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1. GearDeck 17 Carco CARRIER GD 4117 Tevescopinc SYSTEM User Assembly and Operation Manual LETSGOAMAERO Gear Management Solutions The GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier is a highly versatile modular system for multi use purposes The TwinTube UBI hitch rack is the structural foundation for the GearDeck capsule Assembly consists of the TwinTube UBI installation on the hitch receiver followed by installation of the GearDeck 17 capsule on the TwinTube UBI Part One TwinTube UBI Installation Page 2 Part Three Safe Use and Operation Page 9 Part Two GearDeck 17 Installation Page 7 Installation Tips Keep this manual for future reference The GearDeck 17 system fits a 2 size receiver style hitch and requires a minimum of a Class II tow rating If your vehicle has a Class Il 1 25 size hitch an adapter may be used Keep in mind that the TwinTube UBI is a precision built product and some consideration of alignment is necessary when first assembling the system The TwinTube UBI 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 UBI is installed securely tighten all hardware If this product was purchased from a dealer all documentation MUST be furnished to the customer TwinTuse2. AERO 464 2376 Tools Needed 3 4 Wrench 3 4 Socket 1 4 Wrench or Socket 7 16 Wrench Spine Assembly Frame Assembly TwinTuse UBI INSTALLATION S LenT Hirc Pin INSTALLATION Two Silent Hitch Pins are included with TwinTube UBI to prevent the inherent rattle that occurs when placing an accessory device in this case TwinTube UBI 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
3. UBI INstaLLaATION _ GarDeck 17 Carco CARRIER Part One INSTALL TWINTUBE UBI on Hitcu RECEIVER The TwinTube UBI system features separate components that extend and enhance the load carrying capabilities of a receiver style hitch e The Spine assembly which provides UBI s structural strength and telescope support e The Frame assembly which provides UBI s carrier platform or box mounting interface and telescoping function Safety Cable Quick Links allow the Frame and Spine system components to be separated thereby dividing the UBI s 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 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
4. 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 lbs 60 ft lbs of torque equivalent to tightening a lug nut on a car wheel Install the pin clip from the assembly Hexhead Silent Hitch Pin Pin Clip LG 0 Receiver Hitch Shank A Washers GearDeck 17 Carco CARRIER SPINE ASSEMBLY 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 V Plates B Safety Cable Hole Nut 1 2 Shoulder Bolts P 1 2 Washers Q Note Plates MUST be attached angled AWAY from the vehicle for product to install properly Ls tes V qa 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 1 4 Washers 1 4 20 x 3 4 Bolts 1 4 Locking Nuts Gear Management Solutions T
5. Bolt threads Secure the Brackets with a 1 4 Washer S and a 1 4 Locking Nut T on each leg of each Bracket WARNING 14 A The 44 Wings must be at least 12 apart to support a load properly Note 1 4 Washers S and 1 4 Locking Nuts T Top Hat Bracket G Safety Cable Retainer U 1 4 Locking Nuts T 1 4 Washers S 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 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 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 Top Hat Bracket G 1 4 Washers S and 1 4 Locking Nuts
6. T GearDeck 17 Carco CARRIER 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 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 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 SS S Top Hat Bracket G 1 4 Washers S and 1 4 Locking Nuts T LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions TwinTuse UBI 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 Ret
7. ainer 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 1 7 The Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin K with the GearDeck 17 CarGo CARRIER 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 Pin Clip Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin K 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 improp
8. er operation including property damage and bodily injury LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions GearDeck 17 INSTALLATION _ Gear Deck 17 Carco Carrier Part Two InstaLL GEARDECK 17 CAPSULE The GearDeck 17 system is completed with the assembly of the GearDeck 17 capsule s tray and lids Parts IDENTIFICATION Parts List Tools Needed Item Description Quantity 7 16 Socket Wrench SO OOOO ee Rubber Mallet Tray Assembly Hex Wrench included A Tray 1 B D Ring Tie Downs 4 C 1 4 20 Bolts 10 D 1 4 20 Nylock Nuts 10 E 1 4 Flat Washers 10 F 1 4 x 1 14 Fender Washers 10 G Drain Plugs 4 Lid Assembly H Lids 2 J Aluminum Angles 2 K 1 4 20 x 1 Stainless Steel Button Socket Head Cap Bolts 4 L 1 4 x 1 Stainless Steel Fender Washers 4 M 1 4 Washers 4 N 1 4 20 Nylock Nuts 4 P Allen Wrench 1 If you are missing any items contact your sales agent if the product was oS e ZNN assembled by them If not or if purchased from Let s Go Aero please 3 3 C3 SO contact us at 1 877 GO 4 AERO 464 2376 TNN Install the TwinTube UBI on your hitch receiver first The GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier should be installed as close to your vehicle as possible There are two hitch receiver bolt hole settings from which to choose You may also adjust the position of the wings along the Frame Tube for up to 6 of added distance from your vehicle for a total of 15 1 4 of installed clearance a
9. ight 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 Rub top sides and corners Fixed Tubes E with Paraffin Wax FRAME ASSEMBLY 1 1 a 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 TwinTuse UBI INSTALLATION 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
10. it Always secure the lids together before transit by pulling the draw latch over the receiver end 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 Lets 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 U S And International Patent Numbers 6 409 203 6 609 725 6 945 550 6 910 609 Patents Pending L OOO TsGoAERO 9 Gear Management Solutions
11. le Verify that the Safety Cable is secured and then slide the frame to the rear Locking Up GearDeck 17 A padlock location is provided for a lock in the center of the Lid s lip on the side We recommend a lock with a 1 shank hook WARNINGS Failure to adhere to these recommendations may result in potential hazards from improper operation includ ing property damage and bodily injury 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 GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier as close to vehicle as possible Always secure GearDeck 17 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 sliding off the Spine when telescoping the GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier 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 GearDeck 17 extended in the telescoped position The GearDeck 17 must always be properly secured before transit Secure the GearDeck 17 Latches before Trans
12. r higher Class Il Ill 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 GearDeck 17 s weight specifications Tongue Weight Compliance The GearDeck 17 and its cargo creates a combined weight that creates direct downward pressure on the hitch receiv er 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 GearDeck 17 Weight and Load Parameters The GearDeck 17 weighs 72 lbs unloaded To determine your available load weight in accordance with your vehicle and hitch receiver s tongue weight rating subtract GearDeck 17 s 72 lbs from your identified tongue weight rating The dif ference represents your vehicle and hitch receiver s available load weight The GearDeck 17 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 GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier To telescope the GearDeck 17 remove the Hand Tighten Silent Hitch Pin from the Telescope Safety pin ho
13. s needed 4 Rear Clearance Installed 6 lt i Range of Motion along Tube to Adjust Rear Clearance 9 1 4 a gt Telescope LETSGOAERO 7 Gear Management Solutions GearDeck 17 INSTALLATION 1 Place the Tray over the wings of the TwinTube UBI and line up the holes in the tray with the holes in the wings Place the D Ring Tie Downs over the outer most set of holes on each end of the tray Install a 1 4 20 Bolt and a 1 4 x 1 1 4 Fender Washer in each hole in the bottom of the Tray through the wings Secure each bolt to the TwinTube Wing with a 1 4 Flat Washer and a 1 4 20 Nylock Nut 1 4 x 1 14 Fender Washers 1 4 20 Bolts D Ring Tie Downs Lo 1 4 Flat TAN Washers a 1 4 20 Nylock Nuts 2 Locate the Lid with the latches on the side Place it on the side of the Tray nearest the vehicle Align the four 4 holes in the sides of the Lid with the holes in the Tray Place a 1 4 x 1 Stainless Steel Fender Washer over a 1 4 20 x 1 Stainless Steel Button Socket Head Cap Bolt and insert the bolt into the hole from the outside Thread a 1 4 Washer and 1 4 20 Nylock Nut over the bolt from the inside and tighten with an Allen Wrench and 7 16 socket Repeat at all four 4 locations Nut Inside 1 4 x 1 inl a 1 a an ess 1 4 Washer Washer Inside 1 4 20 x 3 4 Stainless Steel B
14. utton Socket Head Cap 3 Slide the hinges on the Pivoting Lid over the hinge posts on the fixed Lid and close it GearDeck 17 Carco CARRIER Locate the two Aluminum Angles in the parts kit They provide additional sidewall rigidity for the fixed Lid and will be installed inside the lid between the plastic and the heavy duty weatherstripping Peel the weatherstripping away from the vertical edge of the Lid Place the Aluminum Angle on the inside of the Lid flush with the bottom Reinstall the weatherstripping over the edge of the Lid and the Aluminum Angle Use a rubber mallet to tap it into place if necessary Crimp the lip of the weatherstripping over the Lid and Aluminum Angle to provide a tight grip that cannot easily be removed Aluminum Angle Place along edge under Weatherstripping If you wish to install a license plate on the GearDeck a location is provided on the Tray We recommend that you install the plate on the driver s side Use the license plate as a template to drill two holes in the tray an Drill Holes for License Plate if desired LETSGOAERO Gear Management Solutions GearDeck 17 Carco CARRIER SAFE Use amp OPERATION Be sure to follow these guidelines to prevent possible hazards from misuse Vehicle and Hitch Receiver Compliance This GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier fits 2 size hitch receivers and is rated for a Class II tow capability o
15. winTuse UBI 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 1 2 Wash Bolts P ashers Q 1 2 Washers Fixed Tubes E 1 2 Locking Nuts R 1 2 Shoulder 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 GearDeck 17 Carco CARRIER 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 t
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