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Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4
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Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4

Item # 692552

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Control Towers create a multi-sport roof rack attachment system for almost any vehicle when combined with Landing Pads (sold separately).

  • These snap-fit towers, with their easy-to-use locking cape, lock down snugly to any of seven custom-designed Landing Pads
  • Together, Control Towers and Landing Pads can be installed on most any factory tracks, or directly to pick-up truck caps
  • Attachment to Landing Pads is quick and easy; snap-fit design provides solid, secure fit to vehicle
  • Multi-sport system carries a full load of gear and accessories (see Fit Guide for other parts and accessories)
  • This system's track application makes the crossbar spread easy to adjust without removing the towers and bars
  • Low-profile, aerodynamic design
  • Yakima SKS-lock compatible
  • Control Tower system is comprised of 3 components: a set of Control Towers, two pairs of Landing Pads and a pair of Round Bars (all sold separately)

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Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4 Customer Reviews

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Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4
 
4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (6)
  • Stable (6)
  • Easy to use (5)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

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      Reviewed by 6 customers

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      Sep

      13

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Best of all Yakima towers

      By sj24flyer

      from Horsham PA

      About Me Avid Cyclist

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easy to Install
      • Easy to Use
      • Lightweight
      • Stable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Large Cars
        • Mountain Bikes
        • Road Bikes
        • Small Cars

        Comments about Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4:

        I have used just about all Yakima towers in the last twenty years or so, and these are the easiest to get on and off the car. They clamp to the crossbars and don't have to be adjusted every time you put them on and off.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        18

        2010

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        safer than Q-towers

        By Vegas Outdoorsman

        from Las Vegas, NV

        About Me Intermediate

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Install
        • Easy To Use
        • Stable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Large Cars
          • Luxury Cars
          • Small Cars
          • SUV's
          • Trucks

          Comments about Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4:

          See my review under the landing pads for more info, but you have to buy these if you're doing landing pads.

          • Gift:
          • Yes

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          29

          2012

           
          4.0

          Yakima control towers

          By Foo-Brad

          from Greenville, SC

          About Me Advanced

          See all my reviews

          Pros

          • Easy To Install
          • Easy To Use
          • Stable

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4:

              I am using the control towers with #12 landing pads on a 2011 Subaru Outback. The system is sturdy and sleek looking because it can be mounted into the Subaru's factory rack mounts. However, this setup adds 2-3 inches of height vs going with the Yakima rail grabs. The consequence of that is you almost have to buy the wind fairing to cut down on noise.

              • Was this a gift?:
              • Yes

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              May

              30

              2011

               
              5.0

              Easy to install on CR-V

              By Janet with 2 kids

              from Phoenix, AZ

              About Me Beginner

              See all my reviews

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Easy To Install
              • Lightweight
              • Stable

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • SUV's

                Comments about Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4:

                Used in conjunction with the bars and the landing pads, in just a few minutes (we won't say how many $ later, but at least I got mine during REI's semi annual sale) I've got myself 2 roof racks on my CR-V without any cussing! Very easy to install - even I could do it!

                • Was this a gift?:
                • No

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                May

                1

                2011

                 
                5.0

                Fast and Easy Install/Removal

                By Joker 53150

                from Milwaukee, WI

                About Me Advanced

                See all my reviews

                Pros

                • Easy To Install
                • Easy To Use
                • Stable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4:

                    I've had a few of the different style towers in the past, and these are by-far the easiest to use style. I'm impressed with how fast and easy they are to install once the landing pads are installed. Best of all is that I can remove the box from the roof with the cross bars and towers still installed. Total time of 60 seconds or so.

                    They're not cheap (none of the Yakima products are) but you get what you pay for. I upgraded the towers with the SKS locks - also quick and easy to do.

                    • Was this a gift?:
                    • No

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Aug

                    27

                    2009

                    (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    4.0

                    Great product. But pricey!

                    By Designrunway

                    from Plymouth, MI

                    About Me Casual/ Recreational

                    See all my reviews

                    Pros

                    • Easy to Install
                    • Easy to Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Stable

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Yakima Control Towers - Set of 4:

                        Love the setup, but pricey.....

                        • Gift:
                        • No

                        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

                        (0 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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