Yakima bar lengths and kayak tie down

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    Sambucadog New Member

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    Well I had no luck in getting a used rack system, so I'm going new. What size bars are people using for a Yakima Q-tower set-up? The Yakima site says 58" but that seems like it would hang dangerously over the edge. I only want to carry one kayak. Anyone use the 48" bars?

    Also, how are people doing bow and stern tie-downs? My Rav 4 had nice hooks underneath.

    Monica
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    Hi Monica
    The bars have to be cut to length when you install .Mine are cut at 54".
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