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INSTALLATION MANUAL

18112

Tools Required

Open wrench, 17mm Adjustable wrench
Open wrench, 24mm Socket, 17mm
Torque wrench

Hex key, 6mm

Level of Difficulty

Easy

Product Photo

 WARNING

Do not carry flammable items on the carrier. Do not allow exhaust fumes 

to blow directly on items in the carrier. This is a fire hazard.

Notes and Maintenance

Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly.
Distribute the weight evenly on the platform when hauling 

a load. This carrier is not intended for transporting people.
Do not carry loads wider or deeper than the carrier.
Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required.
Mild automotive detergent may be used to clean the product. Do not use dish detergent, abrasive 

cleaners, abrasive pads, wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish.

Parts List

Qty Description

#

1

Bottom bracket

1

4

U-clamp

2

9

Lock nut, M10

3

4

Eye bolt, M10 x 45mm

4

1

Carrier frame

5

1

Fixed plate

6

1

Button socket cap screw, 

M10 x 25mm

7

2

Eye bolt, M10 x 20mm

8

1

Flat washer, M10

9

1

Shank assembly

10

1

Hex head bolt, M16

11

1

Lock nut, M16

12

1

Pin

13

2

Clip

14

1

Anti-rattle hitch pin, M16

15

1

Spring washer, M16

16

1

Flat washer, M16

17

2

Button socket cap screw, 

M10 x 20mm

18

1

Upper ramp

19

1

Lower ramp

20

Weight Capacities

Weight capacity

500 lbs.

227 kg

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Summary of Contents for 18112

Page 1: ... cleaners abrasive pads wire brushes or other similar products that may damage the finish Parts List Qty Description 1 Bottom bracket 1 4 U clamp 2 9 Lock nut M10 3 4 Eye bolt M10 x 45mm 4 1 Carrier frame 5 1 Fixed plate 6 1 Button socket cap screw M10 x 25mm 7 2 Eye bolt M10 x 20mm 8 1 Flat washer M10 9 1 Shank assembly 10 1 Hex head bolt M16 11 1 Lock nut M16 12 1 Pin 13 2 Clip 14 1 Anti rattle ...

Page 2: ... frame 5 1 Fixed plate 6 1 Button socket cap screw M10 x 25mm 7 2 Eye bolt M10 x 20mm 8 1 Flat washer M10 9 1 Shank assembly 10 ASSEMBLY Parts List Qty Description 1 Hex head bolt M16 11 1 Lock nut M16 12 1 Pin 13 2 Clip 14 1 Anti rattle hitch pin M16 15 1 Spring washer M16 16 1 Flat washer M16 17 2 Button socket cap screw M10 x 20mm 18 1 Upper ramp 19 1 Lower ramp 20 ...

Page 3: ...77 287 8634 18112 INS RB PAGE 3 Step 1 Align the holes in the upper ramp 19 and lower ramp 20 hinge brackets Insert an M10 button socket cap screw 18 into each hinge Secure with an M10 lock nut 3 ensuring the hinge operates freely ...

Page 4: ...ottom of the carrier frame 5 and line up the square holes Insert an M10 eye bolt 4 through the bottom bracket carrier frame and U clamp 2 in all four locations Note The head of the eye bolt will be on the outside of the carrier frame Secure with M10 lock nuts 3 Snug the hardware but do not fully tighten ...

Page 5: ...le in the carrier frame as shown Secure with an M10 lock nut 3 Insert an M10 button socket cap screw 7 through the lower hole in the carrier frame and the lower hole in the fixed plate Secure with an M10 lock nut Insert M10 eye bolt into top hole of carrier frame as shown Slide M10 flat washer 9 onto eye bolt Secure with an M10 lock nut At this time torque all M10 hardware in steps 2 and 3 to 12 f...

Page 6: ...k nut 12 tightening until shank assembly still pivots freely Insert pin 13 into the other upper hole on the shank assembly and bottom bracket and secure with a clip 14 Insert the shank assembly into the vehicle s receiver tube aligning the hole in the shank assembly with the hole in the receiver Insert the M16 spring washer 16 and M16 flat washer 17 onto the M16 anti rattle hitch pin 15 Insert the...

Page 7: ... the ramp Note To properly align the locking pin and the fixed plate the upper ramp 19 and the rubber foot of the lower ramp 20 must be in contact with each other Both sections of the ramp need to be moved together to allow the proper angle for the locking pin to align with the hole on the fixed plate Rubber belt Step bolt Folding the cargo basket ...

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