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• Roof Rack and Ski Carrier to Fit 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe with Naked Roof
  Yakima has a really great roof rack for your 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe with a naked roof with the Baseline JetStream bar rack part numbers # Y28TR, # Y06151, # Y06154, and # Y00425 (see attached picture). This will give you an extremely high quality roof rack that has aero bars which will give you minimal wind noise. Then for a ski rack we have the FatCat EVO part # Y03096 which will hold 6 skis or part # Y03095 for up to 4. I attached a review video for this carrier for you to check out as well.
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• Snowboard/Ski Rack Recommendation for 2015 Nissan Xterra with Factory Crossbars
  Since your 2015 Nissan Xterra has factory crossbars installed on it the simplest and most cost efficient solution is going to be to install a rack on them that attaches directly. The Yakima FatCat 6 part # Y03096 would be a fantastic option that I have confirmed as a fit. This can carry up to 6 skis or 4 snowboards at a time and would work well. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.
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• Can I Swap Out Ski Carriers on the Yakima EXO Swing Away System?
  The ski carrier item # Y57VR that comes with the Yakima EXO Swing Away Ski and Snowboard Carrier item # Y94ZR has a specially designed base that only works with the Swing Away System. That makes other carriers like the Yakima FatCat EVO item # Y03095 incompatible with the EXO system because they don't have this base.
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• Ski Rack and Roof Rack Recommendations for a 2018 Subaru Legacy
  How you transport is really up to you. Your 2018 Subaru Legacy is still extremely new, so fits are being added all the time, and Subarus have a reputation for being incredibly flexible. If you want to go with the full rack, or have other possible items to carry like bikes, kayaks or cargo, I recommend using a Yakima roof rack system. This has the added benefit of letting you use a wide variety of accessories and adds a more rough and tumble look to the car. To add this kit to your vehicle,...
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• How to Mount a Snow Board Carrier on a Mustang
  Hey Dave! I can set your 2023 Mustang up with a hitch item # 24928, but I do not have any hitch mounted snowboard carriers that will work with it. That Draw-Tite Hitch item # 24928 and the Curt item # C11405 are both class I hitches so I am not sure there's going to be any options out there. The best I can do, and hope you don't have a convertible, is the SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack item # 298-SX6000B. These attach by high strength suction cups so you don't need roof mounts. These...
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• What Difference Between Yakima FatCat Evo and Freshtrack Ski Carriers
  The FatCat Evo Yakima ski carrier part # Y03095 is considered to be the premium option over the Freshtrack part # Y03092. One difference is that the Evo has a more aerodynamic shape which will create less wind noise and minimize fuel mileage loss. The mounting hardware that attaches the carrier to the load bars is also a little nicer with the Evo as it uses a metal rubber coated strap that wraps around instead of a claw with a t-bolt like the Freshtrack.
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• Fishing Rod Carriers With Lifters For Extra Clearance For Larger Reel Rods
  The Yakima ReelDeal # Y04089 is the only rod holder that has the lifter brackets # Y8860037 to lift the carrier to gain extra clearance. You could get the Yakima FatCat # Y03095 which has lifter brackets built in. This is marketed towards ski and snowboards but can be used with fishing rods too. Either of these options will give you the clearance you need.
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• Recommended Yakima Ski and Snowboard Rack With T-Slot Channel Mounts
  The Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03096, or the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03095, will fit directly to the T-Slot of your roof rack but only with the adapting hardware kit. The necessary hardware can be found in the Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers # Y03098. I spoke with my contact at Yakima and confirmed this hardware is what you will need to mount the FatCat to your crossbar's...
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• Can I use Yakima SmarT-Slot Kit in Thule Xsporter Crossbar
  Yes, you can use the the SmarT-Slot Kit 2 part # Y03098 to mount your FatCat EVO part # Y03096 to the T-slots in the Thule Xsporter crossbars. I went to the warehouse and tested the Yakima bolt in the T-slots of a Thule Xsporter bar and it fit perfectly. You can use the Yakima SmarT-kit 2 in any Thule Xsporter bar T-slot. The FatCat EVO part # Y03095 fits crossbars up to 3-7/16 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches tall. The Crossbars of the Thule Xsporter ladder rack are 3-1/3" inches wide by...
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• Will Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carrier fit T-Slot of Rhino-Rack Accessory Bar
  Yes the T-Slot Mounting Hardware for Yakima FatCat # 8860085 will fit in the T-slot of the Rhino-Rack Accessory Bars for Pioneer Platform Rack # RR43119B; the slots for the bars are about 0.86 inches wide while the T-slot hardware is 0.79 inches wide. You can use this mounting hardware for either the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03095 or FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03096.
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• Can The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Fit 1 Snowboard And 2 Pairs Of Skis?
  Yes absolutely. As you can see in the attached demonstration video that the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03095 can easily fit 1 snowboard along with a couple pairs of skis; the video shows 2 snowboards being stacked on top and there is still room for 3 pairs of skis to be mounted.
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• Low Profile Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier
  The Yakima FatCat Evo # Y03095 will give you about 1-7/8" lower clearance compared to the Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier # RR572. From the top of your crossbar the FatCat has a height of 4-5/8" and the Rhino-Rack at 6-1/2". Both of the carriers make excellent ski and snowboard carriers and double as fishing rod holders in the warmer months but if you are looking for a lower profile carrier the Yakima FatCat Evo is the best choice. If the clearance difference isn't quite what you...
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• Lowest Profile Ski and Snowboard Roof Rack Carrier for Garage Clearance
  The Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Locking Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 6 Skis or 4 Boards - Mirror Black # Y03096 or # Y03095 will be the lowest profile and most aerodynamic carrier. It will sit 5-1/4 inches above your crossbars.
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• Is the Yakima Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 Compatible w/ Yakima HD Crossbars and the FatCat EVO 4
  Yes, the Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers # Y03098 will work with Yakima HD Crossbars Aero Crossbars # Y01157 and the Yakima FatCat EVO4 # Y03095. The SmarT-slot kit is designed to mount your FatCat EVO 4 to T-slotted crossbars, the Yakima HD Crossbars are T-slotted crossbars so this is exactly what you need.
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• Is There a Way to Adapt a Discontinued Thule 575 Snowboard Carrier to Yakima CoreBars
  I have a solution for you, but it depends on the construction of your Thule 575 Snowboard Carrier (which has been discontinued). If the mounting adapters for the load bars are riveted on (which is common for that type of carrier) then there is not a way to change out the hardware to be used with the Yakima CoreBars. You would need to get a new carrier like the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03095 which would work with the CoreBars and most other roof rack styles. If...
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• How Much Height Will I Lose with the Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2
  The distance from the top of the crossbar to the top of the carrier while using the mounts that are included with the Yakima FatCat EVO like part # Y03095 is 4-5/8". This same distance while using the Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 part # Y03098 is 3-1/2" therefore it will become about 1-1/8" shorter.
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• Ski Rack to Fit OEM Roof Rack on a 2010 Nissan Xterra
  We do have some ski racks that are compatible with the OEM roof rack on your 2010 Nissan Xterra. For that I recommend going with a Yakima rack because they look great and they offer 2 different styles: FatCat EVO 4 Skis/2 Boards - Black # Y03095 6 Skis/4 Boards - Black - # Y03096 FreshTrack 4 Skis/2 Boards - Y03092 6 Skis/4 Boards - Y03093 Attached are review videos of each that you can check out.
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• Lowest Profile Crossbars and Ski Rack for a 2023 Subaru Ascent
  The lowest profile crossbars for your 2023 Ascent are going to be the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar item # JA7980. These attach directly to your side rails and stick up only 1-3/16". They have a 176 lbs capacity and are 35-5/8" long. I have linked an installation video below. The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 item # Y03095 will be the lowest profile and most aerodynamic carrier. It sits 4-5/8" above your crossbars. I have attached a diagram below that will show you the dimensions of this carrier....
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• Distance Between Mounting Location on Yakima Fatcat 4 and Fatcat 4 EVO
  The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Skis or 2 Boards - Black # Y03095 has mounting holes that are inches apart. I reached out to my tech contact at Yakima and he said the Old FatCat 4 mounting holes are 12 inches on center and the newer FatCat 4 EVO will be longer at about 16 inches. Once you account for the width of the Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers # Y03098 it will be another 1/2 inch on each side for the T-slot...
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• How to Tell if Yakima FatCat EVO Fit T-Slots of Tesla Model Y
  Hey Leland; thanks for the question and let's start with the accessory you were mentioning, which is the Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers # Y03098. This is what is needed to add the T-bolts to both the Yakima FatCat EVO 4 # Y03095 and EVO 6 # Y03096. That said, I don't know the exact T-slot dimensions of the Tesla Model Y's crossbars. You'll have to measure the T-slots, and I can tell you the T-bolts of the Yakima kit are 1/4" by 1/4". So you can use...
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• Rhino-Rack vs Yakima FatCat4 Snowboard/Ski Rack Comparison
  Yakima is a top of the line brand that offers great racks at a price that reflects the quality. The Rhino Rack brand on the other hand comes in a much lower price with only a marginal difference in quality to be totally honest. In my opinion the Rhino Rack carriers and racks are the best value in most cases and what I normally recommend. That being said the Ski Rack part # RR574 is a great value, BUT it does require a tool to tighten the clamps to your crossbars and the Yakima part #...
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• Will Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski Carrier Y03096 Fit Factory Bars on 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon
  The Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier # Y03096 and the smaller Evo 4 # Y03095 both include excellent mounting hardware that will fit any shape of roof rack crossbar, including factory bars, up to maximum bar dimensions of 3-7/16-inches wide x 1-3/4-inches tall. This carrier will easily handle 4 fishing rods and the rubber cushioning will protect them in transit. The bottom of the carrier will be approximately 3-1/2-inches above the top of the crossbar once installed. Thanks...
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• Can Yakima FatCat EVO Attach to Thule Roof Cargo Basket TH859XT
  To use with the Yakima FatCat EVO Ski and Snowboard Carrier like part # Y03095, the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Basket # Y07070 is definitely the better option. The crossbars on this basket, as you mentioned, feature a straight design and will work perfectly with this and many other roof rack accessories. The Thule Roof Cargo Basket # TH859XT that you referenced, because of those curved bars, won't work well with the Yakima FatCat EVO or any other traditional crossbar mounted accessory. This...
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• Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski Rack Fit 2015 Toyota Highlander Unlimited Factory Crossbars
  According to my contact with Yakima, roof rack #Y03095 should work for your factory roof bar spread.
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