Yakima rack size

[DarthWeasel]

Looking to add crossbars to my BS. I have round Yakima bars from a previous vehicle - they are 48". I laid them across the roof and they do fit across, but I see on the Yakima fit site that they "recommend" 58". Does anyone have any experience with these? Would there be any issues using the 48" ones I have as opposed to buying new ones?

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[Alfredo]

Looking to add crossbars to my BS. I have round Yakima bars from a previous vehicle - they are 48". I laid them across the roof and they do fit across, but I see on the Yakima fit site that they "recommend" 58". Does anyone have any experience with these? Would there be any issues using the 48" ones I have as opposed to buying new ones?

I don't see any reason why they recommend 58", you would end up with unsightly excess bar sticking out both sides of the vehicle. If the round ones you have fit the Yakima feet, go with it. I too I'm looking for cross bars for my BS but want a low profile not much higher than the existing rails.

 

[johnardsg]

I saw one at the dealer which had excess on both sides, they have added an awning to it. the racks are longer that way the awning sticks out for quick deploy…

 

[Fordfan]

Looking to add crossbars to my BS. I have round Yakima bars from a previous vehicle - they are 48". I laid them across the roof and they do fit across, but I see on the Yakima fit site that they "recommend" 58". Does anyone have any experience with these? Would there be any issues using the 48" ones I have as opposed to buying new ones?

I saw one at the dealer which had excess on both sides, they have added an awning to it. the racks are longer that way the awning sticks out for quick deploy…

I've got 60" Rhino rack. Thought about making them shorter but just makes loading the kayaks easier...don't have to reach forward with them. I chose practicality over looks on this one

 

[johnardsg]

I've got 60" Rhino rack. Thought about making them shorter but just makes loading the kayaks easier...don't have to reach forward with them. I chose practicality over looks on this one

That looks really nice, not a lot of additional height…link? Thinking of ordering one

 

[Fordfan]

That looks really nice, not a lot of additional height…link? Thinking of ordering one

I had these crossbars on my F150 and the Thule stackers fit perfect.Just bought new mounting feet for the BS. Sunroof opens too!!
https://www.rhinorack.com/en-au/

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