by Rack James on September 2, 2010
by Rack James on August 24, 2010
Stylin' shot of a Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366. Supporting two kayaks is the Thule 830 "The Stacker" kayak carrier and two Thule 594XT SideArm bike racks carry two bikes.
Here is an inspirational shot for all you Mini Cooper owners out there looking to haul two kayaks and two bikes who may have thought it was impossible. This Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system uses the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366 and instead of the recommended bar length of 50″, we see here a pair of Thule LB58 58″ bars, which allow for more gear capacity. Carrying two kayaks is the Thule 830 Stacker kayak rack and for the bikes, we see the two Thule 594XT bike racks.
by Rack James on August 24, 2010
Sportin' the Thule 480 Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1567, this 2001 Honda Accord kayak rack set up is using the Thule 835 Hullaport Pro kayak rack, shown here in fold down mode. A Thule 871XT roof fairing takes care of unwanted wind noise.
Here’s a great shot of a 2001 Honda Accord kayak rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base system with Fit Kit 1567 and a Thule 871XT wind fairing/noise deflector. Currently in fold down mode, the Thule 835 Hullaport Pro kayak carrier is patiently waiting for the next kayak trip. For security, a Thule 544 lockpack is also used to keep the base rack secured to the car.
2001 Honda Accord kayak rack installation page.
by Rack James on August 18, 2010
Fine portrait of a 2006 Scion xA roof rack system for kayaks using the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 Q-clips and the Yakima 38 inch roof fairing. The Inno INA450 kayak carrier is shown carrying two kayaks.
This Scion xA kayak rack is comprised of a combination of the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Q120 and Q7 clips which provides the necessary crossbars–48″ crossbars in fact–to mount the Inno INA450 kayak carrier for two kayaks. For security, the Yakima SKS 4 pack of locks keeps the Q-Towers in check, and the Yakima 38″ wind fairing virtually eliminates the wind noise.
Complete install details for 2006 Scion xA kayak rack for two kayaks.
by Rack James on August 18, 2010
Good look at a 2007 Hummer H3 roof kayak and rear bike rack using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack with TK12 Tracker Kit, the Thule 873XT wind fairing/noise deflector, and the Thule 881 Top Deck kayak carrier. Mounted to the Hummer H3 spare tire is the Thule 963XT Spare Me spare tire bike rack.
This Hummer H3 roof kayak rack and spare tire mounted bike rack set up is looking fine using exclusively Thule racks. Starting with the roof, we have the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with the TK12 Tracker Kit and LB 58 Loadbars. For kayak transport, the Thule 881 Top Deck kayak carrier is doing its thing. Mounted to the spare tire is the Thule 963XT spare tire bike rack for two bikes. Security is ensured with the Thule 544 lock pack for the 430 Tracker II base system and the Thule 538 locking cable for the bikes. The 963XT Thule Spare Me comes with a locking knob to prevent unwanted removal of the rack from the spare tire.
Install page and links to all products for ‘07 Hummer H3 Bike and Kayak Rack.
by Rack James on August 12, 2010
by Rack James on August 10, 2010
by Rack James on August 9, 2010
by Rack James on August 7, 2010
Image of 2007 Subaru Tribeca roof cargo box system using the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse base rack system with 1431 Fit Kit clips and the Thule 873XT wind fairing/noise deflector supporting the Thule 687BXT Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
by Rack James on July 30, 2010
by Rack James on July 29, 2010
by Rack James on July 28, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 27, 2010
Photo of 2010 VW Routan roof rack featuring Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack and Thule LB58 58" crossbars.
This roof top car rack for a 2010 Volkswagen Routan uses the Thule 480 Traverse car rack system. The Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack, a set of Thule 1043 Traverse Fit Kit clips and a pair of Thule 58 inch crossbars are included with this 2010 VW Routan roof rack. Pack it full of kids. Pack it full of gear. Throw something on top. You’re good to go.
More on 2010 VW Routan roof rack.
by Rack James on July 27, 2010
I spy a Volvo XC90 hitch mount bike rack and roof kayak rack using the Yakima FullSwing 4 hitch bike rack, which has been replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch mounted bike rack for four bikes and two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles mounted to the Yakima LowRider base system, which has been replaced with the Yakima RailGrab System.
This Volvo XC90 bike and kayak rack has the right idea. Using the Yakima FullSwing 4 bike rack (no longer available, replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack) installed into the 2″ receiver hitch, access to the rear of the vehicle is not an issue, even when the rack is loaded with four bikes. Mounted to the Volvo XC90 factory side rails is the Yakima LowRider rail system (like the FullSwing 4, it too has been disctontinued and is now the Yakima RailGrab System). For carrying two kayaks, there are two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.
by Rack James on July 24, 2010
I Spy a Honda CRV luggage and kayak rack using the Thule 460 Podium base rack system with Fit Kit 3042 with the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack and the Thule Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
This was shot in Bar Harbor, ME, a tourist destination if there ever was one. This Honda CRV kayak rack and luggage rack has the right idea for carrying toys and gear for a great vacation. Starting with the Thule 460 Podium base rack with Thule Fit Kit 3042 for direct installation using the Honda CRV fixed mounting points. Lots and lots of gear must be inside the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 roof box which boasts 18 cubic feet of storage space. Finally, the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak carrier allows easy loading and unloading of a single kayak.
by Rack James on July 24, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 23, 2010
Photo of car roof rack for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta with Yakima wind fairing includes Yakima Q Towers car rack, two pairs of Yakima Q5 clips and 58" cross bars, the correct crossbar length for a 2006 VW Jetta roof top.
This 2006 VW Jetta car top rack is made up of the Yakima Q Towers roof rack system, two pairs of Yakima Q5 Clips and a pair of Yakima 58 inch crossbars, which are the right length crossbars for a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta. For noise and wind reduction the 8007048 Yakima 44 inch wind fairing for a VW Jetta works perfectly.
Read more on this 2006 Volkswagen Jetta Roof Rack.
by Rack James on July 21, 2010
by Rack James on July 21, 2010
This 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Kayak Rack is made possible with the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack System with a pair of Yakima Q99 Clips for the cab, and providing the rear crossbar is the Yakima DryDock hitch rack installed into the receiver hitch. Supporting the kayak are a pair of Yakima Hullyrollers kayak rollers and a pair of Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.
Loaded up with kayaks, this 2008 Toyota Tundra kayak rack is looking mighty fine. Using a combination of rack systems, this set up is ideal for longer loads such as kayaks, canoes, and lumber. On the cab of the ‘08 Tundra is the Yakima Q Tower Half Pack system which is using a pair of Yakima Q99 Q Clips and a 58″ crossbar. For the rear mounted crossbar, the Yakima Dry Dock, also with a 58″ crossbar, has been installed securely into the Tundra’s trailer hitch. Supporting this fine boat is the awesome combo of a pair of Yakima HullyRoller kayak rollers for the rear crossbar and a pair of Yakima Mako kayak saddles for the front crossbar. As for the boat in the bed, not a lot can be said, other than if it were also mounted on the crossbars, there’d be room for a dog named Fred.
2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Kayak Rack for roof and bed install page.
by Rack James on July 20, 2010
by Rack James on July 16, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 15, 2010
by Rack James on July 14, 2010
This 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Bike and Canoe Rack easily transports one canoe and two bicycles using: for the roof, the Yakima Railgrab roof rail system which attaches to the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Track factory side rails, and the Yakima Gunwale Brackets Canoe Carrier. The Tonneau cover bike rack uses the Yakima Control Tower base rack with two pairs of the Yakima Landing Pad 6 and two Yakima High Roller Bike Racks.
This is how you do it folks. This is a 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac canoe roof rack and Tonneau cover bike rack using all Yakima racks. Mounted to the ’10 Ford Explorer factory side rails is the Yakima RailGrab rail rack system with Yakima 48″ round crossbars. Attached to the roundbars is the Yakima Gunwale Brackets canoe rack, which comes with the necessary straps and tie downs. On the 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Track Tonneau cover is the Yakima Control Tower base sytem attached to the tonno cover using two sets of the Yakima Landing Pad 6 Permanent Landing Pads for tonneau covers, camper shells, etc. Mounted to the yakima 48″ crossbars are two Yakima Highroller bike racks. If my math is correct, a Yakima SKS 8 Lock Pack would lock down the two Yakima base rack systems and the two Yakima bike racks, and all with one Yakima SKS key.
More photos and omplete installation details for 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Canoe Rack and Bike Rack.
by Rack James on July 13, 2010
Nice shot of a Toyota Sienna kayak rack and bike rack using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and 48" bars with two Yakima HullRaiser kayak cradles and Yakima Little Joe 3 rear mounted bike carrier.
Here is a great shot of a Toyota Sienna roof mounted kayak rack system using the Yakima Q Tower System with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips as a base rack to support two Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks. The Toyota Sienna rear bike rack is the Yakima Little Joe 3 trunk bike rack and is shown doing a fine job carrying three bikes.
by Rack James on July 12, 2010
by Rack James on July 10, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
Photo of roof luggage box for 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan which includes Thule 400XT Aero roof rack and Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo box.
This 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan roof rack is a nice example of how you can get more room for your gear without sacrificing vertical clearance. The Thule 400XT Aero Roof Rack together with Thule 204 Fit clips provide the base rack system for a 2001 VW Eurovan. The Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo roof box makes an excellent low profile solution to carrying gear on top of a VW Eurovan, and because the Yakima LoPro roof box fits almost any style roof rack cross bars it matches nicely with the Thule 400XT roof rack for a total solution.
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by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
Photo of roof rack for 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche includes Yakima RailGrab roof rack kit. This is a roof rack that attaches directly to the factory side rails of a 2008 Chevy Avalanche.
A great solution if you need a roof rack for a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche: The Yakima Railgrab Roof Rack Kit includes a set of 4 Yakima RailGrab Towers and a pair of 58″ crossbars which are the right crossbar length for a 2008 Chevy Avalanche. The Yakima RailGrab mounts directly to the factory side rails of the 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche making installation easy and fit secure.
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by Rack Princess on July 7, 2010
Photo of kayak roof rack for Audi Q7 includes the Thule 460 Podium roof rack, 4002 Thule Podium Fit Kit and Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack.
Look at this kayak roof rack for an Audi Q7! The Thule 460 Podium roof rack and Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak roof top rack combination really compliments the Audi’s slick engineering. The portion of this set up that makes up the base car rack system for an Audi Q7 is the 460 Thule Podium car rack system which includes the Thule 460 Foot Pack, Thule 4002 Podium Fit Kit Clips and Thule 58 inch load bars, the correct length load bars for an Audi Q7. For an Audi Q7 kayak roof rack the Thule 897XT Hullavator car top kayak rack is an amazing pairing – from the gas-assist struts to the universal ability to mount to any load bars.
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