What Tracks and Crossbars do You Recommend for My 2009 Volkswagen Routan with a Naked Roof?
Question:
Thank you for all your research. I am getting ready to order. Do you have the Yakima Y8810135 Snap Around Mounting Brackets? And Yakima Y01135 60" Tracks? I want to combine them with the: Yakima Landing Pads Y00221 Yakima Control Tower for Roundbars Y8890027 I have my own Yakima Roundbars.
asked by: Eric P
Helpful Expert Reply:
We do have an option that will allow you to mount long crossbars on your roof with tracks. This application requires drilling. For that setup, I recommend the following parts:
- Yakima 42" Tracks for Roof Racks # Y01126
- x4 of the Yakima Control Towers # Y8890027
- x2 of the Landing Pad 1 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers # Y00221
- Round 58" CrossBars for Yakima Roof Rack System # Y00409
The Yakima RoundBar setup is compatible with most Thule cargo boxes and other branded cargo baskets. This is because the Yakima round bars only measure 1-1/8" in diameter. With the 58-inch crossbars, you gain plenty of space to mount your accessories.
As far as the kayak carrier, I recommend the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style or Post Style # Y04073. The JayLow already comes with straps to mount a single kayak. Also, it comes with high quality padded bases and arms to cushion your kayak and protect the hull from scuffs and scratches. For theft-deterrence, I recommend the Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07206 to have the JayLow cradles and the Control Towers keyed alike.
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Landing Pad 1 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 58" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
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- Round Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
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Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks - 2 Vortex Aero Crossbars - Black - 54" Bars
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- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
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Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Factory Tracks - 2 Vortex Aero Crossbars - Black - 59" Bars
- Roof Rack
- Camper Shell Systems
- Aero Bars
- 59 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 6)
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- Hitch Bike Racks
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- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
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- Yakima
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Replacement Yakima Control Tower for Factory-installed Tracks (QTY 1)
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- Roof Rack
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- Towers
- Yakima
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Eric P.
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Do you have flat bars for my basket? I purchased it about 20 years ago and have been using it ever since. Its compact size works well for our needs. I just purchased the vW Routan with a naked roof that I would like to install it on. Just to be clear on the tracks hopefully they don't require inside nuts as the headliner in the Routan can't be removed for installation.