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Assembly & Installation Instructions for:

Packer™ Pro Hitch-Mount Cargo Carrier

PN: 59530

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http://www.carid.com/cargo-carriers/

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Packer™ Pro Hitch-Mount Cargo Carrier Product Code: 59530

A B

C D E

F G H

I J K

BASKET HALF B (X1)

FRONT BRACKET (X1) REAR BRACKET (X1) SHANK & 2” ADAPTER (X1)

CENTER PLATE (X1) HEX BOLT 1/4-20 (X12) FLAT WASHER 1/4 (X24)

LOCK NUT 1/4-20 (X12) CARRIAGE BOLT 3/8-16 (X2) FLAT WASHER 3/8 (X2)

Assembly & Installation Instructions for


L M N LOCK NUT 3/8-16 (X2)

O P Q WRENCH (X1) L-WRENCH (X1)

BASKET HALF A (X1)

ANTI-RATTLE PIN & CLIP (X1)

LOCK WASHER (X1)

ADHESIVE REFLECTOR STRIP (X2)


Assembly & Installation Instructions for


ALL ROLA PRODUCTS MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY AND SECURELY

ATTACHED TO YOUR VEHICLE. IMPROPER USE OR ATTACHMENT COULD

LEAD TO AN AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT AND/OR BODILY HARM OR DEATH

TO YOU OR OTHERS. AS THE OWNER OF THIS PRODUCT, YOU ARE RE-

SPONSIBLE FOR PROPER INSTALLATION TO YOUR VEHICLE, CHECKING

THE ATTACHMENTS PRIOR TO USE, PRACTICING SAFE AND PROPER USE

OF THE PRODUCT, AND PERIODICALLY INSPECTING THE PRODUCT FOR

FIT, WEAR, AND DAMAGE. THEREFORE, IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU READ

AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,

AND RECOMMENDATIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OR USE. IF FOR ANY

REASON, YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND ALL PORTIONS OF THESE INSTRU-

CITONS, PLEASE CONTACT ROLA AT THE NUMBER BELOW FOR PROFES-

SIONAL ASSISTANCE.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED FOR ASSEMBLY


3

Lay Basket Half A and Basket Half B side-by-side as shown

B A

2

Line up the holes on Front Bracket (C) with the holes on the front of Basket Half A and Basket Half B.

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Add Flat Washer (H) to Hex Bolt (G) and feed the bolt through the holes in the front bracket and Basket Halves.


6

Add a second Washer (H) and a Lock Nut ( I ).

5

Tighten the Hex Bolt and Lock Nut until snug.

4

Repeat steps 3-5 in all six places for Front Bracket (C). 1

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3 4

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7

Insert Shank & Adapter (E) through Rear Bracket (D) as shown (with adapter end still exposed).

Line up the holes on Rear Bracket (D) with the holes on the rear of Basket Half A and Basket Half B.

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Repeat steps 3-6 in all six places for Rear Bracket (D).

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3 4

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On the underside of the basket, add Flat Washer (K) and Lock Nut (L) to each Carriage Bolt (J) and tighten.

Lay Center Plate (F) across the center of the basket floor, lining up the notches with the holes in the shank.

Feed Carriage Bolt (J) through the notches in Center Plate (F) and through the holes in the shank.

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Add Lock Washer (N) to Anti-Rattle Pin (M) as shown.

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Add the Adhesive Reflector Strips (Q) to the front corners of the cargo carrier for increased nighttime visibility.

Install the Cargo Carrier on your vehicle by sliding the Shank of the carrier into the receiver tube on your vehicle as shown.


Fasten Clip to the end of the Anti-Rattle Pin as shown.

Using Wrench (O), tighten the Anti-Rattle pin until snug.

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Line the holes in the adapter/shank up with the holes in the receiver then insert the Anti-Rattle Pin (M).


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USING WITH 1-1/4” RECEIVER?

Using L-Wrench (M), remove the screw on the side of the Adapter, then remove the adapter from the shank.

WARNING

INCORRECT CORRECT

ALWAYS center/distribute load evenly in cargo carrier. ALWAYS securely fasten load to cargo carrier using bungees or a cargo net. NEVER transport people, animals, or flammable liquids in cargo carrier.


CAUTION

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If the load or cargo carrier blocks or impairs visibility of the taillightsor turn signals, use optional light kit (part #6504).

If license plate is blocked by load or cargo carrier, relocate using existing holeslocated on the carrier.

If the cargo carrier or the contents being transported is in line with the exhaustoutlet, an exhaust tip must be used to redirect the exhaust flow away from thecargo platform or contents.

Do not lubricate threads. Bolt failure may occur due to over tightening.

Check security of load, fasteners, pin, and clip often during travel.

Severe bumps can damage your towing vehicle, hitch, and cargo carrier.Drive slowly on rough roads.

Stop and make a thorough inspection if your cargo carrier strikes the road.Correct any problems before resuming travel.

Do not carry loads wider than your vehicle.

The cargo carrier load rating is the LOWEST of the following:• Cargo carrier rating (500 lb with 2” Shank; 300 lb with 1-1/4” Shank)• Hitch tongue weight rating• Vehicle manufacturer tongue weight rating


Service Kits & Optional Accessories

Available for your


Part No.: 59916

Aluminum 1-1/4” to 2” Adapter

Part No.: 59915

Anti-Rattle Pin & Clip

Part No.: 59917

Wrench

Part No.: 6504

Incandescent Light Kit

Part No.: 7330

Cargo Net

Part No.: 59200

Flat Strap Cargo Net

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