JLeePhoto
03-31-2010, 12:05 PM
Hey guys, I've searched the forums and gone round and round over choosing a factory rack or a Yakima to haul a 15' canoe on my '05 DC TRD?
Overall, I like the look of the OEM rack fine, and like the fact that the crossbars fold in when not in use, that I wouldn't have to worry about locks, wind noise or reduced gas milage. It's also about $150 cheaper. However, I've noted some concerns that it might be sturdy enough to crank down a canoe in high winds & highway speeds. My canoe is about 55lbs so I'm more worried about wind resistance/torque than anything else.
FWIW, I do have a bed extender/t-bar that I can run at cab height and will probably use that some of the time, but at other times, I'll be pulling a trailer so the roof racks would have to do the job alone. My cargo area is covered by an Undercover (http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/product-reviews/18652-review-undercover-cover.html) so it rules out the cargo rack styles.
Do any of you carry a canoe up top and can you give me opinions on whether the factory rack is up to the task? Thanks.
Overall, I like the look of the OEM rack fine, and like the fact that the crossbars fold in when not in use, that I wouldn't have to worry about locks, wind noise or reduced gas milage. It's also about $150 cheaper. However, I've noted some concerns that it might be sturdy enough to crank down a canoe in high winds & highway speeds. My canoe is about 55lbs so I'm more worried about wind resistance/torque than anything else.
FWIW, I do have a bed extender/t-bar that I can run at cab height and will probably use that some of the time, but at other times, I'll be pulling a trailer so the roof racks would have to do the job alone. My cargo area is covered by an Undercover (http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/product-reviews/18652-review-undercover-cover.html) so it rules out the cargo rack styles.
Do any of you carry a canoe up top and can you give me opinions on whether the factory rack is up to the task? Thanks.