Yakima Ridgeline roof rack system

[timber_doodle]

Members that have installed the Yakima Ridgeline Roof Rack system, did you follow the instructions and mount the from rack 22" from the windshield/roof edge? This puts the front rack in the middle of the sunroof. And, there is ample room to mount it behind the sunroof. Is there a technical reason why the measurement is 22"?

Thanks,

 

[Rocketdog]

No. I think the 22" is minimum. I installed the same system with the bar just at the back of the sunroof so you don't see it. I found the Yakima clamps are a fussy fit, but they do work. My Yakima system with kayak holders uses the round bars. I had it on my old Ford Explorer before I got the new Telly. Unfortunately the round bars create a lot of wind noise noticeable in the cabin which I didn't have with the Explorer. So I remove the Yakima system when not needed. New Yakima systems use aerodynamic bars.