GlenParkPapio – 2013-06-14
Control towers and landing pads rock!
I use my yakima system for hauling bikes and camping gear. Had raingutter towers on a Jeep Cherokee for years and loved the system. The drawback was the rack was permanently installed and MPG suffered greatly. Now with a Mazda5, landing pads and control towers, the whole system can be easily installed/uninstalled using only the components necessary for the days activity. Very happy with my Yakima rack!!!
JayDub – 2013-01-24
Fits 2010 Subaru Forester. Sturdy/secure
Fits the 2010 Forester just fine.Otherwise it's a fine base for a Yakima rack, as expected. The rack as a whole feels very secure. I have noticed my mileage only goes down by maybe 1mpg, with the fairing and the basketcase left installed (and the basketcase is a
JYWindowGuy – 2012-08-20
2 years down and not one problem
I have this rack system and have been using it without a single problem for 2 years now. I have something on them every day, whether it be lumber, ladders, kayaks, or surfboards. I use this rack system for work and play and it has served me very well. I had the system installed on my bare campershell (including a railing system) by a professional to ensure it's waterproofness, bu
Vegas Outdoorsman – 2010-04-18
safer than Q-towers
See my review under the landing pads for more info, but you have to buy these if you're doing landing pads.
Designrunway – 2009-08-27
Great product. But pricey!
Love the setup, but pricey.....
sj24flyer – 2008-09-13
Best of all Yakima towers
I have used just about all Yakima towers in the last twenty years or so, and these are the easiest to get on and off the car. They clamp to the crossbars and don't have to be adjusted every time you put them on and off.
