Mounting Instructions for a Rhode Gear Bike Rack
- 1). Place the rack's U-shaped supports on your trunk and adjust them to fit the contour of your car by loosening the yellow knobs on either side of the carrier. Once the supports feel balanced and secure, tighten the knobs by turning in a clockwise direction to secure them in place.
- 2). Locate the upper hooks attached to the rack's nylon straps. Pull the hooks forward and attach to the edge of the trunk lid just below the car's rear window. Pull the lower hooks down and attach to the edge of the trunk lid that will typically be near the license plate. Adjust the tension on the straps with the sliding nylon buckles so that the rack is secure and the lower U-support is located just above the license plate.
- 3). Pull the side hooks to the left and right and attach to both edges of the trunk lid. Adjust the nylon buckles on the side straps so that they are tight. Check the position of the Rhode Gear rack to make sure it is centered on the trunk and the lower U-support is still just above the license plate. Pull all straps tight.
- 4). Position the bike support arms so they are horizontal to the ground. Turn the yellow knobs counter-clockwise to loosen, then tighten the knobs when the arm is properly positioned. Loosen only one yellow knob at a time to maintain the correct position of the upper and lower U-support on the trunk lid. Double check that both knobs are tight when finished.
- 5). Load your bikes on the Rhode Gear trunk rack so they sit securely on the support arms. Alternate the direction in which the bikes face to help balance the weight on the rack.