1. Check the Fit Guide to make sure this product will work on your
vehicle!
2. Install the rack on structurally sound areas only.
3. Never install the upper hooks to plastic, aluminum, glass or
fiberglass.
4. Clean the surface of the trunk and bumper prior to installation.
5. Tighten all straps before and after mounting bicycles on the rack
6. Weight capacity of the Expedition rack is 35 lb. per bike (do not
exceed). Not to be used for Electric bikes.
7. Keep the bicycle tires away from exhaust pipes (1 foot or 30cm)
minimum.
8. Check the rack, bikes and strap tightness regularly during use.
9. Use caution and reduce speed on rough roads.
10. Call us at 800-747-4085 if you have any installation questions.
the side straps
FIG. 1
FIG. 1
Installation Instructions for
Hollywood F6 Expedition Bicycle Carrier
Installing the Expedition rack:
1. Loosen the knobs on both sides of the rack.
2. Place the main frame on the vehicle's bumper so that the
main frame is perpendicular to the ground. Rotate and
position the rear brace of the rack so it rests on the trunk /
door (Fig, 1.). The main frame should be in a somewhat
vertical position. Tighten the knobs on the rear brace to
locate the rear brace. Knobs should be snug and tight, but
do not over-tighten. (fig.2)
3. Attach the upper hooks to the top of the trunk, hatch or
rear door. Pull the loose strap end, and tighten the strap
securely (Fig. 3). Place the lower straps under
the bumper or at the bottom of the rear door. Pull
of the rack, straps and / or
support arms may be necessary at this point, to obtain a
good fit.
Be sure that your vehicle has
structurally sound trunk and
bumper areas. Clean the trunk
and bumper surfaces where the
rack will rest.
Note: It may be necessary to
look under your vehicle to
determine the strength of the
vehicle's bumper. Lower straps
can be attached to lower trunk
lid opening.
down on the
straps to tighten. Install
horizontally from the rack
to the trunk or rear door
and
tighten securely.
4. Rotate the bicycle
support arms and insert
them into the
"U" channels. Tighten
knobs securely. They
should be
parallel to the ground or
angled slightly up.
Some minor adjustment