Hollywood Racks F6 User Manual

Installation instructions for the Model F6 Bicycle Carrier

Caution: This rack is not to be mounted to any trailer or towed vehicle!

When using the F6 Expedition Bumper Rack always remember the following points:

1. Install the rack on structurally sound areas only.

2. Never install the upper hooks to plastic, aluminum, glass or fiberglass.

3. Clean the surface of the trunk and bumper prior to installation.

4. Tighten all straps before and after mounting bicycles on the rack

5. Never place more than a total of 100 lbs. (45 kgs.) on the rack.

6. Keep the bicycle tires away from exhaust pipes (1 foot or 30cm) minimum.

7. Check the rack, bikes and strap tightness regularly during use.

8. Use caution and reduce speed on rough roads.

If you have any questions or installation problems, please call your Hollywood Racks
retailer or call Hollywood Engineering at: 1-800-747-4085.

Before installing the
Hollywood F6 Expedition
bumper rack:

Be sure that your vehicle has
structurally sound trunk and
bumper areas. Clean the trunk
and bumper surfaces where
the rack will rest. Note: It may
be necessary to look under
your vehicle to determine the

strength of the vehicle’s
bumper. Lower straps can be
attached to lower trunk lid
opening.

Installing the Expedition
bumper rack:

1. Loosen the knobs on both
sides of the rack.

2. Place the main frame on

FIG. 1

position the rear brace of the rack so it rests on the trunk / door (Fig, 1.). The main frame should
be in a somewhat vertical position. Tighten the knobs on the rear brace to locate the rear brace.
Knobs should be snug and tight, but do not over-tighten (Fig. 2).

3. Attach the upper hooks to the top of the trunk, hatch or rear door. Pull the loose strap end, and
tighten the strap securely (Fig. 3). Place the lower straps under the bumper or at the bottom of the
rear door. Pull down on the straps to tighten. Install the side straps horizontally from the rack to the
trunk or rear door and tighten until snug.

4. Raise the bicycle support arms so they are parallel to the ground or angled slightly up at the rear.
Tighten the knobs securely. Some minor adjustment of the rack, straps and / or support arms may
be necessary at this point, to obtain a good fit.

the vehicle’s bumper so
that the main frame is
perpendicular to the
ground. Rotate and

Caution: Always re-check all rack-to-car straps for correct tension after installation!

FIG. 2

Installing bicycles on the Hollywood F6
Expedition bumper rack:

1. Install the individual tie down straps on the cradles

2. The heaviest bicycle should be loaded on the rack

FIG. 2

3. Pull the strap around the frame and hook it onto the

strap position to fit around the bicycle frame.

and anti-sway blocks.

first, with the lightest on the outside. Place the first
bicycle on the inside cradles, closest to the main
frame of the rack. The handlebars should be on the

passenger’s side of the vehicle. Rotate the crank arm
so that it doesn’t contact the vehicle.

small anchor on the other side of the cradle (Fig. 4).

Note that it may be necessary to rotate the cradle and

4. Pull the strap so that it’s snug, but do not over-stretch the strap. Over-stretching the strap will not

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FIG. 3

hold the bike on any better, and it may compromise the strength and life span of the strap. Adjust
the other tie down straps accordingly.

5. Use the Anti-Sway block that sits below one of the cradles (for each bike) to stabilize the bike by

placing the strap around the seat tube (not seat post) of each bike (Fig. 5). You may need to

rotate the Anti-Sway block, and in some cases you may need to remove it completely. This would
be the case on very small bikes, or bikes with restricted mounting space due to creative frame
design.

6. Install the second bicycle with the handlebars on

the driver’s side. Adjust the tie down straps as per
the first bicycle. Repeat the installation for the
third bicycle, with the handlebars again on the
passenger’s side of the car.

7. VERY IMPORTANT: You must use the long

(86” x 1”) black strap to secure the lower
portions of ALL the bicycles to the rack. This
strap must be routed behind the main frame,
through the bicycle wheels and pulled tight.

8. Tighten all straps before and after mounting the bicycles on the rack.

Tip: Women’s bicycles, children’s bicycles, and small frame size bikes, can be mounted on the rack

by placing the bicycles on the support arms under the bicycle’s down tube and behind the seat tube.

Strap

Removing and storing the F6
Expedition bicycle rack:

1. After removing bicycles, lift up on
the release tabs of the lower
buckles. Unhook the straps from
the bumper / door.

2. Loosen the knobs and lower the

Anchor

support arms to their folded
position.

3. Retighten the knobs.

4. Lift the release tab on the side and
top straps and remove hooks and
straps from vehicle.

FIG. 4

Caution: This bicycle rack is designed

to carry three (3) conventional

bicycles. Do not attempt to carry
motorcycles, scooters, mopeds, motorized
wheelchairs, or other heavy objects. Always
check the condition of the straps and stitching and

FIG. 5

replace as necessary. Replacement parts are
available from Hollywood Engineering. If you
need parts, please call Customer Service: 800­747-4085 Mon. – Fri. From 7:00AM – 3:00PM

Pacific Time.

Strap

1. To fold the support arms down, loosen the

knobs on the outside of the rotating pivot to
which the arms are mounted. A few turns of
the knob should be sufficient to allow the arms
to pulled out slightly.

2. When arms are released by loosening the

knobs, rotate them to the vertical position and
retighten the knobs securely.

Limited One Year Warranty: This rack is warranted for a period of one year against defects in materials and workmanship, effective
from the date of purchase to the original purchaser. The manufacturer will repair or replace any defective parts due to materials or
workmanship. The manufacturer of this product shall not extend the warranty to 1) Any failure or malfunction of the product due to any
modifications to the product; or 2.) Damages not attributable to a defect in materials or workmanship; or 3.) Damages resulting from
improper installation on vehicle or attachment of bicycles on rack. Consequential or Incidental Damages:The manufacturer shall not be
liable for any consequential or incidental damages in connection with the purchase, use or handling of this bike rack. Purchaser’s Rights:
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages and the above limitation may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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