Don’t neglect your factory tracks or rails any longer. Control Towers are quick and easy to install and remove. Paired with Landing Pads, these instantly make your vehicle ready to carry any gear your heart desires.

Features

• Control Towers require Yakima Crossbars and LandingPads to complete your rooftop car rack system
• Locks into a LandingPad base for a custom fit
• Fully adjustable crossbar spread for track applications
• Won’t give you a nervous breakdown, unlike working in an air traffic control tower
• Lockable with SKS Cores(sold separately)

At Yakima, we believe the outdoors is more fun when shared. The more the merrier. Because the outdoors is not just about the adventure, it’s about the stories told, the inside jokes and the shared memories. Memories that remain, long after the trip is over. It’s been 30 years now, and we not only make safe, secure racks for your gear, what we really do is make room for butts in seats. At Yakima, we’re extremely proud of what we do. Because we’re not just making the world’s finest car racks – we’re getting the gear out of the car and more friends in!

FAQs

Q: What else is needed to complete a basic rack setup?
A: You will need two pairs of Landing Pads and one pair of crossbars. Check the Fit List to see which Landing Pads and crossbar length is correct for your vehicle.

Q: Is there a way I can make it taller?
A: There is no way to make the towers taller.

Q: How much can I carry?
A:This varies by vehicle, load type and crossbar length. Check the Rack Configurator to find out what load types (bikes, skis, boats, etc.) and weight capacity applies to your car. The configurator will also tell you the best crossbar length (48”, 58”, 66”, or 78”) to use. You can go up one size if necessary, but duck your head.

Q: What sort of maintenance should I perform?
A: Performing maintenance is always a good idea to protect your car and make your rack system last longer. Lubricate nuts, screws, or bolts with grease. Lubricate locks with graphite. Remove the rack when not in use, or at least periodically to clean the pads and the vehicles roof. Clean the rack periodically, especially in marine environments and where road salt is used.

Q: Will the rack make a lot of noise?
A: Maybe. Wind noise is hard to predict, but it is more often an issue when the rack has little or no load. We make two products, the Fairing and Windjammer, to help control this situation. Large loads tend to dampen noise also. If you have a sunroof, the fairing is a good way to help control air flow.

Q: Will it damage my car?
A: Yakima takes fitting cars very seriously, and do everything we can to minimize any effect our rack may have on your cars. However, anything coming into contact with a car's finish, including our racks, will have some effect over time, and some cars are more prone to these issues than others. When the rack will not be in use for an extended period, it is a good idea to take the rack off of the car. You can also do a lot for yourself by: (1) Making sure the car is clean and well waxed prior to installing the rack, (2) Following all instructions for installation and usage, and (3) avoiding situations, such as car washes, where the rack may be impacted.

Installation Instructions