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Replaces a damaged crossbar or add another bar to your existing roof rack to help distribute a load on your roof with this half kit. Includes 1 steel CoreBar aero crossbar, 2 endcaps, and 2 mounting brackets.
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All right everybody, Adam here with etrailer. We're going to be taking a look at some Yakima CoreBars. So these are going to come in a lot of different lengths. What you see right here is the 50 inch long version. We're also going to have 60, 70, and 80. Each one you can grab in a pair of two, or you can also grab each one in a single pair.
There is one kit that we put together, which is these 50 inch bars that come in a kit of three. So all just depends on your vehicle. So be sure to use our fit guide, to get the appropriate tower and the fit kit to fit your specific vehicle. We have a lot of different roof rack systems on our website, but we're really sets the CoreBar apart from most is we're going to have an aerodynamic shape. So it's going to be a definite upgrade from the round bars or the square bars.
But there are some other ones that are going to have T slots up top. This one does not. So basically with T track accessories, it's just going to make it a little bit lower on the bar. It doesn't really change a whole lot, maybe a half an inch or an inch, but every single different Yakima clamp around accessory, whether it wraps around or clamps on, it's going to work with this. That's basically what roof racks are for is to put some accessories up on top of your vehicle.
We just want to make sure we don't go over the capacity, which is 220 pounds, and they are made of steel, which really gives it that strength. Here's an example of an accessory that's going to work with this, CoreBar. It's just the Yakima JayLow, so it's just going to go around like this. And, as we start to tighten this down, it's going to get nice and secure. So if you wanted to carry a kayak, you can use this.
I really like the JayLow. You don't really have to stick with Yakima stuff. So if you have a wrap around accessory, that's another brand and that works with their Aero bars. So Aero bars are basically a pretty standard size, so it doesn't really have to be Yakima. You just want to make sure it's not a T slot accessory, because basically all Aero bars are the same. So if you already have accessories, you can use it with this. But sometimes people just like to stick with the same brands, which I don't necessarily, it doesn't really matter to me, as long as it works. Right So this is a good example of what you can do with your roof rack. And here's another example. So this is a wrap around accessory. So let me just take these little bands, and they wrap around just like that. So if you're really wanting to know if your accessory is going to work, all you got to do is just make sure that it can be used with a bar that has these measurements. So this bar, the core bar has a width of about two and three quarters of an inch. And it's about an inch thick. With the 50 inch bars, we can fit a kayak and we can also fit a bike. And I bet we can actually fit another bike on here. If we we're a little bit better with kind of shifting this around, there is a SkinnyWarrior that's going to work with this too. And it's kind of a skinny cargo basket, so we can fit a lot of stuff on here with even the smallest bar. A couple of things I would add to this setup. One, we can't lock the bars themselves to our roof, but the towers that connect to the bars can lock. They are not going to come with locking cores, but you can grab them here at etrailer. And that's just going to prevent anybody from grabbing your cool roof rack set up. But also, with the aerodynamic shape, it's going to really cut down on that wind noise. But some people think that it still is a little noisy. So we actually have some fairings that go on the front that kind of direct all of that air up and over everything. So you won't hear as much, whenever you're going down the road. So if you kind of like the CoreBars, and you're not really one of those people who have a lot of T slot accessories, I don't like T-slot accessories just because they take a little bit longer to install. I just like to have clamp around stuff, just because it's a lot simpler, quicker, to get everything moving. And you can get everything set up a little bit quicker, but if you want some T slot stuff, we do have some T slot bars. But whether you just grab two or even just three different bars, this going to be a great option for some of those rooftop tents that you guys like to buy and put on your roof. So you're not really limiting yourself at all with the CoreBars, minus the whole T slot accessory thing. But other than that, I really like the CoreBars. I like Yakima just cause it looks really good. I mean, it's all kind of matching, and it really kind of goes with the theme of the vehicle. All of them do come in black. So that is kind of the only option when it comes to color. But all in all, it looks good and it enables this vehicle to do so much more than it once could..
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (226 Customer Reviews)
Replaces a damaged crossbar or add another bar to your existing roof rack to help distribute a load on your roof with this half kit. Includes 1 steel CoreBar aero crossbar, 2 endcaps, and 2 mounting brackets.Easy to order and communicate with. USPS was having a problem and the shipping was delayed but I was able to get reasonable information on the problem from etrailer.
I've just recently installed this setup on my 2015 Toyota Camry.
etrailer - Shopping for this rack was fairly simple, and the shipping from etrailer was quick and reliable. I received the rack in 2 different shipments but they both arrived at the same time. etrailer made sure the all the contents were available. They also have several resourceful videos on their YouTube page, which was helpful while shopping for the rack and during a few trouble shooting items while I was installing.
Yakima Core Bar - Overall a quality product. Everything necessary was supplied, including a handy measuring tape and some very well written instructions. The fit is clean and very sturdy. The only qualm I have is that the hex hole in the large anchor bolts are a bit larger than the supplied hex driver. Toward the end of the installation, the tool was worn and ended up turning inside the bolt itself (not due to over torquing whatsoever). I ended up having to use a hex set I had in my toolbox to complete the installation because the provided tool was starting to strip out the anchor bolt. With that said, the kit is still a great kit that meets my expectations.
Wind noise is quieter than my OEM VW bars on my 2017 Volkswagen GTI. It's noticeable, but nothing extreme - I believe that's just the price you pay when adding crossbars to a vehicle.
Verdict - etrailer has definitely met my expectations, and the Yakima kit provided is a well designed kit that fits well!
From start to finish, the folks at etrailer -- and I spoke to several people there, so it was a consistent corporate vibe -- were fantastic to deal with.
There were delays in getting my product that were on the supplier side and out of etrailer's control, yet etrailer folks kept me up to date and also worked on a customized solution.
My goal was to be able to carry my surfboard on the roof of our 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe to the beach more than 3 hours away. But the particular model we had had no existing racks, no recessed areas, nothing to fix racks to. Not even the dealer had a solution. I was sh*t out of luck.
But etrailer hooked me up. The racks did take me a while to put on, but most of that time was fine tuning to reduce “hum” while driving. I’m very happy with them.
Thanks to etrailer, I have gone surfing and can go surfing whenever I'd like to.
Very good product. The Yakama towers and cross bars feel very solid and appears to be high quality. Very easy install. Others have complained about the instructions, but guess I'm a visual person because the pictures all seemed very clear to me and the install was very easy. They do sit higher than I expected. After adding a Rhino Rack cargo basket, we only have about 4-5" clearance below the garage door.
Was skeptical at first because I needed the posts as well for my 2011 Honda Element. The Honda crossbars were not adequately weight rated and is why I opted for Yakima. Couldn't be happier with my choice as this assembly has served me well throughout the year.
These crossbars feel like they are well made and sturdy. It took less than 30 minutes to install with the Ridgeline Towers. I love the look of the bars! Can't wait to load the Kayaks up and get out on the water.
Perfect. Perfect. Easy to install and high quality. Confident in this product. Excellent instructions. Used with towers of course! Towers and crossbars have demonstrated to be strong and durable with several trips with kayaks.
Timely delivery of my order, as usual! Easy to install on my 2015 4Runner. After I had the mounts ready and put on both bars, I installed the front one and fine-tuned it, the second took even less time then. I now have the ability to carry up to 3 kayaks, perfect! etrailer is a great company!
My experience with etrailer has been excellent. There was going to be a potential delay in one of the products, but their customer service promptly informed me, half the price of some of their competitors so can't really complain. In the end they got the part ahead of schedule and was able to ship in a timely manner. I will definitely keep them in mind for future purchases.
We purchased the Yakima Skyline Towers roof rack with the Jet Stream crossbars. Took about 2 hours to install on the naked roof of our Flex. I drilled through the roof strip for the mounting bolts and they fit tighter than the factory rails. Very happy with our choice.
The product line for 'Yak and Thule is overwhelming at this point. When I purchased these a year ago they were the highest recommended product for my setup. 'Yak now has crossbar options that allow for t-bolts, which allow for more universal product attachments. I'm sour in regards to feeling that my purchase is dated, nonetheless 'Yak makes solid products that will last as long as the vehicle given proper storage and biannual lubrication.
I ordered the wrong set up for my car, but the excellent customer service specialist set me up and expedited my roof rack that fit perfectly. I highly recommend calling and speaking with the knowledgeable staff about your needs. I'm super happy with the experience overall!
Roof rack fits and works as advertised. Over the phone customer support for sales and install directions were very helpful and thorough. Geoff is an excellent brand ambassador who goes above and beyond to fulfill customer expectations. I will definitely be shopping at etrailer for my future vehicle needs. Well done!
Product was packaged well, arrived in perfect condition.
Instructions easy to follow. Installation took less than (1) hour. I did it alone & I’m 76 yrs. old.
Is very sturdy. Looks good on my 5 door Subaru.
The feature that impressed me the most in dealing with your company was how I was able to track my package inside your facility with the name of the employee handling the item before it even shipped. Very organized. Would definitely recommend you to others & purchase from you again.
As described! Quick delivery!
Ackage came 2 days early the install was somewhat easy (did it by myself)
Did not get to mount anything to it but seems really sturdy. One thing I can say is mark out your mounting points with provided stickers then put up and make adjustments to the roof rack.
Very sturdy, well made. The assembly instructions are not too good but if you call Yakima they will provide additional instructions.
THERE'S A PIECE MISSING, A rubber cap on 1 of the crossbars
Good company to order from.
Yakima products are great!
Item was as described and shipping was fast. Overall very satisfied with trailer. Will definitely order my stuff from them
I have not bought car roof racks for decades--back when there were those very useful rain gutters. So I was shocked with the high prices. But what you get today is much more carefully engineered with a complicated construction. This Yakima version even comes with a manual 3.5 mm hex driver which turns out to be a torque wrench too. You use it 16 times, torquing to its limit, in installing the two cross rails on the four towers. Years ago you installed the towers where you wanted them on the rain gutters and adjusted the cross rails by sight. No more. You must go on line to Yakima. You must get the precisely engineered dimensions for your exact vehicle. You even adjust the towers for the roof slope and any toe-in of the roof line. Pay attention to the precise instructions. The result is very solid. I wish that I had more space between the cross rails. There is room for another 6 or 8 inches given where the door openings on my 2019 Toyota Highlander are spaced. But then the rear base clips would be different and that logistics would add yet more to the price. I am confident that I can secure a 4 X 8 sheet of plywood on the cross rails. And I will find my vehicle in the mall parking lot easier with those good looking rails. While I am happy with the end product, I wish the vendors had given more explanation of the fixed dimensions of today's installations. That would have helped make my on-line shopping less frustrating. Part of the problem is that Yakima and Thule do not provide cross rails for my LE Highlander's existing tower bases. And I could not get 60 inch cross rails on any of the versions that fit my LE's bases.
Customer service was excellent, they called me to tell me one item was backordered and how long it would be. Package was shipped with enough packing material. Install was pretty easy, some of the Yakima measurements in the manual are a couple inches off but no big deal. This will be used to carry a box for when the family takes trips. Can pile all the luggage up top and have more room in the car. I would recommend the Yakima corebar roof rack and etrailer! Their price was lower than 2 other sites I checked.
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