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Rack Warehouse: Yakima HalfBack 3

  Rack Warehouse: Yakima HalfBack 3 The Yakima 8002635 HalfBack 3 is a Bike Truck, also known as a Hatch Mounted Bicycle Rack that combines a unique style with affordability.  This model is priced at $219 USD. This rack boasts of a new and modern looking 4 strap design that compliments the curves of today’s vehicles.  The Yakima HalfBack 3 features Zip Strip Cradles to help pad and tightly secure the rack to your vehicle. It’s a very light option, weighing in at around 20lbs.  It can carry up to 3 bikes at approximately 30lbs per bike.  Yakima’s Anti-sway cradles minimize any bike to bike contact removing any risk of damage when the bikes are loaded properly.  The carrying arms on the Yakima Halfback 3 fold down when not in use, making it easy to store. Key Product Highlights:  3 Bike Capacity Weight: 20lbs Max Bike Weight: 30lbs per bike Compliments the curves of today's vehicles Carrying arms fold down when not in use Zip Strips securely hold your...

Rack Warehouse: Thule Tram Ski & Snowboard Carrier

  Rack Warehouse: Thule Tram Ski & Snowboard Carrier  The Thule Tram Hitch Mount Ski Carrier   is designed to attach to Thule's Trailer Hitch Receiver Mounted Bicycle Racks.  It can carry up to 6 pairs of skis, 4 snowboards or a combination of the two. The Thule Tram Hitch Mount Ski Carrier transforms your Thule trailer hitch bicycle rack into a stylish and practical snow sport carrier. The Thule Tram features ultra-soft rubber arms that securely holds and gently protects your skis and snowboards. The Tram's oversize push buttons allow for easy opening, even with bulky gloves or mittens. Thule's One-Key Lock System securely fastens your skis and snowboards to the carrier. The Tram Hitch Mounted Carrier easily fastens to your hitch mounted bicycle rack. Simply place the carrier into the bike cradles, fasten the bike carrier's straps over the Tram's frame, secure the bottom of the Tram to the bike rack mast with the provided bracket and have fun!  If you ar...

Rack Warehouse: The Yakima Showdown

  Rack Warehouse: The Yakima Showdown The Yakima Showdown is the first of it’s kind side loader for both kayaks and stand-up paddleboards. The last thing anyone wants to do after a day on the water is lift your 80lb kayak to put it on the roof of your vehicle! Yakima’s ShowDown solves that problem with it’s slide and tilt mechanism that allows you to load your kayak or SUP at weight height, making loading and unloading much easier.   The ShowDown includes flexible width-adjustable felt covered kayak and SUP saddles that easily conform to the size and contours of your boat or boards. The ShowDown's flip-out loading platform folds flat when not in use, providing a low profile for improved overhead clearance. The ShowDown features tool-free installation with built-in universal mounting hardware, and may be locked to your crossbars for additional security (SKS Lock cores are sold separately). The ShowDown is compatible on most vehicles with Yakima , Thule , Rhino-Rack...

Rack Warehouse: Thule Vector Alpine Cargo Box

  Rack Warehouse: Thule Vector Alpine Cargo Box  The Thule 613500 Vector Alpine Titan Matte Cargo Box for Roof Racks is designed for space efficiency, aerodynamics, an elegant sporty design and ease of use. The Thule 613500 Vector Alpine's aerodynamic shape has been optimized using advanced computer simulation to increase fuel economy and provide a quiet ride. The Vector Alpine has a premium interior that includes a white colored interior lid and an LED light that makes loading and unloading much easier at night. Thule's integrated PowerClick quick-mount system means quick and easy mounting on most factory and aftermarket crossbar rack systems with no loose parts. The PowerClick quick-mount system has a torque indicator that clicks when properly tightened, taking the guesswork out of securing the cargo box. The Thule 613500 Vector Alpine has dual side opening for easy access to all areas of the box from either side of the vehicle. Thule's grip-friendly outer lift handle...

Rack Warehouse: Yakima HitchSki Trailer Hitch Ski & Snowboard Carrier

Rack Warehouse: Yakima HitchSki Trailer Hitch Ski & Snowboard Carrier The Yakima 8002418 HitchSki Ski and Snowboard Rack is designed to work with 4 or 5 bike Yakima Trailer Hitch Receiver Mounted Bicycle Racks.  The HitchSki Carrier carries up to 6 pairs of skis, or 4 snowboards, or 3 pairs of skis and 2 snowboards. The Hitchski Carrier is equipped with soft, rubber padded jaws to delicately protect your skis and snowboards. The 8002418 HitchSki Carrier is designed with adjustable technology to fit the thickest skis and snowboards. The HitchSki Carrier includes 2 SKS Lock Cores and Keys to lock your skis and snowboards to the carrier. Additional accessories may be purchased to secure the entire rig to your bike rack or trailer hitch including an optional arm lock or deadlock  Key Product Highlights:   Carries up to 6 pairs of skis, or 4 snowboards, or 3 pair of skis and 2 snowboards Works with specific 4 or 5 bike Yakima Trailer Hitch Bicycle Racks Includes 2 SKS...

Rack Warehouse: Introducing Rapid Switch Systems

Introducing Rapid Switch Systems We are pleased to announce that we are an approved vendor of an awesome new brand of Truck Racks. Rapid Switch Systems is an up and comer in the industry. They know the importance of having something there when you need it, and the inconvenience of it being there when you don’t, hence the creation of their “patent pending” rack system.  Rapid Switch Systems truck rack systems can be put up and taken down in the matter of minutes.  Don’t believe us? Check out our 2 minute and 10 second video on the Rack Warehouse YouTube Channel that demonstrates the set-up of Rapid Switch System’s PRO HD Truck Rack that we placed on the back of a 2019 Ford F-150: Designed by engineers, Rapid Switch System truck racks are customizable designs that allow for the transportation of various items including kayaks, SUPs, bikes, skis, snowboards, ladders, lumber, etc. The racks ease of use and versatility make it a very appealing truck rack contender and will fit al...

Having trouble with an install? If at first you don't succeed...

        We installed a Whispbar roof rack on a 2012 Nissan Rogue yesterday. It turned out to be a very solid fit, but it did give us some trouble at the beginning. Every once in a while, a roof rack install doesn't go quite as smoothly as you'd hoped. Maybe you dropped a bolt  on the ground and it ran and hid in a deep, dark corner of your garage. Maybe you measured in centimeters instead of inches (don't laugh-it's only funny until YOU do it). Maybe you missed a step in the instructions. Or maybe your rack just needs a little fine ...