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When you’re packing up for a big trip, space on the roof can make all the difference. The Yakima LockNLoad Platform Rack gives you a wide, flat surface that measures 55" long x 49" wide x 4" tall, so you can spread out your gear instead of stacking it awkwardly. The open layout means it’s easy to arrange larger items side by side—perfect for everything from camping totes to recovery boards.
Off-road trails can be unforgiving, and that’s exactly what this platform is built for. Designed and tested in the Australian Outback, the aluminum frame with a black powder coat stands up to dirt, vibration, and bad weather without rusting. It feels solid under load, giving you confidence when you’re hauling gear through backcountry routes or long highway stretches.
A loaded roof rack doesn’t have to sound like a wind tunnel. This platform includes an integrated wind deflector that helps smooth airflow while you drive. It cuts down on wind noise and drag so highway miles feel more relaxed and fuel use stays efficient.
Whether it’s a kayak carrier, bike rack, rooftop tent, or off-road lighting, this system makes it easy to bring what you need. The horizontal slats accept clamp-on accessories, and the integrated channels fit off-road setups like jerry can holders or spare tire mounts (sold separately). You can build out your platform just how you like it for road trips, camping, or overlanding.
Right out of the box you get everything needed to create your platform system—1 LockNLoad platform, 4 SkyLine towers, 4 LockNLoad adapters, and a custom fit kit. The assembly is straightforward and gives you a sturdy setup that’s ready for real-world adventures. Always be sure to follow your vehicle’s maximum roof load rating.
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Ratings & Reviews
It was exactly what I ordered
Great company. Fast delivery.
Fit exactly as promised. Service was fa st.
Thanks!
These really look so much better then the factory racks! Easy to install. Easy to order! Great product!
You guys provide great products and excellent customer service.
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Fit our Subaru Forester perfectly. Install was a breeze. For the money I wish they came with the core locks.
Rapid turn around from order to shipping. Product was a advertised. Test will take place transporting my kayak on a 10 hour jaunt in a few days.
Excellent product . Amazing C.S
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.
Love the Yakima LocknLoad 55x49 Platform.. would have been nicer if it was just a few inches longer. Fits really well on the 2019 Grand Cherokee.. and looks even better but at highway speeds (60mph+) you will hear it up there... I've also noticed .5 mpg less which is no biggie...I didn't think the Landing Pads (18) were very stable but once in place.. its rock solid!
Subaru stock roof rack was too low to accommodate a Roofnest. These landing pads towers work great and hold the Roofnest very tight when driving down the highway.
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.
Very nice quality towers. Very heavy duty! They have a cool "snap" on / off mechanism for quick removal and installation.
Got another Subaru Outback and needed more roof rack capacity than the stock rack. The Yakima system fit the bill perfectly. The only hick-up has been the landing pad covers. Their click in holders need to be a little bit more robust. I have had a couple of them blow out. I will give etrailer.com 6 stars for their customer service.
My 2011 Outback came with a roof rack not really hardy enough for my Mad River canoe. So, I purchased a Yakama system from etrailer.com All contacts with them were informative and helpful though shipping was a little slow The towers and bars mounted easily. . .instructions were clear and You Tube has some nice video of the installation. I had a wind deflector and canoe brackets from another car and they adapted with just a little fooling around. The anchor strap kit #04046 mounted easily under the hood to give me attachment points on the front. I screwed in the towing hook to the rear bumper and got the bow/stern tie-downs #04031 to secure the canoe. Seems solid.
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!
Perfect for our 2021 Subaru Ascent rails with our Yakima LockNLoad platform.
A very sturdy platform for the 2025 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek.
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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