Best Roof Rack System for a 2016 Mazda CX-5 with Naked Roof for Skis and Fishing Poles
Question:
I have a 2016 Mazda CX-5 with a naked roof. I would like to purchase a rook rack along with a low profile skybox to carry ski equipment, fishing gear, etc. With the roofline will the front bar taller than the rear making the skybox not level. What is the best system for this car?
asked by: JayBelcastro
Expert Reply:
The best option for the 2016 Mazda CX-5 is the Yakima BaseLine kit. This kit has the ability to adjust the pitch and angle of its foot packs and bars to create a more level platform than other setups. This kit consists of:
Yakima JetStream Crossbars, 60 inches, part # Y00426
Yakima BaseLine Towers, part # Y28TR
Yakima BaseClip 130, part # Y06130
Yakima BaseClip 132, part # Y06132
Be sure to order both BaseClip kits, as one is for the front of the vehicle and one for the rear of the vehicle.
For a box, the Yakima SkyBox NX 16, part # Y95AV is a medium profile box that will fit your vehicle. This box adds 16 cubic feet of storage space to your vehicle's roof and at 16 inches tall keeps the overall profile lower than other solutions. The box has dual side opening and features SuperLatch locks that prevent the box from closing unless it is properly locked. (The latches click shut when this is done and allow the key to be removed.)
If you'd rather skip the box, or don't have any cargo needs, a ski carrier like the Yakima FatCat EVO 4, part # Y03095 can also be used to carry fishing poles. This locking carrier can install with a bias to put it closer to the side of the vehicle for easy loading, and includes a lift kit for accommodating taller bindings. At 5-1/4 inches tall, its an extremely slim option.
The FatCat can even be mounted directly to the JetStream's channels with the SmarT kit, part # Y03098, giving you an overall lower, slimmer profile than its regular mounting method.
I've included a video of the JetStream kit being installed onto a somewhat similar 2016 Honda CR-V so you can get an idea of how the parts fit together to mount to the vehicle.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 30-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
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Aero Crossbar SmarT-Slot Kit 2 for Yakima FatCat Ski and Snowboard Carriers
- Accessories and Parts
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Hardware
- FatCat
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
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- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Nano-Texture
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Medium Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
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