How do I prevent the entire rack from rotating when making turns?
1837119
You can't without adding tie-lines from the rack to your vehicle. You could do what I did. Return that model and purchase one that fits to a trailer receive hitch.
1837120
I don't have this problem, but it may be that you need to put something like a sheet of rubber between the base of the rack and your bumper, if you have a metal to metal contact issue. You need something that will greatly increase the friction between the two.
1837121
I had to tie the rack to both sides. This issue was significant in my returning the item.
1837122
I use a 1 and 1/8 inch wrench to hold bolt in place and a 1 and 1/8 inch socket for the nut. when tightening the nut the wrench holds the bolt in place from turning.. you may need to use 2 sockets one for nut and one for bolt instead of a wrench and socket.. it is also helpful to have someone to help when placing and removing the rack.
705350
The top won't twist because it is mounted on an oval-shaped base (not threaded). You can't turn it, you just pull it straight off. I bought two of these and one fits more snugly than the other.
1208525
No, but you can put a dab of JB weld on it to stop it from turning, works for me
1882400
in the holes before you put the bars in. it keeps the bars from spinning/twisting when you grab them
346234
i think you have it "backwards". Just gently un-bolt the sides and swap them. That should do it!
1822852
I would like rewrite my statement on if the top spins.It does spin when the center part is not tighten to much.
996833
Once you tighten the lock knob it prevents any wobble. The key is to push up on the rack while tightening to make sure there is no play. I use this on a Nissan Armada.
619896
The only way I can think of is by adding something like a lazysusan below it. It would have to fit under the wheels and arm of the unit. I don't know how you would rotate it other than having someone ocillate it manually.
803557
After you unlock the end turn the end counter clockwise I beleive. This opens it up and you can fit it over the cross bar. Then you turn the end the other way and it tightens up under the rack.
2086621
have not experienced any issues while turning, but is kind of tedious loading bikes while connected. And bikes are in the way of the dolly jack crank if you load them before you hook up. We can only use it for our kids bikes effectively with our e-150 - don't have the ground clearance to put my 29er on it unless really smooth roads
559602
I imagine that your having the same issue as me, that it rotated no matter how tight it goes onto the plate. The solution is a plate that has two pins, this is by design under the slider you see a secondary hole this extra pin prevents rotation.
1821747
There is a switch on the side that you rotate all the way to the right. This should keep it from turning off automatically.
961647
We did not overly tighten ours as we didn't find a need to. We did tighten it snuggly enough so it wouldn't turn easily. It did move a bit once after it was bumped but it wasn't a problem to move it back. I would suggest you contact the company if you feel yours is having a problem..
1758930
Make sure the green leaver is pushed completely back up to the top then it should rotate automatically.
1038105
Sure. Press the button next to the on/off wheel, that will stop the rotation.
1931487
There's no locking mechanisms when it comes to turning or swiveling - Thanks
1303002
Mine works fine, but I did need to adjust the screws that tighten and loosen the mechanism that slides on the vertical rails. I have no issues with racking the bar or with play and tilting.