THULE or YAKIMA - LIFT-ASSIST KAYAK CARRIER?

[Reachn4dreams]

Hi! This is my first post here. I have a Bronco Sport Outer Banks with a sunroof. Has anyone had either the Thule or the Yakima Ford aftermarket accessory put on? If so, which one and what do you like about it? I called my dealership and they literally have never installed either of them before.

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[AndyMac204]

i got a thule evo wingbar. i believe 53 inch.
also the thule feet.
i like it and its solid af.

welcome!

 

[Ponyrider]

I second Andy. I got the same. Solid. Looking forward to putting a canoe up top! I also have an OB with moonroof.

 

[InspectorAdam]

Hi! This is my first post here. I have a Bronco Sport Outer Banks with a sunroof. Has anyone had either the Thule or the Yakima Ford aftermarket accessory put on? If so, which one and what do you like about it? I called my dealership and they literally have never installed either of them before.

FYI The Thule Wingbar bars do not work with either of the Lift Assist carriers. Not enough overhang of the bars. I am looking into the Yakima HD bars if I can just get the actual length measurements from someone to confirm.

 

[ChefDank]

FYI The Thule Wingbar bars do not work with either of the Lift Assist carriers. Not enough overhang of the bars. I am looking into the Yakima HD bars if I can just get the actual length measurements from someone to confirm.

I got the 60in; order thru Ford its cheaper than Yakima.com, REI, etc..

 

[InspectorAdam]

I got the 60in; order thru Ford its cheaper than Yakima.com, REI, etc..

That totally would work. Ours are 53". We ordered them thru Ford also they said extra large but they are only 53".

 

[Reachn4dreams]

I got the Yakima bars and the Thule Self assist rack. It whistles terrible and wont fit in my garage but it works great!

 

[Idontknow]

I got the 60in; order thru Ford its cheaper than Yakima.com, REI, etc..

Pro tip! Thank you.

For those of you putting kayaks on the top. I have a pescador pro100 fishing kayak I’m gonna be tossing on the top of mine. Where is everyone anchoring the front of the kayak canoe to. Or are people just doing sides and back.

 

[mooredl1]

I got the 60in; order thru Ford its cheaper than Yakima.com, REI, etc..

I bought the same ones. I can confirm 60". I like the fact that they have t-slots for mounting gear. I have gas cans ... that will use them.

 

[ChefDank]

Pro tip! Thank you.

For those of you putting kayaks on the top. I have a pescador pro100 fishing kayak I’m gonna be tossing on the top of mine. Where is everyone anchoring the front of the kayak canoe to. Or are people just doing sides and back.

I saw someone use the towhooks

 

[Idontknow]

I saw someone use the towhooks

I feel like that would scuff the paint. I had to add straps on my mini van under my hood using fender bolts

 

[ChefDank]

I feel like that would scuff the paint. I had to add straps on my mini van under my hood using fender bolts

Just lay a thick towel between strap and where it touches the body if nothing else. Could put a nudge bar on the front ??

 

[Bdub]

Curious about this setup. I'm about to pull the trigger on the Thule Hullivator. Is the Thule Evo Wingbar Ford offers 53" or 60"? "EDIT" Just confirmed with Thule the one Ford offers is only 53". Curious if the 53" length gives enough clearance for the Hullivator when in the lowered position.

 

[bobdod]

I got the 60in; order thru Ford its cheaper than Yakima.com, REI, etc..

Do you happen to know the part # from Ford? Is it VM1PZ7855100A ?

Are they Timberline Towers + JetStream bars or HD Bars? I've seen a few posts and can't quite tell. They look like JetStreams but it says HD kit? Also, current price on Ford is $579 which reflects an HD bar kit from Yakima, as opposed to the JetStream kit which is $464 from Yakima.

Are you happy with the 60" (With the other option being the 53")? I already have a Yakima Skybox I'll be using and am planning to add a 6.5' SlimShady too.

 

[ChefDank]

Do you happen to know the part # from Ford? Is it VM1PZ7855100A ?

Are they Timberline Towers + JetStream bars or HD Bars? I've seen a few posts and can't quite tell. They look like JetStreams but it says HD kit? Also, current price on Ford is $579 which reflects an HD bar kit from Yakima, as opposed to the JetStream kit which is $464 from Yakima.

Are you happy with the 60" (With the other option being the 53")? I already have a Yakima Skybox I'll be using and am planning to add a 6.5' SlimShady too.

They are the JetStream; and were cheaper thru Levittownfordparts.com vs Yakima.com or Rei.com.
I love them and went with the 60" so I have room to mount a slimshady or my awning and shower while my RTT is up. ???
I saw Ford was having a sale on accessories for the holidays;not sure if it's still going on.
Good luck either way; post some pics when you pull the trigger. Would love to see the setup ??

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