After you adjust the width, they go on very easy and fast.
I take them off until I need them and they store easily on a rack in my garage.
I never noticed any noise at highway speeds with the Thule and I think they are more aerodynamic and look better than the Yakima but it might just be my opinion.
Both Yakima and Thule are premium products with the best quality and it comes down to individual taste.
The Yakima should fit exactly to the roof rails just like the Thule.
These companies do not make
components that are not perfect fit.
In this picture I have my wife’s windsurfer and my wing board on the racks. The windsurfer is around 25” wide and 8’ long, the wing board is 6’ long and 29” wide.
I have also had 2 other surfboards on the racks with the windsurfer and wing board.
I forget the exact rack bar width but I know the Tahoe/Yukon can take a couple sizes depending on your needs.
I think I have the 65” width, I know there is a shorter one that just fits flush to the attachment foot but I wanted some extra width for securing tie down straps.
I think there is also an option for a taller foot to accommodate more space between the bar and the roof of the truck.
The online shop “E Trailer” is awesome for customer service and tech assistance for stuff like these roof racks.
