Review of Yakima Replacement Hardware - Y8890206 Video

The easiest way to determine which bolt you'll need is by locating which Yakima model you've got. You should be able to locate the model of rack from a sticker somewhere on the lower half of the mast or on the hitch shank-but…

In order to replace the bolt for the Yakima DoubleDown 4 Bike Rack, you need to look at the Replacement Hardware for Yakima Doubledown Hitch Mounted Bike Rack #Y8890206. •Replacement hardware for Doubledown 2, 4 and 5 •Includes: (1) bolt, (2) flat…

The black bolt and nut from the Replacement Hardware Kit #Y8890206 that's used for the pivot function is a a 3/8-16 hex bolt. 3.25” long and then it pairs with a 3/8-16 Nylock nut. I confirmed this with my contact at Yakima.

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…

The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's…

The Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack #JA7970 actually has rubber coated stainless steel straps which secure it to the raised rails on your 2023 Subaru Outback Wilderness. So you won't have issues with the straps failing. If you are…

In order to both carry bikes and flat-tow a vehicle at the same time, you'd need to use an adapter on the motorhomes hitch, I recommend the Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter like part #RM-077-2 as it's designed for this exact…

The "radio" fuse of your 2014 Honda CR-V will need to be pulled and replaced with the Roadmaster FuseMaster Fuse Bypass part #RM76511. This product will make it easy to deactivate this circuit, you will only need to flip a switch…

When it comes to choosing between the Blue Ox Patriot #BLU37TR and the Brake Buddy Select 3 #HM39524, these systems are extremely similar in their setup and functionality. Both of these systems provide proportional braking in a compact and easy to…

It does not mater if the trailer you are towing has LED or Incandescent lights. The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, #HM11143274 is confirmed to fit the 2016 Honda CR-V and includes a tail light…

The BrakeBuddy Towed Vehicle Battery Charge Kit part #BB54FR comes with a the Brake Buddy Select 3 Portable Supplemental Braking System part #HM39524. I have attached a wiring diagram of how this is setup with the Brake Buddy.

The Blue Ox has a life expectancy of 8-10 years, Blue Ox does recommend replacing it at this point. There are a few big differences between the Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar w/ LED Lights - RV Mount - 8K #RM-676 and the Blue…