Yakima LockNLoad Platform Rack for Fixed Mounting Points - SkyLine Towers - Aluminum
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The LockNLoad platform gives you a huge, flat 60" long by 54" wide surface so you can load up everything you need for your next trip. The open aluminum deck handles bulky items like coolers, tents, or recovery gear that don’t fit in a basket-style rack. It’s built for people who want a true work surface on top—space to mount, tie down, and organize gear for every adventure.
This platform was designed for the kind of conditions that push gear to its limits. The aluminum frame with black powder coat is both durable and rustproof, so it stands up to dust, rain, and rough backroads. It’s been tested in the Australian Outback, so it’s ready for off-road use and heavy workloads without flexing or wearing out prematurely.
Nobody likes a noisy roof setup on the highway. The built-in wind deflector helps cut down on drag and wind noise, so your drive stays quieter and more comfortable. Whether you’re cruising to the lake or heading cross-country with a full load, that added aerodynamic touch makes a noticeable difference.
The horizontal slats on the platform make it easy to connect clamp-on accessories like bike racks, kayak carriers, or even a rooftop tent. There are also integrated channels for off-road accessories such as jerry can holders, spare tire mounts, and light brackets (sold separately). This layout lets you set up your rig however you want—ready for water trips, camping weekends, or pure overlanding.
Everything you need to build your setup is included—one LockNLoad platform, four SkyLine towers, four LockNLoad adapters, and a custom fit kit. Once assembled, you’ve got a complete rack system that’s solid and reliable from day one. Just remember to keep within your vehicle’s maximum roof load capacity and you’re good to go.
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Ratings & Reviews
Just what the shop wanted us to order.
Great company. Fast delivery.
always courteous, kept me informed of p rogress
These really look so much better then the factory racks! Easy to install. Easy to order! Great product!
Received racks everything OK, thanks. Will have racks installed on truck this Friday,will send picture after installed.Thanks again for all your help.
You guys provide great products and excellent customer service.
Thanks
They were relatively easy to install, I received them in short order and I am happy with their substantial construction. In short, I'm a happy camper. Thank you.
Lots of wind noise. Good rack overall
Fit our Subaru Forester perfectly. Install was a breeze. For the money I wish they came with the core locks.
These crossbars were easy to install and adjust. Be sure to get all the pieces you need. There is no mention of the Landing Pads necessary to use these.
Easy to install and sturdy. I carry a 9' pontoon boat on my camper shell using this rack at freeway speeds with no problems.
Yakima SkyLine Towers are well-designed and well-executed. They easily fit into the Yakima Landing Pads and form a tight fit when closed. And they also fit nicely into the Yakima JetStream Crossbars when following the Yakima instruction manual and various YouTube videos. I did run into a snag at first where I found the rubber seal on one SkyLine Tower getting caught on the JetStream Crossbar track, but after that I was careful not to let that happen with the other towers.
I find the appearance of the Yakima SkyLine Towers to match their level of quality in materials and design.
This thing added a great deal of flexibility to my 4Runner. Rock solid and almost limitless options for roof storage allowed me to customize it to transport a kayak and roof box that would never have been possible otherwise.
Very nice quality towers. Very heavy duty! They have a cool "snap" on / off mechanism for quick removal and installation.
I am going to include the Landing Pads, Skyline Towers, LockNLoad adapters, and Pivoting Mounts that are all required for my vehicle in this review of the 84" x 54" LockNLoad Platform. First, I had done months of research trying to figure out what would work and meet my needs for a 2008 GMC Yukon XL. Without the help of etrailer's agent, Ashley, I'd probably still be trying to figure things out! Ashley was patient and thorough, she made sure I had all the parts I needed for a fairly complex (and large!)project. I cannot thank her enough!
On to the assembly and installation: Ashley confirmed that following instructions was key to efficient building - I found that combining online instructions with the included hard copies worked best. As an example, the online fastener images and descriptions are far better than the paper ones. Then, having the paper instructions in hand made "in the moment" progress much faster. All of the Yakima parts fit together perfectly, and by methodically following the instructions (I cannot stress this enough!), including pre assembling Landing Pads, Towers, and Pivoting Mounts, there was no need to backtrack. Once I had a day to devote to the project, everything went very smoothly. Placing the large Platform on the mounts does require two people, but the rest was easy for one fairly handy person to accomplish. Making adjustments to be sure the Platform is centered and square to the roof took some time but it's worth it in the end. Again, thanks to etrailer and particularly Ashley! It was a pleasure doing business with you!
Mounted to the top of my 2018 F-150 Super Crew Cab. Had Yakima Baselines, with HD Bars, HD Bar Adapters and the locknload crossbar adapters. Wished I was able to install it without crossbars as it requires that I buy them, also adds a bit of height to the the locknload as well.
Very well built, had my wife (125lbs) walking around on it after I mounted the locknload. Took about an hour to assemble the locknload and maybe another hour or two of adjusting the bars to where I wanted the locknload to sit on the roof. Other than it looks a bit too high I do love them. Will probably see what I can do about lowering the locknload in the future.
Perfect for our 2021 Subaru Ascent rails with our Yakima LockNLoad platform.
I can't praise this platform and the customer service for etrailer enough. I wasn't 100% on which size to get but with a quick email chat we got it sorted out. The wife and I now use this platform on a regular basis and has gone on multiple road trips and countless adventures including kayaks, Christmas trees, coolers, luggage and more! Assembly is easy but definitely use 2 people to mount it to the roof rails. The only fuel economy loss we noticed was when it gets packed with snow between the platform and roof (21mpg to 15mpg) or with our loaded Rhino Rack Luggage bag strapped to it (21mpg to 19mpg). the amount of space saved and capabilities with this is worth the 2mpg loss on long road trips or the time it takes to clean the snow out. This year we are adding the OverNOut 270 XL Awning for some shade and rain protection for our future adventures.
They do what they are supposed to: allowed me to swap out my jetstream bars to a locknload rack on my Timberline towers.
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