Trail rig! Yakima platform rack installed. Still more to add

[BagOJuice]

I'm planning to get the same rack once my Badlands arrives. I'm curious, have you found yourself wanting the perimeter rail kit or are you doing fine without? It's like an extra $250 so I'll save that cash if it's not really that important. I've got plenty of ratchet straps laying around...

I personally have not found myself wanting the side rails. i also use ratchet straps

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[BagOJuice]

Is your flat rack from rhino? Did you have to use cross bars? And are you able to lock it to the rails with a keyed lock?

No crossbars are needed for this yakima rack. There are attachments which allow you to use a keyed lock. I believe those are separate purchases though.

 

[CallahanMan]

This was bar none the most helpful post I’ve seen yet in my venture for a Yakima rack. Thanks so much!

Platform 'K' is the spec for those of us with the moonroof/sunroof.

http://fitlookup.yakima.com?fitid=27128

 

[VirtualJMills]

No crossbars are needed for this yakima rack. There are attachments which allow you to use a keyed lock. I believe those are separate purchases though.

Yakima Lock-n-Load racks can be attached "directly" to towers using the separately purchased mini-adapters you're referencing.

You can •also• attach them to full cross-bars instead, if desired. This adds more height and weight, but might be desirable if you swap accessories across the span of the seasons (Lock-n-Load platform, cargo boxes, etc…), and want to anchor those assorted accessories to one set of bars+towers.

Edit: Added attachment note for context.

 

[bowhunter3714]

Thank you. We're going in tomorrow and Order our 22 Badlands.

 

[Brochacho]

I got the B too, but there are some great deals in the clearance section of rhino rack you should check out.

Completely off topic, but what size are your Toyo Open Country tires? I have been considering buying a set and am trying to decide if I should stick with 225/60r18.

 

[Benanza]

Completely off topic, but what size are your Toyo Open Country tires? I have been considering buying a set and am trying to decide if I should stick with 225/60r18.

I chose to go 225/60/18, for the first set. I kept the BS as close to stock so the bugs could work themselves out without an excuse from Ford on warranty issues.

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