WARNINGS
Failure to adhere to these recommendations may result in
potential hazards from improper operation, includ-
ing property damage and bodily injury.
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Engage Silent Hitch Pin®
The Silent Hitch Pin furnished with the carrier MUST be securely engaged before transit. A wrench
MUST be used to tighten the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin at the hitch receiver location.
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Secure the GearCage SP Cargo Rack as close to vehicle as possible
Always secure GearCage SP 4 as close to your vehicle as possible, minimizing the distance of this
structure and its load from your vehicle. There are two bolt hole settings from which to choose.
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Never exceed carrier’s load weight limit or vehicle’s tow rated limits.
Safe Use and Operation
Be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent possible hazards from misuse.
Vehicle and Hitch Receiver Compliance
This GearCage SP 4 Cargo Rack fits 2" size hitch receivers and is rated for a Class II tow capability or higher (Class II, III
and up). When operating a tow accessory (any item inserted into the hitch receiver), you must comply with the vehicle and
hitch receiver’s towing parameters. Consult your vehicle and hitch receiver owner manual(s) for details on your tow and
tongue weight parameters. Be sure that they are compatible with GearCage SP’s weight specifications.
Tongue Weight Compliance
The GearCage SP 4 and its cargo creates a combined weight that creates direct downward pressure on the hitch receiv-
er’s tongue. This downward pressure is the tongue weight. Tongue weight is one of the two critical weight rating factors
of your tow rating’s classification (Class I, II, III, IV, V).
Never exceed your vehicle and hitch receiver’s tongue weight
specification.
GearCage SP 4 Weight and Load Parameters
The GearCage SP 4 weighs 54 lbs unloaded. To determine your available load weight in accordance with your vehicle and
hitch receiver’s tongue weight rating, subtract GearCage SP’s 54 lbs from your identified tongue weight rating. The differ-
ence represents your vehicle and hitch receiver’s available load weight.
The GearCage SP 4 is rated for up to 300 lbs of cargo weight carrying capacity. When transporting cargo, place heavy
loads in the center and lighter cargo to the outside.
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