Question 1

How is The Lifter operated?

Accepted Answer

Use your own power drill with socket adaptor, or a ratchet and 19 mm socket or a 19mm box wrench or combination wrench.
Electric powered motor not available at this time.

Question 2

Does The Lifter work on a 1 ¼ inch hitch?

Accepted Answer

At present The Lifter is designed and built to only work with a 2 inch hitch.

Question 3

What color is The Lifter?

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The Lifter is a combination of black powder coated steel components, and black anodized billet aluminum.

Question 4

What comes with The Lifter?

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The Lifter comes with the lifter unit, accessory carriage and our Quick Connect Hitch Cleat (compatible with future hitch mounted Suweeka accessories). You have the option of purchasing The Lifter with a single bike mount or with two bike mounts.

Question 5

What accessories can be attached with The Lifter?

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Currently, you have the option of purchasing The Lifter with one or two bike trays. The Lifter system's tee slots allow for compatibility with your bike trays and other mountable items.

Question 6

Does The Lifter ship ready to install?

Accepted Answer

Some minor assembly is required, see our installation instruction for specific details.

Question 7

Will The Lifter work with a trike or three wheeled e-Bike?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the combined weight of the bike and battery are under 240 pounds.

Question 8

Where is The Lifter produced?

Accepted Answer

All Suweeka products are currently sourced in the USA and designed and assembled in Portland Oregon.

Question 9

What is covered under the Suweeka warranty?

Accepted Answer

Lifetime Warranty: Suweeka products are built to last a lifetime, with replacement parts available for consumables. For more details see our Warranty.

Question 10

Is The Lifter approved for off road use?

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Question 11

Is The Lifter approved for attaching to RVs

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Question 12

Will I be cool if I purchase a Suweeka rack?

Accepted Answer

Yeah you will be cool!

Question 13

Where did the name Suweeka come from?

Accepted Answer

Suika is Japanese for watermelon. We find this word refreshing to say and we connected the challenges of carrying a watermelon to the challenges of transporting gear in efficient and secure way.

Suica, is a prepaid money card for using the Japanese rail system and for shopping. Suica stands for “Super Urban Intelligent Card”. After visiting Japan in 2010 & 2014, our Co Founder Kirk found himself saying the word and having a smile on his face as well as fond memories of his travels. What started out as a placeholder name for the emerging rack company, soon became the name of choice.

We hope that you enjoy saying Suica/Suika, Suweeka and that you envision a design led cargo carrying system, delicious watermelons, and traveling Japan via the super efficient, on schedule robust rail system that is a hallmark of Japan.

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