Will Yakima SkyBox 21 Cargo Box Attach to TracRac Van Rack on 2004 Ford Van

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The cross bars on my 2004 ford e350 are the van cross bars. As these are heavy duty bars will the Yakima roof box attach to these without modification?

asked by: William D

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Expert Reply:

The Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07337 will clamp around crossbars that are up to 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-11/16 inches tall.

The TracRac Van Rack systems we have available for your 2004 Ford Van like the part # TH29056XT feature crossbars that measure 3 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches tall. If this matches what you have on your van then the Yakima SkyBox 21 will attach to the crossbars without any modification or adapters.

Please let me know if the crossbars on your Ford Van feature larger dimensions and I will be happy to recommend a different solution.

expert reply by: Chris R

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