Can 78" Crossbars be Used on the 66" Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08106

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If I purchase the Yakima 66 rack and roll, could I add 78 inch round bars at a later date if I find I need to trailer more than the 66 will account for? The bars would stick out 6 inches past the frame on each side, but would that cause any issue trailering?

asked by: Bryan

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If you are already planning on needing more space than the 66" Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08106 can provide then I highly recommend going ahead and getting the 78" Rack and Roll # Y08107 instead.

The 78" trailer is a whole foot wider than the 66" option so it can better handle the wider loads. If you were to add 78" crossbars to the 66" trailer the bars would stick out past the fenders and you are much more likely to tip the trailer that way. I reached out to my contact at Yakima who confirmed this and highly advised against using the longer bars.

The 78" Rack and Roll has a 250 lb weight capacity but if you plan on hauling over 200 lbs Yakima recommend installing the HD Shocks # Y08110 which actually increase your weight capacity to 350 lbs.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

The Yakima Replacement T-Bolt with Nut for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailers - Qty 4 #Y8880184 will fit in the channels of your HD bars, but for the most part, crossbar mounted accessories will come with (or have available) T-channel hardware that will…

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Answer 2

For the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer part #Y08107 the height from the ground to the top of the inside of the coupler where the ball sits is 22 inches so then from the bottom of the coupler lip to the ground measures 20 inches when the trailer sits…

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Answer 3

The Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08107 referenced in your question requires a 2 inch hitch ball, such as the Curt #A-90. For optimum performance, Yakima states that the hitch ball should be installed 22 inches above the ground. You will want to…

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Answer 4

Most states require the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer, #Y08106, to be registered, but it registers just like a regular trailer. We provide you with a Manufacturing Certificate of Origin and a VIN number. Take the paperwork provided to your Department…

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Answer 5

The 78 inch Yakima Rack n Roll trailer #Y08107 is actually wider overall than its 66 inch counterpart, #Y08106. So it is not just the crossbars. Because the price difference between the 2 is minimal it would be more beneficial to just go with the 78…

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Answer 6

When you store the Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08106 the trailer will be approximately 6' long. The tongue would be need to be removed when stored so the extension won't add anything to the store height since it'd get removed anyway.…

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Answer 7

For your Yakima Rack And Roll 78" trailer #Y08107 you will want to use Replacement Tail Block Locking Assembly for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer 2015 and Newer - Qty 1 #8880334 and then the Replacement Lock Core and Keys for Yakima Rack and Roll…

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Answer 8

According to Yakima, the Heavy Duty Shocks for Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer #Y08110 should only be used if you add the 78" crossmember kit #Y08111. They didn't have an exact reason for this, but it sounds like the concern is people will…

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Answer 9

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 12

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Can 78" Crossbars be Used on the 66" Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer # Y08106

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