Q: I would like the dual kayak system as shown in the  picture below for my 2010 GMC Canyon 4 Door Crew Cab. Can you please provide a required material list?

A: Here is what you will need for this set up on your 2010 GMC Canyon 4 door crew cab:

Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack Rack (includes 480 Traverse half foot pack, single LB58 load bar & 1461 fit kit) – This will be the single bar that will mount to the top of your truck cab.

Thule 997 GoalPost T-Bar Hitch Rack – This is the rear bar that will attach to your receiver hitch.

Thule 883 Glide & Set Kayak Rack x 2 – These are the kayak saddles and tie downs.

Q:  I’m looking for a roof rack for my 2010 GMC Acadia with factory side rails – the Yakima online fit guide has 2 fits – how do I know which one to choose?

A: You are right, the Yakima online fit guide shows a fit for 2007-2012 with Yakima RailGrab roof rack and 48” bars. It also has a fit for 2010-2012 with Yakima RailGrab and 58” bars.  There appears to be two different GMC Acadia side rail options starting in 2010. The main difference is that the rail bars that require  58” cross bars  is a slimmer bar with an open track on the top.  Have a look at the pictures below – you can compare to what you have and select the correct length crossbars for your 2010 GMC Acadia.

Image of GMC Acadia factory rails - this one would use Yakima Rail Grab and 48" Bars

GMC Acadia Factory Bars - Slimmer Bar with open track at the top - use Yakima Rail Grab and 58" Cross bars.

Image of the all-new Trac Rac TracONE pickup truckbed ladder rack system, an economical, one-size-fits all solution for virtually all truck bed sizes.

Now available from the TracRac Truck Rack Company is the TracRac TracONE truck rack-ladder rack, a complete system that fits virtually all makes and models of pickup trucks from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota etc. Essentially it is a more budget priced version of the TracRac T-Rac G2 model, as the TracONE delivers the same materials constuction, design and installation hardware but does not include some of the upgrades available on the T-Rac G2 such as ARC Side Cleat Tie-Downs, tool box mounting kit, overhead HD Load Stops etc. The TracRac TracONE  is a super-duty commercial work rack that can carry up to 800 lbs of cargo, yet the entire system weighs just 50 lbs. Built of premium aluminum with a double-powder coated finish for protection against corrosion as well as marks and scratches. The TracRac TracONE truck rack features superb styling that looks great on any pickup truck. Very easy to install and requires no drilling. Just use the included clamps to secure onto the pickup truckbed rails. Optional accessories also available for use with the system.

Image of the second generation (thus the G2 in the name) TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack complete system, which replaces the original T-Rac model with advancements in strength, design and included accessories.

Now that TracRac is owned by Thule Racks many new advancements in product design are being released rapidly, whether in the form of completely new truck rack-ladder rack products or improvements on existing models. The TracRac T-Rac G2 truck rack is an example of the latter, called the T-Rac G2 because it is the 2nd generation and improves on the original T-Rac truck rack with the ability to now handle up to 800 lbs. of cargo, and doing so at the lightweight of 55 lbs. The 100% rust free all aluminum construction is super strong and rugged. Plus a double powder coat has been added in the finishing process to provide further weatherproof protection and corrosion resistance. Resists scratches and marks too. Very simple installation process of the Trac Rac TRac G2, no drilling required, just install via the included clamping devices to the pickup truck bed rails. Compatible with virtually all pickup truck makes and models from Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks etc. New included accessories for securing loads ( HD Load Stops and ARC Side Cleats) and also mounting tool boxes (universal toolbox mounting kit) from virtually all tool box manufacturers. Many additional accessories are also available for use with the TracRac T-Rac system.

Picture of the all-new TracRac G2 truck rack system, America's original sliding truck rack system for pickup trucks. Includes new features.

Improving on the original TracRac sliding truck rack-ladder rack system, the 2nd generation version called the TracRac G2 sliding truck rack delivers all-new features and even more industrial strength. The TracRac G2 truck rack-ladder rack can now haul up to 1250 lbs on the 100% rust free super-duty aluminum cross bars. The total truck rack system only weighs 80 lbs. Now includes integrated ARC Side Cleats on each of the four upright towers, providing for more versatility with tie-down configurations. The included base rails provide a custom fit on virtually all pickup truck makes and models. Many TracRac truck rack  accessories are also available for use with the  Trac Rac G2 system, including TracRac tonneau cover that integrates with the Trac Rac G2 truck rack system; MDP cantilever extension that adds over 32″ of cab protection when hauling extra long loads; TracBox, a low-profile tool box for the pickup truckbed; cargo divider; tool box mount kit for using tool box brands other than TracRac; heavy-duty ratching tie-downs; kayak rack and more. The TracRac truck racks fit guide is a handy tool to determine Trac Rac G2 ladder-rack-truck rack compatibility and/or the correct model for your specific pickup truck year / make / model. Ideal for virtually all Chevy, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Nissan, Toyota pickup trucks and more. The TracRac truck rack company is owned by Thule Racks, as Thule recently purchased the TracRac company.

Picture of the locking Rocky Mounts DriveShaft 15mm / 20mm thru-axle fork adapter. Fits any RockyMounts, Thule, Yakima, Whispbar, Inno fork mount bike racks and more.

Picture of the locking RockyMounts DriveShaft SD 20mm / 15mm thru-axle fork adapter for mounting to Toyota Tundra, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Titan, Nissan Frontier, Chevy, GMC pickup truck bed channels.

Behold what could very well be the coolest new bike rack products for 2011, the all-new Rocky Mounts DriveShaft 15mm / 20mm thru-axle fork adapter (works on any fork mount bike racks from RockyMounts, Whispbar, Yakima, Thule, Inno, SportRack and more) and the category crushing Rocky Mounts DriveShaft SD that is actually a pickup truck bike rack and 15mm / 20mm thru-axle fork adapter combined into one great product and installs on any pickup truck bed track systems and channel systems located on the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Tundra, Nissan Frontier, Nissan Titan and certain model pick-up trucks from GMC and Chevrolet etc. Both the Rocky Mounts DriveShaft and the RockyMounts DriveShaft SD include a lock to secure the bike to the adapter. And of course they also have the unique ability to universally work with both 20mm and 15mm t-axles. Beautiful black powder coated finish as well.

Image of GMC cargo roof box on GMC factory rack cross bars, consists of Thule 688BXT Atlantis 2100 Roof Box.

This Roof Box for a GMC fits directly on factory rack crossbars and can hold luggage, snowboards, skis, camping and fishing gear and more.  The Thule Atlantis 2100  88BXT  roof box has 21 cubic feet of storage space and  includes locks and keys to keep your belongings safe.

Complete GMC Roof Cargo Luggage Box details….

Image of 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck camper shell rack. Consists of Yakima 60 inch roof tracks, Yakima control towers roof rack with LP1 landing pads & Yakima MegaWarrior Cargo Basket.

This camper shell roof rack for a 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck makes it possible to carry a lot of gear and mount some high power LED lights on the front as well. This pickup truck camper shell roof rack set up consists of Yakima 60 inch roof tracks which are mounted directly to the camper shell and the Yakima Control Towers Roof Rack system with Yakima LP1 Landing Pads, Yakima MegaWarrior Cargo Basket, Yakima MegaWarrior Extension and Yakima Lighting Mount Brackets.  That’s one loaded potato.

Complete 2009 GMC Sierra pickup truck camper shell rack info…

Image of ski roof rack for 2007 GMC Yukon SLT with factory roof rack. Includes Thule 91725 Flat Top ski rack-snowboard rack and locks.

This 2007 GMC Yukon SLT ski – snowboard rack for factory roof rack consists of the Thule 91725 Universal Flat Top ski rack which includes universal mounting clamps that attach the ski rack to the Yukon factory rack cross bars and also includes ski rack locks that lock your skis or snowboard to the rack and the rack to the Yukon’s roof top.

More info on 2007 GMC Yukon ski rack…

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.