Snow Gear
- 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. If you prefer the silver… view full answer... - Width Measurements of SeaSucker Ski and Snowboard Carrier
The inside to inside measurement for the vacuum cups on the SeaSucker Ski and Snowboard Carrier #298-SK2420 is 21" while the outside to outside measurement is about 33". The width between the mounting legs is about 24-1/4". I have… view full answer... - Distance Between Mounting Feet of Thule SnowPack Ski Carrier
I measured the Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Silver #TH7326 and Black #TH7326B for you and found that the distance between the T-slot mounting points was approximately 24 inches. I found that the distance from the edge of the rack to the… view full answer... - Hitch Mounted Bike Rack and Ski Carrier Recommendation
For a hitch mounted ski and bike rack combo the best place to start is with an adapter like the Yakima HitchSki part #Y02418 that you referenced. This is a ski rack adapter for hanging bike racks. Next you would need a bike rack to use with this… view full answer... - Ski Rack for 2018 Mazda CX-5 With Bare Roof
There are a couple of different options for you to carry skis on your 2018 Mazda CX-5 with a bare roof, but the Inno Dual Angle Ski Rack you asked about would not work as it uses fixed mounting points, which your Mazda without any type of rails does… view full answer... - Improvements Included in the FatCat 6 EVO beyond the FatCat 6
There's a few notable improvements for the FatCat6 EVO, part #Y03097 over the previous version of the FatCat 6. The first is the notable improvement of using Yakima's newer rubber coated steel strap mounting system. This is an extremely quick… view full answer... - Are Thule Roof Cargo Boxes Compatible with Yakima Round Crossbars
If you were to use a Thule cargo box like the Motion XT #TH629806 then yes, this box is compatible with a Yakima round bar roof rack. Sometimes the mounting hardware that comes with roof accessories will require an adapter to fit different style of… view full answer... - Correct Placement of Snow Tire Chains on All Wheel Drive 2012 Ford Escape
In general, snow tire chains are generally placed on drive wheels, but they can sometimes also be used on non-powered wheels. If a vehicle is front-wheel-drive only, then generally the front tires are the priority but it is permissible to place them… view full answer... - What Does Class S Mean For Snow Tire Chains
Some newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require the use of Class S chains. Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. I have attached a photo that… view full answer... - What is the Difference Between the Thule T2 Pro and Thule T2 Pro XT Version
The biggest change between the Thule T2 Pro and Pro XT #TH9034XTS is the distance between the bikes. Originally the T2 Pro was designed to work with Fat bikes right out of the box. The only issue was people had a hard time getting 2 Fat bikes to fit… view full answer... - Recommended Roof Rack for 2017 Chevy Equinox LS With Naked Roof
There absolutely is a roof rack available for your 2017 Chevy Equinox that has a naked roof. The Rhino Rack for your Equinox consists of Vortex Aero Crossbars #RRVA118B-2, 2500 Series Legs #RRRLKVA and Custom DK Fit Kit #DK226. This is a high-quality… view full answer... - Is it Better to Use a Hitch Cargo Carrier or Roof Cargo Carrier for a 2015 Honda Odyssey
You are correct that there are definite advantages of hitch cargo carriers over roof cargo carriers. You will have less drag improving your gas mileage and you won't have to reach up to the roof of your vehicle each time you load or unload. The… view full answer...