This bicycle rack has been designed to carry 1, 2, 3, or 4 bikes.
This rack is designed for typical use and applications (on paved or smooth gravel roads). Do not use this rack on a vehicle that will be driven on
rough roads or where the rack (and bikes) will be subjected to significant or constant jarring and/or shock, or any vehicle with very stiff springs
that will transfer the load shocks directly to the rack and the bikes.
Proper fitting and installation of this carrier to your specific vehicle is critical, and is the owner’s sole 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 the rack outside for extended periods of time the finish will loose its
luster. It is recommended that the rack is washed periodically to remove road grime, salt, etc. when not in use stored indoors.
The rack won’t carry bikes with oblong frame tubes or unusually large frame sizes.
Take care to add padding on any area of the bikes that touches another bike or any part of the vehicle. Daamage 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 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.
Mounting the Bike Rack on a trailer or 5th wheel
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.
Fold down racks are NOT covered under warranty if mounted on the back of fifth wheels or trailers.
WARNING
This bike rack is designed to be used on bike frames that have straight round tubing. It should NOT be used when clamping on irregular shaped tubes that are curved, oblong, rectangular, etc., for instance those commonly seen on cruiser style bikes.
Bike frames made out of a composite material or carbon fiber should NEVER be clamped in this style of rack because the Bike Manufacturer may void your warranty.