Yakima roof rack bars, length?

[pwcgecko]

Hi All,

All you yakima roof rack owners out there, what length are your bars?

Thanks...
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2002 Eurovan Weekender in SoCal

[PtownVdub]

I have 58" load bars on my Eurovan. I like that they do not extend past the body.

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2001 Eurovan MV - 2.8L 24v, 4 speed automatic

[annieq]

I've been wondering about the track on my EVC pop top. I believe they are a T track, but will they accommodate Thule or Yakima fittings???
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curlygirl and the sandeeman

[greenlaker]

I've run 78" bars on all three of my EVs, cut down to 70". This allows me to run my cargo box, a "basket case" (no longer made) and a bike rack all on the roof. Yes, they do extend beyond the body, but they've never been in the way.

(before I hacked 4" off each side)

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'15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew 144 hi roof
'10 Toyota Prius iii
'01 Honda S2000
'92 Mercedes-Benz 400E

[pwcgecko]

Thanks all for the feedback. I just ordered the GoWesty Yakima bundle, that comes with the 72" bars. i will see how much they stick out on the sides, initially i was leaning towards 66".
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2002 Eurovan Weekender in SoCal

[pwcgecko]

[Zeitgeist 13]

Hey, I need to do that as well. Mine stick up way too high.
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[greenlaker]

Ha, I was wondering if somebody would notice my flipping of the brackets. I initially installed them upside-down in order to make the entire assembly lower profile. If my measurements are accurate, I should be able to (barely) park the van in the garage with the towers and bars installed, I've just never attempted it. Your results may vary.

No issues incurred during a ≈3000 mile road trip to CO and back over the summer with the box installed. The rack and box have been off the van since our return though. It'd be easy to flip them over to the proper orientation if needed.
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'15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew 144 hi roof
'10 Toyota Prius iii
'01 Honda S2000
'92 Mercedes-Benz 400E

[pwcgecko]

i flipped my brackets this morning and it worked out. The angle of the bracket and the side roof makes for a good hold, I have no concerns of the tower slipping off the bracket. Thanks everyone for their feedback and input on the bars and mounting suggestions. I am very pleased how it came out.

First picture is the brackets right side up, notice the higher profile.

Second picture is the bracket upside down, notice the lower profile.

Third Picture is my new mega warrior mounted and my Fiamma F35.

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2002 Eurovan Weekender in SoCal

[greenlaker]

I love your custom--painted brackets, looks great!
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'15 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Crew 144 hi roof
'10 Toyota Prius iii
'01 Honda S2000
'92 Mercedes-Benz 400E

[swsl]

I also have the longer bars hanging over. Just in case I need to put something a board or kayak alongside my yakima box.

@pwcgecko: what length is your fiamma? 8'/2.5 meters? Trying to decide if a 270 will fit. My van is in another state, so I can't measure. I remember that the 10' would not fit when we measured but I didn't know there was a 270 cm option at the time. That would be 8'8" standard.

[pwcgecko]

[pinetreeporsche]

[Michigan03EV]

Talk about reviving this from the dead, does anyone know what number Q Clips Yakima used with our EV's?

[swimrr]

Yakima Q12 Clips. Two years ago I was able to track a few down, but they're hard to find as I don't think they make them anymore.

[Michigan03EV]

[vwwestyman]

I'm interested in a rack for my 2003 tintop.

Anyone know what would work for this? So far, everything I've found seems to be for pop tops, though one of the first responses to the thread shows a rack on a tintop.

Edit: I know this thread mentions Yakima but I already have Thule cross bars, so that would be my preference.
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Dave Cook

President, Wild Westerner Club

1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
My Thing

[smailjordan]

[vwwestyman]

Nope, nothing yet.

Admittedly, also haven't been able to look much since that post, either.
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Dave Cook

President, Wild Westerner Club

1978 Champagne Edition Westy, repowered to '97 Jetta TDI
1973 Wild Westerner
My Thing

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