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• Can Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier Be Mounted on JetStream Crossbars
  Hey Donald! It sounds like you're really making great use of the EXO system. What all do yo use it for? You can secure your Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier # Y37VR on your JetStream crossbars. I was able to pull the brackets off the SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 and install them on the GearWarrior we have here. Based on that you can use the Locking Brackets with SKS Cores for Yakima Warrior Series Roof Cargo Baskets # Y07064 to install it on your crossbars. The cleats are removable but I can't...
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• Can The Yakima EXO GearWarrior Cargo Basket Mount to Yakima Crossbars?
  For mounting a basket on your crossbars you will need to use the Yakima SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 as the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier # Y37VR can only be mounted to the Yakima EXO SwingBase # Y34VR or TopShelf # Y94VR. The Yakima SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 is 58" Long by 23" Wide and can support up to 165lbs. It will mount to your Yakima Corebar without needing any additional adapters as it comes with mounts that are adjustable.
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• Mounting Hardware for Yakima SkinnyWarrior Basket to Fit Yakima EXO SwingBase
  Hey Patrick, thanks for reaching out! The GearWarrior # Y37VR and SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 have different dimensions and when I reached out to my contact at Yakima they said they haven't given the green light on using the SkinnyWarrior with the EXO SwingBase # Y34VR. With that being said, the replacement mounting hardware for the GearWarrior includes parts # Y46QJ and # Y66QJ so if you wanted to try using your SkinnyWarrior, you're more than welcome to! Please note that you'll need 2 of...
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• Are Yakima SkinnyWarrior and GearWarrior Baskets the Same?
  Hey Robert, According to Yakima the SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 is slightly wider than the GearWarrior # Y37VR, so they aren't interchangeable. I'm not sold on that because we have them listed with the same dimensions, but I also can't say that they'll work in place of each other so it's best to get the one designed for your application. If you can give me a little more insight into what's driving your question I'd be more than happy to offer additional thoughts on this!
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• Does the Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender Reduce Tongue Weight Capacity?
  The Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender item # Y34VR you were looking at does not reduce your tongue weight capacity by 50%. The only reduction it would cause to your 350 lbs capacity would be the 65 lbs weight of the EXO SwingBase itself. If you are looking for accessories the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier for Modular EXO System item # Y37VR is 60" Long x 23" Wide and can hold up to 250 lbs of cargo. The Yakima DoubleUp 2 Bike Rack for Modular EXO System item # Y24VR is...
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• Swing Out Hitch Adapter That Will Allow For Rear Swing Gate On JL Wrangler To Open
  The Yakima BackSwing Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y02483 will allow you to open the rear hatch on your JLU Wrangler Sahara. This will work with cargo carriers or bike racks that use a 2" receiver. Do note that depending on your gear loaded you may not be able to fully open the rear door the 90 degrees but you will have plenty of room to access your golf bag cart. This extender will reduce your Jeep's tongue weight capacity by 50% with a maximum weight capacity of 250lbs. Another option...
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• What Is The Actual Clearance And Inside Dimensions Of The Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier For EXO
  Hello Martin, so I went ahead and double checked with Yakima, and the 18" measurement you saw is the actual clearance. This is measured from the top GearWarrior platform, as in the surface your gear would sit on, to the bottom of the TopShelf arms. So, a cooler for example, would need to be less than 18" tall to fit on the GearWarrior Cargo Carrier # Y37VR. Also, I was able to track down the interior dimension of the GearWarrior Cargo Carrier, which are 21" wide and 54.39" long. I made...
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• Receiver Hitch and Yakima EXO Swing Away Bike Rack for a 2021 Mazda CX-5
  I would be happy to help you find a hitch receiver and a bike rack for your 2021 Mazda CX-5. I recommend the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver item # EH68VR. The EcoHitch Hidden trailer hitch is designed to be as inconspicuous as possible. The hitch's cross tube bolts onto your vehicle's frame behind your rear bumper. There is no drilling or welding required. Once the hitch is installed, only the 2" receiver will be visible beneath your bumper. I have attached a picture and an installation...
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• Will the Stretch Net for Yakima SkinnyWarrior Fit the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier
  The Stretch Net for Yakima SkinnyWarrior Roof Cargo Basket part # Y07018 measures 55" long x 21" wide and the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier for Modular EXO System part # Y37VR measures 60" long x 23" wide. The net is smaller than the basket but it stretches so it should be a good match.
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• Can I Build My Own EXO Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier and Adding Another Part?
  The Rola Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR has the enclosed carrier on top and a mesh basket on bottom. The # Y74ZR has enclosed carriers on top and bottom. The # Y94ZR has the enclosed carrier on bottom and a Ski and Snowboard carrier on top. You could also "Build your own" by beginning with the the Yakima Exo System Swing Away Hitch Extender - 2" Hitches # Y82VR and then pick from the many EXO options for top and or bottom: Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y44VR Cargo Carrier # Y37VR DoubleUp...
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• Options For A Swing Enclosed Cargo Carrier To Put On A BMW X5
  You can absolutely use the Thule Arcos # TH25YE on both of your BMW X5s. Provided they have either a 2" or 1-1/4" trailer hitch on the back. As far as trunk access goes, the platform does not have a swing away feature. We do offer swing away adapters that can be used like part # SAR36VR. This will allow the carrier to swing away for full trunk access. I would however caution against the use of an adapter. Using this will effectively decrease your hitches carrying capacity by half. So...
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• Will A Yeti 210 Cooler Fit Inside Yakima GearWarrior?
  I was able to locate the interior dimensions of the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier for Modular EXO System # Y37VR and can confirm that the Yeti 210 cooler is not going to fit as this basket has interior measurements of 21" W and 54.39" L. So with the Yeti having a width of 22-1/4" it'll be a bit too wide for this basket. Instead, check out the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket # Y07070-74. This cargo carrier is a bit larger measuring 62" long but is 39" wide so it'll have plenty...
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• Is There a Hitch-Mounted 2-Bike Rack & Cargo Carrier Combination
  There are actually a couple options for a 2-bike rack and cargo carrier combination, depending on what kind of cargo carrier you want. Both are from Yakima; I'll go ahead and list the part numbers for you: - Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Cargo Carrier # Y54ZR - Yakima EXO Swing Away 2 Bike Rack w/ Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y34ZR The Yakima EXO even has a swing-away base and the ability to mix and match parts. For example, you could remove the upper bike rack and add the GearWarrior...
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• Can The Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Basket Be Mounted To Thule Roof Rack?
  The Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier # Y37VR can only be used on the EXO SwingBase # Y34VR or TopShelf # Y94VR. We do have the Yakima SkinnyWarrior # Y07014 which is nearly identical in size and will work with your Thule roof rack. It can be mounted to a crossbar spread of 24" to 38" so you will just need to ensure your crossbars have a spread inside these measurements.
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• What Parts are Needed to Use the Yakima GearLocker Enclosed Cargo Carrier
  In order to use the Yakima GearLocker Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y44VR you would need the Yakima EXO SwingBase Swing Away Hitch Extender # Y34VR which would mount in a 2" hitch. You could also get the Yakima EXO Swing Away Enclosed Cargo Carrier # Y62VR (this consists of both the # Y44VR and # Y34VR) The Yakima EXO System is a modular system that allows you to use a number of different accessories in different configurations. I have included some of those options below. You can also add...
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• Best Hidden Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Options for a 2020 Lexus RX 450h
  If you like how hidden the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e49KR looks on a 2020 Lexus RX 450h then I recommend checking out the Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite # DT58GR instead. This has the same hidden crosstube style that the etrailer option does but the Hidden Hitch actually gives you the ability to remove the receiver when you aren't utilizing it. There is a locking piece that secures it to your vehicle for piece of mind so you simply unlock it and maneuver the locking piece into the unlocked...
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• Yakima Modular EXO SwingBase Cargo System Compatibility On a 2022 Kia Carnival Minivan
  While we have not used the Yakima EXO SwingBase # Y34VR on your 2022 Kia Carnival we have used it on a 2020 Honda Odyssey(see video below), so I see no reason you will not be able to use this on your Kia. The base is mounted on the upper portion of the hitch that slides into the receiver tube. And the arms angle up to help reduce the chances of it contacting the ground on steep driveways or curbs. Here is a list of the accessories you can add to the EXO SwingBase. TopShelf for Yakima...
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• Can Gear Basket/Carrier be Added to Yakima EXO Swing Away Double Up Bike Rack
  The Yakima EXO systems are modular which means yes you can start with the Exo Double Up Bike rack part # Y92VR and then add components to allow you to also carry a gear locker/basket if you wanted to. The additional components you'd need would be: TopShelf # Y94VR GearLocker # Y44VR or GearWarrior part # Y37VR Its not hard to do by any means but the bike rack does have to go on the TopShelf so you'd have to lift the bikes higher.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2021 Nissan Murano for a Bike Rack
  I recommend using the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98907 for your 2021 Nissan Murano because it has a matte black finish that helps it blend in with the trim on your Murano and helps to hide any scratches that might occur from road debris hitting it. Then for a bike rack I recommend checking out the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2-Bike Rack # Y92VR for a few reasons. The first is that the swing-away feature means you can gain complete access to your rear hatch area without removing your bikes, the...
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• Wheel Kit for Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier
  What you're looking for is the WarriorWheels Cart Kit # Y97VR. This is the kit that installs on the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier # Y37VR and enables you to easily maneuver the carrier around on wheels instead of having to carry it by hand.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver 2015 Subaru Forester Carrying Yakima EXO Swing Away Cargo Carrier
  I have a couple receivers you can consider for your 2015 Subaru Forester depending on the look you are wanting to achieve. I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76182 as it is our best looking receiver once installed. It has a hidden cross tube which gives it a factory appearance and will least affect your ground clearance. Installation will be more difficult and the instructions are linked below to determine if this is something you feel comfortable installing yourself....
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• Recommended Bike Rack to Use with Cargo Carrier
  Yes, you would begin with the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2-Bike Rack - Wheel Mount - 2" Hitches # Y92VR. This rack can hold up to 2 bikes at 50 pounds each. The Exo cargo carrier can be added to this particular bike rack at any point to allow you to carry your two bikes and also have additional space for cargo. To add a cargo basket to the # Y92VR, you would begin with the TopShelf for Yakima EXO SwingBase # Y94VR. Then you could add the Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier for Modular EXO System...
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• Adding A Top Cargo Basket To The Yakima EXO Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier Y62VR
  The Yakima GearWarrior Cargo Carrier for Modular EXO System - 60" Long x 23" Wide # Y37VR attaches to your Yakima EXO # Y62VR with the TopShelf for Yakima EXO SwingBase # Y94VR. The # Y37VR can hold 80 pounds when mounted on top. This gives you a total capacity of 180 pounds. This system weighs a total of 151 pounds. Check out the attached video reviews.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Yakima EXO Bike Rack on 2019 Lincoln MKC
  Thanks for reaching out! I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e79KR on your 2019 Lincoln MKC for use with the Yakima EXO Swing Away 2-Bike Rack # Y92VR. It has a matte black finish that not only looks more rugged but actually offers better protection against road debris than the glossy black finish we see on the other hitches for your vehicle. The EXO system is an excellent option because it's not only an excellent bike rack but it also gives you the ability to...
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