Yakima BaseLine Adjustable Clamp Tower System

We’ve read the reviews across the web for the Yakima BaseLine Adjustable Clamp Tower System and summarize the results below:

Universal Ranking

PeakScore: 91 (out of 100)
User Rating: 4.6 stars 
Expert Rating: 4.5 stars

Number of Ratings Reviewed: 212

Pros & Cons

Reasons to buy:

User Reviews

  • Very durable to last many years.
  • Able to easily attach a bike rack attachment or kayak bars for ample functionality.
  • Features pitch and toe adjustment settings to securely fit on many different types of cars.
  • Stays still on your car when driving on rough terrain.

Expert Reviews

  • Compatible with a wide variety of crossbars, like JetStream and RoundBar.
  • Compact for a sleek and stylish look.
  • Does not make any excess noise during use for a comfortable and quiet trip.
  • Quickly lock the carrier to your car for a secure fit.
  • Easily adjustable to fit a wide variety of roof shapes for ample compatibility.
  • Despite being a tedious installation process, it is relatively simple and easy to follow.
  • Securely holds and fits on your car to prevent any movement during use.

Reasons NOT to buy:

User Reviews

  • The process to remove the towers from your car is tedious and can be time-consuming.
  • Expensive when compared to other similar options on the market.
  • Some users report the measurements listed for a specific vehicle is not accurate, requiring adjustments during the installation process.
  • The bars are a bit wider than other similar options, so they can stick out during use.

Expert Reviews

  • The SRS lock does not come with the set, so you will have to pay extra money to buy this part separately.

Summary:

The Yakima BaseLine Adjustable Clamp Tower System is a secure, strong, and compatible option that works well for use on a variety of cars. Despite the installation process taking quite a long time, this tower system will securely stay on your car in a wide range of conditions and road surfaces.

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Note: User and expert rankings were reviewed across the web. Some expert reviews include these: 1.