I'm deciding between fixed mount Yakima Landing Pad 11 and Control Towers, or getting the OEM rails and clamping on Thule Crossroad or similar. Attaching at the fixed mounting points gives a wider spread--42" to 48" from the looks of it--which is important because I have a long flexible kayak which needs as wide a base as possible. 42" would be adequate. My previous car gave me 47" or more. Other threads have suggested the CX-5 bar spread with OEM rails and bars is much less, but I'm wondering if the aftermarket clamp-on bar holders would give at least a little wider spread. The ability to adjust would be nice. It looks like the OEM rails don't allow enough forward travel.
I am also intrigued by the idea of mounting universal tracks in the roof gutters, but that looks like more trouble than it's worth.
Your experience?
Thanks,
Kurt
I am also intrigued by the idea of mounting universal tracks in the roof gutters, but that looks like more trouble than it's worth.
Your experience?
Thanks,
Kurt