HECK-PACK Stainless Steel Folding Mechanism – folding mechanism for game carrier
A large HECK-PACK game rack offers maximum cargo space during hunting, but doesn’t have to stick out unnecessarily behind the car when it’s empty. With the original HECK-PACK folding mechanism, you can fold the rear rack vertically upward by approximately 90° in just a few seconds. Ideal for parking in the garage, in public parking lots, or when driving on without a load after a hunt.
The entire folding mechanism is manufactured in Germany from high-quality 1.4301 stainless steel (chrome-nickel steel). The robust welded construction, simple T-handle, and mechanical locking mechanism with a safety pin make this a well-designed addition for hunters who use their HECK-PACK rear carrier extensively.
HECK-PACK game carrier folds up vertically to approximately 90°
A spacious game carrier is practical whenever you need to transport game, hunting gear, or other cargo. However, when the carrier is empty, having that same amount of space behind the car isn’t always desirable.
The HECK-PACK Folding Mechanism allows the mounted Hecktransporter to be folded up approximately 90 degrees. As a result, the game carrier stands almost vertically behind the car.
That makes all the difference when every centimeter counts: when backing into a parking space, in a garage with limited length, or in a public parking lot where a horizontally mounted rear rack takes up an unnecessary amount of space.
Park without having to remove the game rack every time
The folding mechanism offers great convenience, especially for hunters who regularly leave their HECK-PACK game carrier mounted on their car during hunting season.
Instead of removing the entire rear rack from the car every time, you can simply fold it up when it’s not in use. As soon as you need cargo space again, you can return the rack to its horizontal operating position.
Handy in garages and parking lots
A game rack that is, for example, 1000 or 1200 mm wide offers plenty of space, but when in the horizontal position, it also increases the car’s overall length. This can be particularly inconvenient in a garage, carport, or tight parking space.
With the folding mechanism, the rack remains mounted on the car while taking up significantly less space when folded vertically.
Great for frequent use
If you only use your game carrier occasionally, you can take it off after each day of hunting. With frequent use, however, that’s less practical. The HECK-PACK folding mechanism offers a much more efficient solution: just fold it up, lock it in place, and the carrier stays on the car.
T-handle for quick and easy operation
HECK-PACK has deliberately kept the system mechanical and simple. The T-handle is accessible through a cutout in the rear rack, allowing the mechanism to be operated quickly.
No tools are needed to move the game carrier from the horizontal to the vertical position. The entire process can be completed in just a few seconds.
That may sound like a minor detail, but it’s important in practice. A folding system that’s a hassle to unscrew will ultimately be used less often. With this HECK-PACK design, however, the operation is actually part of its everyday ease of use.
Secure locking mechanism with locking pin
A heavy-duty metal rear rack must be securely locked in the folded-up position. That is why the folding mechanism is equipped with a safety pin that locks the mechanism in place.
This secures the game carrier in place, and HECK-PACK ensures that reliance is not placed solely on the movement of the hinge mechanism.
The combination of a sturdy hinge design, T-handle, and mechanical locking mechanism is well-suited to a product designed for intensive use in conditions where reliability is more important than the lightest possible construction.
High-quality 1.4301 stainless steel for long-term outdoor use
The folding mechanism is located directly behind the car and is therefore exposed to rain, mud, road salt, splashing water, and dirt. Durable material is no luxury in this location.
HECK-PACK manufactures the entire mechanism from stainless, austenitic, and corrosion-resistant 1.4301 chromium-nickel stainless steel.
This high-quality stainless steel is particularly well-suited for applications that require a combination of mechanical strength and resistance to the elements.
Extremely sturdy welded construction
Not only the materials used, but also the way the mechanism is constructed determines its service life.
The HECK-PACK Folding Mechanism is designed as a highly stable and meticulously finished welded construction. This provides the rigidity needed to reliably support and move an entire rear carrier.
This is where a purpose-built system stands out from simple, universal hinge solutions. The design is specifically tailored to the HECK-PACK rear racks, forming a single functional unit with the rack and the quick-release coupling.
Mounts between the game rack and a one-handed quick-release coupling
The stainless steel folding mechanism is mounted between the HECK-PACK rear rack and the one-hand lever quick-release, also known as the one-hand quick-release.
This allows the folding mechanism to be integrated directly into the existing HECK-PACK system.
A complete set of bolts and nuts in strength class 10.8 is included for installation. This means you’ll receive not only the original stainless steel folding mechanism, but also the corresponding mounting hardware.
Installed immediately upon simultaneous purchase of a HECK-PACK rear rack
If you order the folding mechanism at the same time as one of our HECK-PACK rear racks, the system will be delivered fully assembled.
This means the assembly is immediately ready for use, and you don’t have to install the folding mechanism yourself between the quick-release coupling and the game rack afterward.
For those who are putting together a new HECK-PACK game carrier and plan to leave it mounted on their car regularly, it’s a good idea to order the folding mount right away.
Approved for street use according to ECE regulations
According to the manufacturer, the use of this original folding mechanism in combination with the corresponding HECK-PACK rear racks is permitted under ECE street approval.
This is a key difference from universal or homemade hinge designs. The system was specifically developed for use with HECK-PACK rear racks and is part of a coordinated assembly.
When is a folding mechanism a good option?
The HECK-PACK Folding Mechanism is especially a valuable addition when the rear rack remains mounted on the car on a regular basis.
For example:
- hunters who are out in the field several days a week during hunting season;
- game wardens who regularly use the rear rack on their vehicles;
- parking in a garage where the total vehicle length is limited;
- parking in public parking lots;
- situations in which the empty game carrier should not protrude horizontally behind the car unnecessarily;
- Users who do not want to completely disassemble the rear rack after every use.
This allows you to retain the benefits of a large, sturdy game carrier, while the car can be parked in a much more compact space when the carrier is empty.
Technical Specifications
- Product: Original HECK-PACK Folding Mechanism
- Type: folding mechanism for rear rack / game rack
- Material: 1.4301 stainless steel (chrome-nickel steel)
- Material Properties: stainless, austenitic, and corrosion-resistant
- Folding angle: approximately 90°
- Folded position: nearly vertical
- Operation: T-handle
- Access to the T-handle: through a cutout in the rear carrier
- Locking mechanism: safety pin / locking pin
- Tool-free operation: yes
- Installation position: between the HECK-PACK rear rack and a one-handed quick-release coupling
- Construction: highly stable welded construction
- Finish: carefully finished
- Mounting hardware: included
- Bolt/nut strength class: 10.8
- Manufactured in Germany
- ECE: Use with the corresponding HECK-PACK rear racks is permitted in accordance with ECE road approval
Scope of delivery
You will receive:
- 1x original HECK-PACK stainless steel folding mechanism
- Matching bolt and nut set / fasteners, strength class 10.8
When purchased together with a HECK-PACK rear rack, the folding mechanism is delivered fully assembled and ready to use.
Why choose the original HECK-PACK folding mechanism?
A game carrier needs to be large and sturdy when in use. However, once it’s empty, you don’t always want to keep driving or parking it behind your car with that same length.
The HECK-PACK Folding Mechanism solves this problem without requiring you to remove the rear rack every time. In just a few seconds, you can fold the game rack up approximately 90° and mechanically secure it with the safety pin.
The combination of high-quality 1.4301 stainless steel, a solid welded construction, easy operation, and a design specifically developed for HECK-PACK rear racks makes this a functional addition for anyone who uses their game rack not just occasionally, but seriously.
Frequently Asked Questions About the HECK-PACK Folding Mechanism
How far can the HECK-PACK game carrier be folded up?
With the folding mechanism, the rear rack can be folded up approximately 90°, so that it stands almost vertically behind the car.
Does the game carrier need to be disassembled to fold it up?
No. That’s actually the advantage of the system. The rear rack remains mounted and can be folded up using the mechanism.
Do I need tools to fold it up and down?
No. The folding mechanism can be operated in a matter of seconds without tools.
How is the folded-up game carrier secured?
The rear rack is securely locked in place with a locking pin / safety pin.
Where is the folding mechanism mounted?
The folding mechanism is mounted between the HECK-PACK rear rack and the one-handed quick-release coupling.
What material is the folding mechanism made of?
The entire mechanism is made of 1.4301 stainless steel, a non-rusting, austenitic, and corrosion-resistant chromium-nickel steel.
Does the folding mechanism come pre-assembled?
If you order the folding mechanism at the same time as a HECK-PACK rear carrier, the manufacturer states that it will be delivered fully assembled and ready for immediate use.
Why is a fold-up game carrier practical?
It makes a big difference, especially when parking. The horizontal rear rack protrudes significantly behind the car. By folding it up approximately 90°, it takes up much less space without requiring you to remove the entire game rack from the car.
Please note: We do not carry all Heck-Pack models in stock. Orders are shipped directly from an external warehouse.
