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Installation Instructions
Trail Shade
Part #5662424
Parts Included Qty
Parts Included Qty
Storage Bag 1
Collapsible Pole 2
Shade Cover 1
Shock Cord 2
Cover Hold Down Strap 3
Shock Cord Stake 2
Note: The Trail Shade is a universally fitting product that can be mounted on roof racks, baskets, roll
cages, spare tires, ect. Use these instructions as a guide to install on the previously mentioned
accessories. The Trail shade is completely portable and can be carried like a traditional back pack
or mounted on some accessories. (Fig A, B)
(Fig A)
(Fig B) (Fig C)
Step 1: To attach storage bag on spare tire simply disconnect the two vertical buckles on the back
of the bag and slide the strap through the spokes of the wheel and then connect to the opposite
side on top of the tire. (Fig C)
Step 2: Remove the contents for the bag. Including poles, cord, steak, straps, and shade cover. (Fig D-F)
(Fig D)
(Fig E)
(Fig F)
NOTE: Carefully read entire instructions thoroughly before attempting to install this part.
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Installation Instructions
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Step 3: Wrap the 3 long straps with buckles around the tire going through the spokes on the wheel. The
strap will around the back of the tire, through the wheel and connect with the sewn on buckle. The
excess straps goes back down through the wheel towards the back. The female buckle should be
on top near the outside of the tire. (Fig G) Place the straps evenly apart (Fig H, I ). The straps are
long in order to accommodate different size wheel tire combinations and accessories. You can fold
and tie the excess strap together in the back of the wheel or if you prefer, cut with a sharp knife.
(Fig G)
(Fig H)
(Fig I)
Step 4: Spread the Shade Cover out, with the buckle end towards the mounting straps. Connect the 3
male buckles on the end of the Shade Cover to the 3 female buckles on the straps you previously
installed and pull straps tight. (Fig J, K)
(Fig J) (Fig K)
(Fig L)
Step 5: Assemble the two poles, insert the tip of the pole through the eyelet on the front corners of the
Shade Cover. (Fig L) This can be done by one person, having assistance can ease the process.
Step 6: Attach the cord to the top of the pole and pull forward and attach the cord to the ground when
the optimal location is determined with the included stake. Repeat on other side. Once up, you can
make the required adjustments to make sure the Trail Shade is tight by spreading out the poles
and making sure the cords are tight. Installation is no complete. (Fig M,N, O)
Run the strap
around the back of
the tire, through
the wheel and
connect to sewn in
buckle.
The female
buckle should be
on top near the
outside of the
tire.
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Installation Instructions
Trail Shade
Part #5662424
(Fig M) (Fig N)
(Fig O)
(Before)
(After)
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