INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Attach Mounting Kit
1. Place a mounting bracket on each spacer block. Line up square holes
in the mounting brackets with the two squares on top of the spacer
blocks. Fig. 8.
2. U-bolts must go around the cross bars and into the slots on the
mounting brackets.
3. Install plastic hand knobs onto each of the U-bolts and evenly tighten
to secure the rooftop basket to the cross bars.
WARNING: Each plastic hand knob must be tightened so that a
minimum of 1/2" of U-bolt thread spans past threads in knob. Personal
injury or property damage may result if the cargo basket becomes
loose and falls from the vehicle.
Check Installation
1. Check clearance between cargo basket and your vehicle's tailgate or
hatch and between rooftop basket and your sunroof (if equipped).
Fig. 9.
WARNING: Interference may be unavoidable. Use care to prevent
damage to your vehicle.
2. With vehicle cross bars loose, adjust position of rooftop basket to
clear the hatch.
3. Tighten your vehicle's cross bars.
4. Check that crossbars are secure by pulling basket side to side and
front to back.
NOTE: Your Rooftop basket should not move when it is secured to
your vehicle.
5. If rooftop basket moves during your inspection, check that your cross
bars are secure and all plastic hand knobs are tight. Re-check the
installation again by pulling basket side to side and front to back.
WARNING: If your rooftop basket is not secure, DO NOT use your
rooftop basket. Remember cargo can shift, or the cross bars or your
rooftop basket can loosen during travel. Readjust as needed. If
movement continues, stop use.
Load Cargo
1. Lift the cargo into the rooftop basket. Place heavy, large objects in first
and evenly distribute the weight over the area of the rooftop basket.
This may require a partner to help you. Continue loading lighter items
on the top, creating a compact load.
2. Secure the cargo to the rooftop basket. Make sure all bolts, straps,
knobs and locks are firmly attached and locked before every trip.
(Straps sold separately).
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U-Bolt Cover
Mounting Bracket
U-Bolt
Cross Bar
1/2" min.
1-1/4" max.
3-3/8" max.
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Plastic Hand Knob
Spacer
Block