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34 messages, Last post on Oct 30, 2009 at 2:46 PM
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Replying to: jimd4 (Oct 25, 2006 5:25 pm) Wouldn't be an issue if it was more than just cosmetic (i.e., if it actually could hold more than 75lbs). Still looking for an answer to that question.
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Replying to: dmendel (Oct 25, 2006 6:50 pm) What do you carry up top anyway? |
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Replying to: steve_ (Oct 25, 2006 6:56 pm) The box is used in the summer for weekend trips to the family cottage to haul mostly luggage -- backpacks, duffle bags, small suitcases -- that sort of thing. I need the space up top because the rest of the car is filled with two adults, two kids in carseats, a dog, some additional bags and a couple coolers full of food for the weekend. |
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Replying to: dmendel (Oct 28, 2006 9:19 pm) Someone may have figured out a way to kludge a different clip to fit the RAV4 and hold the Yak/Thule towers on that way, but that's a dicey solution. Overloading the factory rack isn't a good option either. I suppose you could sell your box and use the proceeds for a hitch mounted carrier but that would block access to the rear. I rue the day that car manufacturers went to internal rain gutters.  If you don't mind drilling holes in your new SUV, you could bolt on some brackets to hold towers (link). I did something similar to my old Tercel (link), but I drive them forever and don't worry much about resale value. 
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I'm wondering if anyone has found a way to remove the rack crossbars without having to take the whole luggage rack off. Seems to me like you could reduce wind noise and drag, reduce weight slightly and therefore increase MPG if you could take the crossbars out. I only need these in the Winter when I put the ski racks on. 
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Replying to: grungebob (Aug 04, 2007 12:17 pm)
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I just bought a 2003 Rav4 2wd and want to carry my canoe. Both Toyota and Yakima rate the factory rack at 75lbs; my boat is 85lbs. The Yakima rep suggested using all of their equipment, not the factory rack to carry the canoe, which is rated at 125lbs. Does anyone have another possible solution - or know how to take off the factory rack without ruining the car? I think it would look a little nutty with two racks on it. or better - does anyone have any experiencne putting yakima bars onto the factory rack? |
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Replying to: trugger (Aug 28, 2007 1:20 pm)
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Replying to: steve_ (Aug 28, 2007 4:48 pm) 4430 4 cycl 4x2 4431 4 cycl 4x4 4432 6 cycl 4x2 4433 6 cycl 4x2 |
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Replying to: cbmorton (Aug 06, 2007 2:19 pm) from the OEM roof rack rails ( so the cross bars can be removed)? A diagram/ exploded view would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for your trouble. (2001 RAV). |
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