Roof Rack For 2012 Toyota RAV4 With Raised Side Rails For Roof Bike Racks
Question:
I have 2 Yakima Forklifts that were given to me, but I have a problem. The vehicle is a 2012 Toyota Rav4. The crossbars are factory. When I install the Forklifts and mount bikes, the arc of the crossbar means that the bikes with splay out a few degrees from being perpendicular Vertical . What cross bar options do you have to fit the manufacturers rails? Thanks
asked by: Tom G
Expert Reply:
By manufacturer rails, I assume you are referring to the raised side rails on your 2012 Toyota RAV4, and there is a roof rack that will do a much better job for you of carrying your pair of Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carriers # Y02098. What you can do is use a roof rack from Malone:
- Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG215
The # MPG215 are designed for carrying accessories like your bike racks, and don't have the arc that is common on factory racks, they'll have a flat surface for you to mount your racks.
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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 50" Long - Silver
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Malone
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Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
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