hitching and roof racking.. Griswold style!

[amanda07]

My fam and I are going to a week long girls-volleyball tourneyment out of state, and we've decided to take the Yaris. We used to have a gigantic Nissan Armada for stuff like this.. So with one week to go my plan is:

- Curt Hitch w/basket
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/hitch6.jpg
- Yakima Roof Rack system
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/YakimaRacks-1.jpg
..like these..


- and some huge weather proof luggage bag/containers from Amazon.com

So far, the hitch and basket were super easy installs. Im hoping the roof-rack (which is being drilled straight into my roof) will go as smoothly. I should get that done in the next few days and will post pics.

So far...

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/hitch4.jpg
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/hitch3.jpg
http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/hitch1.jpg

.. stay tuned for roof rack install :headbang: It's gonna look like a giant suitcase with wheels when were done!

[12 yaris]

Hey,
Just make sure people can see your tail-lights,after you load your car...
Good Luck...

[amanda07]

-Good call.. just a few sets of golf clubs ad an ice chest..

Yaris tail-lights are fairly high up ito begin with.. plus the center brake light at the top of the hatch. But Im certain they wont be impeded.

Very smart note though tx!

[amanda07]

Hey,
Just make sure people can see your tail-lights,after you load your car...
Good Luck...

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/vaca2.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/vacation.jpg

[edmscan]

Hey ... I love that movie. Reminds me of my childhood and road trips.

[WeeYari]

My hitch basket should be arriving today.

Why did you go for a big-ass Class III carrier when we only have Class I hitch receivers?

[thebarber]

My hitch basket should be arriving today.

Why did you go for a big-ass Class III carrier when we only have Class I hitch receivers?

Where did you get it?

[WeeYari]

Where did you get it?

http://www.hitchdepotusa.com/index.cfm/event/prodetail/categoryid/39/id/92/

Ships FedEx out of a warehouse near Dundas & 403 in Mississauga. Free shipping on orders > $100 :thumbsup:

[amanda07]

Where did you get it?

I got mine at Camping world a few years ago.. It's been really handy. I wanna say around $79


Why did you go for a big-ass Class III carrier when we only have Class I hitch receivers?

..Lol I have a big-ass 1974 Scout 4x4, and a bigger-ass 27'Motorhome. I had to fit the Yaris to the basket, not vise versa. The adapter is nice (pic)

My weatherproof bags came today. Pics tomorrow.. racks are next :thumbup:

[WeeYari]

Here's mine.

I like the feature of the step down shank on this one. Provides ~6" more ground clearance than a straight shank. No worries about backing it into curbs, or dragging when exiting parking lots.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/6523/cargobasket.jpg

[amanda07]

Ya, I really should've thought about the step down shank. I was scared away by some reviews on amazon that stated bumper clearance issues with some cars..

Yours looks better too. :iono: I think mine goes 'just'above the curbs.. Just.

Maybe I'll still buy one. Know who makes yours??

[amanda07]

[QUOTE=Done!![/QUOTE]

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/bc317c67.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/1d260534.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/1e1eb9f9.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/2415fd20.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/b34e4136.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/b8d6c7d4.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/e39b1f34.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/af332e40.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/e3d84dcf.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/fabbd370.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/17ffb09b.jpg

[Gogogordy]

And thats a real show of commitment!

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/bc317c67.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/1d260534.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/1e1eb9f9.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/2415fd20.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/b34e4136.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/b8d6c7d4.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/e39b1f34.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/af332e40.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/e3d84dcf.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/fabbd370.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/17ffb09b.jpg

[amanda07]

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/4eeac14c.jpg
Peeerfect!! Wish I had the riser hitch though.. Scrape city!

[amanda07]

[QUOTE=WeeYari;652028]Here's mine.

I like the feature of the step down shank on this one. Provides ~6" more ground clearance than a straight shank. No worries about backing it into curbs, or dragging when exiting parking lots.


do you know who makes your/ or where you purchased it?? thanks.. having trouble finding one that is 1 1/4" to 2" riser......

[WeeYari]

do you know who makes your/ or where you purchased it?? thanks.. having trouble finding one that is 1 1/4" to 2" riser......

It is a Curt. Link is in post#8.

[Altitude]

Could probably use some spring spacers on the rear to lift it up a bit. Looks like it's really dragging the back end down.

[Qmobile]

never thought that a hitch on a car let alone small ones like ours but this give me new respect :) good work dude!

[thebarber]

saw this gem yesterday....acura EL

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/IMG903-1.jpg

[CTScott]

I saw this impressive setup on Lido Beach in Venice, Italy last week:

47912

[amanda07]

Im in the wrong business.. mostplaces are sold out or back ordered.. Anyone know where to get a reasonably priced riser hitch 1-1/4 to 2"

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/hitchrisers.jpg

[amanda07]

Anyone know what this is??? It was dragging underneath the middle/back right rear of the car? Some sort of hanger? I can't see where it used to be...

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/yaris%20roof%20rack/983BBC17-7F23-46E2-8219-7E8DC1338260-17064-000016D5F0AF9C1D.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/yaris%20roof%20rack/76D92661-EA00-4A67-B8D1-9DB8DC631856-17064-000016D5FE35CC88.jpg

http://i1051.photobucket.com/albums/s436/Stanford_A/yaris%20roof%20rack/398D41B7-0791-49B5-9DB9-907CBFF2C338-17064-000016D607B978F5.jpg

[CTScott]

Anyone know what this is??? It was dragging underneath the middle/back right rear of the car? Some sort of hanger? I can't see where it used to be...



I would say that it is something that you picked up on the road.

[tk1971]

That's the remains of someone's hitch pin with a safety pin.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31FKV9NNKQL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

[thebarber]

picked this one up for the vibe last week

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b339/dabarber/vibe/IMG1281.jpg