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.

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.

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.

Picture of the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team Car roof rack system ( 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system using the Thule 45058 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback factory side rails and 5 Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks attached to the cross bars. )

Check out this picture of a super fast set up for carrying all the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team bikes, the 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system is configured with the Thule 45058 CrossRoad car rack system mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Five RockyMounts Pitchfork bike racks are then connected to the 45058 Crossroad load bars.

2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack details

I spy a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab roof mount rack with bed mount rack using Yakima's Q-Tower Half Pack base system (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, one pair of Yakima Q62 Q Clips, and single Yakima 48" crossbar) and Yakima's Outdoorsman 300 Compact truck rack.

Great shot of a 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab using the Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack Base Rack System paired up with the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Compact Truck Bed Rack using a single Yakima 58″ crossbar.  This combo is ideal for truck drivin’ folks who need adequate bar spread to carry canoes, lumber, ladders and other similar longer loads.  The Yakima Q-Tower single bar system uses the rear mounted crossbar position and is held on with a pair of Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and supports a single Yakima 48″ roundbar.

A 2007 Ford Focus wagon with factory side rails using Thule Racks 450 Crossroad roof rack system with Thule Racks 594XT SideArm bike rack and Thule's 878XT Set-To-Go Kayak Saddles.

This 2007 Ford Focus wagon is racked up and ready to go to the water or the trail.  Mounted to the factory raised side rails is the Thule 450 Crossroad roof rack system, which provides the crossbars needed to mount the Thule 594xt SideArm bike rack and the Thule 878xt Set-To-Go kayak rack.  Locking it all down is the Thule 596 Lock pack  which provides the 4 lock cylinders needed for the base system and 2 cylinders for the bike rack.   Be it land or sea, this Ford Focus, thanks to it’s Thule racks, can take it on.

Nissan X-Terra bike rack set up using Thule's 594XT Sidearm mounted to factory crossbars and Thule's 916XT T2 hitch mounted bike rack for receiver hitch.

Here is a great shot of a Nissan X-Terra racked up to carry four bikes.  Mounted directly to the factory crossbars, which due to their size and shape isn’t an application you’ll find in Thule’s Fit Guide, but is nontheless possible with a trip to the hardware store, are two Thule 594XT Sidearm upright bike carriers.  Mounted into the trailer hitch is the Thule 916XT T2 bike rack.  Both of these carriers use a ratcheting hook to support the bikes by the front wheel rather than the frame, so regardless of frame dimensions or wheel size, as long as your bike has two wheels, these carriers will work.

2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Yakima MegaWarrior cargo basket mounted to factory installed roof racks.

Here is a great way to maximize the C.C.C. (Cargo Carrying Capacity) of your vehicle.  Mounted on top of the factory roof racks of the Subaru Outback is the Yakima MegaWarrior Cargo Basket.  This set up allows transport of all sorts of things, but what about bikes, or kayaks, or skis/snowboards you ask?  Well, although it isn’t being shown here, the LoadWarrior comes with an accessory crossbar that can be mounted to the sides of the basket.  When paired with the rear tube of the frame, you’ve got two Yakima crossbars that you can use to mount your bike, kayak, or ski/snowboard carriers, leaving room in your basket for the appropriate gear.  To protect your investment, we suggest a set of Yakima Basket Lock Brackets.

Porsche 911 coupe car rack using the Thule 300 RainGutter roof rack system.

Just love this setup, someone who has their cake and eats it too! Sure you have the fast car, but are you cool enough to also carry your toys with you? This Porsche 911 roof rack is configured with the Thule 300 RainGutters car rack system mounted to the Porsche 911 coupe rain gutters.  The Thule Racks 300 system includes the 300 Foot Pack and a pair of 50 inch load bars. You can then mount any Thule gear carriers to the load bars for transporting bikes, surfboards, luggage, kayaks and more!

Toyota Highlander Hybrid bike rack using Thule 450 Crossroads rack system with Thule 599XTR Big Mouth upright bike carrier and Thule 518 Echelon bike rack and Thule XG-12 tire chains

You never know when you might run into snow on your way to your favorite bike trails.  This Toyota Highlander Hybrid is prepared if that may be the case.  Mounted to the Toyota Highlander factory side rails is the Thule 450 Crossroads racks system with not one but two premium Thule bike racks.  On the right is the Thule 599XTR Big Mouth upright bike rack and on the left is the Thule 518 Echelon fork mounted bike rack.  In the event of inclement weather, this Toyota Highlander has a pair of Thule XG-12 tire chains.