Yakima Big PowderHound Snow Roof Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)The Big Powder Hound is a great rack for hauling multiple pairs of ski's or snowboards. Mounting was extremely quick & easy as well as being secure. Construction seems robust enough to last for a long time. I did add the sks locks & they have worked great as well. However I did have 1 lock freeze up on a particularly nasty day, might want to keep a can of spray on ice melter handy to deal with that possible issue.

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Yakima Big Powderhound w/Locks Review

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(More customer reviews)Ha, ha. All jokes aside, I was very pleased with this purchase. Fit with the included mounting hardware on the factory rack on my 2005 Mountaineer. Easy to install, very sturdy. I was worried, because lots of the skis we transport have racing bindings and they are mounted on plates. I thought maybe the bindings would scrape against the roof of the car when the skis were stacked onto it. But this rack gives nice clearance, even when mounted on factory crossbars. Fast Amazon shipping, and off we went to the ski hill.

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Standard Snowboard Vertical Mount Review

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(More customer reviews)I took a gamble purchasing this product. I looked all over the net for a solid review and photos but found only the ones on amazon. The other wall mounts seemed complicated (spring and resistance mechanisms). This one was simple: two pegs that hold the board up on its widened end. Approximately 10 and 3/4 inches. If your board never gets wider than this, then it will not be wide enough to be held between the two pegs. If the board is never more narrow than this, then it will not fit between the pegs. I bought two of these mounts, one for my board and my fiancee's board. Both fit very well and are very stable. Her board is held at a lower point (near the top of the board) than mine (near the center). The package was delivered in timely manner from the retailer and comes with two screws and drywall mounting supports for the screws. See my photo for two mounts side by side.

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Mont Blanc Powder Top 6-Ski/Snowboard Roof Mount Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this ski rack for my 2007 FJ Cruiser, specifically because it was priced right at the time I found it($85) and I found out that the manufacturer of this ski rack is the same manufacturer of the FJ Cruiser OEM roof rack. I like Thule and Yakima's racks, but I could not find a similar product new in box for the same price.
Since the FJ's roofrack crossbars are wider than most roof rack crossbars, I bought these based on the photos of the universal mounts that I saw, which looked like they would fit the wider crossbars and they did.
The instructions that were included showed old mounting hardware, but the installation is fairly straightforward. I've used the rack so far on two trips into the Colorado Rockies , holding 2 pairs of skis with no problems at all. I experienced some slight whistling noises at speeds over 65mph, but some minor adjustments to the skis appeared to fix it.
And the end of the day, the locking clips were a little difficult to open, but that may have been due to cold weather. I'll leave them unclipped for the day. A little WD-40 may fix that. A very minor issue. Returning home, the clips worked fine.
The only minor complaint is that the rack limits my clearance. I barely fit in my garage (without skis) and my best clearance is estimated at 7'2", although I haven't measured to confirm. Keep that in mind if you're driving a taller SUV or truck
Two keys came included with the racks and both racks can be locked.
Overall, I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it.


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Carry any type of snowboard or skis--with or without ski bags--with the Swagman Powder Top 6 ski and snowboard rack. The Top 6 holds a half dozen pairs of skis or three snowboards, so you can easily head to the mountain with a group of friends piled into the car. Users who currently own base racks from Thule, Yakima, or OEM will dig the Top 6's universal mounts, which work with all three brands. And once you arrive at the mountain, the rack's oversized release lever makes opening a snap, even with a thick pair of gloves on your hands. As a final bonus, the rack includes a durable locking system that protects your gear should you leave the car unattended. So hit the slopes in style with the Swagman Top 6 ski/snowboard rack.

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SpareHand Wheel Step - For Large/Medium Trucks and SUV Review

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(More customer reviews)Very well made product with adjustable step. The wheel well clearance on the Odyssey is too low for it to fit on the wheel.

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Yakima SkyBox Pro 21 Rooftop Cargo Box (Titanium) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had a Yakima cargo box before with 21 cubic feet. This new one has many improvements over the old version. The new version attaches in three places (when you close it) instead of two, and the closing attachments seem to be more secure. After a while the old box would allow rain to come in (so we frequently traveled with luggage in big plastic garbage bags), and this one seems less likely to have this problem. It is great to have the 21 cubic feet, although it would have held slightly more, and bigger objects if it did not have the slight fins on top, but had stayed elevated across the top, instead of having the fin-created dip. The titanium look held up well on the first camping trip.
It is nice to be able to open the box from both sides. This allows you to pack small items a little better from both sides -- if you are maximizing what you can get in, like I did on a recent car camping trip. However, the dual opening mechanism has to have the pivot point in the middle, instead of on one side, so the mouth of the opening does not seem as wide as the old box. The small opening made it a little harder to get some luggage in.
The old box (with its pre-drilled holes) did not have as much flexibility as to where it could attach to the cross bars of the luggage rack. I have a 4-Runner with a hatchback opening. On the old box, I had to elevate the back of the cargo box (about 1 inch with small plywood blocks that I made) to avoid the open hatch back hitting the cargo box (even with the air flow slat removed). On the new box there is much more flexibility on attaching the cargo box to the cross bars of the luggage rack, so I did not have to try to create anything to lift the the back of the new box. Once you have the fastening devices where you want them (after the first use of the cargo box) it is faster to attach the new box (for the second and later trips) than the old box, because the attachment devices on the new box stay connected to the box. But, that the attachment devices stay connected to the box (during storage) also slightly complicates the storage of the box since the four attachment "claws" protrude down from the bottom of the box. So, it does not slide as easily in to where you want to store it, and I did not want the weight of the box sitting on the "claws". But, this is a minor inconvenience.
I dislike having to keep a key in the lock when ever the box is open. I did not want my whole key ring (ignition key and all) out in the open while the box is open. So, I got a small key ring just for the Yakima box. Plus, you cannot leave the new box unlocked; in times past, if I was at a motel and the box was empty, I would leave the box unlocked, so that if someone wanted to try to open it, they could and easily see it had nothing in it to take. Now, they would have to damage the box to open it to see that it had nothing in it.
I paid Amazon the $50 for the delivery because I needed a weekend to make sure that the hatchback of the 4 Runner would not cause a problem when leaving on a trip the next Friday. However, the delivery was delayed for two days sitting in a truck at the Phoenix CEVA office until they had a full truck to come this way. To have a weekend to check out the hatchback problem I had to pick it up at the local CEVA office once it made it to town.. I complained to Amazon, and was readily given a complete refund on the shipping cost.

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Family camping trips can be a little cramped, as even the smallest tents, sleeping bags, and backpacks take up a ton of space in the car--and that doesn't account for the coolers, camping chairs, canopies, and family dog. Enter the Yakima SkyBox Pro 21 rooftop cargo box, a huge-but-still-sleek storage container that's deal for toting large amounts of gear on camping or ski trips.Designed to fit crossbar spreads as short as 24 inches, the SkyBox Pro 21 comes with quick-installation mounting hardware that accommodates round, square, and most factory crossbars. More importantly, the Pro 21 offers 21 cubic feet of storage, so you don't have to cram all your gear into the trunk or back seat of your car. Just load up the SkyBox Pro 21 and hit the road. The box even includes an integrated accessory system--with a cargo net and pad--to help you systematically organize, protect, and secure your stuff.
The SkyBox Pro 21 also offers a new lid shape that's easier to grab even if you have particularly clumsy meat hooks. Plus, the lid--which is 50 percent stiffer than lids on previous Yakima cargo boxes--opens on either side, so you don't have to run laps around your vehicle to access your gear. Other details an aerodynamic shape that reduces drag and cuts down on wind noise; a Super Latch Security system that keeps your stuff safely inside; and SKS locks. Boasting an ultra-sleek titanium finish, the SkyBox Pro 21 measures 36 by 18 by 92 inches (W x H x D) and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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Thule Universal FlatTop 6 Rack Review

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(More customer reviews)My overall impression is that for the price, functionality and ease of installation the Thule 91725 is helluva bargain! I'll probably buy another Thule product because of this purchase.
Description:
Not to offend people or something by stating something that may be obvious to some, but the "Thule 91725 Flat Top" is simply the carrier portion; it doesn't include the carrier base, i.e. you should already have a carrier base installed or you'll have to get one.
The carriers themselves work just like any other carrier with locks and large release buttons. These are wide carriers. So, if you're thinking of getting a couple sets for a mid-size or compact car, it's probably not going fit side by side (e.g. one that opens to the left side and one that opens toward the right side of your vehicle) unless your roof width is wide enough to accomidate or you have extra wide base. The rubber pieces in the carriers to hold your skis/boards in place are teardrop-shaped; the wider end holding the skis or boards in place. Each of the two ski racks comes with 2 clamps and each clamp is composed of two pieces: basically two wide/obtuse-angled "V"-shapes that when joined together with unique hex-screws on each tip, form a diamond shape. The special hex-screw driver is/should be provided with the package.
Considerations:
You'll probably want to account for the clearance between the roof and your ski carrier base's crossbars: assuming your bindings are already installed on your skis and/or board, if you use this carrier, and if your carrier base has only a 3" or less clearance between it and the roof of your vehicle and you place your bidings upside down then your bindings will probably hit the roof top (and probably not fit). In which case, you can always place the bindings up, ski/board base down toward the roof (with a set of skis laid side-by-side), but you won't be able to fit as many skis or snowboards.
Pros:
1. Fairly easy to install (took me about under 10 minutes including alignment): just 8 hex screws for 4 clamps (2 screws per clamp) to mess with.
2. Fairly easy to operate with big white release buttons.
3. "V" shapped clamps will fit just about any crossbar (e.g. eye-shaped, square and/or circular).
4. Comes with locks to secure skis/snowboards onto carrier and hex screws that are unique so it's not very easy to disassemble the clamps without the unique hex screw driver that's provided.
Cons:
1. May not provide enough clearance for some factory-installed base "racks", especially those that are fairly flushed to the roof. Thus, you may not be able to fit as many skis or snowboards.
2. Although the hex screws are unique (you will probably have a difficult time finding these at the local ACE Hardware or something), it is possible the hex screws can be loosened with the proper hex wrench or hex screw driver, i.e. the screws are exposed so even though you lock the carrier there's nothing covering the hex screws as an extra measure to mitigate tampering. Obviosly, if the Hex screws are removed from the carrier base, the entire carrier can be removed...along with your skis or board.
3. I'm not sure, but the teardrop-shape rubber material to keep the skis/snowboard held together in the carrier does not appear to be the type that will last for years, not that it's a big deal, but that's my assessment on it's "durability" and ability to maintain elasticity. I'll find out in 10 years.'08-'10 Subaru Impreza's w/OEM or factory-installed ski/snowboard carrier base:
I'm not sure how this will fit other vehicles, but I can certaily testify to how it fits on a Subie STi. I have a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi and this carrier's clamps fit perfectly onto the eliptical/"eye"-shaped OEM crossbars; I believe the ski base I have is the same OEM item for all '08-'10 Subaru Impreza models (including the WRX and the STi's). So, if you have an '08 or later model Impreza with the OEM ski base, the Thule 91725 is close to perfect. Again, not to offend people or anything, but just make sure the carriers are aligned properly; on the Impreza the passenger/rear portion of the roof is a little narrower than the driver/front portion of the roof. So, if you align it based on the roof line edges, then the carriers will be offset. And when you place the snowboards/skis they'll be skewed instead of parallel to the whole vehicle (if you're concerned about wind drag noise). '08-'10 Subaru Impreza ski and snowboard carrier base OEM part number is E361SFG300 and is a lot cheaper when you order it through an Subaru OEM distributor than from a dealership.
The Impreza's OEM carrier crossbars had enough clearance so I can place a set of skis together (base-to-base) and snowboard upside-down or two snowbaords together (base-to-base) without any part of the bindings (with the exception of the dangling ankle riser on the snowboard) touching the roof top.

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Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box Review

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(More customer reviews)First this thing is big, which is good. I looked at shorter cargo boxes but realized I would not be able to use them to transport my cross country ski's in (I'm a 6'1" and 230# and need long skis). However if you have a smaller SUV/hatchback it might get in the way of your rear door so be sure to measure. For the record I have an old 2000 passat wagon and it fits great (trunk opens fine and it doesn't stick out over the front of the roof at all), however again it might not be the best choice if you have a smallish CUV.
The two sided loading functionality it great. It can be slightly difficult to close the box, you have to kind of slam it a bit to make sure it latches. Other than that no complaints. It offers great cargo capacity. I have a newborn on the way and between the baby/car seat, the stroller, by dogs (in the hatchback area), luggage, portable crib, etc., there just wasn't going to be enough room in the car. Now a lot of that stuff can go up top, freeing up valuable car space.
One thing I would recommend getting is a lift for your garage to store the thing on as it is huge. Thule makes one Thule 571 Roof Mount Cargo Box Storage Lift. Another option is getting a Racor lift Racor PHL-1R Pro HeavyLift 4-by-4-Foot Cable-Lifted Storage Rack. I have both and they are excellent products (I use the Thule to store the cargo box and the Racor alternates between storing the lawnmower in winter and the snow-blower in summer). A word of warning with the lifts, you do need to find ceiling studs. If your garage ceiling studs are irregularly spaced, you will have to rig something out of additional boards/plywood to safely install it. Shouldn't be a problem on any recently built home, but might be if you have an older garage that was built a bit oddly.

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Inno Grab Max Universal Mount Rooftop Ski and Snowboard rack Review

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(More customer reviews)We Just started Learning to Snowboard With our Grandson And after the First trip we realized the Boards HAD to Be On top Of the Durango, This Car Rack Is very Nice, works well and locks, easy InstaLL and removal after the Season Here In Frederick, Colorado.

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Inno Grab Max Ski and Snowboard Car Racks are designed to transport skis and snowboards. They feature a uni-clamp mount which provides a perfect fit and facilitates easy installation. These racks include adjustable clamps and wide cradle jaws which provide a solid bond to the vehicle for safe and secure transportation.

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