TY TY TY!!! This post made putting the Thule bike carrier/rack together so easy. The instructions from Thule are horrible/a joke. They should pay you for posting this and helping their customers. BRAVO!!!
Just installed my Thule T2 Pro XT in 1 hour thanks to this You Tube Video. The instructions that come with the carrier have a lot to be desired as far as understanding how to assemble it. Thank you so much for going thru the install easily.
The Instruction book lacks both text and clear illustrations. Your video just saved my husband and me about an hour of second guessing! Thank you very much!
This video was so helpful to us! Thank you so much! We seriously had a difficult time making out the instructions that came with the rack itself and things only made sense after we watched this video.
It's amusing because when I made the video I never thought it would be so helpful. But you're right. Those printed instructions are not very good. Thule should consider including an assembly DVD in the package. Thanks for the comment. -Dennis
Just managed to get hold of one of these in the UK, shipped across from US for my Wrangler. MASSIVE thanks for the video...from the instructions I'd have had no chance! This made it a breeze. And the rack itself...AWESOME!
I spent more time than I should have trying to force the key tumbler in the socket. Lo and behold you know the secret! Use the magical 3rd key! While you made it very clear (and I am appreciative), Thule sure did not with their instructions. Thank you.
Awesome. I would not have been able to assemble this thing without your video. I got stuck immediately with the “Universal Key” malarkey. Thanks again... I am up and running!
Thanks so much for posting this--the instructions that come with this bike rack are utterly useless. Thank goodness someone took the time to show each step for the rest of us!
That video turned out to be more useful than I originally suspected. The instructions that come with the bike carrier are almost useless. I'm happy to know the video helped. -Dennis
Thank you SO much! I watched the video once and I put it together in no time. I went back and looked at the directions in the box afterward and without this video I would have thrown the parts over the hill. Great demonstration and great instruction!
Very helpful. Note the key to install the lock tumblers is located in a different bag than the tumblers and key to operate the locks. Thanks Kitchen Vlog!
Thank you sooo much for this assembly video! I just finished installing this rack on my 4Runner and absolutely love the quality build and thoughtful functionality! Your video made my life so much easier...and the hours you saved me means more hours enjoying our ride by the beach this Memorial Day in CA!
Very much appreciated your assembly video of the Thule rack. I bought the same one (from Amazon) and it showed up in about the same shape as yours. I used your video step by step to install. Without your help it would have taken me much longer and I may not have been able to get it done. Thanks for posting the video.
thanks so much as jf below said the instruction manual was absolutely useless and other UA-cam vids weren't much better. great job explaining for idiots like me
Great video! The other videos fail to mention that you have to use two different keys to lock/unlock the receiver tightner… It had me extremely confused 🙄 So thank you!!
Thanks for great assembly demo! It will smooth out my tomorrow morning. FYI: The Thule EasyFold XT 2 is made for E-bikes. It has a higher weight capacity, and a "ramp-like" design to help get heavy bikes on. It costs more, of course, but it would help with the heavy lifting. I saw it while shopping for this one, and it looks nice.
thanks for taking time for the video.....very informative! thule has a similar bike rack for1 bike only. It is much lighter and has a 50lb capacity also.
Thanks. I'm not as competent as I used to be. I edited out the times I dropped the tools or the bolts on the ground. I used to repair typewriters many decades ago. I at least know how to use an Allen wrench. Thanks again. -Dennis
Very impressive, well-designed contraption! Also found the video production amazingly high quality given all the steps, camera angles, descriptive dialogue, etc. You continue to wow your “fans” with your vast knowledge - well-done!
Thanks Nancy. The video could, should, have been better, but I didn't have the room to position the camera where it needed to be, and if I did the assembly on the street in front of my home where there was more room, there would have been bystanders telling me what to do. This won't be a popular video, but it will grow slowly because there are people looking for information about that bike carrier. I'm okay with it. Thanks again. -Dennis
Mine arrived looking like it came out of the old samsonite commercials . Guerrillas must have thrown it in the truck. Thankfully it was fine with nothing missing or damaged.
I'm still using it and I haven't seen any problems so far. I don't use it often. When not in use, I hang it on large hooks in my shed. I mostly ride locally, but when I want to do a ride away from home it's easy to carry my bike to the destination on the back of my SUV. Thanks for the question. -Dennis
Nice video. I also have an electric bike - can the rack carry two electric bikes i.e., weight limit? They are much heavier than ordinary bikes of course
Hi John. Thanks for the feedback. If I remember correctly, the carrier has a max weight limit of 120 pounds / 60 pounds per bike. I didn't concern myself with it because I planned on only one bike, and mine is just over 60 pounds.
I can't give you a good answer because I only used the carrier one time, so far. I will say that the front wheel plastic holder doesn't do much. The locking front arm and the real wheel securing device do most of the work. The steel frame holds up the bike. I don't see any reason why this carrier wouldn't remain solid for many years if used properly. Also, Thule has a good reputation for quality. I hope that helps. -Dennis
My Kitchen Vlog ASMR, yes. Thanks for responding and so quickly. I looked at their site for one for my 1995 Buick Century. They don't have one😏 but I will do as you and go to a bike store to see what they recommend. They can also help me with either rebuilding the bike i have or suggest a new one. I am determined to lose 100lbs in the next two years.(really want it gone in a year but lets be realistic) I have adopted your new years resolution to use what's in freezer before buying more food. My husband found a really good deal on ground beef but couldn't buy it for there wasn't room in freezer. I have also put into action your minute meals. Thanks. Hope you continue your good work. Do you have an email address that you are willing to share?
Doesn't look too difficult at all. I will know by the end of the day. However, I did notice that the front wheel cage was put on the rack backward in this video. You want the closed end facing out.
I just watched this video, and had the instructions that came along with the bike rack. The photo of the assembled rack shows the closed end facing inward, not out...
Bought mine and after getting the first rack all assembled on the main frame and then getting the second bolted on found that the second rack didn’t have the holes drilled in the bar to put the front tire basket on. Weird and very frustrating. So will have to take back and return for another and try again I guess. Wonder if that’s happened to anyone else
I've been telling friends it looks the box fell out the back of the truck and a few cars drover over it before the UPS driver recovered it and taped it up too like it might be deliverable. Buying it locally was even better because the people were really helpful. Thanks for commenting Mea. -Dennis
That's so true. It's the reason I did this video. It's easy to assemble if someone shows how to do it rather than rely on those instructions. Thanks for the comment. -Dennis
TY TY TY!!! This post made putting the Thule bike carrier/rack together so easy. The instructions from Thule are horrible/a joke. They should pay you for posting this and helping their customers. BRAVO!!!
Just installed my Thule T2 Pro XT in 1 hour thanks to this You Tube Video. The instructions that come with the carrier have a lot to be desired as far as understanding how to assemble it. Thank you so much for going thru the install easily.
The Instruction book lacks both text and clear illustrations. Your video just saved my husband and me about an hour of second guessing! Thank you very much!
Thanks for that! The instructions were mostly useless so you saved me A LOT of time.
This video was so helpful to us! Thank you so much! We seriously had a difficult time making out the instructions that came with the rack itself and things only made sense after we watched this video.
It's amusing because when I made the video I never thought it would be so helpful. But you're right. Those printed instructions are not very good. Thule should consider including an assembly DVD in the package. Thanks for the comment. -Dennis
Just managed to get hold of one of these in the UK, shipped across from US for my Wrangler. MASSIVE thanks for the video...from the instructions I'd have had no chance! This made it a breeze. And the rack itself...AWESOME!
Congratulations on your purchase and successful assembly of the rack. I'm glad to know the video was useful. Thanks for letting me know. -Dennis
I spent more time than I should have trying to force the key tumbler in the socket. Lo and behold you know the secret! Use the magical 3rd key! While you made it very clear (and I am appreciative), Thule sure did not with their instructions. Thank you.
Awesome. I would not have been able to assemble this thing without your video. I got stuck immediately with the “Universal Key” malarkey.
Thanks again... I am up and running!
Thanks so much for posting this--the instructions that come with this bike rack are utterly useless. Thank goodness someone took the time to show each step for the rest of us!
I literally could not make heads nor tails of the instructions - thx so much for this video!!
Thank you for recording and sharing on how to assemble this unit. I deliberately delayed trying to assemble it for 2 weeks until I found your video.
That video turned out to be more useful than I originally suspected. The instructions that come with the bike carrier are almost useless. I'm happy to know the video helped. -Dennis
Genial q buen video .. gracias me ayudaste a armar mi portabicicletas.. esperamos mas turoriales..😍
Your video was so helpful! Thanks for taking the time to make this great video! 👍
Thank you SO much! I watched the video once and I put it together in no time. I went back and looked at the directions in the box afterward and without this video I would have thrown the parts over the hill. Great demonstration and great instruction!
Wow, you saved me tons of time. I've never used less profanity putting something together. My entire neighborhood thanks you!
Very helpful. Note the key to install the lock tumblers is located in a different bag than the tumblers and key to operate the locks. Thanks Kitchen Vlog!
Thank you sooo much for this assembly video! I just finished installing this rack on my 4Runner and absolutely love the quality build and thoughtful functionality! Your video made my life so much easier...and the hours you saved me means more hours enjoying our ride by the beach this Memorial Day in CA!
Very much appreciated your assembly video of the Thule rack. I bought the same one (from Amazon) and it showed up in about the same shape as yours. I used your video step by step to install. Without your help it would have taken me much longer and I may not have been able to get it done. Thanks for posting the video.
thanks so much as jf below said the instruction manual was absolutely useless and other UA-cam vids weren't much better. great job explaining for idiots like me
Great video! The other videos fail to mention that you have to use two different keys to lock/unlock the receiver tightner… It had me extremely confused 🙄 So thank you!!
Thank you for taking the time to record this! Much more useful than the wordless manual that came with the carrier.
Thanks for great assembly demo! It will smooth out my tomorrow morning.
FYI: The Thule EasyFold XT 2 is made for E-bikes. It has a higher weight capacity, and a "ramp-like" design to help get heavy bikes on. It costs more, of course, but it would help with the heavy lifting. I saw it while shopping for this one, and it looks nice.
Just wan to add to the chorus: this is a fantastic explanation. Thank you for the public service.
thanks for taking time for the video.....very informative! thule has a similar bike rack for1 bike only. It is much lighter and has a 50lb capacity also.
Great video! I just put mine together and it was easy thanks to your guide!
Thank you for this video. Much appreciation.
Glad it was helpful!
You seem very competent with your hands. A man of many talents
Thanks. I'm not as competent as I used to be. I edited out the times I dropped the tools or the bolts on the ground. I used to repair typewriters many decades ago. I at least know how to use an Allen wrench. Thanks again. -Dennis
Very impressive, well-designed contraption! Also found the video production amazingly high quality given all the steps, camera angles, descriptive dialogue, etc. You continue to wow your “fans” with your vast knowledge - well-done!
Thanks Nancy. The video could, should, have been better, but I didn't have the room to position the camera where it needed to be, and if I did the assembly on the street in front of my home where there was more room, there would have been bystanders telling me what to do. This won't be a popular video, but it will grow slowly because there are people looking for information about that bike carrier. I'm okay with it. Thanks again. -Dennis
Thank you very much, greetings from Brazil
Great assembly demo, thank you!
Maybe call the neighbor over to help lift your bike next time.. my back hurt just watching you do that. ;)
The directions in the box are not easy to follow so your video was a big help!
Awesome thank you! We were not sure how to tighten the rack after we got it on. But of course now we do!!
Thank you for your excellent video!
You made it easy for me to follow along - thanks! The accompanying instructions? Not so much.
Very helpful, thank you!
Thank you for making this video.
Well done video, thank you for posting!
Thanks!
What a great bike rack.
Mine arrived looking like it came out of the old samsonite commercials . Guerrillas must have thrown it in the truck. Thankfully it was fine with nothing missing or damaged.
Could you please post a picture of the hooks you store it on.. it takes up a lot of real estate. Thanks for the instructions!!
Thank you for sharing this video
Thank you
How is the long term reliability of this rack. Thank you !
I'm still using it and I haven't seen any problems so far. I don't use it often. When not in use, I hang it on large hooks in my shed. I mostly ride locally, but when I want to do a ride away from home it's easy to carry my bike to the destination on the back of my SUV. Thanks for the question. -Dennis
Nice video. I also have an electric bike - can the rack carry two electric bikes i.e., weight limit? They are much heavier than ordinary bikes of course
Hi John. Thanks for the feedback. If I remember correctly, the carrier has a max weight limit of 120 pounds / 60 pounds per bike. I didn't concern myself with it because I planned on only one bike, and mine is just over 60 pounds.
Thanks for sharing. Question, how durable does that plastic front wheel holder appear to be?
I can't give you a good answer because I only used the carrier one time, so far. I will say that the front wheel plastic holder doesn't do much. The locking front arm and the real wheel securing device do most of the work. The steel frame holds up the bike. I don't see any reason why this carrier wouldn't remain solid for many years if used properly. Also, Thule has a good reputation for quality. I hope that helps. -Dennis
My Kitchen Vlog ASMR, yes. Thanks for responding and so quickly. I looked at their site for one for my 1995 Buick Century. They don't have one😏 but I will do as you and go to a bike store to see what they recommend. They can also help me with either rebuilding the bike i have or suggest a new one. I am determined to lose 100lbs in the next two years.(really want it gone in a year but lets be realistic) I have adopted your new years resolution to use what's in freezer before buying more food. My husband found a really good deal on ground beef but couldn't buy it for there wasn't room in freezer. I have also put into action your minute meals. Thanks. Hope you continue your good work. Do you have an email address that you are willing to share?
just used my t2 pro for the first time and it was nice enough to kink my front brake line sweet😑
Doesn't look too difficult at all. I will know by the end of the day. However, I did notice that the front wheel cage was put on the rack backward in this video. You want the closed end facing out.
I just watched this video, and had the instructions that came along with the bike rack. The photo of the assembled rack shows the closed end facing inward, not out...
Bought mine and after getting the first rack all assembled on the main frame and then getting the second bolted on found that the second rack didn’t have the holes drilled in the bar to put the front tire basket on. Weird and very frustrating. So will have to take back and return for another and try again I guess. Wonder if that’s happened to anyone else
Hi, are the lock cores (tumblers) included or are they sold separately?
The lock cores are included. It was an easy assembly. -Dennis
Wow!. It looks like the UPS driver drove back & forth over the box a few times. Good grief. Glad you were able to find it locally instead.
I've been telling friends it looks the box fell out the back of the truck and a few cars drover over it before the UPS driver recovered it and taped it up too like it might be deliverable. Buying it locally was even better because the people were really helpful. Thanks for commenting Mea. -Dennis
1 complaint I have about it is the horrible instructions that came with the Thule.
That's so true. It's the reason I did this video. It's easy to assemble if someone shows how to do it rather than rely on those instructions. Thanks for the comment. -Dennis
Thanks, the directions were horrible!
Thank you! The instructions that came with are terrible (worse than IKEA)
Very helpful, thanks!!