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.

Mounting the Thule Storage Bike Rack to the Wall

Q: Can the Thule BSTK2 bike storage rack be mounted on the wall to get the bikes a little higher and out of the way? Does the base come apart I could wall mount?

A: Yes the base is removeable, so it is possible to custom install to the wall providing you have the skill to drill and mount etc. This is not something recommended by Thule Racks, of course, and would invalidate the warranty. Other easier options can be found using some of the Delta bike storage racks such as the Leonardo or Chagall models.

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Using Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack as a Ford Focus Car Rack System

Q: Can the Yakima Q Tower car racks cause rain to seep into around door? I am think of using this as a Ford Focus roof rack.

A: No chance of rain getting in. Car rack manufacturers invest much time and money engineering systems to prevent any possible water issues. The Q Towers roofrack is no exception. The Q clips provide a seemless fit so they don’t impact the car doors.

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Inno Car Rack Fairing on 2010 Subaru Forester X Factory Rack

Q: Thinking about an Inno fairing for my 2010 Subaru Forester X. I have the factory crossbars only, with a Yakima Powderhound ski rack on top and am getting CONSIDERABLE wind noise at 50+ mph. The sizing guide says to use a 32 inch, but it seems like the 39 inch would be more appropriate (as the “silver part” of the crossbar itself is 38.5 inches). Which size do you think is best, and will this Inno Fairing be compatible with what I have/solve my wind noise problem?

A: That sounds like a very tight fit, and this is probably why Inno Racks decided on the small size in this situation. But if the total measurement of the crossbar from the inside of each side rail is at least 39″ then this should fit. You can always trim the fairing edges if that what it takes to make a perfect fit. Fairings are designed to eliminate that rack noise that can randomly occur. You’ll be happy with how effective the fairing takes care of this issue.

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/inno-roof-rack-farings.html