Re: [Paddlewise] Yakima Saddles on a Thule Rack

From: al.m <al.m_at_3web.net>
Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 21:38:14 -0800
> Yakima). So I bought the Thule rack but I don't want to buy any more
> saddles.
>
> So now we get to my question. Is anyone making an adapter for Yakima
> saddles is there a trick for getting them to fit? Apparently, one or
> the other used to but realized they could make more money by
> requiring you to purchase theirs.
>

If I've got it right, you have *old* modification of Yakima saddles with
mounts for *round* Yakima bars only.  Newest Yakima saddle mounts have
easily removed pieces allowing to transform round cross-section into square
one.  I think you may  buy such New Yakima mounts from the nearest roof-rack
shop.  Another solution: look at those round Yakima old mounts: you may cut
an angle in them, and make them square.  There will be very thin wall
between the bolt and bar, but should work.  Considering the cost of new
Beetle, or new kayak... I would get those newest mounts.
Alex.


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