Thule vs. Yakima Roof Rack for 2010 Prius

[jkl7]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on getting a Thule vs. a Yakima Roof Rack for the 2010 Prius? I have a 16'6" long canoe I would like to carry on top.

Yakima does not seem to have a fit for the 2010 Prius for the clips that go with their Q towers yet. However, I emailed Thule and they have a fit for the 2010 Prius. Thule recommended the following package:

-foot package 400XT
-load bars LB50
-fit kit 2124
-lock 544 (optional)
-canoe carrier 579XT

If anyone has any recommendations on the Thule v. Yakima racks or advice for securing my canoe in a safe way onto the rack/car, I would greatly appreciate it.

THanks!

[thorvald30]

Originally Posted by jkl7

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had recommendations on getting a Thule vs. a Yakima Roof Rack for the 2010 Prius? I have a 16'6" long canoe I would like to carry on top.

Yakima does not seem to have a fit for the 2010 Prius for the clips that go with their Q towers yet. However, I emailed Thule and they have a fit for the 2010 Prius. Thule recommended the following package:

-foot package 400XT
-load bars LB50
-fit kit 2124
-lock 544 (optional)
-canoe carrier 579XT

If anyone has any recommendations on the Thule v. Yakima racks or advice for securing my canoe in a safe way onto the rack/car, I would greatly appreciate it.

THanks!

Hello!

Just one little question: Do you have the Solarroof version?

Thanks

[jkl7]

No, I don't have the solar roof.

[john1701a]

I do. But I'm not concerned about the glass. The towers will nicely sit on metal frame along the doors and attaching them over a temporary pad (an exercise mat, just in case) is no big deal.

The problem is waiting for the darn clips.

I sure hope Yakima comes through with them before summer ends.
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[jorbock]

I just joined and have a III with sunroof waiting at the dealer until the CARS program takes effect. I am concerned that I won't be able to use roof racks with this model due to the narrow metal frame. Has anyone tried putting roof racks on a solar roof model or looked at how the towers would sit on the metal frame even though the clips may not be correct? Do the towers overlap onto the glass? I currently use Yakimas on my other cars but I know they don't yet have a fit. I can certainly go with a different brand if that's an option.

[exbauer]

i like thule since they have square bars. i feel they are more sequre. with round bars the kayak saddles shift a bit when the kayak is on top no matter how tight you have the saddles on.

[john1701a]

Originally Posted by john1701a

I sure hope Yakima comes through with them before summer ends.

They did! Looks like I need to go shopping tonight...

Front = Q99 Clips (Part# 8000699)

Rear = Q5 Clips (Part# 8000605)


The measurements are...

M1: 41 7/8" (max distance between front towers)
M2: 13" (max placement of towers from front)
M3: 41 3/4" (max distance between rear towers)
M4: 30" (max distance between front & rear bars)

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[john1701a]

Got 'em.

Fits nice.
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[wave_slider]

Originally Posted by john1701a

Got 'em.

Fits nice.
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Thanks for the update. Even though I can fit my 9 foot board inside the car I was thinking of installing roof racks. Any chance that you have figured out how much fuel economy changes with racks? % wise?

[thorvald30]

Originally Posted by john1701a

Got 'em.

Fits nice.
.

Great!!!!!

Looks like I need to order this.....but what will i need? Is this a complete system, og just clips? Could you use theese with a thule system? Feels like a noob, but bought this car whitout trying it :-), and I am concerned that there would be no possibilities installing a cargo bos on top of the car :-)