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Assembling and Setting Up
the Cargo Carrier
1. Refer to photo above of an already as-
sembled Cargo Carrier, and to the Assem-
bly Diagram at end of this manual.
2. Place Hitch Tube (11) on the ground
(note: the diagonal edge of each Hitch
Tube “brace” rests on the ground surface -
see Assembly diagram).
3. Attach Carrier Basket to Hitch Tube.
Find the two attachment holes on both the
‘front” and “back” edge of Carrier Basket.
Insert Bolt (8) with Washer (9) from the top,
through the Carrier Basket and Hitch Tube.
From the underside, secure the bolt with
Washer (9) and Nylon Nut (10). Repeat this
at the other 3 attachment points to secure
the Carrier Basket to the Hitch Tube.
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tive side facing the rear of Cargo Carrier).
3
Insert two Screws (2) through sides of Re-
using Spring Washer (4) and Nut (5).
Hitch Tube (11).
6. With all components now assembled
make sure all hardware is securely tight-
ened.
The Cargo Carrier
must be attached to a 2” x 2” Class III or
Class IV hitch receiver.
7. To place the Cargo Carrier on the ve-
hicle’s hitch receiver:
A. First remove the Safety Clip (7)
attached to the Hitch Pin (6).
B. If needed, use a helper to lilt the
empty Cargo Carrier and slide the open end
of the Hitch Tube (11) into the vehicle’s 2” x
2” hitch receiver.
C. Align the hole openings on hitch
receiver and Hitch Tube (11), and put the
Hitch Pin (6) in place. Secure Hitch Pin with
the Safety Clip (7).
8. Load the Cargo Carrier as needed. Use
ropes and tie downs to securely hold all
cargo in place.
Do not exceed the 500 lb.
maximum weight capacity. Weight
inside the Cargo Carrier should be evenly
distributed, with heavier items positioned
towards the center of the Cargo Carrier.
Maintaining the Cargo Carrier
1. Frequently check the condition of the
Cargo Carrier, the Hitch Pin, the Safety Clip
and the vehicle’s hitch receiver. Make sure
all components are in good condition. If
the Cargo Carrier or hitch receiver become
damaged through accident, or if any weld
damage is noted, the product should be
replaced. Check to make sure that all hard-
ware is tightly secured in place.
Keep the Cargo Carrier clean.
WARNING
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Weight
Capacity
500 lb.
Construction Extruded Aluminum
For Use With 2” x 2” Class III and IV
Hitch Receivers
Carrier Platform
Inside Dimensions
48.25” Long x 21.25”
Wide x 2” Tall
Hitch Pin 5/8” Diameter with Safety-
Clip
Included
Carrier
Basket
(1)
Hitch
Tube
(11)
End Cap
(12)
(3)
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