IMPORTANT NOTES:
• This bicycle rack has been designed to carry 1 or 2 bikes.
• This rack is designed for typical use and applications (on paved or smooth gravel roads). Do no use this rack on a vehicle that will be driven on
rough roads or where the rack (and bikes) will be subject to significant or constant jarring and/or shock, or any vehicle with very stiff springs
that will transfer the load shock directly to the rack and bikes.
• Proper fitting and installation of this carrier to your specific vehicle is critical, and is not the manufacturer’s responsibility.
• Improper use of this product may result in damage to your rack, your vehicle, your bicycles, or even other vehicles driving behind you (as a
result of colliding with or trying to avoid fallen bicycles and/or the rack.
• The purchaser should be aware that the load created by a rack and bicycles can exceed the maximum rating on the hitch or bumper.
• Swagman Racks are powder coated to help prevent rust. When leaving them outside for extended periods of time the finish will lose its luster.
It is recommended that when not in use it is stored indoors.
• Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the vehicle. Damage can and will happen (to your
bikes and/or to the vehicle) if care is not taken during the loading and transporting of your bikes, and padding used where necessary.
• Bicycle tires should be kept at least 6” away from the exhaust pipes of the vehicle. The high temperature exhaust exiting from the exhaust
pipes is hot enough to melt or damage tires. Keep all bike tires totally away from the direct exhaust flow.
• Bikes fitted with large accessories (such as a child carrying seat) will greatly increase the wind resistance and therefore the pressure on the rack
and all vehicle mounting points. Reducing vehicle speed will reduce the chance of any problems occurring because of this situation.
• After reading this manual, should you have any additional questions regarding the compatibility, fitting, and/or use of this rack, please call
your nearest Swagman authorized retail dealer or Swagman Customer Service.
Mounting the Bike Rack on a trailer or 5th wheel:
1. Purchaser is advised that the load created by rack and bicycles may exceed the strength of trailer or 5th wheel bumper or other mounting
location. Failure through improper mounting will void rack warranty.
2. The recommended 14” ground clearance is not sufficient on trailers or 5th wheels. Ground clearance must exceed 15” and will vary upon
application. Damage to bicycles or rack due to ground clearance problems on trailers or 5th wheels is not covered by warranty.
3. Excessive movement can cause damage to the rack or bike. This is not covered by warranty. Pull the rack back and forth and if the rack has
excessive movement a separate tether strap should be purchased.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
PRODUCT:
64663 XC RV 2 Bike Rack 2” Hitch or RV Bumper Mount • Page 2 of 2
Swagman • 300 - 1880 Government St. • Penticton, B.C. Canada V2A 7J1 • Phone (250) 490-8883 • Fax (250) 490-8885 • www.swagman.net
REV 14/11/14
WARNING
Due to the increase in thinner/lighter “carbon frame bikes” this rack may be inappropriate because the hook clamps the frame.
Please check with your bike manufacturer for specific details. We developed the
Semi 2.0
and
Semi 4.0
for these types of Carbon
frame bikes. They feature ZERO frame contact. The hook arm grabs the wheels and not the frame.
