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2000 VW GTI Roof Bike Rack

by Rack James on July 30, 2010

2000 VW GTI roof rack system for bikes using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q103 and Q34 Q-Clips, 48" roundbars) with a Yakima 44" Fairing/Wind Deflector and two Yakima Steelhead bike racks.

2000 VW GTI roof rack system for bikes using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q103 and Q34 Q-Clips, 48" roundbars) with a Yakima 44" Fairing/Wind Deflector and two Yakima Steelhead bike racks.

This VW GTI roof rack system for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q103 Q-Clips and Q34 Q Clips.  A Yakima 44″ Fairing is attached to the front crossbar to keep the wind noise at a minimum when cruising at highway speeds.  Two Yakima Steelhead bike trays are attached to the 48″ crossbars and for security, a Yakima SKS 6 pack of locks rounds out the package. 

Complete install details for 2000 Volkswagen GTI bike rack system.

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2006 VW Touareg car car system for skis, snowboards, and bikes using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with Thule TK1 Tracker Kit with the Thule 91725 Flattop 6 ski/snowboard carrier and two Rocky Mount Pitchfork bike racks

2006 VW Touareg car car system for skis, snowboards, and bikes using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with Thule TK1 Tracker Kit with the Thule 91725 Flattop 6 ski/snowboard carrier and two Rocky Mount Pitchfork bike racks.

Different seasons, different racks.  Same car.  Here is a 2006 VW Touareg bike rack for summer and the same car racked up as a VW Touareg ski and snowboard rack for the winter.  In both modes, one thing stays constant, and that is the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system, which uses the Thule TK1 to attach to the VW Touareg roof tracks.  During ski and ride season, the Thule 91725 Flatttop 6 ski & snowboard rack hauls skis and boards to the mountain and during bike season, two Rocky Mount PitchFork bike racks carry the bikes to the trail.  I wouldn’t be surprised if a kayak or canoe rack made an occasional appearance as well. 

Install page for ‘06 VW Touareg ski-snowboard and bike roof rack.

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2008 Honda Accord Kayak Rack

by Rack Princess on July 28, 2010

Photo of 2008 Honda Accord kayak roof rack featuring the Inno INSU roof rack, Inno K233 Fit Hooks, Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist

Photo of 2008 Honda Accord kayak roof rack featuring the Inno INSU roof rack, Inno K233 Fit Hooks, Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist

Looking for the perfect kayak roof rack for a 2008 Honda Accord? This 2008 Honda Accord kayak rack is a no fuss solution you’re going to love.  It features the Inno INSU roof base rack system with Inno K233 Fit Hooks, 2 Malone J-Cradle Kayak Racks and because paddling is enough of an arm workout, the Malone Telos Kayak Lift-Assist for loading and unloading of each kayak (Telos lift-assist is easy to add and remove as well).

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2009 Subaru WRX Factory Rack Kayak Racks

by Rack James on July 28, 2010

Glorious shot of a 2009 Subaru WRX kayak rack using Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak racks attached directly to '09 Subaru WRX factory aero crossbars.

Glorious shot of a 2009 Subaru WRX kayak rack using Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak racks attached directly to '09 Subaru WRX factory aero crossbars.

I get a lot of questions from customers asking if they can carry two kayaks on the roof of their car using their factory crossbars.  The answer is generally yes, as long as you use the appropriate kayak carriers.  This 2009 Subaru WRX factory rack mount kayak rack set up is using two Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak carriers.  These J-style kayak carriers tilt the boats on their side to save crossbar space and come with universal mounting hardware to fit to most factory crossbars. 

Installation page for 2009 Subaru WRX kayak racks.

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2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 Roof Bike Rack System

by Rack James on July 28, 2010

Customer install pic of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 bike rack using factory mounting points.  Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system mounts to fixed mounting points using Thule 3049 Podium Fit Kit.  2 Thule 598 Criterium bike racks attach to Thule Rapid Aero bars using Thule X-Adapt 8 kits.

Customer install pic of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 bike rack using factory mounting points. Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system mounts to fixed mounting points using Thule 3049 Podium Fit Kit. 2 Thule 598 Criterium bike racks attach to Thule Rapid Aero bars using Thule X-Adapt 8 kits.

This 2009 Mercedes C300 sedan bike rack system is made possible with the Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system which uses the Thule 3049 Podiuim Fit Kit to connect to the Mercedes C300 factory mounting points for a clean, custom look.  Continuing the integrated theme, two Thule 598 Criterium bike racks are connected to the Thule Rapid Aero bars using the Thule X-Adapt 8 kits.  For security, the Thule 596 lock pack provides 4 locks for the Rapid Podium feet and 2 locks for each Thule Criterium bike rack. 

More photos and installation details for 2009 Mercedes-Benz bike rack for two bikes.

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2010 Volkswagen Routan Roof Rack

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.

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.

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2007 Honda Element Roof Rack Basket

by Rack Princess on July 27, 2010

Photo of roof rack cargo basket for 2007 Honda Element includes Malone MPG311 Katahdin roof basket and cargo net - cargo basket mounts directly to factory rack crossbars on Honda Element.

Photo of roof rack cargo basket for 2007 Honda Element includes Malone MPG311 Katahdin roof basket and cargo net - Malone cargo basket mounts directly to factory rack crossbars on Honda Element.

This great idea for a roof  mount cargo basket for a 2007 Honda Element comes from Malone.  The Malone MPG311 Katahdin roof basket mounts directly to the factory rack crossbars on the 2007 Honda Element.  This 2007 Honda Element roof basket comes with a cargo stretch net to hold your gear in place.

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2008 Toyota Tundra Truck Bed Surfboard Rack

by Rack James on July 26, 2010

Fantastic shot of a 2008 Toyota Tundra surf board truck rack using the Thule 422XT XSporter truck rack with Thule XK2 XSporter adapters for use with bed mounted rail system.  Two Thule Hang-Two surfboard racks are holdin' down the surfboards.

Fantastic shot of a 2008 Toyota Tundra surf board truck rack using the Thule 422XT XSporter truck rack with Thule XK2 XSporter adapters for use with bed mounted rail system. Two Thule 554XT Hang-Two surfboard racks are holdin' down the surfboards.

Although the Thule 422XT XSporter truck rack is designed to carry much heavier loads, there’s no reason it can’t be used to carry lightweight items, such as surfboards.  It does a mighty fine job of that in fact, as shown on this 2008 Toyota Tundra double cab surfboard rack set up, which uses the Thule XK2 Adapters for the factory installed bed track system.  Two sets of the Thule 554XT Hang-Two surboard carriers keep the boards secured for the trip to the beach. 

Install page for 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Surfboard Rack.

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This 2011 Toyota Camry Sedan bike rack for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q5 and Q35 Q-Clips with a Yakima 44" wind fairing.  Two Yakima Copperhead bike racks are attached to the 58" crossbars and a Yakima SKS6 6 pack of locks secures it all down.

This 2011 Toyota Camry Sedan bike rack for two bikes uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q5 and Q35 Q-Clips with a Yakima 44" wind fairing. Two Yakima Copperhead bike racks are attached to the 58" crossbars and a Yakima SKS6 6 pack of locks secures it all down.

This 2001 Toyota Camry bike rack system uses the Yakima Q-Tower base rack system (Yakima Q-Towers, Yakima Q5 and Q35 Clips and 58″ roundbars) with a Yakima 44″ wind fairing/noise deflector.  For bike transport, two Yakima Copperhead bike trays are mounted and ready to go.  A Yakima SKS 6 pack provides 4 locks for the Q-Towers and 2 locks for the Copperhead bike trays, so all can be locked down using one key. 

2011 Toyota Camry bike rack system for carrying two bikes installation details.

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2008 Nissan XTerra Kayak Rack for Factory Bars

by Rack James on July 24, 2010

Scenic shot of a 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack using Xterra factory rack with Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack and Thule X-Adapt 3 long bolt kit.

Scenic shot of a 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack using Xterra factory rack with Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack and Thule X-Adapt 3 long bolt kit.

The Nissan XTerra factory crossbars are larger than most factory bars, but does that mean you can’t mount Thule kayak racks directly to them?  Absolutely not.  You just need a little help from the Thule X-Adapt 3 kit which is simply a long bolt kit that replaces the shorter bolts that come with the Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack.  With those in place, this Nissan Xterra kayak rack set up is ready for the water. 

More photos and installation details for 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack.

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2001 Kia Sportage Kayak Rack

by Rack Princess on July 23, 2010

Photo of kayak rack for 2001 Kia Sportage with factory rack crossbars featuring 835XTR Thule Hull-a-Port kayak racks

Photo of kayak rack for 2001 Kia Sportage with factory rack crossbars featuring 835XTR Thule Hull-a-Port kayak racks.

This cute 2001 Kia Sportage roof top kayak rack gets its charm from Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port J-Hook style kayak racks – these are universal kayak racks that mount directly to  factory rack crossbars on a Kia Sportage or any factory rack cross bars. Simple. Done. Time to hit the water.

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2006 VW Jetta Car Rack Fairing

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, tow pairs of Yakima Q5 clips and 58" cross bars, the correct crossbar length for a 2006 VW Jetta roof top.

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.

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2009 Chevy Silverado tonneau bike rack

by Rack Princess on July 22, 2010

Photo of 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 bike rack for Pace Edwards Jack Rabbit Tonneau comprised of Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with TK1 Tracker kit .

Photo of 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 bike rack for Pace Edwards Jack Rabbit Tonneau and Explorer rails. The tonneau Bike rack setup is comprised of Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with TK1 Tracker kit and 3 upright mount bike racks.

This 2009 Chevy Silverado tonneau cover rack for bikes is a simple solution for what at first appears to be a highly customized pickup truck tonneau bike rack set up.  The Thule 430 Tracker II Base rack system with the Thule  TK1 Tracker Kit snaps right onto the rails of the Pace Edwards Jack Rabbit Tonneau with Explorer rails.  The addition of 3 upright mount bike racks completes this Chevy Silverado bike rack solution.

More details on jack rabbit tonneau bike rack for 2009 Chevy Siverado

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2004 Toyota Sienna roof bike rack for four bikes gettin' it done with the Yakima Railgrab base system with 58" roundbars and two Yakima Copperhead bike racks and two Yakima Raptor bike racks.

2004 Toyota Sienna roof bike rack for four bikes gettin' it done with the Yakima Railgrab base system with 58" roundbars and two Yakima Copperhead bike racks and two Yakima Raptor bike racks.

Four bikes on the roof of the family mini-van?  No problem.  This 2004 Toyota Sienna bike rack makes it look easy starting with the Yakima Railgrab kit with 58″ bars base system mounted to the Toyota Sienna factory roof rails.  Doing bike carrying duty are two Yakima Copperhead fork mounted bike carriers and two Yakima Raptor upright mount bike racks.  For security, the Yakima SKS 8 pack locks all four Railgrab towers and all four bike carriers. 

2004 Toyota Sienna with factory rails bike racks install page.

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2008 Toyota Tundra Pickup Kayak Rack

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.

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.

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Photo of 2004 Land Rover Discovery II luggage basket and roof pads using Thule 953 Super High Rain Gutter Foot rack system with Yakima Basket Case roof basket and Thule 556 roof crossbar pads.

Photo of 2004 Land Rover Discovery II luggage basket and roof pads using Thule 953 Super High Rain Gutter Foot rack system with Yakima Basket Case roof basket and Thule 556 roof crossbar pads.

Thanks to D.A. in sunny California for this great shot of his 2004 Land Rover Discovery roof luggage rack and roof crossbar pad rack.  You can see why a taller raingutter foot is needed based on the location of the raingutters in relation to the roof.  This ‘04 Discovery roof rack is using the Thule 953 Super High raingutter rack system.  Mounted to the Thule LB65 65″ loadbars is the Yakima BasketCase roof luggage basket and a pair of Thule 556BLK crossbar pads

Complete details and more great photos for 2004 Land Rover Discovery Roof Basket.

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2005 Toyota Matrix kayak roof rack

by Rack Princess on July 19, 2010

Photo of kayak roof rack for 2005 Toyota Matrix features Inno INSU roof rack with K510 Fit Hooks, Large INA262 Inno Fairing & Inno INA450 2 kayak rack.

Photo of kayak roof rack for 2005 Toyota Matrix features Inno INSU roof rack with K510 Fit Hooks, Large INA262 Inno Fairing & Inno INA450 2 kayak rack.

A nice look at a 2005 Toyota Matrix roof mount kayak rack.  Carrying 2 kayaks on their sides on top of a 2005 Toyota Matrix appears effortless with the Inno IN-SU roof top car rack system paired with the Inno INA262 wind noise deflector fairing and Inno INA450 kayak rack for 2 kayaks. The Inno INSU roof rack includes a set of 4 Inno INSU Stays, a set of Inno K501 Fit Hooks and a pair of Inno B127 50″ crossbars, the correct length crossbars for a 2005 Toyota Matrix.

More details on 2005 Toyota Matrix rooftop kayak rack

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2010 Subaru Outback Roof Kayak Rack

by Rack Princess on July 19, 2010

Photo of kayak rack for 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack includes: 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks.

Photo of kayak rack for 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack includes: 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks.

This 2010 Subaru Outback kayak rack set up shows that there is a swift and simple way to transport boats on a 2010 Subaru Outback with a factory roof rack.  With 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks that mount directly to the factory roof rack crossbars it is simple and easy to carry kayaks on the roof of a 2010 Outback with no additional base rack or attachments necessary.

More photos of  2010 Subaru Outback kayak racks

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Clean shot of a GMC Sierra tonneau cover bike rack system using Yakima Control Tower base rack with Yakima LP1 Landing Pads installed into Yakima 60" tracks.  Bikes are held in place using Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike racks.

Clean shot of a GMC Sierra tonneau cover bike rack system using Yakima Control Tower base rack with Yakima LP1 Landing Pads installed into Yakima 60" tracks. Bikes are held in place using Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike racks.

Nice job.  This GMC Sierra 1500 SLT 4 x 4 tonno cover bike rack system looks clean and mean.  Installed on the GMC Sierra tonneau cover is a set of Yakima 60″ tracks, which can be shortened to desired length with a good old hack saw.  Installed into the Yakima 60- inch tracks is the Yakima Control Tower Complete roof rack with two sets of Yakima Landing Pad 1 (LP1).  Carrying that nice Ibis road bike and that sweet Kona mountain bike are two Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike racks.  For security the Yakima SKS 6 pack of locks did the trick (4 locks for the Yakima Control Towers and 2 locks for the two Yakima Sprocket Rocket  bike racks).  Again, nice job. 

Installation page for complete Yakima bike rack/60″ track system details for GMC Sierra bike rack tonneau cover system.

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2009 Toyota Tacoma Truck Bed Bike Racks

by Rack James on July 16, 2010

Nice shot of a 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system bike racks using Rocky Mounts Clutch SD bike racks.

Nice shot of a 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system bike rack set up using Rocky Mounts Clutch SD bike racks.

This ‘09 Toyota Tacoma truck bed mounted bike rack uses the Rocky Mounts Clutch SD fork block bike racks which include hardware allowing for installation into the Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system.  The Rocky Mounts Clutch SD offer an affordable, clean way of racking up your Toyota Tacoma or Toyota Tundra using the optional factory installed bed mounted track system. 

More info and photos for 2009 Toyota Tacoma truck bed track system bike carriers.

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1999 Lexus GS400 Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on July 15, 2010

Photo of roof bike rack for 1999 Lexus GS400 made up of Yakima Q Towers roof rack with Q53 and Q46 Clips, a 44 inch Yakima wind fairing and 2 Yakima Raptor bike racks.

Photo of roof bike rack for 1999 Lexus GS400 made up of Yakima Q Towers roof rack with Q53 and Q46 Clips, a 44 inch Yakima wind fairing and 2 Yakima Raptor bike racks.

You can carry 2 bikes on a 1999 Lexus GS400 bike rack consisting of the Yakima Q Towers roof rack system using Yakima Q53 Clips and Yakima Q46 Clips, 2 Yakima Raptor bike racks and a Yakima 44 inch wind fairing. This set up gives you an easy to load solution to carry bicycles on top of a 1999 Lexus GS400.

More info on this 1999 Lexus GS400 bicycle rack

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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 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. 

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2007 Kia Rondo Kayak Roller Rack

by Rack James on July 12, 2010

Stellar shot of a 2007 Kia Rondo using Yakima Railgrab base rack system and Yakima Showboat Kayak roller system.

Stellar shot of a 2007 Kia Rondo using Yakima Railgrab base rack system and Yakima Showboat Kayak roller system.

That’s a pretty heavy lookin’ boat up there on the roof of that ‘07 Kia Rondo.  It’s a good thing this customer has some help loading it from the Yakima ShowBoat kayak roller system.  The Yakima Showboat kayak roller is attached to the Yakima RailGrab base rack system, which provides the necessary crossbars by attaching to the Kia factory side rails.  There’s an SKS 4 pack of locks working to keep the RailGrab towers locked securely to the Kia Rondo raised side rails and a pair of Yakima Heavy Duty straps securing the boat to the Yakima 48″ crossbars.  As it goes currently with this set up, the boat is strapped directly to bare crossbars, so I might recommend two pairs of Yakima Mako kayak saddles

Click here for more details for 2007 Kia Rondo Yakima kayak rack.

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Subaru Outback Boat Trailer

by Rack James on July 10, 2010

Customer install picture of Subaru Outback wagon with ball hitch towing a Yakima Rack 'n Roll trailer with 66" crossbars using Yakima Even Keel Kayak Carrier to transport a fine homemade sailboat.

Customer install picture of Subaru Outback wagon with ball hitch towing a Yakima RackandRoll trailer with 66" crossbars using Yakima Even Keel Kayak Carrier to transport a fine homemade sailboat.

Great example of the benefit of a trailer for carrying large items such as this very nice homemade sailboat.  All this Subaru Outback needed was a ball hitch and now it is ready to haul the Yakima RackandRoll trailer with 66″ crossbars.  Mounted to the bars is the Yakima Even Keel Kayak Rack which works great for this sailboat.  Also attached the the Rack and Roll Trailer are the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Spare Wheel and the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Kickstand.

Complete install details for Subaru Outback boat trailer.

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2010 Toyota RAV4 Cargo Carrier

by Rack James on July 10, 2010

Hearwarming shot of two happy folks standing in front of thier 2010 Toyota RAV4 with Thule 630 Ranger 90 Cargo Carrier attached directly to the RAV4's factory roof crossbars.

Hearwarming shot of two happy folks standing in front of thier 2010 Toyota RAV4 with Thule 630 Ranger 90 Cargo Carrier attached directly to the RAV4's factory roof crossbars.

A simple and affordable way to increase your cargo space is with a roof moutned cargo box or cargo bag.  The Thule 630 Ranger 90 cargo bag  is a cargo bag with a hard bottom that attaches to factory crossbars much like a cargo box.  This 2010 Toyota RAV4 with factory crossbars is a prefect match with the Ranger 90 cargo bag. 

More info for ‘10 RAV4 Roof Cargo Bag

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2010 Subaru Outback Surfboard Rack

by Rack James on July 10, 2010

Great shot of a 2010 Subaru Outback wagon carrying a surfboard using Inno INA744 BoardLocker surfboard rack attached directly to Outback factory bars.

Great shot of a 2010 Subaru Outback wagon carrying a surfboard using Inno INA744 BoardLocker surfboard rack attached directly to Outback factory bars.

Hang loose.  This 2010 Subaru Outback is ready for the beach with the Inno INA744 BoardLocker surfboard carrier mounted directly to the Subaru Outback factory crossbars.  The Inno BoardLocker is a locking surfboard carrier that comes with keys and fit virtually all factory roof racks.  Note the proper direction of the board.  No kook style here.

Complete install details for ‘10 Subaru Outback surfboard rack using Inno BoardLocker.

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2009 Chrysler Town & Country Roof Bike Rack

by Rack James on July 10, 2010

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Late day sun shining on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country with two bicycles mounted to factory racks using Inno INA383 Fork Lock II bike racks.

“No problema,” says this customer when it comes to carrying two bikes on the factory installed crossbars of this 2009 Chrysler Town & Country using two Inno INA383 Fork Lock II bike racks.  As is the case of all Inno accessories, the INA383 Fork Lock II bike racks come with locks/keys.

More info and photos for ‘08 Town & Country.

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2008 Jeep Liberty Interior Fishing Rod Rack

by Rack James on July 10, 2010

An anything but fishy photo of a Jeep Liberty using Inno ZR352 First Strike Rod Rack for Interior of Vehicle.

An anything but fishy photo of a Jeep Liberty using Inno ZR352 First Strike Rod Rack for Interior of Vehicle.

This guy is goin’ fishin’ and is able to take up to seven rods thanks to his Inno ZR352 First Strike Fishing Rod Rack.  The Inno ZR352 Rod Rack fits snug along the ceiling of this 2008 Jeep Liberty with no interfence and no damage to the interior.  Just make sure you’ve taken the bait of your hook when you’re finished for the day.

More photos and info for ‘08 Liberty Fishing Rod Rack

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2009 Nissan Murano Kayak Rack

by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010

Photo of 2009 Nissan Murano kayak rack system including the Yakima LowRider roof rack for factory side rails and the Thule 835PRO Hull-a-Port J-Kayak Racks.

Photo of 2009 Nissan Murano kayak rack system including the Yakima LowRider roof rack for factory side rails and the Thule 835PRO Hull-a-Port J-Kayak Racks.

A great kayak roof rack for a 2009 Nissan Murano, the Thule 835PRO Hull-a-Port Kayak racks combined with Yakima LowRider roof rack for factory side rails is a nice set-up. However the LowRider system has been discontinued by Yakima so if you are looking for a roof rack for a 2009 Nissan Murano like this you’ll want to use the Yakima RailGrab roof rack kit or the Thule 45058 Crossroad roof rack for factory side rails. The good news is the 835PRO Hull-a-Port roof kayak rack works on most factory racks and is compatible with all types of kayaks.

Read more about the 2009 Nissan Murano kayak roof rack setup

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2008 Hyundai Tiburon Hitch Bike Rack

by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010

Photo of hitch bike rack for Hyundai Tiburon consists of Yakima 8002434 HoldUp platform bike tray hitch rack for 2 bicycles. Hitch bike rack

Photo of hitch bike rack for 2008 Hyundai Tiburon consists of Yakima 8002434 HoldUp platform bike tray hitch bike rack for 2 bicycles.

This 2008 Hyundai Tiburon hitch bike rack set up consists soley of the 8002434 Yakima HoldUp hitch bike rack for 1 1/4 inch hitch receivers.  If you need a bike rack for a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon and you have a 1-1/4 inch receiver hitch, the Yakima HoldUp is all you need – it even includes all the necessary locks and keys.

More 2008 Hyundai Tiburon bike rack info…

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