by rackdawg on March 10, 2010
An excellent solution for carrying a kayak on factory racks, this image highlights a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack kayak rack system using the Yakima BowDown kayak carrier on the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross rails.
The chance to mount a kayak rack directly to factory rack cross rails offers a great way to save money by not having to invest in an after-market multi-purpose base rack system. This customer installation picture demonstrates that solution via a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack on factory rack cross rails. The kayak carrier used is the 8004042 Yakima Bowdown cradles, which connect directly to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross bars. A pair of yakima locks is also used to lock the Bowdown to the roof rack.
2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack install details
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factory rack carrier,
Jeep Grand Cherokee,
Yakima BowDown
by rackdawg on March 9, 2010
Picture depicts a 2007 Hyundai Sonata roofrack and ski rack setup using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system (with Yakima Q5 clips and Q99 clips) and the Yakima Buttondown ski-snowboard rack.
A superb example of how to carry your skis safely, securely and stylishly. This customer install picture highlights a 2007 Hyundai Sonata car rack and ski-snowboard rack system. The base rack system components used include the Yakima Q Tower roof rack (using the Yakima Q5 clips and Yakima Q99 clips plus the 58 inch crossbars, necessary for the 2007 Hyundai Sonata roof top). The Yakima Buttondown ski-snowboard rack is then mounted directly to the cross bars. Also a six pack of yakima locks with keys is also used to lock the skis to the ski rack and the Q Towers to the Hyundai Sonata roof top.
2007 Hyundai Sonata car rack ski carrier install details
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Hyundai Sonata,
ski snowboard carrier,
Yakima Q Towers
by rackdawg on March 5, 2010
Standing beside this awesome Honda Pilot roof rack setup for carrying skis and a bike are Mr. Reeder, Yakima Racks Sales Rep, and Shawn, ORS Racks Direct Operations Manager.
Lucky us for a recent visit from Mr. Reeder, Yakima Racks Sales Rep. A great day was had by all at ORS Racks Direct, as we spent the day discussing all things concerning Yakima Racks… exciting new products are now available for 2010, including the Yakima FrontLoader bike rack, Yakima SpareTime spare tire mount bike rack, Yakima EvenKeel kayak rack etc. Of course, before Steve had a chance to jump back in his car and head back home, we were able to capture yet another poor quality image (due to using a Blackberry camera and foggy weather) of his sweet Honda Pilot roof rack for carrying skis and a bike. The Yakima RailGrab roof rack is mounted to the Honda Pilot factory side rails and the Yakima SkyBox LoPro ski box and Yakima SprocketRocket bike rack are attached to the RailGrab cross bars. Pictured along with Mr. Reeder is Shawn, ORS Racks Direct Operations Manager, obviously involved in high-level rack science discussions.
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cargo roof box,
Honda Pilot,
Yakima RailGrab,
Yakima SkyBox LoPro,
Yakima SprocketRocket
by rackdawg on March 5, 2010
- An admittedly poor quality photo of Mr. LeRose standing next to his good lookin’ Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup that includes the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and Yakima Mako Saddles – HullyRoller kayak rack combination.
ORS Racks Direct enjoyed a great day hanging out with Mr. LeRose, Yakima Racks Eastern Regional Sales Director, going over the new 2010 Yakima Racks product lineup. Looking great indeed, with new products such as the Yakima Frontloader bike rack, Yakima EvenKeel kayak carrier, Yakima SpareTime spare tire mount bike rack and more! Of course we just had to snap a quick pic of his Toyota Tacoma truck rack setup (apologies for the terrible picture quality, combination of blackberry camera and a foggy day!) He is using the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system mounted to permanently installed Yakima Tracks on his Toyota Tacoma cab roof. Connected to the roof rack crossbars is the Yakima Frontloader bike rack and the Yakima Mako Saddles - HullyRoller kayak rack combination. See you soon Dan and thanks for lunch!
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Toyota Tacoma,
Truck Racks,
Yakima FrontLoader
by rackdawg on February 14, 2010
Yakima Racks 86" extra long roof rack crossbars, ideal for applications such as installing a roof rack on Fleetwood Coleman pop up camper tops and kayak trailers and canoe trailers etc.
Yakima Racks is now offering an extra long pair of round bars as an option for use on specific applications such as installing a rack system on a Coleman Fleetwood pop up camper or towable kayak and canoe trailers etc. The 8000420 Yakima 86″ cross bars are the crossbars component to choose when configuring a camper roof rack system. In fact, many pop up Colemen Fleetwood campers include tracks on the top of the camper. This makes it a quick and easy process to install a Yakima multi-purpose base rack system that includes these extra long 86 inch crossbars. Most configurations on camper tops will be the Yakima Control Tower roof rack system (simply choose the Yakima LP1 Landing Pads and 86 inch crossbars options). Then you attach each Yakima Landing Pad to the tracks on the camper roof top, and then connect each Control Tower to a Landing Pad. The 86 inch crossbars connect to the Towers. And if your camper has no tracks on top already, simply first install the Yakima 60 inch Tracks onto the camper top. And then use the same components listed above to connect to the Yakima Tracks. That’s all there is to it! Now you can attach any gear carriers to the 86 inch bars and then load up all your equipment and gear and hit the road!
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pop up camper rack
by rackdawg on February 10, 2010
Image of the 8002598 Yakima SpareTime bike rack for mounting on the rear spare tire of a Jeep, SUV or any other car with a spare tire on the back.
Yakima Racks has launched a new bike rack in the vehicle rear spare tire mounting category. Called the Yakima SpareTime bike rack (8002598), this bicycle carriers offers premium features including the Yakima SwitchBlade anti-sway cradles that snugly and safely hold the bikes while in transit and also prevent them from swinging into each other or the back of the car. The Yakima Spare Tire works with practically all rear spare tire mount configurations and can fully adjust to accommodate off-center mounted spare wheels. Holds 2 bicycles. The modern styling is very attractive and looks great on any vehicle too. Offers optional locking capability as well.
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spare tire bike rack,
Yakima SpareTime
by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Image of the 8002103 Yakima FrontLoader upright mount bike rack. Compatible with all styles and sizes of bikes. Also mounts directly to any roof rack cross bars, including factory racks, Yakima, Inno, Thule cross bars etc.
Expanding on the ever popular, universal mounting Yakima Forklift fork mount bicycle carrier, Yakima Racks has launched an all-new upright-mount bike rack called the Yakima FrontLoader bike rack ( 8002103 ). Besides offering the latest in easy bike loading and unloading convenience, the Yakima Front Loader also requires no tools or adapters for connecting to factory racks or aftermarket car rack system crossbars from Yakima, Thule, Inno etc. The FrontLoader can also simultaneously lock the bicycle to the carrier and the FrontLoader itself to the vehicle. Beyond these very cool new features, this bicycle carrier also delivers top-notch design styling and eye-catching good looks.
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bike roof rack,
Yakima FrontLoader
by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Image shown depicts the 4055 Yakima Universal Canoe Carrier Foam Blocks, which work on all style of base roof rack system crossbars. Also available is the 8004056 Yakima Standard Canoe Foam Blocks, which work on Yakima crossbars. Both models of canoe foam blocks also work on any car with no roof rack installed on the car rooftop.
Yakima Racks has recently introduced a line of foam blocks for carrying a canoe on car roof tops. This can be a cheap alternative to other canoe rack options available. The
Yakima Universal canoe foam blocks fit all styles of roof rack crossbars including factory racks. The
Yakima Standard canoe foam blocks fit Yakima bars only. Both models also work on any car that has no type of roof rack system installed. The foam blocks can be placed directly on the car rooftop.
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canoe rack,
foam blocks
by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Image shown depicts the 4053 Yakima Universal Kayak Carrier Foam Blocks, which work on all style of base roof rack system crossbars. Also available is the 8004054 Yakima Standard Kayak Foam Blocks, which work on Yakima crossbars. Both models of kayak foam blocks also work on any car with no roof rack installed on the car rooftop.
Yakima Racks has recently introduced a line of foam blocks for carrying a kayak on car roof tops. This can be a cheap alternative to other kayak rack options available. The
Yakima Universal kayak foam blocks fit all styles of roof rack crossbars including factory racks. The
Yakima Standard kayak foam blocks fit Yakima bars only. Both models also work on any car that has no type of roof rack system installed. The foam blocks can be placed directly on the car rooftop.
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foam blocks,
kayak rack
by rackdawg on February 4, 2010
Image of the 8004052 Yakima EvenKeel kayak rack for carrying any kayak on a car roof top. Attaches to any factory racks as well as the crossbars found on roof racks from Yakima, Thule, Inno etc.
Brand new from Yakima Racks is the
8004052 Yakima EvenKeel Kayak Rack Saddles. A very affordable solution for carrying any style of kayak - recreational / sea kayaks, SOT Sit-On-Top kayaks, whitewater kayaks, tandem kayaks etc – on your car’s rooftop. The Yakima EvenKeel mounts directly to any factory rack crossbars as well as the cross bars found on roof rack systems from Yakima, Thule, Inno and more. Includes straps and a pair of bow and stern tie-downs. No need to manually adjust the saddles to fit your kayak’s specific hull shape, simply load the boat and as you strap the kayak down, the EvenKeel saddles automatically flex (using FlexHull technology built into the saddles) and snugly fit and protect the kayak while in transit.
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kayak rack,
Yakima EvenKeel
