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This EXO system is perfect for your mountain getaway. Ski carrier secures 5 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards, and enclosed cargo carrier holds clothes and ski gear. System swings away to provide cargo area access.
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This modular system includes everything you need for your skiing adventure. The SnowBank carries 5 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards, and the GearLocker enclosed cargo carrier is perfect for hauling all your snow gear. The two-tier base system swings away, while fully loaded, for rear cargo area access, and the top tier can be removed if you only need to carry 1 accessory.
Because the Yakima EXO system is modular it lets you transform your hitch into the ultimate gear-carrying rig. You can outfit the system with various accessories (sold separately) to carry all your skiing, biking, and camping gear. The system is compatible with a ski rack, bike rack, cargo carrier, and an enclosed cargo carrier, and you can easily swap them out to match any outdoor activity. You can also add base camp accessories, like a camping table. Lastly, because you can carry two accessories on the back of your vehicle, it frees up space on your roof to carry even more gear.
The SnowBank ski and snowboard rack carries 5 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards. It has DoubleJoint hinges that accommodate thick skis and snowboards.
The arms on the SnowBank have sturdy yet flexible rubber grips. The rubber lines the top and bottom of the arms and protects your gear from being scratched or scuffed by the carrier.
Push buttons make the arms easy to open, even when wearing heavy winter gloves. Simply push the buttons and raise the arms to load your gear.
The GearLocker enclosed cargo carrier has 10 cu ft of storage space for carrying poles, clothes, and other gear. It's easy to detach the carrier from the base unit, making it convenient for two people to tote all your gear to your lodge room in a single trip.
The wide-mouth opening makes it easy to load your gear and find individual items. Integrated straps inside the carrier secure your gear so it doesn't slide around when you're on the road. Spring-based levers on each side hold the lid open, so you can use both hands while loading and unloading.
The hinged arm on the base lets you swing the unit away from your vehicle. This provides full access to your vehicle's rear cargo area and eliminates the need to remove your skis or the cargo carrier when you're unloading your vehicle or letting your dog hop in or out of the back.
To open the hinged arm, simply rotate the release knob counterclockwise until it's unscrewed from the arm, pull out on the spring pin, and swing the rack away from the rear of your vehicle. The arm will lock in place when it's fully extended, so your hands are free to open your hatch and remove cargo.
In addition to allowing access to your vehicle's cargo area, the EXO can also provide access to your gear stored in the enclosed cargo carrier. Once the base unit is fully extended, you can swing the top tier back 180 degrees, with your skis and the carrier still attached. This will provide unfettered access to your gear on the lower level.
To close the base unit, just pull the release lever at the hinge and swing the extended arm back into position. Once you hear the spring pin lock into place, rotate the knob clockwise until it's tight.
If you leave the base swung open for an extended period of time, you'll need to install the included jack stand to help stabilize the arm. Turn the rod on the jack to fine tune the height so the system stays level.
To install the EXO system, simply slide the shank on the base unit into your 2" hitch receiver, insert the threaded hitch pin, and tighten it down with the included 24-mm wrench. The threaded hitch pin also reduces noise and movement in your hitch. The second tier bolts to the base to provide the second level of storagee.
Dual arms on each tier have tracks with cleats and SpeedKnobs that secure EXO accessories. To swap the ski carrier or cargo carrier for a different accessory, undo the latches on the sides of the arms, rotate the SpeedKnobs to allow the cleats inside the tracks to free the carrier, and remove it. Next, put the new accessory in the tracks, rotate the SpeedKnobs so the cleats secure it, then close each latch.
This EXO system includes 10 SKS locks to secure the system, carriers, and your skis and gear. The two tiers have locks that secure them to each other and to your vehicle's hitch receiver. Both tiers also have locks in the arms to secure the SnowBank ski rack and GearLocker enclosed cargo carrier. Finally, the ski carrier has 2 locks to secure your skis, and the enclosed cargo carrier has a lock to secure your gear inside. Because the GearLocker only uses 1 lock, this EXO configuration will come with an extra lock core.
The SKS locks for the system come with the 2 base units - 5 with each. Because they are packaged separately, the locks for the top tier and bottom tier probably won't be keyed alike. However, they can be swapped out to match each other and even your other Yakima gear.
Because the EXO System is modular you can add accessories for whatever adventure you have planned, or swap them out for other activities.
The BackDeck camping table (Y84VR - sold separately) is perfect for use at the campsite. It lets you prep meals, lay out your gear, and even mix drinks at the end of the day. Simply remove the accessory on the top level and install the table. It stores conveniently inside the carrier, during transport.
The DoubleUp 2-bike rack has ratcheting hooks that grab your bikes firmly by the front wheel - not the frame. It's perfect for carrying nearly any bike, including bikes with carbon frames, disc brakes, thru axles, or full suspensions. Simply remove the ski rack and install this carrier in its place.
If you want to carry coolers, luggage, and other larger, bulky gear, you can swap out the enclosed cargo carrier for the GearWarrior cargo carrier (Y37VR - sold separately). There is also a wheel kit (Y97VR - sold separately) that converts the GearWarrior into a wagon, so you can wheel your gear to the campsite.
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Justin
9/23/2023
I still have a need for this rack and enjoy using it as well. My biggest problem with this rack is the bike rack on the top tier leaves the bikes sitting high on the back of my ‘06 E-350 van which is too too heavy and like a to rock back and forth when hitting a bump or pot hole. When both tires hit a bump simultaneously the rack handles it just fine. When one tire hits a bump or a pothole it can send the rack whipping side to side. Once I had not tucked the J-hook tensioner up close to the fork and the bike did come half out of the rack but it did not fall to the ground. I have since seen the racks now with an expanding hitch receiver end that locks the rack in position and greatly reduces the sway in the rack. For the price others and I paid on This rack I hope they use that to incorporate a “hitch cam system” to reduce the extreme swing the rack can have when driving roads with potholes and bumps. Even entering a parking lot can mean slowwww down. Also my rack has been hit twice by others in parking lots. Lost the license plate light but was able to just barely wire it and tape it back in place. The gear box has been backed into as well and left a good size crack in the box. And just a couple weeks ago I had failed to remove a small couple bags of trash from a camping trip and a Black Bear tore into the cracked corner of the box and had a snack on the expense of my gear box once again. My tip here to you would be to find a good parking spot where you can over hang the rack system where a vehicle can’t run into it. I suppose the fact it’s black doesn’t help others, to see it easily anyway, in a night time scenario. Don’t forget to grease the swing away large locking wing bolt. Mine is starting to get rusty and a little harder to screw in and out. I wish there was some other tensioning system other then a big bolt. Maybe a hinged latch of sorts. I like the rack but at this high price I am keeping my eye out for whoever makes the next best thing. It wouldn’t be too hard to engineer this rack a little better.