Operator’s and Assembly Manual
RACKandROLL 66 Trailer
RACKandROLL 78 Trailer
Operator’s and Assembly Manual
Keep this Operator’s Manual
in your glove box.
This manual is also a
guide for assembling
your trailer correctly.
Please follow the
steps carefully.
To ensure your complete satisfaction and safety,
please read this entire manual. If you experience difficulty, contact
your trailer dealer. You may also contact us directly.
Due to a commitment to make continuous improvements, Yakima
reserves the right to change specifications or add or discontinue
models at any time without notice.
IMPORTANT: State Regulations and Insurance
Before installing any accessories and/or equipment, check regulations
in the states you plan on towing your trailer to be sure you are in full
compliance with these laws. Your dealer can help you or you can contact
each state’s Department of Motor Vehicles. For example, state laws vary
on how far a kayak can extend off the rear of any trailer before requiring a
red flag during the day, and a marker light at night.
Congratulations on
the purchase of your Yakima
RACKandROLL trailer.
With proper assembly and
maintenance, your trailer will provide
you with years of trouble-free freedom.
Table of Contents
Parts List and Trailer Diagram ............................................................................................................... 2
Warnings and Towing Checklist ............................................................................................................. 3
Required Maintenance (Lights, Nuts, Grease, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Spare Tire Mounting) .......................................... 4
Hitch Information (Vehicle Hitch, Ball Mount, Coupler, Ball, Safety Chain) ................................................................. 5
Loading Gear (Weight Distribution, Attaching Gear, Max. Weight, WARNING) ............................................................... 6
Driving with a Trailer (Backing Up the Trailer, Warnings and Tips, Water Submersion, Hitch Noise) ..................................7
Storing the Trailer / Wheel Removal ...................................................................................................8-9
Optional Accessories ............................................................................................................................. 10
Replacement Parts .................................................................................................................................. 11
Warranty Information ............................................................................................................................. 12
Additional Information and Resources ................................................................................................. 13
Trailer Assembly - Assembly Tools Required and Layout .................................................................. 14
Install Cross-members & Wheel Blocks .................................................................................. 15
Install Shock Pins & Wheels ...................................................................................................... 16
Install License Bracket and Light ...............................................................................................17
Install Center Rail - Check Light Plugs ..................................................................................... 18
Install Tongue & Flat-4 Connector ............................................................................................ 19
Install Crossbars ........................................................................................................................ 20
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Parts List and Trailer Diagram
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Side Rail
Left
Crossbars
Tongue Pin hidden
Swingarm Bolt
Swingarm
Wheel Block
Left
Wheel Reversible
Tongue & Coupler
Center Rail
License Bracket
and Light
Cross-members
Shock Pin
Wheel Block
Right
Tower
Accommodates
round or square bar
Side Rail
Right
Warnings & Towing Checklist
Please read these
and other warnings
posted throughout
this manual!
WARNING:
FOLLOW THE
TOWING CHECKLIST
on the yellow warning
label on the trailer
tongue. Go through
the checklist in the
same order every
time to avoid serious
injury or death.
Hooking up the trailer
for use should be a
carefully observed
process that can
not allow errors.
See REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE and
follow before using
your trailer.
WARNING: The maximum cargo load of the RACKandROLL 66 trailer is 250 pounds (113kg).
WARNING: The maximum cargo load of the RACKandROLL 78 trailer is 350 pounds (159kg) (with HD shocks only).
WARNING: Use with motorcycles is NOT recommended and can result in injury or death.
GEAR LOADED WITH A HIGH CENTER OF GRAVITY INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY
OF A TRAILER ROLL-OVER IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS.
TOWING CHECKLIST
1. Make sure your ball mount and 2" ball are secured to the tow vehicle and inspected by a qualified
hitch system dealer. Check the ball mount pin and safety clip.
2. Make sure the trailer coupler is secure to the hitch ball and locked with your safety pin.
3. Attach the safety chain to the tow vehicle securely.
4. All three black levers (trailer tongue and wheels) must be closed and locked.
5. Check all three “bow-tie” cotter pins (tongue and wheels). Be sure they are locked per the yellow
warning labels.
6. Verify that tongue weight is minimum 10-15% of total gross weight and adjust load if necessary.
Also check that your load is balanced left to right.
7. Check that your load is secure – all connections (boat straps, bike clamps etc.) should be tight.
8. Check tire pressure – 32-40 psi (2.2-2.8 bar) cold (see tire sidewall ratings).
9. Check trailer lights with a helper: brake lights, turn signal, and running lights. Do not operate
without working lights.
10. Check all nuts including the spare tire mount – see REQUIRED MAINTENANCE.
11. Never step on an unhitched trailer.
12. Never allow a person to ride on the trailer.
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Required Maintenance
LIGHTING CONNECTORS:
Your lights must work to
be safe and legal. The
connectors can corrode and
need occasional attention
to keep your lights working
and you safe. Keep a thin
layer of dielectric grease on
the connectors. Carefully
remove any corrosion with
a scraping instrument – turn
the power off to not short out
the system when greasing or
Flat-4 connector
from vehicle
(live terminals are
shielded, ground is not)
cleaning.
Check that the wire Plugs behind the Lights are
securely in place. Check the taillights, side lights,
and front lights. Make sure they are secured to
lights and not loose – see pictures page 11. If the
connectors come loose, clean the plug and light
area, press the plug firmly into place, and apply
hot-melt glue or similar adhesive along the edges.
If you have questions, please call us.
Your trailer comes with a Flat-4 style connector
for electrical connection to the tow vehicle. If your
tow vehicle’s connector is not a Flat-4 as shown
above, you can buy an adapter.
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NUTS & BOLTS: Periodically check to be sure they are secure.
NOTE: Use of a torque wrench is required.
a. Swingarm nuts (2) – torque to 31 ft. lbs (42N-m).
b. Shock nuts (2) – torque to 31 ft. lbs (42N-m).
c. Loadbar bracket nuts (8) – torque to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).
d. Spare tire mounting nut (1) – torque to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).
e. Cross-member to Side Rail bolts (16) – torque to 31 ft. lbs (42N-m).
f. Center Rail to Cross-member bolts (4) – torque to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).
g. Wheel axle nuts – ensure cotter pins are in place and serviceable.
GREASE REQUIRED: Keep the tongue pin and both wheel pins lightly
greased or use a silicone-based lubricant. Keep the Wheel Blocks/Swingarm
and Tongue/Frame mating surfaces lubricated. Keep the hitch ball greased.
TIRES: Keep your tires inflated to 32-40 psi (2.2-2.8 bar) (see tire sidewall ratings).
The most common causes for tire failure are overloading and under inflation. Both cause
excess sidewall flexing, heat build up, and eventual failure.
WHEEL BEARINGS: The wheel bearings are sealed and require no maintenance.
SPARE TIRE: An optional spare tire may be mounted above or below the trailer’s Center
Rail. Be sure to position the spare no further back than the center of the trailer’s wheels.
Check that the spare tire mounting nut is secure before using the trailer.
Hitch Information
VEHICLE HITCH AND BALL MOUNT
The vehicle hitch is the assembly installed on the tow vehicle.
Typically, the ball mount (or draw bar) inserts into the vehicle hitch
receiver and is secured with a locking pin. The hitch ball mounts
to the ball mount. Ball mounts are available in various vertical
height off-sets. Choose the proper offset to get the top of the ball
22" off the ground so your trailer tongue is parallel to the ground.
RACKandROLL trailers work with Class I, II, or III hitches when a
size 2" ball is securely provided. The Class I vehicle hitch carries
the lightest rating with a maximum 200 lb. (91kg) tongue weight
and 2000 lb. (907kg) towing weight and features a 11⁄4" square
receiver. A Class I vehicle hitch is more than adequate for the
RACKandROLL trailer’s light weight.
WARNING:
The proper distance
from the ground to
the top of the hitch
ball is 22" (56cm) for
your RACKandROLL
trailer. Have a qualified
vehicle hitch installer
inspect your hitch
before towing. Make
sure your hitch has
provisions for the
connection of your
safety chain.
Ball Mount
Hitch
Receiver
“Offset”
Add
Safety Clip
Trailer Coupler
(unhitched)
2" Ball
Hitch
Pin
Safety
Chain
TRAILER COUPLER AND BALL
The trailer coupler features a ball
clamp underneath the latch which
tightens onto the ball when the
latch is closed. The ball clamp
has an adjustment nut (facing the
WARNING: Serious injury or
death can result from the hitch
ball not being properly secured
and locked in the trailer coupler.
You must use a 2" ball size.
ground). A little play is good, but tighten the nut to remove excess
play if necessary. The coupler latch mechanism must be securely
locked with your safety pin/padlock inserted. The ball should be
lightly greased.
SAFETY CHAIN: Always attach the safety chain securely to the
vehicle hitch. It must be long enough for tight turns and short enough
to not drag on the ground. If the chain is too long, you can twist the
chain (like winding up a rubber band) to make it shorter.
FOR ADDED SAFETY:
Insert a pin or padlock (not
included) to lock the lever
closed once the coupler
is clamped onto the ball.
Adjustment Nut
WARNING: If for any reason
the factory chain length to your
vehicle is not long enough, add
additional chain links before
using.
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