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The Yakima BaseLine FX Roof Rack keeps things looking sharp and simple. Its flush design means the crossbars sit tight to the roofline, with no bar ends sticking out past the towers. The result is a low-profile, factory-style setup that blends right in instead of looking bolted on. It’s a full system that includes two BaseLine FX crossbars with towers and a custom fit kit, all in a clean black aluminum finish.
Driving with roof bars shouldn’t sound like flying a kite. These aero-style crossbars are built to cut through the wind and reduce drag. Push-down rubber strips fill in the top channels, which helps minimize wind noise and vibration while you’re on the road. The strips also make it easy to drop accessories into place without cutting or trimming anything.
Whether it’s kayaks in summer or skis in winter, this rack is ready for anything. The bars accept both channel-mount and clamp-on accessories, so you can use your existing carriers or add new gear later. They’re compatible with most bike, watersport, snow, and cargo carriers, giving you flexibility for every trip or sport season.
Built from sturdy aluminum, the Yakima BaseLine FX is designed for strength without extra weight. It handles up to 165 lbs of gear—just remember to stay within your vehicle’s maximum roof load limit. The integrated crossbar and tower system keeps everything solid and stable mile after mile, whether you’re hauling camping gear or watercraft.
If you want extra peace of mind when leaving your gear on the roof, this rack is ready for Yakima’s Same Key System lock cores (sold separately). Add them to help deter theft of both the rack and any channel-mounted accessories you’ve got installed. It’s an easy upgrade that keeps your setup secure wherever the road takes you.
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Ratings & Reviews
Rack is still on the car one year later. Yakima doesn’t have a replacement cover for the tower, which is flimsy.
Awesome system. Was extremely easy to put together and to space out with the given tools and equipment.
The team is amazing, fast, and responsive! 10/10 will be ordering again from here for all my needs.
I was able to use these clips to mount a roof rack and roof box on my Audi that had a naked roof, and they did the job! I took it on a 1,200 mile road trip and after I returned there wasn’t any damage to the paint, and even though there are rubber inserts on the inside of the clip to prevent scratches I was still a bit surprised.
If you don’t have roof rails on your car, these definitely help!
I was able to use these clips to mount a roof rack and roof box on my Audi that had a naked roof, and they did the job! I took it on a 1,200 mile road trip and after I returned there wasn’t any damage to the paint, and even though there are rubber inserts on the inside of the clip to prevent scratches I was still a bit surprised.
If you don’t have roof rails on your car, these definitely help!
I was converting a roof rack from my Jeep Cherokee (factory rails) to my RAM 2500 truck (naked roof). While I could use my old Jetstream crossbars, I needed new towers and clips for the truck. There was an error in my original order, the representative thought she was sending me two pairs of clips. I understand the mixup because the Clip box said two meaning 2 clips rather than two pair. etrailer sent another pair immediately and waived the shipping. I like customer service is available and knowledgable. I would give them a five if they hadn't mixed up the first order.
I was in dire need of finding a cross bar system to mount a 18cu foot Yakima cargo carrier for an upcoming camping trip and etrailer did me an enormous favor by using there website to find the correct system for my 2018 Toyota Camry. I was very pleased that the website confirmed the fitment and provided the whole kit with not just the towers and cross bars but also the clips to mount to a naked roof. So far the mounting was pretty straightforward as long as you follow the directions thoroughly. I drove 5 hours through a wind storm in SoCal with a box mounted and the system held up perfectly fine with no issues or hiccups. 10/10 recommend.
Quick on the order quick on the deliver y!
Great product & fast service
I am so happy with your company. Everyone I spoke to is so knowledgeable and so pleasant and easy to talk to. Thank you!
Works as expected. Initial setup can take a while, but once everything is together it's easy to detach/reattach the entire assembly to the vehicle.
Roof top parts were ordered correctly and shipped quickly.
Instructions are very unclear,not a happy customer,I may be returning racks
Was purchasing the Yakima kayak rack and was unable to find the base clips anywhere. None of the stores had any in stock. Called Yakima and they gave me the E-Trailer contact. Best customer service ever ! Got my clips within a couple of days and just today got my kayak carrier installed. Thank You Christian for your help and follow up !
Ordered new towers and clips so as to use my old-school round bars (I bought these at least 18 years ago, maybe even earlier) and bike and canoe accessories on a new vehicle (naked roof 2018 CR-V). Installation was tedious, as usual, but not difficult and the written instructions were straightforward. Youtube helpful too but not necessary. Have hauled bikes and the canoe in high wind on the interstate (no more than 65 mph though) on the CR-V and so far so good. Have had excellent results with Yakima racks on 3 vehicles now (2 sedans and now the CR-V) over last 28 yrs. This is my first purchase through etrailer. Very pleased. Good price, excellent service online and via phone, rapid delivery. Highly recommend.
Ordered new towers and clips so as to use my old-school round bars (I bought these at least 18 years ago, maybe even earlier) and bike and canoe accessories on a new vehicle (naked roof 2018 CR-V). Installation was tedious, as usual, but not difficult and the written instructions were straightforward. Youtube helpful too but not necessary. Have hauled bikes and the canoe in high wind on the interstate (no more than 65 mph though) on the CR-V and so far so good. Have had excellent results with Yakima racks on 3 vehicles now (2 sedans and now the CR-V) over last 28 yrs. This is my first purchase through etrailer. Very pleased. Good price, excellent service online and via phone, rapid delivery. Highly recommend.
robert s was terrific !!! excellent customer service !!! from assisting with a return, to recommending an alternative, to informing me about delivery status ...
the yakima jetstream crossbars with baseline towers were a bit more complicated to assemble and install than the brand i returned, but the wind noise and whistling are dramatically less ...
the next step is to select a cargo carrier ... it goes without saying that i will consult robert again ... thanks so much robert, and safe and happy travels to all
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