Yakima Tracks

[Bug Slinger]

Does anyone have experience installing the Yakima Track system on their PU?
Thinking about installing for kayak / bike (probably not at the same time).

[beacher]

Does anyone have experience installing the Yakima Track system on their PU?
Thinking about installing for kayak / bike (probably not at the same time).

On a Fleetwood the Yakima track comes pre-installed from the factory.  It's up to the owner to purchase the accessories for a kayak, bike, etc. to slide onto the track.

I have carried kids bicycles by using four yakima control towers, four #1 landing pads, two Fleetwood crossbars, and two Yakima bike holders.  It all easily slides on and bolts together.   It gets a little tricky if you mount the carriers towards the center of the roof, because they are harder to reach.  You might need a stepladder.

[Recumbentman]

I use the Yakima rack system also. My PU did not come with the roof track already installed. So I paid my FW dealer to install the 4 towers and the crossbars for me. this way I could get them to guarantee that the install would not leak. I bought all of my accessories off of EBay and saved a bunch.
you didn't mention what type of PU you have.

[Bug Slinger]

Thanks for the info ... I am picking up a Jayco Eagle 14SO in a week or so.

[TroutBum]

Does anyone know if the rain gutters on a PUP are strong enough to attach Yakima posts to?  We used them on our old Cherokee, but while the ones on my PUP are the same shape, and I am sure that they would attach securely, I am not convinced that the gutters themselves are sturdy enough.

[Recumbentman]

not sure if the post would connect to the rails, but what does catch my thoughts, is the crossbars not being long enough. I know FW offers longer than normal crossbars, but they are still  narrower than the width of the PU roof.