The down position is for loading of the bike's front wheel and the up position for road travel. Caddy features 3 ratcheting tie down straps that wedge the front tire into the wheel cage for a positive firm hold of your bike's front wheel. Unit has a vertical jack built in that allows the user to crank the unit to ground level for loading and tie down and then can be cranked up and lock into the transport position for road travel.
Unit makes for an easy one man operation.
Unit is made from heavy gauge square tubing. Great item to attach to motorhomes, unit will carry dirt bikes up to 500cc or 500 lbs, or mopeds and scooters. Unit is adjustable to work with different height hitches. For best results use frame mounted receiver hitch. Tie down straps not included.