GripSport Van Rack User manual

Max. 30kg Per bike. Total max 120 Kg
Assembly Instructions
Van Rack - All Models

3 x 10mm nuts
1 x Short Hook
1 x Long Hook
2 x Wheel Hoops
2 x Wheel Channels
3 x Arms
2 x Tie Down Straps
2 x Tab Plates
2 x Cinch Straps
3 x 10mm x 60 long hex head bolts
Tilting mount
Non tilting mount
Carrier mounting arm.
(1, 2, 3 or 4 bike version)
2 x Large 10mm washers
1 x Carrier mount with
safety pin & R clip
Tow bar adaptor (optional)
Parts list
page 1
Parts supplied for a 2 Bike 'Van Rack'.
Double quantities for 4 Bike Van Rack.
1 each of the following items.
or

page 2
Using one of the fitting methods.
see gripsport fitting guide,
(www.gripsport.com.au/new-fitting-method-gripsport-van-racks/)
Install the upright post to your caravan A frame.
Fitting method 2 (the most common) is shown.

.
Spacer plates
Step 2
Set carrier mounting arm
to desired position & fit
12mm x 65 long bolts & nuts
Step 1
Position mount on top of post
Note spacer plates.
Fit 12mm x 85 long bolts & nuts
Step 4
Tighten this nut to achieve
resistance in tilting action
Step 3
Tighten all 12mm nuts
Step 1
Set carrier mount
to desired position
Step 2
Insert safety pin & R clip
Step 3
Tighten 12mm bolts
Spacer plates
Step 3
Fit 12mm x 75 long
bolts & nuts,
fully tighten
Step 2
Set carrier mounting arm
to desired position
page 3
Fit assembly to top of post.
Fit carrier mount to arm
Step 1
Position non tilting mount
on top of post
Note spacer plates
Tilting Carrier
Non Tilting Carrier

10mm x 60 long hex
head bolt
Tab plates
Note position of tabs
Washer
10mm nut
Pivot arm.
Note. use any arm
Washer
Carrier mount
Step 1
Loosely assemble pivot arm
page 4
Assembling carrier to carrier mount

10mm nuts
Loose fit at this stage
Side arm
Side arm
10mm x 60 hex head bolts
Note. Each bolt MUST pass
through all 4 parts as shown
Align these holes
Align these holes
First
Allen key bolts
(requires 6mm allen key)
Second
10mm x 60 long
hex head bolts
Third
10mm x 60 long hex head bolt.
Tighten until pivot arm is stiff to
pivot from side to side.
Step 3
Tighten all bolts in correct sequence
Pivot arm
page 5
Step 2
Fit side arm's & pivot arm to carrier mount
Insert side arms into carrier mount (align holes) 1.
Place pivot arm assembly over carrier mount (align holes) 2.
Insert 10mm x 60 long hex head bolts through all parts & loosely fit nuts 3.

Cable ties
page 6
Step 4.
Fit wheel hoop's & wheel channel's onto arms as shown.
The configurations shown will suit the majority of bikes.
You may need to alter this depending on your particular combination of bikes.
2 Bike
3 Bike
4 Bike
If using wheel hoop reducers, position as shown

NOTE. Step-through (ladies) frames,
MUST be fitted with a top tube
adapter (not included)
Hook
NOTE. If only carrying one bike
the hook must be placed at the
LOWEST point on the top tube
Always place front wheel in hoop & rear wheel in channel
Use long hook
Fit cinch strap
Fit tie down strap
tighten firmly
First bike
Loading bikes
page 7

B
NOTE. There MUST be a gap
between the hooks.
Adjust position of pivoting
post if necessary.
Use short hook
page 8
Second bike
Tighten all straps firmly

.
Remove R clip &
safety pin
Tilt carrier until it reaches stop
page 9
Tilting the carrier

Fit safety pin & R clip
tighten 12 mm bolts
Slacken 12 mm bolts
remove R clip & safety pin
Insert into vehicle tow bar receiver
& secure with your hitch pin
Remove carrier from
mounting arm
Fit carrier to
tow bar adaptor
3 & 4 bike version
Optional tow bar adapter.
page 10
1& 2 bike version