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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Loading Gear
MAXIMUM GROSS TRAILER
WEIGHT
Your maximum gross trailer weight,
or gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) is 400 lbs. (181kg). This
is the combination of the trailer’s
empty weight (approximately 150
lbs. (68kg)) and its maximum cargo
weight of 250 lbs. (113kg). If your
RACKandROLL 78 trailer model
has the heavy-duty shocks (orange/
blue color), your GVWR is 450 lbs.
(204kg) with a maximum cargo
weight of 350 lbs. (159kg).
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION
A minimum of 10% to 15% of the total weight of the trailer and
cargo should be on the tongue coupler. With your trailer loaded,
place a bathroom scale under each wheel and under the tongue
coupler. Add all three numbers for the total weight. Confirm that
10-15% of this number is on the tongue coupler. (For example,
a maximum load of 250 lbs. (113kg) (results in a 400 lb. (181kg)
total GVWR weight, so the tongue coupler should “weigh” 40-60
lbs. (18-27kg)) In general, 60% of your cargo weight should be
forward of the wheels. You must also balance the weight from
side to side. Adjust the load and/or the front-to-rear location of
GEAR LOADED WITH A HIGH CENTER OF
GRAVITY INCREASES THE POSSIBILITY
OF A TRAILER ROLL-OVER IN CERTAIN
Serious injury or death can also result if you
load the trailer without enough weight on the
tongue coupler; the trailer may fishtail and
cause a loss of control of the tow vehicle. Long
boats should be tied at the front to the tongue
to keep boats from rocking.
WARNING:
SITUATIONS.
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the crossbars if necessary so the weight is
centered and slightly forward on the trailer
frame.
ATTACHING YOUR GEAR
Use Yakima® roof rack system hardware to
attach gear to your RACKandROLL trailer
crossbars. You can think of your trailer as
a roof rack with its own wheels.
Follow manufacturers’
recommendations and instructions for
the proper and safe attachment of your
accessories and gear.
Whether you want to carry kayaks,
canoes, bicycles, or secure your gear in our aerodynamic boxes,
you can take advantage of the world’s most popular roof rack
carrying systems and accessories from Yakima to meet your
needs. If you carry a boat and accessories, make sure you meet
applicable state regulations regarding using a red flag (day) and
marker light (night) if the boat overhangs a given number of feet
off the rear, as determined by the state(s) in which you travel.
Driving with the Trailer
BACKING UP THE TRAILER
WARNING: Because of its compact design, the RACKandROLL
trailer may be difficult or impossible to see behind certain
vehicles in certain conditions. You can damage your trailer and
tow vehicle if you “jack-knife” the trailer backing up because you
can’t see it. It is very easy to jack-knife a trailer if you can not
see it to make corrections. Constantly check your left and right
mirrors while backing up. Use a helper to guide you, or use our
optional safety pole (page 10).
TIPS: If you can do so without injury, simply unhitch the trailer
and reposition your tow vehicle where you want it and then
reconnect the trailer.
WATER SUBMERSION
We do NOT recommend that you submerse the trailer in water.
Electrical wiring connections, safety pins, and wheel axle
bolts that are the most subject to corrosion and potential
malfunction from water and road conditions – see REQUIRED
MAINTENANCE. Avoiding water submersion will reduce these
issues and prevent water from sitting inside the frame members
where wiring and connections are routed.
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Storing the Trailer
WARNING: Never detach your trailer from your vehicle on a hill. When
you unhitch the trailer, block the wheels to avoid injury and/or damage
from a runaway trailer. Never step on an unhitched trailer.
STORAGE OPTION 1 – Tongue still attached. Don’t try to
stand your trailer up with the tongue in! You can only park it
somewhere safe. Block the wheels (not pictured).
Storage Options 2-5 require removing the tongue: Leave the trailer
attached to your vehicle if possible. Open the black lever, disconnect the
wiring, and remove the Tongue Pin. Hold onto the tongue and the trailer
at the same time. Push the trailer backwards to slide the tongue out (see
pictures). Do NOT let the tongue fall into the ground as it may damage
it so it won’t fit back. Put the pin back in the tongue, remove the tongue
from your hitch, set aside, and choose a storage option.
WARNING: DO NOT store the trailer in any upright position with the
tongue in. It is unstable and can fall and cause damage and serious
injury or death.
Open
Black Lever
Remove
the Tongue
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STORAGE OPTION 2 – No tongue. Tilt the trailer back onto its
rear end (see picture).
STORAGE OPTION 3 – No tongue, wheels on. Roll the back
of the trailer the right distance from the wall and tilt it up off its
wheels and onto the rear endcaps. This takes some trial and
error to get the angle right so the trailer is leaning safely and
stable (see picture).
WARNING: When leaning the trailer against a wall, make sure your
floor is flat and rough enough to prevent the trailer bottom from sliding
out from the wall causing damage or injury. The trailer bottom can slip
out and fall on a smooth floor. Adjust the angle to the wall for stability
depending on whether your wheels are on or off and what hardware you
may have on your crossbars.
Storage
Option 2
The quickest
storage option,
but not the most
compact
Storage
Option 3
NOTE:
Tongue must be
removed
CAUTION: In this position, licence
plate is a cutting hazard – be careful!
Storing the Trailer, Wheel Removal
Storage Options 4-5 require removing the wheels: Lean the trailer
back per Storage Option 3. Check that it’s stable. Now unlock and open
the black wheel block levers. Un-snap the bow-tie cotter pins and pull out
the Shock Pins. Hold onto the Wheel and slip the Wheel and Wheel Block
off the Swingarm (see picture). Reinsert the pins for safe keeping.
STORAGE OPTION 4 – No tongue, wheels off. Lean the trailer
frame against a wall. It can be at a more vertical position than
Option 3 with wheels on (see picture).
STORAGE OPTION 5 (not pictured) – No tongue, wheels off.
You can hang the trailer frame on a wall by its Crossbars using
properly rated brackets. You may or may not have to remove
roof rack hardware from your Crossbars (not pictured).
Storage
Option 4
The most
compact storage
besides Option 5
Wheel
Removal
ROLLING THE FRAME SIDEWAYS
The two small roller-blade wheels
are designed to provide easy lateral
rolling of the frame. You have to tilt
and balance the frame just right to
use them. Please be careful with the
license plate when rolling the frame –
it can hurt you (see picture)!
Winter Storage and
Salt Water Environments
Use inside storage or a tarp if outside.
Spray the steel parts (yellow zinc bolts
and nuts, cotter pins etc.) with WD-40
or equivalent. See Grease, page 4.
Avoid licence plate
edges which pose
risk of serious cuts
or injury
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Optional Accessories
KICKSTAND
Kickstand conveniently attaches to the
Tongue. Keeps trailer level when un-hitched.
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SPARE TIRE
Standard 5-Spoke
Wheel / Spare Tire
TONGUE EXTENSION KIT
Convert your Standard Tongue to allow for longer loads.
Carry a single kayak of up to 22 ft. (6.7m) long or two
21 ft. (6.4m) kayaks.
Carrying a
Spare Tire is
recommended
for convenience
and safety.
SAFETY POLE
This 40" (102cm)
tall bright yellow
fiberglass safety
pole attaches to the
loadbar or trailer
frame. Makes trailer
more visible at all
times and is especially
useful for backing up.
Replacement Parts
LIGHTS
All of the lights are sealed units
with recessed female plugs
behind. Replacement lights are
available throughout US and
Canada from truck and auto
parts stores and on-line.
To remove the lights: The
red lights snap out of their
rubber grommet mounts. When
replacing, be sure the light is
fully seated in the grommet –
they can appear to be installed
without being fully seated.
TIRES
The factory tires are 3.25 x 16. They
are rated for more weight than the
trailer itself.
KEYS FOR BLACK LEVER LOCKS
We recommend that you write down your key
code (stamped on each of the 6 keys provided) for
safe keeping. Key codes begin with the letter “S”
followed by three numerals. Contact Yakima for
replacement keys.
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Warranty Information
We warranty RACKandROLL brand trailers and accessories to
the original purchaser up to one (1) year from the date of the
original retail purchase to be free from defect in materials or
workmanship.
Subject to the exceptions noted below, Yakima will remedy
defects in materials or workmanship during the warranty period
by repairing or replacing (at Yakima’s option) the defective
component(s) without charge for parts or labor to the original
purchaser. The purchaser will be responsible for providing proof
of purchase and the cost of shipping component(s). Please
contact us for shipping instructions.
No warranty is given for defects resulting from conditions
beyond Yakima’s control including, but not limited to, misuse,
overloading, or non adherence to Yakima instructions or
guidelines.
No warranty is given for defects caused by accidents or unlawful
vehicle operation. No warranty is given for defects caused by the
user’s failure to properly secure cargo as recommended.
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Repair or replacement of the defective Yakima product is the
original purchaser’s exclusive remedy under the warranty. All
consequential and incidental damages are excluded under this
warranty. Damage to the original purchaser’s vehicle, their cargo,
or to any other person or property is excluded.
Claims are limited to one year from the date of retail purchase.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific rights and you may have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
INFORMATION ON THE RACKandROLL WARRANTY
If you have specific questions regarding RACKandROLL’s
warranty, please contact us at (888) 925-4621 and ask for
warranty information, or write:
YAKIMA PRODUCTS, INC.
4101 KRUSE WAY
LAKE OSWEGO, OR 97035
support@yakima.com
The RACKandROLL trailer is patented under U.S. Patent No. 7,059,626
RACKandROLL is a registered trademark of Yakima Products, INC.
Additional Information & Resources
Highly Recommended - The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) has a brochure titled, TOWING A
TRAILER, BEING EQUIPPED FOR SAFETY – available as a
PDF download from their website at www.nhtsa.gov. Enter the
word “trailer” in their search box and you’ll find it. To get the
downloadable PDF version, you can also go to this address:
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/Equipment/towing/
Towing.pdf
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
If you believe that your RACKandROLL product has a defect
which could cause a crash or could cause injury of death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Yakima Products,
INC.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group
of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However
NHTSA cannot become involved in any individual problems
between you, your dealer, or Yakima Products, INC.
You may also obtain other information about motor vehicle
safety from the hotline number below.
To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline
toll-free at 1.800.424.9393 (202.366.0123 in Washington, DC
area) or write to:
NHTSA
U. S. Department of Transportation
400 7th Street SW, (NSA-11)
Washington, DC 20590
Canadian Customers who wish to report a safety defect to the
Canadian government should write to:
Transport Canada
Defect Investigations
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 3V9
or call 1.800.333.0510
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Assembly Tools Required and Layout
You will need the following tools:
•Socketwrenchandsockets
•22mmwrenchormin.8"adjustablewrench
•21mmwrenchormin.8"adjustablewrench
•17mmclosed-endwrenchorsocket
•16mmclosed-endwrenchorsocket
•Torquewrench(recommended)
•#2Phillipsscrewdriver
•5mmAllenwrench
•Tapemeasure
•Pliers
Unpack your trailer from the shipping boxes. You need an area measuring
about 12' x 12' (3.7m x 3.7m). We recommend assembling your trailer on
carpet or similar surface to reduce scratching the trailer or fenders. Leave
the protective film on the fenders until you’re done.
Tighten all nuts and bolts
to proper specifications.
Periodically check and tighten hardware to avoid serious injury or death.
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Install Cross-members & Wheel Blocks
INSTALL CROSS-MEMBERS
The Cross-members hold the trailer together. They
have wiring for the lights inside which is color
coded.
Locate the bag of hardware marked “Frame Bolts”
which includes the hex-head frame bolts, lock
washers and flat washers.
With trailer upside-down, install the front Crossmember first. It has two colored wires with black
plugs coming out of each end and no Yakima
label. Place the front Cross-member up against
the Side Rail (picture 6A). Now, with lock washer
and flat washer slipped onto bolt, LOOSELY
thread all 8 front hex-head bolts into the Side
Rail (picture 6B). Do not use a wrench if possible.
Allow all bolts to have enough play to find their
6A Cross-member aligned for frame bolts
Side Rail
Cross-member
6B hand tight 16 bolts before wrenching 6C Tighten 16 bolts to 31 ft. lbs. (42N-m)
holes without “crossing
the threads.”
Now install the rear
Cross-member (YAKIMA
label faces to rear). It has
a single black wire out
one end. Again place the
Bolt & Washers for
Cross-members from the bag
marked “Frame Bolts”
Cross-member up against the Side Rail (picture
6A and 6B). Now LOOSELY thread all 8 rear bolts
into the Side Rail.
You can now tighten all 16 bolts using a 16mm
wrench to 31 ft. lbs. (42N-m). This is 31 lbs. of
force on a 1 ft. lever. (picture 6C) Use of torque
wrench is preferred.
INSTALL WHEEL BLOCKS
Lift and release the Swingarm to check for “play.”
If the Swingarm doesn’t stay up by itself, please
tighten the Swingarm bolt until it does (picture 7A
on page 17).
There is a right and a left Wheel Block. Picture 7A
shows the trailer’s left Wheel Block (trailer upsidedown). Picture 7E shows the trailer’s right Wheel
Block (trailer right-side up).
Note: the hole farthest to the rear on the Wheel
Block has a “boss” (next to black endcap) that
must face to the outside.
Lift up the Swingarm and lightly grease the ends.
With the Black Lever open (picture 7A), slide the
correct Wheel Block on to the Swingarm.
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Install Shock Pins & Wheels
INSTALL SHOCK PINS
Apply some grease on both Shock
Pins. These are the two large
7A Levers open on left Wheel Block,
rear hole boss to outside
Outside Boss on
Wheel Block
pins with the “bow-tie” cotter
pins attached. Line up the shock
absorber eye with the front Wheel
Block hole (Inside Boss picture
7A) and insert the Shock Pin
into the shock first, and then the
Inside Boss hole.
Swingarm
Bolt
Shock
Pin
Inside
Boss
If the Shock Pin does not go in easily, do not hammer it in. Note the black
Shock Pin Alignment Screw on the Swingarm (picture 7B). If necessary, adjust
screw so when Wheel Block hits it, the Shock Pin holes are lined up for it to go
in easily. If the screw sticks out too far, it will prevent the Shock Pin from going
in without damage. Please confirm Shock Pin Alignment Screw settings and
adjust if necessary.
Install both Wheel Blocks with
greased Shock Pins. Then
7B Shock Pin Alignment Screw 7C Grease Wheel Axle Bolt
before and after insertion
attach and lock the “bow-tie”
cotter pins (attached to lanyard)
per the yellow warning label,
to avoid serious injury or
death. Close and lock
black levers.
Shock Pin
Alignment Screw
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INSTALL WHEELS
Decide which side of the wheel you want facing out. Since they’re reversible,
you can select either a clockwise or counter-clockwise twist to the spokes.
Take the large Wheel Axle Bolts and slide on the largest flat washer.
Put grease on the bolts and install through the wheel hubs.
Now grease the bolt A SECOND TIME (picture 7C).
Lift the wheel and slide the bolt through the Wheel Block. Install the remaining
flat washer, lock washer, and castle nut (picture 7D). Tighten to 57 ft. lbs
(77N-m). (picture 7E). Tighten the castle nut until the next hole lines up and
insert cotter pin. Bend cotter pin over axle. Install the hubcaps. They snap on
and can be pried off with a flat screwdriver in the slot.
Your tires should be inflated to 32-40 psi (2.2-2.8 bar) cold (see tire sidewall
ratings). Test with a tire gauge and periodically check for your safety. A Spare
Tire is available as on option. It mounts above or below the Center Rail with
mounting hardware (included).
7D Flat washer, lock washer, nut 7E Bend cotter-pin over axle using
pliers
Install License Bracket and Light
Lay the Center Rail flat on its mounting brackets
and lay out the parts as shown. Per picture 8A,
parts are counter-clockwise from upper left in order
of assembly:
(1) License Bracket
(4) Small screws to attach License Bracket
to Center Rail (hard to see in photo)
(1) Grey Light Base
(2) Screws to attach Grey Light Base
to License Bracket
(1) Black rubber Plug
(1) White Light
(1) Center Rail
8A Lay out parts
8B Screw on License Bracket 8C Insert plug into grey base 8D Screw on grey base 8E Snap on Light
Screw License Bracket
to Center Rail with 4
small screws (picture
8B). Use screwdriver – a
cordless drill can damage
screws and holes.
Insert black rubber Plug
(socket holes up) into
bottom of Grey Light
Base (picture 8C).
Screw Grey Light Base to License Bracket with 2 screws by hand (picture 8D).
Snap White Light into the Grey Light Base (picture 8E). Note grey face of
light faces rear. Connect black wire on light to wire from Center Rail and tuck
excess wire back into the frame.
License Bracket & Light installed
Grey face
of light
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Install Center Rail - Check Light Plugs
Place Center Rail on top of Cross-members as
shown (picture 9A).
From the bag of bolts marked “T-Bolts,” insert
two T-Bolts into the bottom of each Crossmember. Insert one at each end through
the enlarged slots at the ends of Crossmembers (picture 9B).
Line up the T-Bolts from each side and
lower the Center Rail Brackets over the
4 bolts (picture 9C).
With the Center Rail brackets over the
4 bolts, install flat washers and 17mm
nylock nuts. Before tightening nuts, use
a tape measure to make sure Center Rail
is centered between Side Rail. Tighten (4) nuts to 23 ft. lbs.
(31N-m) (picture 9D)
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T-Bolt,
9A Center Rail
in position
Flat Washer and
Nyloc Nut
sure they are secured to lights and
not loose – see pictures page 11.
If the connectors have come loose
during shipping, please press them
firmly back into place. See page 4.
Connect (4) Deutsch Male/
Female Electrical Connectors.
See picture 9E (Center Rail) and 9F (Side Rail).
9E Center Rail Connectors Mated9D Tighten to 23 ft. lbs.9C Line up T-Bolts9B T-Bolts inserted 9F Side Rail Connectors Mated
Unplugged
Plugged
In
Check
Light Plugs:
Check the
plugs for
the taillights,
side lights,
and front
lights. Make
Plug “clicks”
into place
Install Tongue & Flat-4 Connector
INSTALL TONGUE
Carefully turn the trailer right-side up onto its wheels.
Open the black lever on the tongue receiver (picture 20A).
Assembly Tip: Hook up the tongue ball coupler on to your
vehicle hitch ball to hold that end up.
Lightly grease the end of the tongue and put a small amount of
grease on the Tongue Pin. Insert the tongue flush with the rear of
the receiver (push the Flat-4 wire in first – picture 20A).
Black
Lock Lever
Open
Tongue
Pin partially
inserted
Flat-4 Connectors
Insert the Tongue Pin with the black lever still open (picture
20B). Install the “bow-tie” cotter pin (attached to the lanyard) in
its locked position per the yellow warning label, to avoid serious
injury or death. Close the black lever and lock all levers to
prevent theft (picture 20C).
CONNECT WIRING
Plug in the Flat-4 electrical connector as shown (picture 20D).
20D Connect Wiring20C Clip on Bow-Tie20B Insert Tongue Pin20A Insert Tongue
Black
Lock Lever closed
after full insertion of
Tongue Pin
Cotter Pin Installed
Bow-Tie
Flat-4 Connection
Completed
19
Install Crossbars
Slide four (4) T-Bolts into each of the Side Rails as shown.
Place aluminum blocks as shown – roughly in line with the Cross-members
(or where you need them for your intended use with or without roof rack
hardware). Make sure they end up positioned to place more weight in front
of the wheels than behind. You need 10-15% of gross weight on the end of
the tongue at the hitch.
Place the Round Crossbars on top of aluminum blocks. Use tape measure
to center them left to right.
Slide the aluminum Towers over the Round Bar. Line up holes in aluminum
towers with T-Bolts.
Install the flat washers and 17mm nylock nuts and tighten to 23 ft. lbs
(31N-m).
T-Bolts in Side Rail
2020
Position with Crossbar on Slip Tower over T-Bolts. Attach washers and nuts.
top of aluminum blocks.
Tighten to 23 ft. lbs (31N-m).
Yakima Products, INC.
Customer Service
4101 Kruse Way
Lake Oswego, OR 97035
1) Call us at 888-925-4621 from 7am-5pm Pacific Time M-F.
2) Email us: support@yakima.com.
www.yakima.com
The RACKandROLL trailer is patented under U.S. Patent No. 7,059,626
Part#1033557Rev.F
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