Cheap Yakima mod
I love Yakima for its versatility and durability. I've been reusing some parts for 20 years. You can find used 1A towers for your van on cl, Craigslist, goodwill, etc. Hers a tip: instead of buying new 66" bars, buy any length available (used) and either cut or augment to the length that you want. Join two Yakima round bars with galvanized 1/2" pipe sections. Every bar is a little different. On some bars the 1/2" pipe will slide in, and I coat the 1/2" pipe with epoxy and let it set completely before mounting. Other bars are a snug friction fit. Either way, I use 18" sections of 1/2" pipe, wire brush the joints, clean with alcohol, and cover the joint with black sugru. Done!
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