Yakima Roof Rack

marinjim · 03-27-2004, 08:34 AM

I had a lengthy conversation with a Yakima customer service rep yesterday and here is what I found out.

Yakima will develop a "fit" for a Prius if enough people request it.
Call 888-925-0703x2x1x1 and state "I see you don't have a fit for a 2004 Prius and I'm concerned, would you log a no fit in your database".

Once they have enough requests they will develop a roof jam Q Clip just for the Prius.

Alternatives are a "Q Tower" with rails or pads mounted on roof that require dropping the headliner to determine most support points to attach bolts (no warranty by Yakima, possibly a dealer would warrant but I doubt it).

A second alternative is a "custom" fit where the dealer comes up with his/her best guess as to what will work.

I'd prefer a "fit" developed by Yakima; it only takes a few seconds to log a request so I encourage all of you to make a quick call to them.

I'll do the same with Thule and post separately as there may be those interested in one company over the other.
8)

N9IWP · 03-27-2004, 09:18 AM

from the Yahoo group (march 9 or so):

Quote:

just received the dealer email newsletter and it states that there will be a rack available in mid-March. The kit # will be 2132. Thule did not state that this is a bike rack or whether it is roof, trunk, or hitch mounted. I would be willing to bet that it is a roof mounted bike rack.

Thule listed four other vehicles that would be getting a rack soon. It is interesting to note that the 2004 Prius was the second most requested at Thule, right behind the 2004 Mini Cooper.

Craig

Craig basically repeats this information Mar 24. (tho he says "this month" instead of "mid March"
Somone else claims the part # is 2142.

Brian

aforkosh · 03-27-2004, 10:33 AM

Via email I received the following information from Thule customer support yesterday concerning the availability of roof rack fittings for the 2004 Prius:

"The fit for the Prius is the 400XT Aero Foot Pack, a Fit Kit 2142 and a pair of 50" Load Bars. We anticipate the new kit arriving in the U.S. in May."

At REI, I was able to look at the current fit guides for Yakima and Thule. Thule lists the Fit Kit 2142 (no availability indicated) while Yakima lists nothing. The Thule guide also gives the bar spread as 24".

Note: For over 20 years, I had Yakima racks on my previous car.

N9IWP · 03-27-2004, 02:25 PM

Was that rei.com, or at a store? (Cause I just tried rei.com)

I've been on Thule's e-mail list since November, maybe they are waiting until May to notify me.

Brian

aforkosh · 03-27-2004, 08:23 PM

The fit list was at a retail REI store (Concord, CA).

marinjim · 04-05-2004, 11:08 AM

Update 4/5/04 just recieved this from Thule

You are receiving this e-mail because you have previously subscribed to
Thule's e-mail fit update service. This service is designed to inform you
about products that will be available for your vehicle on Mid-may. The
information you provided us is listed below:

Make: Toyota
Model: Prius
Year: 2004
This solutions can be viewed on our website under this address:
http://www.thuleracks.com/fit.asp?id=7478
If this message has reached you in error, please reply to the address
above and we will remove your name from this service.

Thank You,
Thule Car Rack Systems

03-27-2004, 08:34 AM	#1
marinjim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Yakima Roof Rack I had a lengthy conversation with a Yakima customer service rep yesterday and here is what I found out. Yakima will develop a "fit" for a Prius if enough people request it. Call 888-925-0703x2x1x1 and state "I see you don't have a fit for a 2004 Prius and I'm concerned, would you log a no fit in your database". Once they have enough requests they will develop a roof jam Q Clip just for the Prius. Alternatives are a "Q Tower" with rails or pads mounted on roof that require dropping the headliner to determine most support points to attach bolts (no warranty by Yakima, possibly a dealer would warrant but I doubt it). A second alternative is a "custom" fit where the dealer comes up with his/her best guess as to what will work. I'd prefer a "fit" developed by Yakima; it only takes a few seconds to log a request so I encourage all of you to make a quick call to them. I'll do the same with Thule and post separately as there may be those interested in one company over the other. 8)

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03-27-2004, 10:33 AM	#3
aforkosh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 149 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 0	Via email I received the following information from Thule customer support yesterday concerning the availability of roof rack fittings for the 2004 Prius: "The fit for the Prius is the 400XT Aero Foot Pack, a Fit Kit 2142 and a pair of 50" Load Bars. We anticipate the new kit arriving in the U.S. in May." At REI, I was able to look at the current fit guides for Yakima and Thule. Thule lists the Fit Kit 2142 (no availability indicated) while Yakima lists nothing. The Thule guide also gives the bar spread as 24". Note: For over 20 years, I had Yakima racks on my previous car.

03-27-2004, 02:25 PM	#4
N9IWP Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southeast MN Posts: 148 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Was that rei.com, or at a store? (Cause I just tried rei.com) I've been on Thule's e-mail list since November, maybe they are waiting until May to notify me. Brian

03-27-2004, 08:23 PM	#5
aforkosh Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 149 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 0	The fit list was at a retail REI store (Concord, CA).

04-05-2004, 11:08 AM	#6
marinjim Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 11 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Update 4/5/04 just recieved this from Thule You are receiving this e-mail because you have previously subscribed to Thule's e-mail fit update service. This service is designed to inform you about products that will be available for your vehicle on Mid-may. The information you provided us is listed below: Make: Toyota Model: Prius Year: 2004 This solutions can be viewed on our website under this address: http://www.thuleracks.com/fit.asp?id=7478 If this message has reached you in error, please reply to the address above and we will remove your name from this service. Thank You, Thule Car Rack Systems