Installation Guide.
What's in the box
- Basecamp Pad 3.0
- Carabiner lock
- Combination reset pen
- Two bike straps
Before you start
- Tailgate fully open and flat
- Truck parked on level ground
- Combo reset pen within reach
- ~10 minutes of free time
Feed Straps
Lay the Basecamp Pad over the open tailgate and feed all the straps into the tailgate gap.
Hook Em'
Hook the straps around the G-hooks and lock mechanism, then feed the locking strap up through the gap. Make sure each strap is fully seated in the G-hook before pulling taut — a partially hooked strap can slip under load.
Adjust Straps
Adjust all straps on the back of the Basecamp Pad until they're taut. Snug is enough — no need to crank them tight. This bad boy ain't going anywhere.
Setting the Lock
Open the carabiner lock and esnure the combination is set to 000.
000 is the factory default code. You must start from 000 before setting a custom combo — do not skip this step.
Grab Your Pen
Use the included pen to push in the recessed pin inside the lock.
Push only the pin — not the entire mechanism. Pressing too hard on the surrounding housing can jam the reset process.
Set Your Combo
With the pin pushed in, select your combination one digit at a time.
Test after each digit before moving to the next. Setting all digits at once will not save your combination correctly.
Accessory Install
All Cache accessories come with G-hooks that clip directly into the loops on the interior side of the pad. Accessories can be added, removed, or swapped at any time — no reinstallation of the pad required.
Testing, Testing
Pull on the straps to confirm they're secure, try the lock at your new combo, and make sure nothing shifts or rattles. We recommend a short test drive before loading bikes or heavy gear for the first time.
Hit the Trails.
You're all set. Load up, lock it down, and get out there. Your Basecamp Pad is ready for everything the trail throws at you.
Installation Complete.
Your Basecamp Pad is locked in and ready for action. Explore the full accessory lineup to build out your setup.
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