Yakima Racks cargo luggage roof boxes kickback rebate program puts money back in your pocket when you buy a Yakima roof box.

Yakima Racks Cargo Roof Box Rebate Program (complete details)

Just launched is the all-new Yakima Racks roof boxes kickback rebate program that saves anyone purchasing a Yakima cargo box a lot of money. Right now if you buy any Yakima SkyBox Pro 21, SkyBox Pro 18 or SkyBox 21 roof box models you qualify for a rebate that puts $125 back in your pocket. Likewise, if purchasing any Yakima LoPro, SkyBox Pro 16, SkyBox 18 or SkyBox 16 roof box models you’ll save $100 through the rebate program. And finally, you’ll qualify for $75 back if you buy any Yakima SkyBox Pro 12, SkyBox 12 or RocketBox Pro cargo boxes. Simply purchase a Yakima gear box, print out the official rebate form, attach a copy of your purchase receipt or online invoice and mail to Yakima Racks – that’s all there is to it! This Yakima Racks KickBacks offer is valid 2/1/2012 – 3/22/2012. Rebate request form must be postmarked by 4/6/2012. Also, Yakima is offering the option to submit a rebate request directly online.

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Image of the all-new Yakima Racks RailGrab Jeep Roll Bars Roof Rack Kit for mounting the roll bars on Jeep Wrangler Soft Top models.

Superb news for owners of Jeep Wrangler Soft Top models. Yakima Racks now offers a roof rack cross rails system that mounts directly to the roll bars on the Jeep Wrangler. Called the Yakima RailGrab Jeep Roll Bars Roof Rack Kit, it includes a set of four Yakima RailGrab Towers and four large-size Claws as well as a pair of 58″ crossbars with end caps. The RailGrab Towers and large Claws quickly tighten down firmly on the Jeep Wrangler Soft Top roll bars using just an allen wrench, a far superior solution compared to options that require permanently installing a roof rack to the Jeep Wrangler roll bars. The Yakima RailGrab system also removes easily when not needed. And the included 58 inch Yakima round cross bars provide plenty of room for attaching all kinds of gear carrier configurations for transporting gear and equipment on Jeep adventures. The roof rack can easily lock to the Jeep roll bars using a 4 pack of Yakima locks and keys. As an added bonus, besides the large size RailGrab Claws, the system does also include all the other sizes of Claws to allow the rack to also install on any cars with factory side rails.

Picture of the 8007199 Yakima Racks SkyBox LoPro Onyx color roof box. All the same fantastic features found on the 8007171 Yakiam SkyBox LoPro titanium color cargo box, but in a new glossy black onyx finish.

Another color option is now available in the Yakima SkyBox LoPro roof box, previously only available in the titanium color, Yakima Racks is now offering it in a premium onyx black finish. Otherwise, the Yakima SkyBox LoPro Onyx box delivers the exact same features as the LoPro titanium box, including super-low profile and aerodynamic design for best-in-class fuel efficiency and super cool modern good looks. Carries all kinds of sports gear, luggage, cargo bags etc. Ideal for use as a ski roof box / snowboard roof box, as it can handle carrying up to 6 snowboards or 8 pairs of skis, while keeping the box profile at an absolute minimum for aerodynamics, access to garages and more. Yakima Racks lifetime warranty.

Yakima 8880159 End Caps are now available for use with the extra-long Yakima Racks 86 inch length round cross bars.

Folks purchasing the extra-long Yakima 86″ cross Bars (mainly for use on pop up camper roof racks etc) are discovering that the normal Yakima End Caps for cross bars will not work on these thicker and beefier 86 inch length round bars. Instead, Yakima Racks now has available the Yakima 8880159 End Caps, made specifically for use with the 86″ length crossbars. They will not owrk on the shorter length Yakima round bars. For those you will need the regular Yakima 8007026 End Caps. It is a very good idea to use end caps, as they extend the life of the crossbars by working to prevent rust from forming on the bars. They also provide a nice and clean finished appearance for your roof rack system.

Honda CRV with Yakima Control Tower System and Yakima Copperhead bike trays.

At first glance, this Honda CRV with the Yakima Control Tower System appears to be set up to carry two bicycles, but a closer look reveals that there are not two but three Yakima Copperhead Bike racks mounted to the 48″ Yakima Round Bars.  Just goes to show that you don’t need a lot of bar length to carry a lot of gear!

Q: I have a 2006 Mazda 3 Hatchback with factory mounting points.  Yakima offers the Q Tower System and the Control Tower system as options for a base rack.  I’d prefer to use the Control Towers, but in order to use the factory mounting points, I’d need to remove the molding that fits in the channel running from front to back.  I’d rather not do this if possible.  Seems that molding is there for a reason.  Is there any solution?

A: We’ve run into this before and there is a solution.  All you need to do is drill a hole right through that molding big enough for the Yakima Landing Pad 11 mounting bolt to fit through.  To find out where to drill, just pull back the molding enough to peek underneath.  The mounting points are located over the front and rear doors and are easy to find.  Once you’ve located them, mark the drilling point on the molding with a marker.  To prevent drilling into the mounting point, we place the lip of an old Yakima Q-clip under the molding.  If you don’t have an old Q-clip lying around, you can use any thin, metal object.  The handle of a spoon would probably suffice.  Drill slowly into the molding until you are through.  It won’t take long.  Once the mounting points are exposed, you can proceed with installing the Landing Pad 11 and then the Control Towers.  When you are done, you’ll have a nice clean looking system and your molding pieces will be no worse for the wear.

Customer install photo of 2006 Mazda 3 roof bike rack system using factory mounting points with Yakima Landing Pad 11 and Yakima Control Tower System with Rocky Mounts Lariat SLX Bike Rack

Here is a nice shot of a Yakima Control Tower System using Yakima Landing Pad 11 mounted directly to the Mazda 3 factory mounting points for a clean, custom look.  If you take a close look, you’ll also notice the system is using a Yakima Wind Jammer to quiet the wind noise.  Mounted to the 48″ Yakima Roundbars, we have a Rocky Mounts Lariat SLX bike rack which is transporting a very sweet Salsa El Mariachi 29er.

Subaru Tribeca with Yakima Load Warrior Cargo Basket attached directly to Subaru Tribeca Factory Roof Racks and Yakima Steelhead Bike Racks and Yakima Wheel Forks

Wow! Thanks to Paul in Burlington, VT for showing off his sweet Yakima set up on his sweet Subaru Tribeca, which perfectly shows how nicely Yakima attachments can be mounted to the Yakima Loadwarrior Cargo Basket.  Paul is no doubt a biker, and has himself three Yakima Steelhead bike racks paired with three Yakima Wheel Forks.  His LoadWarrior, as you can see, is mounted directly to his Subaru factory crossbars.  Perhaps he uses that to carry loads of camping gear when he’s not going biking.

Q: I’ve been searching for compatible options for a 2009 Audi A4 roof rack (sedan model). I can’t find any car racks that work with this car. Am I out of luck?

A: The Yakima Q Tower multi-purpose base rack system is works superbly as a 2009 Audi a4 sedan car rack system. Attaches directly to your vehicle’s smooth rooftop that currently has no factory rack, factory side rails, rain gutters etc. Provides a sturdy base rack system capable of safely transporting all kinds of gear. You can attach any Yakima roof mount bike carriers to the base rack cross bars.

Q: My 2005 Suzuki Reno has a base rack system on it form Yakima Racks. What bike racks can I use for carrying a couple bicycles with disc brakes?

A: Because you are already using the Yakima Q Towers car rack system as a 2005  Suzuki Reno roof rack, you can attach any roof mount Yakima bike racks to the crossbars. Your best options for upright mount bike racks are the Yakima HighRoller and Yakima King Cobra. For fork mount bike rack options your best bets are the Yakima ForkLift and Yakima SprocketRocket. All are compatible with bike disc brakes.