RealRack RR TWO BIKE User manual

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Instructions for use
Congratulations and thank you for choosing RealRack to take care of your ride!
Below is some information that you need to know before you install your new RealRack on your
vehicle.
You can also find ‘how to’ videos on our YouTube channel, there is a link on our website.
Following these simple instructions will provide you with the best experience while using
your RealRack. Failing to follow these instructions may void the warranty of the product, and may
cause damage to yours or someone else’s bikes or vehicle.
Load Rating
Check the load rating for your tow bar (hitch) before installing your RealRack. This can be
found in the vehicle manual or on the tow bar itself. It is your responsibility to ensure that
your tow bar isn't overloaded as this may cause damage to the vehicle or tow bar.
For example, assuming your tow bar is rated to a maximum (vertical) tongue load of 75kg,
and the RealRack is 10kg, your max usable load on the rack is 65kg. This is equivalent to the
weight of four bikes at 16.25kg or three bikes at 21.6kg.
The max load of each bicycle mount on any RealRack is 24kg.
Rack
Max Load per rack (kg)
RR TWO BIKE
48
RR FOUR BIKE
80
RR SIX BIKE
120

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E-Bikes
E-Bikes are heavier than regular mountain bikes and because of this extra mass, we
recommend you carry a maximum of two e-bikes on any standard RealRack. E-bikes must be
loaded on the two centre spaces either side of the middle with no other bikes carried at the
same time.
We recommend removing the batteries when transporting e-bikes to reduce the load.

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Installation
Tools required:
•13mm, 16mm & 19mm spanners
•10mm hex allen key (if tow ball)
•24mm socket/spanner (if 2” hitch)
•Thread locker (we recommend Loctite 243)
•Grease
1 –Unboxing
Find a clear space and carefully unpack and unwrap your RealRack, taking care to remove all packaging
from each component. Remember to recycle the packaging if you can!

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2 –Assembly and Installation
Note: We recommend using thread lock on all threads to prevent nuts/bolts from vibrating loose.
•Fit the mounting bracket to your vehicle. Details on the installation of the bracket will depends
on the type of tow bar you have, please get in touch with us if you need any assistance.
•Fit the main support post on the mounting bracket by placing the RealRack logo face down.
Locate the 12mm bolt in the bottom hole and tighten up the bolt lift the post up to insert the
quick release pin.
•Next, using the 8mm nuts and bolts from the kit, secure the rear wheel stabiliser bar to the
main post.
•Secure the top rail using the 10mm nuts and bolts provided. Note that the cones will point up
away from the car.
•Attach the straps to your boot lid or roof rack and adjust to remove any slack (do not pull the
rack up tight when unloaded).
•Grab a beer, you’re done!

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3 –Loading Bikes
The easiest way to proceed is to load your bike from either side of the rack. We recommend loading
the bikes from the middle out especially for the 6 bikes version.
Loading your bike
a) To load a bike on the rack, stand on beside your bike, opposite to the rack with the front wheel
pointing towards the rack.
b) Place one hand behind the seat post and the other hand on the fork lowers. Squat down and
lift with your knees.
c) Lean the bike back, so that your hand holding the seat post is supporting most of the weight.
d) Lift the bike across from the side of the rack, rather than over the top of the rack.
e) Place steerer tube over the cone mount, sliding it down until the steerer tube is snug on the
cone. Lower the rear wheel onto the support bar, it might hang slightly away from the bar.
Securing your bike
a) Grab the bungee cord near the steerer tube. Thread it behind and over the fork crown and
then hook it on to the button provided.
b) Secure the back wheel with the two bungee cords provided.
c) Repeat the process for the next bike, moving one side of the rack to the other depending on
which direction you torn the handlebar.
d) Drive in peace, knowing your bike is secure and not being scratched!