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So I installed Yakima RailBars on our Bronco Sport Badlands even though the Yakima website indicates that they're "Not Compatible". When I first read that it didn't make sense to me because the RailBars are specifically designed to be installed on raised rails like the Sport has. Anyway, they installed just fine. We've had them on for a few weeks now and have had them carry kayaks and ARB awnings just fine.
Thought I'd share what I learned in case someone else is interested in all the nitty gritty details.
As you can see, the RailBars come in six different sizes. You have to match the range of separation each size can handle to the separation of the rails on the Bronco Sport. So you have to measure, or you can just take a look at the diagram below.
Once you measure, you can figure out what size RailBar can be used with the Bronco Sport.
Turns out you could use a combination of sizes, from Small all the way to XL. That may be useful to know depending on availability. I got one (they are NOT sold in pairs) Medium RailBar and one Large. Obviously the Large was placed up front.
BTW, I chose the RailBars because we park our Bronco Sport in an underground parking lot. There is a point where the clearance is only 6 feet 6 inches, so every inch mattered. On top of the RailBar we sometimes have the Yakima JayLow, a collapsible kayak carrier. We still have a couple of inches to spare, but I don't think that would have happened with the Yakima Timberline System.
Thought I'd share what I learned in case someone else is interested in all the nitty gritty details.
As you can see, the RailBars come in six different sizes. You have to match the range of separation each size can handle to the separation of the rails on the Bronco Sport. So you have to measure, or you can just take a look at the diagram below.
Once you measure, you can figure out what size RailBar can be used with the Bronco Sport.
Turns out you could use a combination of sizes, from Small all the way to XL. That may be useful to know depending on availability. I got one (they are NOT sold in pairs) Medium RailBar and one Large. Obviously the Large was placed up front.
BTW, I chose the RailBars because we park our Bronco Sport in an underground parking lot. There is a point where the clearance is only 6 feet 6 inches, so every inch mattered. On top of the RailBar we sometimes have the Yakima JayLow, a collapsible kayak carrier. We still have a couple of inches to spare, but I don't think that would have happened with the Yakima Timberline System.
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