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Started by mrsafety, Feb 18, 2005, 03:05 PM

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mrsafety

I had recently purchased a fleetwood Yuma in December.  I am looking for a roof rack so I can put a small boat on top.  I do have AC.  Any suggestions?

tlhdoc

I would go with the Fleetwood/Yakima roof rack system that Fleetwood sells.  It can be used with an AC unit.:)

Russinator

I had my local Fleetwood dealer install the Yakima roof rack system on our new Niagara. My plan is to buy two kayaks/wave skis but so far all I've put up there are surfboards. The racks are very solid and I'm sure they would hold a small [light weight] boat.

jstaddwtr

We have the Yakima system on our Utah with the A?C and it was installed by the dealer so it did not void the warranty on the roof.  We carried a kayak and three bikes all the way to yellowstone last summer with no problem.   We like the flexibility of the system.  Since we carry a nother kayak and a canoe on the roof of our TV the racks are also yakima and interchangable.  

Good Luck!!

mike4947

Keep in mind you have a 300 pound limit for weight on the roof when closed. An AC can weigh between 90-110 pounds, and you have to subtract for an awning as well as the rack, before you figure what weight boat you can put up there.