Classic Car Back Carrier Instructions
We have put together the Classic Car Back Carrier
from PackRight as a way to get you the benefit of a
car top carrier along with a car back carrier in one
cargo bag. Car back
carriers allow you to haul gear without aerodynamic
drag, saving you $$ on gas.
DIRECTIONS
The (2) Car Clip Strap Sets are attached to the
top side of your rear door by the J-hook Clips. They
clip over the thin metal part at the top of the door
and fit between the door and the roof as the door
closes. The loop that each strap forms holds the
Classic Carrier in place. The loops should be placed
between 24 and 28 inches apart.
Adjust the strap/loop length so the packed cargo
carrier will hang just above the rear bumper, but
still below the rear window.
It is easiest to pack the bag on the ground and
then lift it up into the cradle created by the two
loops. The opening of the bag should be positioned
upward. The fold and bend closure of the Classic
will prevent water from coming inside and you will
have the benefit of being able to access your gear
during your trip. Don't position the packed bag
where it will block the rear window while you are
driving.
With every Classic you get a set of four StrapRight
Straps. Each strap is made up of two
pieces connected through a center buckle. Get one
strap and unthread one strap piece from the center buckle. Now
you will have two strap pieces, each with a sewn
loop on the end. Run the loop of one strap piece
through the loop of the other. Then, thread the
strap end of one strap piece through its own loop.
These steps connect the two strap pieces so that you
have one long strap.
Now, run this strap around the inside of the rear
door and around the Classic bag, connecting the
center buckle to the loose end, and cinching the
strap tight like a belt around your waist. The rear
door is then closed over the strap. We recommend at least one or two long straps be
shut inside the rear door and wrapped around the
width of the bag. We
make the straps very long so they work with all
vehicles. If you find them too long, you can
trim the ends (at an angle so they are easy to
thread and melt the trimmed ends to
prevent fraying).
Test
drive your vehicle with the Classic fully loaded
prior to your trip to ensure correct installation.
Please inspect the Classic Carrier's attachment, the
Car Clips' attachment, and the clear view through
the rear window. Check your carrier's straps several
times along the way.
Also for safety, be careful not to let
the straps or bag hang on or near your vehicle's exhaust
pipe. We suggest you limit the weight of the
carrier to
100 lbs.
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