luggage rack/carrier and Rocklohoma - Toyota Yaris Forums

toad · 02-23-2011, 04:56 AM

i've ordered stuff thru ors and they do go work!

as for your rack-situation - i'm not sure you're going to like the answer. the yaris 3-door can fit the thule kit you ask about, but you're not going to be able to put more than a couple bike racks or maybe a small basket on top. the reason is the crossbar spread is only going to be something like 13 inches tops(the distance between the two bars). with only two doors to work with and no stretch kits currently available(yakima and thule both make them, but not for our cars) you're stuck limited options.

i would recommend getting the thule kit with the basket on top. it's a wire basket only a couple inches deep that will fit on top of the bars and then get some waterproof bags(the kind you would use to store stuff while canoeing - most sporting goods stores have them) and strap them to the top.

i used to have a 3-door like yours and i know how little space there is in the 'trunk' with the rear seat being used. i now have a 4-door yaris sedan and i'm able to use a yakima roof kit and thule box to carry extra when i need to. you will see a decrease in your mileage, however, even with a fairing installed on the roof rack so be warned. i like the look and utility of it so much that i keep it on all the time with my bike rack so i can just throw it on and off to the park! good luck!

02-23-2011, 04:56 AM	#2
toad Drives: street-legal go-kart Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bowser's castle Posts: 627	i've ordered stuff thru ors and they do go work! as for your rack-situation - i'm not sure you're going to like the answer. the yaris 3-door can fit the thule kit you ask about, but you're not going to be able to put more than a couple bike racks or maybe a small basket on top. the reason is the crossbar spread is only going to be something like 13 inches tops(the distance between the two bars). with only two doors to work with and no stretch kits currently available(yakima and thule both make them, but not for our cars) you're stuck limited options. i would recommend getting the thule kit with the basket on top. it's a wire basket only a couple inches deep that will fit on top of the bars and then get some waterproof bags(the kind you would use to store stuff while canoeing - most sporting goods stores have them) and strap them to the top. i used to have a 3-door like yours and i know how little space there is in the 'trunk' with the rear seat being used. i now have a 4-door yaris sedan and i'm able to use a yakima roof kit and thule box to carry extra when i need to. you will see a decrease in your mileage, however, even with a fairing installed on the roof rack so be warned. i like the look and utility of it so much that i keep it on all the time with my bike rack so i can just throw it on and off to the park! good luck!