I have a 2010 ESV with factory crossbars. I looked in the owners manual and it states that the crossbars can hold up to 200 lb limit.
Looked at both Yakima Skybox 21 and Thule Atlantis 2100 in person at a local store. The anchoring mechanism appears to fit fine by eyeballing it.
I like the Yakima better for several reasons. But when I visited the Yakima site, it states the factory crossbars are incompatible?!
I called Yakima technical assistance and was told that despite the fact that it may fit on the factory crossbars and fall well within weight specs from the dealer, it is not recommended and their warranty would be null/void.
I am looking for anyone who may have gone through the same predicament and offer any suggestions.
I don't want to spend an additional $225 for the Yakima racks.
I'm probably going to just get it and mount it on the factory crossbars anyway...
Looked at both Yakima Skybox 21 and Thule Atlantis 2100 in person at a local store. The anchoring mechanism appears to fit fine by eyeballing it.
I like the Yakima better for several reasons. But when I visited the Yakima site, it states the factory crossbars are incompatible?!
I called Yakima technical assistance and was told that despite the fact that it may fit on the factory crossbars and fall well within weight specs from the dealer, it is not recommended and their warranty would be null/void.
I am looking for anyone who may have gone through the same predicament and offer any suggestions.
I don't want to spend an additional $225 for the Yakima racks.
I'm probably going to just get it and mount it on the factory crossbars anyway...