Can 78 Inch Bars Be Used on Yakima 66 Inch Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08106 without Conversion Kit
Question:
Can i use 78inch bars on the 66inch trailer without the crossmember kit? Im thinking this would be similar to using longer bars that a roof rack is specd out for. Assume that I would be centering trailer loads and not exceeding the 66inch trailer cargo weight spec.
asked by: Justin M
Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Yakima and although the Round 78 Inch CrossBars, # Y00411, will fit on the Yakima 66 Inch Rack and Roll Trailer, # Y08106, with out the Crossmember Conversion Kit, # Y08111, we can not recommend doing this.
Since the Yakima 66 Inch Rack and Roll Trailer, # Y08106, was not designed for the longer bars, the center of gravity would be altered which would increase the chance of turning over the trailer.
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 78" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 78 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 66"
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 5 Kayaks
- 17 Feet Long
- 250 lbs
- 5-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Aluminum
- Yakima
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78" Crossmember Kit for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailers
- Watersport Carriers
- Sports Trailer Parts
- Watersport Trailer Parts
- Bars
- Rack and Roll
- Yakima
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Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer - 78"
- Kayak Trailer
- Crossbar Style
- 6 Kayaks
- 17 Feet Long
- 250 lbs
- 6-1/2W x 11L Foot
- Aluminum
- Yakima
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