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Today, on our 2009 Saturn Vue we're going to be test fitting the Yakima Holdup two-bike
carrier for 2-inch hitches, part number Y02433.With our vehicle equipped with a 2-inch hitch and
our bike rack already pre-assembled, we can go ahead and slide our bike rack shank directly
into the receiver tube of the hitch, then install and tighten down the anti-rattle bolt
and lock.With the anti-rattle bolt tighened down, you can see it really takes out any
movement between the bike rack and the hitch.This is what our bike rack will look like in its
stored position.Next, we'll go ahead and take a few measurements. From the nearest point
of the bike rack to the nearest point of the bumper we have 2 inches of clearance. With
our bike rack installed and in the stored position it adds an additional 10 inches to
the overall length of the vehicle. From the lowest point of the rack to the ground we
have 12 inches of clearance. Now let's go ahead and fold the platform of the bike rack
down so we can check to see if we have rear cargo access. As you can see, with the platform
down we can still gain full rear cargo access.Now let's go ahead and close the cargo door and
we can prepare to load our bike.First, we'll take the wheel loop and extend it out.Then,
we can take the locking arm hook and move it to the top of the arm.Then, we'll move
to the rear wheel cradle and undo the rear cradle strap.Now we can set our bike directly
into position, bringing the arm up and securing the hook onto the front tire in front of the
front brake caliper.Now with our bike secured to the front wheel hoop we can move to the
rear cradle and run our strap through the wheel and secure it with the ratcheting strap.There
you have it. In just a few simple steps we've gone ahead
and secured our bike carrier to the vehicle and our bike to the bike carrier.Now we're
ready to hit the road.That does it for our test fit of the Yakima Holdup, part number
Y02433, on our 2009 Saturn Vue.