4 bike roof rack

[leedav]

Anyone put 4 bikes on an SUV roof? We have two now with Yakima racks. The bar flexes a lot. Is there a solution out there that uses additional bars or stronger bars?with our longer coach I really don't want to put bikes on the front anymore because it will kill our turning radius

[JamuJoe]

Originally Posted by leedav

Anyone put 4 bikes on an SUV roof? We have two now with Yakima racks. The bar flexes a lot. Is there a solution out there that uses additional bars or stronger bars?with our longer coach I really don't want to put bikes on the front anymore because it will kill our turning radius

You must do the math for your equipment. Weigh your bikes, compare to your Yakima rack load rating as well as to the recommended max roof load of your SUV.

Be safe.

JamuJoe

[JamuJoe]

[ATTACH]347239 This one carries a dozen bikes. You would want the strong young mountain bikers to load it, though[emoji38]

[leedav]

I’m not too concerned about the roof load, although I will look it up. The crossbars are a concern, they are flexy and old. I saw a post where someone added another set and staggered the bars and racks.

[leedav]

Lol

Originally Posted by JamuJoe

[ATTACH]347239 This one carries a dozen bikes. You would want the strong young mountain bikers to load it, though[emoji38]

[JamuJoe]

Originally Posted by leedav

I’m not too concerned about the roof load, although I will look it up. The crossbars are a concern, they are flexy and old. I saw a post where someone added another set and staggered the bars and racks.

That can certainly work, if you have the roof for it. I added a third crossbar (Rhino Rack) for my heavy e-bike. My 1-Up bike tray easily accepted a third mounting foot. I chose those brands for their versatility, as I carry different things (bikes, kayaks, roof top tent). Here it’s mounted on my tonneau, but same idea for a roof. [ATTACH]347316

[leedav]

Originally Posted by JamuJoe

That can certainly work, if you have the roof for it. I added a third crossbar (Rhino Rack) for my heavy e-bike. My 1-Up bike tray easily accepted a third mounting foot. I chose those brands for their versatility, as I carry different things (bikes, kayaks, roof top tent). Here it’s mounted on my tonneau, but same idea for a roof. [ATTACH]347316

I could never trust myself to be hooked up with the jacks down [emoji6]

[JamuJoe]

Good eye for detail! A final walk-around inspection before starting the truck is my routine. Can’t ever forget Robin Williams[emoji23]