Can The Container Portion of the Yakima EXO Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier be Locked to the Frame?

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Does the Rola swingaway carrier have any way of locking the top part to the tray to deter theft. The locking clips appear to be on the outside. thanks

asked by: Ray P

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Expert Reply:

The Yakima EXO Swinging Enclosed Cargo Carrier, part # Y62VR, has locks which secure the pod portion of the carrier to the frame. These locks and the lid to the Carrier are lockable with the included key.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

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…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

The total height from the bottom of the receiver tube to the top of the closed GearLocker on the Yakima Exo Swing Away Storage System #Y74ZR is 42-1/2 inches tall. I went ahead and attached a diagram that shows this height for your convenience.

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Answer 4

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 5

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 6

We've had customers with Class B RVs like your RoadTrek Zion leave reviews for how well the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers #Y74ZR worked for them so I would feel confident letting you know how well it would work…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Yakima EXO Swing Away Storage System w/ 2 Enclosed Cargo Carriers item #Y74ZR is compatible with the 2" receiver on your 2018 BMW X1. As far as exhaust heat goes, the shank on the swing away has a 2" rise to lift the carrier up and…

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Answer 8

When determine if you can fully open swing-out doors on your 2022 ProMaster 3500 with the Yakima EXO #Y34ZR, it really depends on how far your doors swing when in the open position. While the 90-degree swing has not been tested spcificially on a 2022…

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Answer 9

This is a great choice, I love the versatility that the Yakima EXO SwingBase with GearLocker Enclosed Cargo Carrier - 2" Hitches - 10 Cubic Feet, part #Y62VR, offers. I reached out to our Product Manager for Yakima and he has been told all of…

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Answer 10

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

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Answer 11

I got some information from Yakima and included a diagram of the EXO SwingBase #Y34VR, which is the base part for the EXO SwingBase 2 Tier #Y82VR. Though the measurement from the pin hole to the closest edge of the carrier is not included in said…

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Answer 12

Any type of hitch adapter or extender will have the unavoidable side-effect of causing a loss of about half of your hitch's rated capacity, both its tongue weight (TW) and it's gross towing weight (GTW). Hidden Hitch extender #HE18 and Curt…

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