Hollywood Racks Baja 2004, Baja 2006 User Manual

Hollywood Baja 2 & 3 Bike Rack

This instruction sheet is applicable to both 2 and 3 bike capacity Baja racks.

When using the Hollywood Baja rack, please
follow these important recommendations:

 Install the Baja rack on structurally sound
trunks and rear decks only. If you own a Mini Van
or Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), be sure to read the

Fig. 1

lid before installation of the rack. Clean the surfaces of the sponge pads on your Baja rack. Dirt

trapped between the pads of the rack and the trunk can scratch the vehicle’s paint due to the
abrasive composition of dirt.

 Tighten all six straps both before and after mounting bikes on the rack.
 Never place more than 100 lbs. (45 KG) on either the Baja 2 or Baja 3 racks.
 Use at least the two upper rubber tie down straps per bike when securing your bike(s) to the

rack. The lower (Anti-Sway) rubber strap should also be placed around the bike’s seat tube or front

tire to prevent the bike(s) from moving on the rack as you drive.

 Always use the 86” external tie down strap after loading all of the bicycles onto the rack. This
final Safely Strap should be threaded through all of the bikes, and the frame of the Baja rack

itself.

 Keep the bicycle tires at least one foot (1’) away from the exhaust pipe(s). Automotive exhaust
is hot enough to melt bicycle tires.

 Check the rack, bikes and straps regularly
during use.

 Drive slowly when used on bumpy or
rock/dirt surface roads.

Mounting the Hollywood Baja Rack on

Your Vehicle:

Your new Baja (2 or 3) rack comes to you
fully assembled in the box, so there is no
assembly to do on the rack itself. There will
be some adjustment and set-up required so
that the Baja will fit on your vehicle
correctly. Please read and adhere to all
instructions as follows:

special notes below.
 Never attach hooks to aluminum, plastic, glass,

fiberglass or carbon fiber. If in doubt, check the
surface with a magnet. If the magnet sticks, it’s

okay to use the rack. If not, do not use the rack on
the subject vehicle. The rack strap hooks can
damage non-steel surfaces. Hooks may be
attached to roof rack cross bars. Check the
contour of the bar first.

 Clean the surface of the trunk, rear door or deck

Fig. 2

1. After removing your Baja rack from the box, loosen the black hubs by turning the hub
adjustment knob counter-clockwise. This will allow the two sections of the rack to move relative
to one another, for correct rack placement on your vehicle. Note how the teeth on the hubs
interlock into place. See Fig. 2. The Baja is adjustable to clear spoilers and small rear wings.

2. Adjusting the rack frame: Position the Baja rack on the vehicle such that the bicycle support
arms are parallel to the ground, or angled slightly upward at the back of the rack. The rear brace
should rest on a steel trunk lid, or rear door. See Fig. 1. If necessary (especially on vans, station
wagons and SUV’s) the upper pads may rest on glass. This is because the weight of the rack and
bicycles is support by the upper straps, and the lower pads. Be careful not to interfere with rear
mounted wiper blade if the vehicle is so equipped.

3. Once the proper rack position has been determined by adjusting the Baja’s bicycle support arms
and rear brace, tighten the hubs by turning both black knobs in a clockwise (right hand thread)

direction until snug and secure. Be sure that the teeth of the black hubs are interlocked evenly, so
that the support arms are perfectly parallel. See Fig. 1.

4. Attaching the straps: Begin attaching straps with the upper (farthest forward) pair, placing the
hooks in the most forward trunk lid opening, and then pulling on the end of the strap until the
proper length is reached. Once the upper straps have been attached, the side and bottom straps can
be attached in any order. If your vehicle has a “soft” plastic bumper, the lower straps may be

attached to the lower edge of the trunk lid, or rear door opening instead of the bumper.

5. When all six straps are attached, pull on each strap to make sure that the hooks are properly
seated, and that all straps are tight. After mounting the bikes, recheck and retighten all straps
since the weight of the bike(s) often adds tension to the upper straps, and removes and equal
amount of tension from the lower straps.

Mounting bike(s) to your Hollywood Baja rack:

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