Recommended Ski Lift Brackets for Yakima PowderHound Ski Carrier

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Looking to see which ski lift bracket i need for my rack.

asked by: Alfredo T

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It looks like you have the Yakima PowderHound Ski Carrier and in which case you'd need to use the Lift Brackets for Yakima ReelDeal or Big PowderHound and PowderHound Carriers part # Y8860037 to extend the carrier up and offer more room for the ski bindings.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Recommended Ski Lift Brackets for Yakima PowderHound Ski Carrier
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Answer 1

There are two different Yakima PowderHound Ski Carriers. The early model which was manufactured from 1999 to 2004 and the late model which was manufactured from 2006-2009. I can tell from the photo you submitted that you have the early model due to…

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Answer 2

I spoke a representative from Yakima about the Lift Brackets for Yakima ReelDeal or Big PowderHound and PowderHound Carriers - Qty 2, part #Y8860037. They said these brackets will give you almost 4" of additional clearance. The lift brackets do…

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The ski carrier you have is the Yakima ButtonDown. You need #8830017 for the correct lift kit.

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Answer 4

The Rhino-Rack's Locking Fishing Rod Carrier #RR574F is great product that will work wonderfully for your application, you can't go wrong purchasing this product. This has universal mounting hardware that fits all popular roof rack bar…

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Answer 5

Hello Sal, thanks for reaching out. The Yakima Mighty Mount 23H Accessory Adapter #Y03523 is what I recommend for the factory crossbars on your 2025 Toyota RAV4. These adapters are made specifically for factory crossbars like those on your Toyota.…

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For your early model Yakima PowerHound Ski Carrier, the replacement lift kit you will want is the Yakima PowderHound Ski Lift Kit #8830017. The PowderHound Ski Lift Kit #8830017 is designed to fit older model Yakima PowderHound and ButtonDown ski…

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Answer 7

We have exactly what you need, though the wrench you mentioned won't work with your Yakima PowderHound 6. I checked directly with Yakima for you and verified the correct replacement hex wrench is the following: - Replacement 5/32" Hex Wrench…

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Answer 8

The correct Yakima Mighty Mounts to use with Yakima HD Crossbars is part #Y03590. The Mighty Mounts work with crossbars up to 1-1/2" tall and the HD Crossbars are 1-1/2" tall so they will work well together.

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Answer 9

The Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers #Y03098 is not compatible with your Yakima Powderhound 4. This has been confirmed by Yakima that there is no adapter for the Powderhound 4, and the only mounting hardware…

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Answer 10

Since you have the older version of the Yakima Big PowderHound (3046) you need the Universal MightyMounts #Y03590 for it to be compatible with your Rola Sport Series Roof Rack 59757. I confirmed this with my contact at Yakima.

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Answer 11

Thank you for the photo of your Thule ski carrier that looks much like their SnowPack #TH7326. The ski carrier hardware shown in your photo appears to be for mounting it on Thule square crossbars. You may be able to mount this on your Vault rack…

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Answer 12

The Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Skis or 2 Boards - Black #Y03095 has mounting holes that are inches apart. I reached out to my tech contact at Yakima and he said the Old FatCat 4 mounting holes are 12 inches on center…

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