Swagman STRADDLER Instruction Sheet Download Page 1

300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net

REV 23/10/19

Mounting Instructions

1.   Insert the lower “A” frame foot into the upper “A” 

frame foot (diagram 1).

2.   Place the assembly onto the A frame of the trailer 

with the tube on the outer side of the “A”  frame. 
Insert two Carriage bolts through the top “A” 
frame foot into the bottom “A” frame foot and 
secure with the washers and nuts (diagram 2). 
Do not tighten at this time as you may have to 
move the assembly into a different position on 
the A frame of the trailer. Start with the assembly 
about 2 to 3 inches from the back of the trailer.

3.   Repeat on the other side of the trailer “A” 

frame positioning in the same position as the 
previously installed assembly (diagram 3).

4.   Insert the two upright bent posts into the top 

of each of the “A” frame assemblies (diagram 4). 
Put them at a height that will clear the tanks 
or obstacles. Insert the set allen screws and 
hand-tighten them to hold the bar into position 
(diagram 5). This will allow you to rotate or 
raise the bent bars as needed once you install 
the main cross section. Only 8 set screws 
are supplied and they are only used for easy 
adjustment.

5.   Push the main cross section into the top of the 

bent upright tubes until they bottom out. Install 
the set screws and hand tighten them to hold 
the cross tube into position (diagram 6).

6.   Rotate or raise the upright bent tubes so that 

the cross section is not in contact with the tanks, 
trailer or any other obstacles.

7.   Once you confirm the position is OK tighten the 

set screws and bolts and nuts through the “A” 
frame assembly.

8.   At this point is it a good idea to install the bike 

rack and make sure you have ample clearance 
between the trailer, tanks etc (diagram 7). This 
includes having enough space for turning radius 
while driving or backing the trailer.

1

2-3”

2

3

Set Screw

4

Set

Screw

Set

Screw

5

Parts List

Carriage Bolts, Nuts & Washers

6mm x 45mm

Set Screws

INSTRUCTION SHEET

PRODUCT: 80503 The Straddler A Frame Bike Rack 

• Page 1 of 2

Reviews: