Recent content by Cackalacka

So how did this work out for you? I want to do the same thing: carry 4 bikes (2 adults and 2 kids) with my Mazda5.

There seem to be a ton of them out there - would appreciate some real world feedback.

I've attached two pics on another way I've mounted stuff: in my case an old GPS and my iPod. I use the GPS sometimes because it's old-school and doesn't impact my phone's data plan. What I did was to cut a small piece of wood down to size, color it black to match the car's interior (I just...

I made my own, like these: http://www.instructables.com/id/Binder-Clip-Phone-Car-Mount/ http://lifehacker.com/5747897/how-to-build-a-car-mount-for-your-cellphone-from-office-supplies Two main differences between these and mine: 1.) I didn't put any padding (they recommend paracord) around...

I like the Inno ones I got - they were much cheaper than Thule ones. Rollo had a comparable offering.

I have an Inno rack with fairing on my 2012 and it's been ok at the local car wash - no problems.

I got an Inno rack and it's fine. The price was roughly comparable to a similar Rolla product. I don't remember why I went with the Inno over Rolla - maybe it was a little cheaper at the time. Anyway, I've had no problems with it or the faring.

So I got the Yakima Skybox 12 last week from REI, $343, including tax. I mounted it right in the parking lot. It was pretty easy to get on the roof, but the mounts for my Inno faring interfered a bit with the Skybox mounting clamps, so I had to jigger those a bit. I did NOT have to remove the...

What store?

Anyone have any experience with the Yakima SkyBox 12? It's well-reviewed elsewhere and is on sale at REI for $319 until Labor Day. Seems like a very good price, especially since that it's supposed to be easy to mount and opens from either side. Edit: I went ahead and ordered it; it was $343...

Since the SportRack model I wanted seems to be gone I'm seriously considering this one and would love to see your pics. Anyone else have this model? Who makes them?

Damn, I was just about to buy one of these (the SportRack model) from Mal-Wart for $199 but the web site says they're not available. :(

I got an Inno rack and I love it. Haven't bought a box yet but when I do it will likely be this one: http://www.walmart.com/ip/SportRack-Aero-1300-Roof-Box/15611269 It's been well-reviewed (including on this site), is relatively inexpensive, and is made by Thule. A thread with pics is here...