Product Tester Needed

Wide-Swing Swingaway Frame

sprinter van with Stowaway Max Box We're looking for someone with a Sprinter or Promaster style van that is willing to help us test a new Swingaway frame design. This frame features a longer swingarm to provide more clearance when swung out from the vehicle, with the aim to allow both doors to open fully to 90 degrees. Testing this frame would involve installing a StowAway on the rear of your vehicle and using it consistently for a period of three (3) months, sharing photos and observations regarding the frame regularly during this period. In exchange for testing this new frame, a significant discount will be offered.

If you're interested in being considered to test our new Swingaway Wide-Swing frame, please review the testing requirements that can be found at the bottom of this page. If you agree to these requirements, send a message to productdevelopment@stowaway2.com that includes the following information:

Name
Email address
Vehicle details
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Do you have a rear-mounted spare ladder or tire? If yes, what is the horizontal distance between the center of your hitch-pin hole and the rear-most point on the tire/ladder?
- What is the vertical clearance between the inside top of your hitch and the bottom of the rear doors?
- Any other details we should know about?
Planned StowAway usage (frequency, cargo, etc.)
Have you read and do you agree to the product testing requirements?

PACIFIC RECREATIONAL PRODUCTS, INC. AND STOWAWAY2 PRODUCT TESTER AGREEMENT

The below items are the testing program for the StowAway2 Swingaway Wide-Swing frame with mounted StowAway2 Max Hitch Cargo Box (the "Product"). The frame component of the Product is a prototype to be tested under this agreement, and the Product shares all similar capacities and ratings as the StowAway Max Box and Swingaway frame listed on our website (www.stowaway2.com).

The Testing Period is to be three (3) months in duration, with an additional final product performance report to be provided by the Tester approximately one (1) year after the agreement start date.
The Tester is to use the Product as frequently as possible during Testing Period.
While using the Product, Tester shall:
1. Load the Product with varying amounts of weight, but no more than 200 lbs.
2. Operate the swing function on the frame.
3. Inspect the carrier and frame on a regular basis during use, and make note of any issues/deficiencies.
4. Take photos on a regular basis. Photos should include the following specifics:
  1. Overall photos of the Product, from the front and both sides, with the Product in the latched and swung out to 180 degrees positions.
  2. Close up photos of the frame, focusing specifically on:
    1. Bent Bar attachment to the Stinger, from the front of the frame with the frame swung out to 180 degrees.
    2. Pivot Bolt and assembly.
    3. Swing Arm in its entirety, from the front of the box.
  3. Photos of the Product loaded and in use, to include photos of the Product swung out to 180 degrees and the van doors open, showing all clearances for reference.
  4. For any photos taken with the Product in use, please note the approximate weight of the cargo placed in the Product at the time of the photo.
At least once per month the Tester shall provide a product performance report to the Company, to include at a minimum:
1. Any photos taken since the last report.
2. Any issues experienced while using the Product.
3. Any recommendations for improvement of the Product.

The Tester agrees to discontinue use of the Product immediately and notify the Company if any structural or other defects are found (cracks, bends, or other observable defects and/or failures). If such a condition occurs, the Tester agrees that the Product will be returned to the Company at the Company’s expense. A replacement standard Swingaway frame will be furnished to the customer.