This is the second set of #7 landing pads I’ve installed on my vehicles and they work well. 3639727

I recently purchased a rack system for my 1979 Ford Bronco to haul our new Kayaks. And believe me it was not easy to "fit" a vehicle as old as this.

I had some interesting challenges - my truck has a 3" lift and only clears my garage entrance by about 1.5 inches, so whatever I got had to be easily removable (at least in the front). I also wanted it to be multi functional so that I could carry other stuff as well, and the Yakima/Thule systems are great for that. Lastly, I wanted whatever I put on the truck to look good as I have put a lot of time and $ into fixing up this old truck and I didn't want it to look cheezey.....

Thanks to the good folks at etrailer I ended up with somewhat of a hybrid approach (my choice) but it worked out exactly as I envisioned it. I purchased the Thule Xsporter Pro system for the rear which works well with only minor modifications to the truck. I can lower it easily so I can get the truck into the garage without removing the system altogether. I really like that the tailgate is still functional with the system installed as some others I had in mind were bumper or hitch attached and would not allow use of the tailgate.... And, lastly it looks nice enough to just leave it on all the time.

On the front I chose the Yakima JetStream cross bar held up by a pair of Yakima SkyLine Towers and Landing Pads which I chose because I can easily remove the crossbar/towers to get the truck into my garage. The Landing Pads have covers for when not in use and are small enough to not be too noticeable.

I also added the security locks for peace of mind.

I have added 3 pictures, the first shows the Landing Pads without the towers & crossbar. You can also see the Xsporter Pro on the rear in its lowered position. The 2nd shot is a closeup of the Skyline Tower. The 3rd picture shows the entire system installed ready for my kayaks (or whatever).

Thanks again to the folks at etrailer for their expert advice and customer service. 408198

Worked great. Used the Yakima Landing Pads to mount directly to the flush rails on the 2019 Kia Sorento. They were a touch wider than the roof rails but look nice when all done. Now very easy to remove the entire race system complete with the 2 bike racks and kayak holders as a single unit. Car now looks good most of the time when not carrying the toys and goes through the car wash. Good quality and excellent hardware. Great service from E-trailer! 635609

Works great, sturdy and the racks good on my 02 beetle. 3438952

Excellent, product and service. Sent out needed replacement parts, quick. Thank You for your help. 1482882

Great product and fast shipping 1281935

Gold product, good service, no complaints. ??

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Right parts delivered in a fair amount of time that foot the bill for my application 1316135

Good price, fast delivery. 1644815

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LP27 for the win! 2020 Subaru Outback XT 3586906

Bryan was very helpful. Help me select the right combination of Yakima gear to go together. The 78 inch crossbars worked perfectly on my F150.The order arrived early and was useful so I could get ready for my trip. 3627661

Fits nicely into the slot as designed for the 2023 Yukon.
It’s Easier to remove these Yakima skyline towers. Locks are a must for peace of mind in case one of these hinging clamps opened on the highway (very unlikely but a lock would prevent that completely.)
I do wish it was a little smaller profile, but it’s pretty good for a Yakima product. 3547297

I have these installed on a 2022 Honda Pilot. I could not get them to fit on my raised roof rails with the included rubber gaskets. I have mounted them without the gasket but this leaves a gap between the rail and the landing pad. This seems secure but does not have a finished look. I will be trying to see how to get the gaskets to fit. 1446562

eTrailer comes through again! These number # 26 Yakima landing pads are riding in t-slot rails of my RetraxPro XR tonneau bed cover. They are the landing pads for my Yakima SkyLine towers and Yakima Corebar cross-bars. I’ve attached pics. Glad I had a Park Tool ATD-1 Torque wrench with a 5mm hex bit to secure these pads at the recommended 4nm. I selected the # 26 landing pads instead of the # 1 pads so I have the option to upgrade to the Yakima HD bars later for a higher load capacity. 1412962

A good product. Very easy to install. I installed them in about 15 mins. They fit secure to the Highlander rail system. No gaps. The caps stay on going thru the car wash. They raise the bars up high enough so the sun roof can be opened all the way with rack accessories. I have an existing skyline system with 66" round bars from my previous truck that I purchased in 2005. The existing system matched the landing pads perfect. I am not sure if I will shorten the bars or not yet. 1013458

Everything was easy to set up and works perfect! I love being able to take off the roof racks when not in use, it’s extremely easy and convenient. 3495410

with so many variables having someone that could sort through all them was very helpful Thanks etrailer 1461759

First trip with the new rail system and it looks like it worked out just fine. Thanks to both of you and Kimberly for all of your help and follow up I do appreciate it. 1263359

My 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee used landing pads 18 to mount to the roof my newer 2023 JGC uses landing pad 19. I was able to change the pads thanks to etrailer and install my older roof rack on my newer Jeep. I love that the majority of my roof rack is upgrade-able. 3159845

Honestly, I love etrailer. I love the expert help that you all provide. It's clear by the 1 year follow-ups that you care more about the relationships with your customers then just making a sale. Your service is friendly, informative and fast. I always come here first to look for my next purchase. Thanks again-Rob. 1559760

My experience with etrailer has been excellent. There was going to be a potential delay in one of the products, but their customer service promptly informed me, half the price of some of their competitors so can't really complain. In the end they got the part ahead of schedule and was able to ship in a timely manner. I will definitely keep them in mind for future purchases. 517730