Will the Yakima SteelHead Roof Mounted Bike Carrier Fit Aero Crossbars on a 2017 Toyota Highlander

Question

Question:

Hello I have Yakima SteelHead bike rack. Is it possible to attach it to Toyota Highlander 2017 crossbar? What adapter will work?

asked by: James

0

Expert Reply:

In order to use the Yakima SteelHead Roof Mounted Bike Carrier on your 2017 Toyota Highlander you would need to install a round bar system like the Yakima Roof Rack System part # Y00408, part # Y53TR, part # Y03536, and part # Y00242 if you have flush side rails or the Yakima Roof Rack System part # Y00409, part # Y28TR, part # Y03536, and part # Y06130 if you have a bare roof.

If you want to keep the roof rack you have now then I recommend selling the SteelHead and buying the Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier part # Y02098 as it will work with aero crossbars. Unfortunately, there is not an adapter that will allow the SteelHead to work on aero crossbars.

I have attached review videos for you.

expert reply by: Conner L

0

Answer 1

Yes, the Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories part #Y03590 would replace the Yakima SnapAround Mounting Brackets part #Y8810135 so that you can use your Yakima bike rack with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars like part…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

view full answer...

Answer 3

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…

view full answer...

Answer 4

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline…

view full answer...

Answer 5

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain…

view full answer...

Answer 6

Yes, the Roamer LT Roof Rack for Pop-Up Campers and Camper Shells #S80510 will fit your 2023 Forest River Flagstaff 176LTD. It is also what I recommend to add a roof rack for a bicycle carrier on your camper. Once installed you will be able to add…

view full answer...

Answer 7

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…

view full answer...