The bumperettes and receivers always remain
in place, and the hitch and other accessories are very easily
mounted and removed.
You will need to purchase the bike carrier,
available on the net. Some drilling (aluminum bumper brackets
and bike carrier frame), cutting (bike carrier frame tube),
and very slight trimming (bumperettes) required. You may
also want to get two front wheel carriers. Modifications
and installation are relatively simple; all hardware provided,
as well as drilling template, part's list, and installation
instructions.
This system utilizes these commercial
products:
Thule # 927 Fork Mount Module (Velo Vise fork mount bike
carrier) made to insert into top of Space Station Base [not
req'd]. If you already have this, it can be modified
to utilize the Receivers and Bike Carrier Adapters. Thule
# 928 Two-Bike Add-On. Easiest and best way to go
to carry two bikes. Frame requires some cutting, drilling,
and paint touchup. Use Receivers and Bike Carrier
Adapters. Thule #929 Luggage Carrier Module (49 in. x 18
in. x 4 in.). Anodized aluminum tray w/ tubular steel
frame. Frame requires some cutting and drilling.
Uses Receivers w/ Adapters. Framework to utilize Yakima
fork-mount bike trays also available. Yakima # Y2006 Wheel
Fork. Well-made, easiest to adapt, best value. Requires
minor disassembly and drilling. Additional hardware
required. Kryptonite Receiver Hitch Pin Lock (1/2 in.);
Hitch Pin Cable also available.
INSTRUCTION SHEET:
1998-2000 Porsche Boxster
Recommended MAXIMUM LOADED TRAILER WEIGHT: 600 lbs.
TONGUE WEIGHT: 60 lbs.
Caution: Trailer tires must be inflated to within rated
range.
A trailer with
under-inflated tires may cause excessive load.
An unloaded trailer
with highly-inflated tires may bounce about
excessively.
Parts List:
Hitch
1. Receiver - R.H. (1)
2. Receiver - L.H. (1)
3. Socket Head Bolt (Gr5) - 3/8 x 1 (4)
4. Lock Washer - 3/8 (4)
5. Clevis Pin - 1/2 (2)
6. Hairpin (2)
7. Paper Template (1)
Ball Mount
1. Ball Mount - R.H. (1)
2. Ball Mount - L.H. (slotted) (1)
3. Hex Bolt (Gr2) - 1/2 x 1 1/2 (2)
4. Hex Nut - 1/2 (2)
5. Flat Washer - 1/2 (2)
6. Lock Washer - 1/2 (2)
Bike Carrier Adapter
1. Adapter (2)
2. Hex Bolt (Gr2) - 5/16 x 3 (4)
3. Lock Nut - 5/16 (4)
4. Large Flat Washer - 5/16 (4)
Installation:
Hitch
1. Remove rubber bumperettes using 6mm allen wrench from
bottom.
2. Place supplied paper template on bracket as shown on
template; use a center punch to mark hole locations.
Draw centerlines to help you keep drill on mark.
3. Drill (2) 13/32 in. holes in each bracket. Hint:
It is much easier to stay centered by pre-drilling 1/8 -
3/16 in. Keep drill perpendicular to surface.
4. Slide receiver plate behind bracket. Insert and
tighten 3/8 Socket Head Bolts and Lock Washers. Lay
a straightedge across the tops of the receivers to assure
they are level to one another. Slightly loosen bolts
and adjust, if necessary; TIGHTEN BOLTS to 30 ft-lbs of
torque.
5. Notch bumperette to fit over receiver mounting plate
and remount it.
Ball Mount
1. Place L.H. Ball Mount (slotted) on top of R.H. Ball Mount
and align holes. Insert 1/2 x 1 1/2 Hex Bolts and
Flat Washers from top side and loosely fasten with Lock
Washers and Hex Nuts.
2. Slide Ball Mount tubes into Receivers and insert Clevis
Pins. Position Ball Mounts so they fit loosely in
Receivers, and tighten bolts.
Remove Clevis Pins. The assembled Ball Mount should
slide relatively freely into and out of the Receivers.
Adjust, if necessary, and TIGHTEN BOLTS to 50 ft-lbs.
of torque.
3. Insert 1 7/8 in. diameter chrome forged steel trailer
ball with 3/4 x 1 3/4 in. shank (purchased separately).
Tighten ball per manufacturer's instructions.
Note: Remove Ball Mount when not in use to prevent theft
and improve appearance.
WARNING: When using Ball Mount, always
be sure both Clevis Pins are in place and secured
with Hairpins. Secure safety chain to Ball Mount with
"French Link" when towing.
Bike Carrier Adapters
These adapters support the very high-quality Thule Space
Station Fork Mount Module or Two-Bike.
1. Remove the short mounting tube from
the center of the main tube of the Thule bike carrier.
2. Measure installed Receivers center-to-center; this dimension
equals the spacing of the Bike Carrier Adapters.
3. The center of the Thule bike carrier
is the point from which you removed the original mounting
tube in Step 1. Equally space the Bike Carrier Adapters
on this centerline using the dimension measured in Step
2. Drill (4) 3/8 in. holes through the Thule main
tube, matching the pattern of the Adapters mounting plates.
4. Insert (4) 5/16 x 3 Hex Bolts with
Large Flat Washers through rear of bike carrier tube and
Adapter plates, and secure with Lock Nuts. Tighten until
the parts are pulled tightly together without indenting
main tube (12 - 15 ft-lbs. of torque).
5. Smooth and repaint area cut in Step
1.
WARNING: Do not use bike carrier to
carry anything other than bicycles (2 bikes, 50 lbs. max.)
Always be sure both Clevis Pins are in place and secured
with Hairpins.
