GEARCAGE™ TT CARGO RACK - Draw-Tite
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1. GearCace TT Carco Rack GCTT 4210 Tetescopinc System User Assembly and Operation Manual LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions Part One TwinTube Telescope Mounting Platform Installation Page 2 Part Two GearCage Cargo Rack Installation Page 7 Part Three Safe Use and Operation Page 9 Installation Tips Keep this manual for future reference e The GearCage TT system fits a 2 size receiver style hitch and requires a minimum of a Class II tow rating If your vehicle has a Class II 1 25 size hitch an adapter will be required Keep in mind that the TwinTube Mounting Platform is a precision built product and some consideration of alignment is necessary when first assembling the system The TwinTube uses symmetry in a balanced manner so when bolting the system together for the first time tighten all hardware in a two step process first tighten the assembly to set the components in position and then when the TwinTube is installed securely tighten all hardware If this product was purchased from a dealer all documentation MUST be furnished to the customer TwINTUBE INSTALLATION Gear Cace TT Carco Rack Part One INSTALL TWINTUBE MountTING PLATFORM ON HitcH RECEIVER The TwinTube telescoping system features separate components that extend and enhance the load carrying capabilities of a receiver style hitch e The Spine assembly which provides stru2. Fixed Tubes E Nuts R Bolts P 6 Securely tighten the bolts that attach the V Plates B to the Shank A Make sure that the bolts are so tight that it is difficult to tighten them further using hand tools Then snug tighten the bolts on the Center Plate to 12 ft Ibs 7 Place a Slide Bumper X over each Fixed Tube and slide them back against the Top Plate 8 Insert the spring nut from Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin Assembly K into the Telescope Safety pin hole on one of the Fixed Tubes E Line up spring nut hole with the Telescope Safety Pin hole Note t does not matter which Fixed Tube is used Either Fixed Tube may be used Telescope Safety Pin Hole Spring Nut from Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin 1 2 Washers Q 1 2 Shoulder GearCace TT Carco Rack 9 Securely tighten the bolts that attach the Fixed Tubes E to the V Plates A Make sure that the bolts are so tight that it is difficult to tighten them further using hand tools Caution Periodically check that the bolts are tight to ensure TwinTube performs as designed 1 0 Rub the top sides and corners of the Spine s Fixed Tubes E with the enclosed bar of Paraffin Wax This reduces friction provides telescope smoothness and protects the powder coated paint from wear You will find that TwinTube s Paraffin Wax is a great solution to clean hassle free operation Once applied it stays put and stays clean
3. that the Wing is mounted squarely If not loosen the Top Hat Bracket fasteners and reposition the Wing F A Caution The Wings must fit squarely on the Telescope Tubes 1 4 Washers S and 1 4 Locking Nuts T Top Hat Bracket G 1 4 Washers S and 1 4 Locking Nuts T for the U Bolts to tighten correctly and for the telescope feature to operate freely Tighten the Top Hat Brackets so that the ears deflect into a slight bend LETSGOAERO 5 Gear Management Solutions TWINTUBE INSTALLATION 15 Attach the Safety Cable L to the passenger side V Plate B and the Safety Cable Retainer U on the Frame using the Quick Links attached to the cable This will ensure that the Frame cannot slide off the Spine inadvertently To remove the Frame and carrier from the Spine simply undo one Quick Link This allows TwinTube to be separated into its two component parts to ease the installation removal and storage of the system Safety Cable L V Plate B Passenger Side Safety Cable Retainer U 1 6 Install the End Caps M without reflectors into the ends of the Fixed Tubes D closest to the vehicle and the End Cap and Reflector Assemblies N into the ends of the Telescope Tubes at the rear of TwinTube farthest from vehicle for view from behind End Cap and Reflector Assemblies N GearCace TT Carco Rack 1 7 The Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin K
4. with the handle is for securing TwinTube s Frame to the Spine during use When this pin is engaged it helps prevent carrier movement or wobble When in transit it prevents the Frame from sliding rearward on the Spine Be sure to use the 1 4 x 5 8 nylon bushing on the Silent Hitch Pin assembly to prevent any scratching or marring of the powder coated finish on the Telescope Tube D To install thread the Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin K into the spring nut that was installed in Step 6 Install the pin clip from the assembly Hand Tighten Silent Pin Clip Hitch Pin K Nylon Bushing WARNING The Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin MUST be firmly secured in Telescope Safety pin hole location before transit Failure to do so may result in potential hazards from improper operation including property damage and bodily injury WARNING Never move your vehicle with the TwinTube UBI ex tended in the telescoped position It must always be prop erly secured before transit Failure to do so may result in potential hazards from improper operation including property damage and bodily injury LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions GearCace TT INSTALLATION __ Gear Cace TT Carco Rack Part Two INsTALL GEARCAGE TT Carco Rack The GearCage TT Cargo Rack may be assembled onto the TwinTube frame using a smooth surface like a work table or the TwinTube may be installed on the hitch first to p
5. Fixed Tubes E Rub top sides and corners with Paraffin Wax FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 1 s Locate the Telescope Tubes D and orient them to the Spine Assembly with the weld seam down and with the hole away from the Spine The hole in each Telescope Tube D must line up with the hole in the Fixed Tube E Telescope Tubes D Holes must align LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions TwinTuBe INSTALLATION GearCace TT Carco Rack 12 The two 44 Wings F form the mounting surface of the TwinTube UBI The Wings are adjustable for different platform widths but they must be at least 12 apart to support a load properly The first Wing F should be mounted as close to the Top Plate C of the Spine Assembly as possible depending on spare tires or ladders on the vehicle To mount this Wing place two 1 4x20 U Bolts H in the pre drilled mounting holes in the bottom of the Wing channel and position the Wing on the Telescope slide tubes Place the Safety Cable Retainer U on the passenger side and a Top Hat Bracket G over the U Bolt threads Secure the Brackets with a 1 4 Washer S and a 1 4 Locking Nut T on each leg of each Bracket 14 Repeat Steps 9 and 10 with the rear Wing F Leave the U Bolts H and Locking Nuts T loose enough so the Wing can move forward or back as needed to fit the bolt hole pattern of the platform you intend to mount on
6. UBI You may adjust both Wings along the Frame tube as needed to accommodate your platform of choice as well as for additional clearance to accommodate spare tires etc on the back of your vehicle Note After installing your platform of choice to the Wings the last step is to firmly tighten all the 1 4x20 Nuts securing the Top Hat Brackets to the Wings Tighten these in a balanced fashion until securely snug Between uses periodically re check these fasteners for proper tightness 44 Wing F 44 Wing F 1 4x20 U Bolts H SS amp T Top Plate C Top Hat Bracket G 1 4 Washers S S and 1 4 Locking Nuts T K Top Hat Bracket G Safety Cable Retainer U 1 4 Locking Nuts T 1 4 Washers S Top Hat Bracket G 1 3 Check that the Telescope Tubes D are as far toward the vehicle as possible and that the Telescope Pin holes in the rear of the Spine and Telescope Tubes D are aligned When everything is aligned tighten the 1 4x20 Locking Nuts T on the U Bolts H Tighten the 1 4x20 Locking Nuts alternating from side to side so each side of the Top Hat Bracket is equally compressed around the Telescope Tube D Use a 7 16 wrench to snug tighten the nuts to 12 ft Ibs Slide the Frame back and forth on the Spine to check the alignment If any binding is observed check to be sure that the Telescope Tubes D both come to rest against the Top Plate on the Spine and
7. ctural strength and telescope support e The Frame assembly which provides carrier platform or box mounting interface and telescoping function e Safety Cable Quick Links allow the Frame and Spine system components to be separated thereby dividing the weight in half This provides ease of use when installing or removing and storing the system Parts IDENTIFICATION Parts List Item Description Quantity Item Description Quantity A Shank 1 N End Cap amp Reflector Assembly 2 B V Plates 2 P 1 2 Shoulder Bolts 6 C Top Plate 1 Q 1 2 Washers 12 D Telescope Tubes 2 R 1 2 Locking Nuts 6 E Fixed Tubes 2 S 1 4 Washers 16 F Wings 44 C Channel 2 T 1 4 Locking Nuts 12 G Top Hat Brackets 4 U Safety Cable Retainer 1 H 1 4 20 U Bolts 4 V Center Plate 1 J Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin Assembly 1 W 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolts 4 K Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin Assembly 1 X Slide Bumpers 2 L Safety Cable with 2 Quicklink Connectors 1 Paraffin Starter Wax 1 M End Caps If you are missing any items contact your sales agent if the product was assembled by them If not or if purchased from Let s Go Aero please contact us at 1 877 GO 4 AERO 464 2376 Tools Needed Spine Assembly 3 4 Wrench 3 4 Socket 1 4 Wrench or Socket 7 16 Wrench Frame Assembly TWINTUBE INSTALLATION S LenT Hirc Pin INSTALLATION Two Silent Hitch Pins are included with the TwinTube Mounting Platform to prevent the i
8. ding the 1 3 4 x 1 4 Bolts F with 3 4 x 1 4 Washers H and 1 4 x 20 Split Ring Lock Washers K into the pin nuts in each U Tube A Loosely tighten the bolts until all eight 8 are in position then final tighten U Tube A EE 3 4 x 1 4 Washers t H and 1 4 Nyloc Nuts I 1 4 x 20 Split Ring Lock Washer K 3 4 x 1 4 Washer H 1 3 4 x 1 4 Bolt F 2 Place the middle Panel B on top of the U Tubes A Use a 3 4 x 1 4 Bolts G two 2 3 4 x 1 4 Washers H and a 1 4 Nyloc Nut I at each of the four 4 locations to secure this panel to the outside panels Securely tighten all hardware installed in Steps 1 and 2 Center Panel ace Pin Nut Factory Installed U Tube Seal Gasket L Side Tubes C 3 4 x 1 4 Washers H i with 1 4 Nyloc Nuts 1 LP U Tube Seal Gasket L 3 4 x 1 4 Bolts G with 3 4 x 1 4 Washers H U Tube Seal Gaskets L LETSGOAERO 8 Gear Management Solutions GearCace TT INSTALLATION 4 Locate the End Tubes D Install them on each end of the Side Tubes C by threading the 1 3 4 x 1 4 Bolts F with 3 4 x 1 4 Washers H and 1 4 x 20 Split Ring Lock Washers K into the pin nuts in each Side Tube C Loosely tighten the bolts until all four 4 are in position then final tighten End Tube D End Tube D 3 4 x 1 4 Washer H 1 3 4 x 1 4 Bolt F Factory Ins
9. iding off the Spine when telescoping the GearCage TT Cargo Rack It should always be engaged for this reason and to prevent the cable from dragging on the ground while in transit Never move your vehicle with the GearCage TT extended in the telescoped position The GearCage TT must always be properly secured before transit Secure the GearCage TT Latches before Transit We warrant this product to the first consumer to be free from defect in material and workmanship for one year Please retain your sales slip for your records Any product or part thereof found to be defective within that period will be replaced without charge provided that 1 the product was not misused 2 no alterations or modifications were made 3 its failure resulted from a defect in material or workmanship and not from normal wear expected in the use of the product 4 the product or part is delivered freight prepaid to Let s Go Aero Please contact Let s Go Aero toll free at 877 464 2376 to get a return authorization number prior to return Manufacturers only obligation shall be to replace such products or parts proved to be defective LETSGOAERO 10 Gear Management Solutions
10. nherent rattle that occurs when placing an accessory device in this case TwinTube into the receiver hitch The installation process is the same for both Silent Hitch Pins the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin J secures the TwinTube Assembly to the receiver hitch and the Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin K secures the Frame Assembly to the Spine Assembly WARNING The Silent Hitch Pins must be firmly tightened to work properly Make sure you use the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin J to attach the Shank to the receiver hitch and use a wrench to securely tighten it 1 a Orient the Shank A with the two 5 8 holes toward the receiver hitch on the vehicle Insert the spring nut from the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin Assembly J into the Shank and line it up with the second hole from the end of the Shank A Use Second Hole Spring Nut unless more clear ance is required Note Use the bolt hole in the Shank that places the TwinTube as close to your vehicle as possible If more clearance is needed use the last hole in the Shank 2 Slide the Shank with the spring nut installed into the vehicle hitch and line up the Shank s bolt holes with the hole in the hitch Make sure the washer is on the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin J and thread it into the threaded spring nut Use a wrench to securely tighten the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin J to 30 ft Ibs 60 ft lbs of torque equivalent to tightening a lug nut on a ca
11. r vehicle and hitch receiver s tongue weight rating subtract GearCage TT s 75 Ibs from your identified tongue weight rating The difference represents your vehicle and hitch receiver s available load weight The GearCage TT is rated for up to 300 Ibs of cargo weight carrying capacity When transporting cargo place heavy loads in the center and lighter cargo to the outside Telescoping GearCage TT Cargo Rack To telescope the GearCage TT Cargo Rack remove the Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin from the Telescope Safety pin hole Verify that the Safety Cable is secured and then slide the frame to the rear WARNINGS Failure to adhere to these recommendations may result in potential hazards from improper operation includ ing property damage and bodily injury e Engage Silent Hitch Pins Both pins MUST be securely engaged before transit A wrench MUST be used to tighten the Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin at the hitch receiver location Secure the GearCage TT Cargo Rack as close to vehicle as possible Always secure GearCage TT as close to your vehicle as possible minimizing the distance of this structure and its load from your vehicle There are two bolt hole settings from which to choose You may also adjust the Wings for up to 6 of rear installed clearance from your vehicle as needed See Step 10 of this User Manual for Wing adjustment Verify that the Safety Cable is Secured The Safety Cable prevents the Frame from sl
12. r wheel Install the pin clip from the assembly Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin Pin Clip LG 0 Receiver Hitch Shank A Spine ASSEMBLY 1 4 Washers GearCace TT Carco Rack 3 The V Plate B with the Safety Cable hole goes on the passenger side of the Shank A Orient both V Plates B so that they angle up and away from the Shank A and the lower holes in the plates line up with the 1 2 holes in the Shank Install a 1 2 Shoulder Bolt P two 1 2 Washers Q and a 1 2 Locking Nut R in each hole Use a 3 4 Wrench and a 3 4 Socket to position tighten the bolts 1 2 Shoulder 1 2 Washers Q Bolts P Note V Plates MUST be attached angled AWAY from the vehicle for product to install properly 4 Place the Center Plate V between the V Plates Install a 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolt two 2 1 4 Washers and a 1 4 Locking Nut in each hole Then tighten the bolts on the Center Plate 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolts 1 4 Washers 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolts LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions TWINTUBE INSTALLATION 5 Place the Fixed Tubes E between the top of the V Plates B and place the Top Plate C on top Install a 1 2 Shoulder Bolt P two 1 2 Washers Q and a 1 2 Locking Nut R in each hole 2 per Tube Use a 3 4 Wrench and a 3 4 Socket to position tighten the bolts Top Plate 1 2 Shoulder Bolts P 1 2 Washers Q
13. rovide a supportive working platform Parts List Item Description Quantity A U Tube 4 B Panels 3 Tools Needed C Side Tubes 2 9 16 Wrench D End Tubes 2 7 16 Wrench E 2 1 2 x 1 4 Bolts 8 F 1 3 4 x 1 4 Bolts 12 G 3 4 x 1 4 Bolts 4 H 3 4 x 1 4 Washers 36 l 1 4 Nyloc Nuts 12 If you are missing any items contact your sales agent if the J Plastic End Caps 4 product was assembled by them K 1 4 x 20 Split Ring Lock Washer 12 If not or if purchased from Let s Go Aero please contact us L _U Tube Seal Gaskets 12 at 1 877 GO 4 AERO 464 2376 LETSGOAERO 7 Gear Management Solutions GearCace TT INSTALLATION __ Gar Cace TT Carco Rack GearCaGce SP ASSEMBLY 1 Position the four 4 U Tubes A over the corresponding bolt holes in the TwinTube Wings Place the two 2 outside Panels B on top of the U Tubes A Install a 2 1 2 x 1 4 Bolt E two 2 3 4 x 1 4 Washers H and a 1 4 Nyloc Nut I at each location Outside 2 1 2 x 1 4 Bolts Panels B E with 3 4 x 1 47 WS Washers H 3 Install the two 2 Side Tubes C on top of the U Tubes A with a U Tube Seal Gasket L using a 1 3 4 x 1 4 Bolt F a 1 4 x 20 Split Ring Lock Washer K and a 3 4 x 1 4 Washer H in each location Place the U Tube Seal Gaskets on top of each U Tube and in each end of the Side Tubes F Then place the Side Tubes C in place and secure them by threa
14. talled 1 4 x 20 Split Ring Lock Washer K 5 Install a Plastic End Cap J in each end of each End Tube D 1 Plastic End C Plastic End Caps J GearCace TT Carco Rack AERO gt Gear Management Solutions SAFE Use amp OPERATION Be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent possible hazards from misuse GearCace TT Carco Rack Vehicle and Hitch Receiver Compliance This GearCage TT Cargo Rack fits 2 size hitch receivers and is rated for a Class tow capability or higher Class Il III and up When operating a tow accessory any item inserted into the hitch receiver you must comply with the vehicle and hitch receiver s towing parameters Consult your vehicle and hitch receiver owner manual s for details on your tow and tongue weight parameters Be sure that they are compatible with GearCage TT s weight specifications Tongue Weight Compliance The GearCage TT Cargo Rack and its cargo creates a combined weight that creates direct downward pressure on the hitch receiver s tongue This downward pressure is the tongue weight Tongue weight is one of the two critical weight rating factors of your tow rating s classification Class Il Ill IV V Never exceed your vehicle and hitch receiver s tongue weight specification GearCage TT Weight and Load Parameters The GearCage TT weighs 75 lbs unloaded To determine your available load weight in accordance with you
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