Hollywood Racks G2 Gordo User Manual
Mounting the gordo rack on your vehicle
When using the Hollywood Gordo rack, please follow these important recommendations:
Install the Gordo rack on structurally sound trunks and rear decks only. If you own a Mini Van or Sport Utility
Vehicle (SUV), be sure to read the special notes below.
Never attach hooks to aluminum, plastic, glass, fiberglass or carbon fiber.
Clean the surface of the trunk, rear door or deck lid before installation of the rack.
Tighten all six straps both before and after mounting bikes on the rack.
Never place more than 100 lbs. (45 KG) on the Gordo rack.
Always use the gray tie down straps after loading all of the bicycles onto the rack. These final safely
Strap should be threaded through all of the bikes, and the frame of the Gordo rack itself.
Keep
the bicycle tires at least one foot (1’=30 cm approx.) away from the exhaust pipe(s). Check the rack, bikes
and straps regularly during use.
Drive slowly when used on bumpy or rock/dirt surface roads.
Installation Instructions for Hollywood
Model G2 “Gordo” bicycle rack
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Fig. 2
– Mounted to square back
Fig. 3 – Mounted to sedan
Important note about the Gordo Rack: This product is intended for use with long frame bicycles such as beach
cruisers, Townies
®
, cho
ppers, and short wheel base recumbents. The width of the arms (22”’) may prevent use with
other bicycles. It is the user’s responsibility to mount the bikes safely and securely. The bike’s wheels should not
extend outward beyond the vehicle’s side view mirrors.
The Gordo Rack includes two built nylon in tie down straps, two rubber cradle straps and two
additional tie downs. The rack also includes 4 “protective pads” to be placed between the
bikes or where necessary.
Mounting the Gordo Rack on Your Vehicle
: Your new rack comes to you fully
assembled in the box, so there is no assembly to do on the rack itself. There will be some
adjustment and set-up required so that the Gordo will fit on your vehicle correctly. Please read
and adhere to all instructions as follows:
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