance. The closest part of the carrier to the closest
part of the vehicle here at the vehicles cargo door is about 11 inches. Weve added a total
of 24 inches to the overall length of the vehicle.
To access the cargo area, well pull the three pins at the base of the carrier to fold down
the wheel trays and the mast. This will allow us to have access to our cargo door. To load
the bike, well make sure that the mast is in its upright position. Well put the frame
hooks to the top of the mast then well undo the tray straps. Well set the bike into the
wheel trays, adjust the frame hooks tightly against the frame and secure the wheels with
the tray straps.