Carry Freedom Y-Surf User manual
MANUAL
english
Welcome
Thank you for buying a Carry Freedom Y-Surf
attachment for your Y-large trailer. These
instructions will help you get the most out of
your new Y accessory.
Read these instructions carefully before use.
IMPORTANT:
It is your responsibility to understand these
instructions. We do not accept responsibility
for how you use, modify, ride, or load the
trailer. You must decide if what you are doing
with the trailer is safe, within your ability, and
within the law. Please check your highway
laws concerning bicycles and trailers.
Y Surf Manual
GB
2 x
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2 x u-shaped side bar
2 x adjustment post
2 x crossbar
2 x foam for crossbar
4 x square rubber tube cap
4 x bolt/washer/binder bolt for adjustment post assembly M6
4 x rubber cap round for crossbar
4 x rounded plastic saddle washer, bolt and washer for crossbar assembly M8
4 x eye ring and spring washer
4 x bolt/washer/washer/nyloc nut M6
2 x
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4 x
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4 x
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4 x
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4 x
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4 x
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Tools needed for assembly
1 x allen key 4 mm
1 x allen key 5 mm
1 x allen key 6 mm
1 x wrench 10 mm
1 x electric drill (pre-2017 trailers)
1 x 6,5 mm drill bit (pre-2017 trailers)
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Parts List
Y-SURF
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Assembly Y-Surf
First assemble the frame construction.
Push the four square rubber caps into the at end of the adjust-
ment post and the at end of the U-shaped sidebars
Fix the post to the two U-shaped side bars, making sure that
the at end of the U-shaped side bar is where the connection
is made. Use the bolt, washer and binder bolt assembly pack
(#6) for this step. We also recommend a drop of loctite in the
binder bolt.
There are three height positions:
- the level position for all long loads, like paddle
boards, ladders, cellos etc.
- the middle position for middle to long loads
- the highest position for surfboards/short loads
Push the round rubber caps into the holes on the crossbar. Push
the crossbar through the foam.
Assemble the rst crossbar to the two adjustments posts using
the saddle washer , washer and bolt (#8). In the post is a star nut
already inserted for the bolts. The second crossbar is now xed
in the same way to the other end of the U-shaped sidebars.
Place the assembled frame on the load bed.
1. All 2017 trailers have holes pre-drilled for the Y-Surf
2. Some Y large load beds (2015-2016) have two holes on
each side for the deection device. Use the second hole to
x the front end of the Y-Surf to the load bed, using the bolts,
washers and nuts. Make sure the Y-Surf is positioned parallel
to the side of the load bed. Then mark the position and using
a sharp drill with a fast rotation and light pressure to avoid
splintering, drill the two holes needed for the rear xing of the
frame.
3. If your Y Large load bed has no holes drilled for the Y-Surf,
then use the Y-Surf as a drill template. Place the assembly on
the load bed being sure that the adjustment posts are facing
to the front of the trailer. Mark the hole positions and using
a sharp bit and a drill with fast rotation, drill the four holes
needed to x the surf frame to the load-bed. Use light pressure
to avoid splintering.
Drill tips - You can reduce splintering by supporting the load
bed on a scrap piece of wood, so that the drill goes through the
load-bed into the scrap wood.
WARNING - The holes in the load bed can be covered by the
grip tape. Use a screwdriver to punture these holes.
Bolt the surf frame down to the load bed using the assembly
pack (#10). The correct order is from the top: bolt/washer/Y
surf/load-bed/washer/nyloc nut. Tighten the bolts.
Last step of the assembly is the t the eye rings, using the wave
washers included (#9). Use the rings as tie down points.
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FRONT
These holes must be drilled if you are
using a pre 2017 Y trailer
FRONT
These holes are already drilled on
2015-2016 trailers
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There are a lot more options for your Y trailer:
Flag and rear light holder which can be retrotted
on all Y trailers.
Kayak holder - Fits to the load bed of the Y large.
Tow arm for the Weber hitch.
Trailer Snake - to join more than one Y trailer
together.
Also check out the other trailers in the Carry
Freedom portfolio:
The LEAF - a shopping travel trailer, light and
foldable.
Contact: USED GmbH - Am Bahnhof 3
49610 Quakenbrück - Germany
Using the Y-Surf
Make sure that all loads are secured correctly. For carrying
surfboards we suggest you use the special ROK straps (availa-
ble from Carry Freedom) which have special elastic straps that
protect the board.
Under the long load is space for carrying more. Watch out for
the new waterproof bag that clips to the four round bolts for
carrying wet suits, sandwiches and beer. This option will be
available from Carry Freedom.
When the Y surf is used in the slanted position, make sure the
end of the long load is not too close to the ground. Failure to
do this could result in the long load hitting the ground when
the angle is too steep. Special care should also be taken when
going over kerb stones or holes in the road. See the table be-
low for the maximum length of boards that can be carried in
each position, using three dierent tow arms. The extended
tow arms 0.5m and 0.9m are availble from your dealer.
Trailer Tow Arm High position Middle position Level position
Y-large Standard max. 250cm - 7ft 10in max. 250cm - 8ft 2in max. 130cm - 4ft 3in
Y-large +0.5 m max. 300cm - 9ft 10in max. 320cm - 10ft 5in max. 220cm - 7ft 2in
Y-large +0.9 m max. 330cm - 10ft 9in max. 350cm - 11ft 5in max. 300cm - 9ft 10in
If your board is longer than 350cm (11ft 5in) you will need the Looong Arm option, which is almost 3m long and
can be shortened as needed.
If your load is wider, we oer two Wide Axle Beams that extend the axle width by 20 or 40 cm.
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