What It Does
The ShackleTM, secures up to 12 upland or waterfowl birds to the tops of most vehicles having adjustable luggage racks with horizontal cross members. The product was designed by a hunter for hunters and is the ultimate in convenience:
- Assembles and attaches in seconds, no tools required
- Fits adjustable luggage racks on most SUV's and minivans (horizontal cross members required)
- Securely holds up to 12 pheasants or other game birds, with varying neck-hole sizes to accommodate your hunt
- Allows cool outside air to flow over your birds to keep meat fresh
- Holds birds securely at normal highway speeds
- Strong and durable molded plastic washes clean
- Breaks down into three pieces for convenient storage
- Assembled dimensions are 37" wide x 32" long and 4.75" high
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How it Works
Securing The ShackleTM to the top of your vehicle is a snap.
Step 1: Decide where you want The ShackleTM positioned on your vehicle roof. Smaller vehicles may want to attach The ShackleTM towards the back of the vehicle, so that access to birds is gained from the rear bumper. Larger vehicles may want to position The ShackleTM towards the front, gaining access to the birds from the running boards or inside the open doors.
Step 2: Remove packing material and separate The ShackleTM into three pieces: the single cross-member and two side rails. Note that all pieces have a smooth side, and the smooth sides should always be facing out during assembly.
Step 3: Remove and install the two included rubber strips to the middle portion of the cross-member bottom. There are two small tick lines approximately nine inches apart to use as a guide. Make sure that the area is clean. Apply firm pressure to ensure good contact.
Step 4: Insert the T-shaped ends of the single cross-member into the slot on each of the side rails.
Step 5: Loosen one or both of the horizontal cross bars on your vehicle, moving them so that The ShackleTM will be close to its desired position on your vehicle. The recently applied rubber strips should be directly above the raised center ribs on your vehicle roof.
Step 6: Slide The Shackle's wedge-shaped side rail ends under your cross bars and fit in place.
Step 7: Slide your cross bars toward each other so that the fit is snug. Tighten your luggage rack horizontal cross members.
Step 8: Birds are held in place by inserting their necks into the neck-holes of The ShackleTM (be sure to choose the right hole size for your birds).
Step 9: Enjoy the hunt!
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