Review of Yakima Roof Rack - SightClip Fit Kit SightLine RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers - Y67AR Video

The Yakima SightLine Towers #Y64AR and RidgeLine Towers #Y00145 are very similar. The main differences is the SightLine is slightly shorter by 1/2" at 3" tall. Also the SKS Locks #Y07204 is hidden behind the outer cover on the SightLine…

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 only…

There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the CoreBar has…

The Thule Hullavator load-assisted kayak carrier #TH898 will directly mount onto just about any roof rack bar shapes, including round, square, aero, elliptical, most factory crossbars, and most crossbars with top "T-slot" channels. Yakima…

I reached out to a representative of Yakima who told me that for the 1-1/4 inch diameter round crossbars of a SeaSucker roof rack like the #298-SX6000B, the Universal MightyMounts for Yakima Roof Mounted Accessories #Y03590 will fit around them. They…

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…

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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…

Brake systems are not dependent on the hub bolt pattern. So you can use the Electric Trailer Brake Kit #AKEBRK-7-SA for 12 inch hub/drums or #AKEBRK-35-SA for 10 inch hub/drums. Then use #10-1-1 wire sold by the foot for your brake magnet wiring.…

Normal operating temperatures for drum brakes range from 150-400 degrees F. During certain stopping conditions the brake heat can exceed 600 degrees. The effectiveness and stopping power of the brakes is significantly reduced at these higher…

Seal 171255UC has an inner diameter of 1.719 inches and outer diameter of 2.565 inches. A seal that has those dimensions would actually be #58846. I've added a link to a video review of this seal for you to take a look at.

If your current springs have 5 leaves then going to a 7 leaf spring will increase the height of the trailer a little and make the trailer more susceptible to sway. Regarding capacity if you go with springs rated higher than what is required it will…