Thule Transport T2 User Manual

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Hitch Mount Bicycle Rack

Congratulations on your purchase of a truly

innovative and quick-loading bike rack!

Key Features

• Fits 20”-29” wheels

• Carries up to 60lbs per tray with a 2” hitch and 160lbs total with a 3

• Carries up to 60lbs per tray with a 1-¼” hitch and 100lbs total (2 Bike Max)

• Carries bikes with wheelbases up to 48”

**Please read and understand the warnings on page 9 before use.

2” or 1 ¼” Hitch Base

(

Includes two anti-wobble

bolts for maximum stability

Only one bolt on 1 ¼”

)

Handle

(Used to fold the rack up

and fold the rack down)

4-Bar linkage Folding

Mechanism

(Solid mechanism

prevents rack sway )

Backbone

(Main frame for the

rack)

RQL Support Arm

(

Provides maximum security)

Front Wheel Cradle

(Easily accommodates

20”-29” wheels

and any tire size.)

Position

Bike Tray

Position

Bike Tray

Adjustable brackets

(

Reduces bike interference by allowing adjustment of

pitch and offset)

Figure A.

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Use

& 4th bike add-on

Innovative Rear Wheel

Lock Down

(

Securely holds any size

tires)

Support Arm

Wingnuts

(Easily adjustable

support arm resistance

For customer service contact Thule at 800-238-2388

)

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Use

To prepare your rack for installation…

Out of the box:

1. To prepare your rack for installation, remove the bolt, nut and washer from the rear linkage bars using a ¾” wrench(see Fig A-1).

2. Swing the hitch base 180 degrees and line up the bushings in the middle hole with the rear linkage bars(Fig A-2).

3. Replace the bolt, nut and washer and tighten(Fig A-2).

Tools Required for Assembly: 6mm Allen Wrench (included), ¾” wrench and a 15/16” wrench. NOTE: All fasteners are pre-installed for easy assembly.

Fig A-1

2. Rear linkage Bars

2. Hitch Base

Fig A-2

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2. Middle hole

3. Replace Bolt, nut and washer.

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1. Bolt, Nut and washer to remove

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Assembly Instructions:

A) Insert hitch base into vehicle’s hitch receiver.

Fig. B.

NOTE: Assembly can be done off the vehicle if desired. Proceed to Step 2.

B) Tighten side hitch bolt with a

15/16” wrench to 80ft-lbs for a 2” Hitch 40ft-lbs for a 1-¼” Hitch

C) Tighten top hitch bolt with a ¾”

wrench to 40ft-lbs

D) Orange line on

Figure C. - View from bottom of the rack stowed.

A) Insert the two plastic caps into the holes at the

end of the spar tube

Note: This prevents water from getting inside the spar tube.

. Fig F.

B) Orange line on

A) Slide the first bike tray oriented with the front wheel

cradle on the driver’s side of the vehicle onto the backbone of the rack

B) Position the tray so that the bracket lines up with the white

line on the bottom of the decal( center line on the side of the tray shows through the cutout in the bracket

C) Tighten all 4 bolts with the 6mm

allen wrench until the lower bracket wings touch the bottom of the spar tube.

See Fig. D These fasteners

must be tight and should be periodically checked with rack use.

D) Repeat A-C with second bike

tray oriented with the front wheel cradle on the passengers side. Line the bracket up with the other end of the decal center it with the centerline mark.

Fig. D.

Assembly is Complete!

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. Fig D.

(Fig C.) and

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C) Top Anti-wobble Hitch Bolt

Figure B.

Use

Hitch Base

Fig C.) and center the tray so the

Figure F.

* Be sure to tighten bolts equally to ensure a level carrying platform.

B) Side Anti-wobble Hitch Bolt

Figure D.

Vehicle Hitch

Receive

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Loading your Bicycle:

A) Rotate the support arm forward. You

should feel some resistance at first and then the arm should rotate freely. While grabbing the grip assembly on the support arm, depress the green trigger and slide the hook to the end of the support arm.

Figure H.

A) Move the rear wheel lock down under the

rear axle of your bicycle

B) Thread the anchor end of the ratcheting strap

through the spokes and secure the anchor in the lock down. Use the lower position for road tires and the upper for deeper rims or mountain bike tires

NOTE: The slack can quickly be taken out of the strap by pushing or pulling the strap through the buckle.

D) Tighten the ratcheting strap against the rim by

pulling up on the silver buckle

. Fig J.

E) To Release the rear wheel strap, lift the green

button and pull the strap until it is loose enough to remove the anchor

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. Fig K.

Figure I.

. Fig L.

B) Upper position

. Fig K.

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Green Trigger Latch

Grip Assembly

Figure G.

A) Place bike in first tray nearest the vehicle with front

wheel in the wheel cradle and rear wheel in the rear wheel lock down.

B) While holding on to the bike with one hand rotate

the support arm up until it sits within 1” of the brake or

Fig H.

fork.

C) Ratchet the arm tightly against the wheel. You

should hear a minimum of 2 clicks

NOTE: If you notice any bike interference with the vehicle, please see page 5 for fit tips and accessories.

Figure J.

Figure L.

B) Lower position

Use

. Fig I.

ure K.

Note: Larger Rim Straps are available for very deep rims. Please see accessories on page 8 for more information.

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