hitching and roof racking.. Griswold style! - Toyota Yaris Forums

amanda07 · 06-17-2012, 02:24 AM

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

- Yakima Roof Rack system

..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...

.. stay tuned for roof rack install

It's gonna look like a giant suitcase with wheels when were done!

12 yaris · 06-17-2012, 04:32 PM

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

amanda07 · 06-17-2012, 10:01 PM

-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 · 06-17-2012, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 12 yaris

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

edmscan · 06-17-2012, 10:52 PM

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

WeeYari · 06-18-2012, 08:16 AM

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 · 06-18-2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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?

Where did you get it?

WeeYari · 06-18-2012, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

Where did you get it?

http://www.hitchdepotusa.com/index.c...ryid/39/id/92/

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

amanda07 · 06-19-2012, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thebarber

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by WeeYari

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

WeeYari · 06-19-2012, 08:27 AM

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.

amanda07 · 06-19-2012, 05:19 PM

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.

I think mine goes 'just'above the curbs.. Just.

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

amanda07 · 06-24-2012, 05:01 PM

[QUOTE=Done!![/QUOTE]

Gogogordy · 06-25-2012, 12:05 AM

And thats a real show of commitment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda07

amanda07 · 06-25-2012, 09:13 PM

Peeerfect!! Wish I had the riser hitch though.. Scrape city!

amanda07 · 07-09-2012, 01:15 AM

[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 · 07-09-2012, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amanda07

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 · 07-09-2012, 10:20 AM

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 · 07-14-2012, 01:51 AM

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

06-17-2012, 02:24 AM	#1
amanda07 Drives: 07~LiFtBaCk/74~scout/BMW-3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa clarita Posts: 15	hitching and roof racking.. Griswold style! 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 - Yakima Roof Rack system ..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... .. stay tuned for roof rack install It's gonna look like a giant suitcase with wheels when were done!

06-18-2012, 08:16 AM	#6
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	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? __________________

06-19-2012, 08:27 AM	#10
WeeYari View User's Garage Drives: 06 Polar White 5dr, 13 Soul 4u Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Georgetown, Ontario, Canada Posts: 5,740	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. __________________

07-14-2012, 01:51 AM	#18
Qmobile that's right I went there View User's Garage Drives: '08 Blazin' Blue,'10 Dark Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Hoytville, ohio Posts: 800	never thought that a hitch on a car let alone small ones like ours but this give me new respect :) good work dude! __________________ Mods: 15" SSC rims, TRD Exhaust, TRD Sway bar, TRD oil filler, TRD rad. cap, TYC tails, Debadged, Painted engine cover, Stock spoiler, Stock mud gaurds, OBX pedals. suggestions always welcome

06-17-2012, 04:32 PM	#2
12 yaris Drives: '12 Yaris LE Lagoon Blue Mica Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: York,Pa Posts: 344	Hey, Just make sure people can see your tail-lights,after you load your car... Good Luck...

06-17-2012, 10:01 PM	#3
amanda07 Drives: 07~LiFtBaCk/74~scout/BMW-3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa clarita Posts: 15	-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!

06-17-2012, 10:52 PM	#5
edmscan Drives: 2020 Corolla Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 549	Hey ... I love that movie. Reminds me of my childhood and road trips.

06-19-2012, 05:19 PM	#11
amanda07 Drives: 07~LiFtBaCk/74~scout/BMW-3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa clarita Posts: 15	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. I think mine goes 'just'above the curbs.. Just. Maybe I'll still buy one. Know who makes yours??

06-24-2012, 05:01 PM	#12
amanda07 Drives: 07~LiFtBaCk/74~scout/BMW-3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa clarita Posts: 15	[QUOTE=Done!![/QUOTE]

06-25-2012, 09:13 PM	#14
amanda07 Drives: 07~LiFtBaCk/74~scout/BMW-3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa clarita Posts: 15	Peeerfect!! Wish I had the riser hitch though.. Scrape city!

07-09-2012, 01:15 AM	#15
amanda07 Drives: 07~LiFtBaCk/74~scout/BMW-3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: santa clarita Posts: 15	[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......

07-09-2012, 10:20 AM	#17
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	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.