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Owners Manual and Installation Instructions
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure the slide unit is securely fastened to a base
that will provide safe and reliable operation. The many variations in usage and placements of a slide
unit present specific issues to consider for safety and reliability; and the following recommendations
are only intended to be general in nature to provide awareness to the installer to consider safety dur-
ing installation.
Usage
All slide units are designed for safest use only in static and level conditions. When installed in a ve-
hicle, the CargoGlide unit must be closed and latched securely prior to and during any vehicle move-
ment. The vehicle must be parked in a level position prior to unlocking and extending a slide unit or
the weight of your cargo could be difficult or dangerous to move. Control Loads opening and closing
slowly when loaded, Letting heavy loads slide quickly or uncontrolled may cause bodily injury or
damage your CargoGlide latch and extension stop systems. Periodic inspection for damage should
be performed.
Forces
The slide unit must be securely fastened to a base floor or other structure to resist movement. A tip-
ping force is applied to the unit when it is extended, which is countered by the attachments at the
front (cab end) and middle of the unit. Furthermore, vehicle acceleration, cornering and braking will
result in additional forces affecting your cargo and the slide unit. Impacts due to dropping a load will
result in temporarily higher forces seen by the fasteners and should be avoided.
Position & Check Clearances
Set the CargoGlide unit into the position it will be installed in.
Center the CargoGlide unit between the side walls / wheel wells in the bed of the truck, van, or
other vehicle, set the CargoGlide forward toward the cab of the truck, leave at least ½ to 1” of
space between the cab or tailgate of the truck bed and the CargoGlide.
Check to ensure that nothing interferes with the location and operation of the slide including
clearance of the tailgate angle, openings or doorway edges. Allow a small gap (at least 1/2″)
on each side to accommodate any slide deflection due to loads and slight misalignments from
installation and deflection from weight during normal operation.
Prior to drilling holes for installation, confirm there are no Fuel Lines, wiring or other obstruc-
tions under the vehicle bed where you plan to drill holes.
Attachment Points
Normally, a slide unit will have 4 to 6 points to attach to the base frame. A single direction slide
unit must have at least 4 points (2 points in the cross member nearest the cab end and 2 in
the cross member nearest the center) fastened and a dual direction slide must have at least 6
points (2 points at each end and 2 middle points) attached.
Mark the locations you will need to drill holes as indicated on the Diagrams page.
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