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TopShelf for Yakima EXO SwingBase

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Add a second level to your EXO SwingBase to double your gear carrying capacity. Easily attach different EXO accessories to customize your setup for cycling, camping, skiing, or hiking. Simple bolt-on installation. 1-800-940-8924 to order Yakima accessories and parts part number Y94VR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Yakima products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for TopShelf for Yakima EXO SwingBase. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Yakima Accessories and Parts - Y94VR

  • Hitch Bike Racks
  • Hitch Cargo Carrier Bag
  • Roof Basket
  • Ski and Snowboard Racks
  • Trailer Hitch
  • EXO Accessories
  • Top Shelf
  • Yakima
  • EXO

Add a second level to your EXO SwingBase to double your gear carrying capacity. Easily attach different EXO accessories to customize your setup for cycling, camping, skiing, or hiking. Simple bolt-on installation.


Features:

  • Add a second tier to your modular Yakima EXO system to double your gear carrying capacity
    • Mix-and-match accessories (sold separately) for cycling, camping, skiing, or hiking
    • Requires Yakima EXO SwingBase (sold separately)
  • EXO accessories (sold separately) attach to base arms with locking SpeedKnobs
    • Easily change accessories to best fit your activity
  • Rack arms rotate 180-degrees with SwingBase extended for easy access to gear on lower level
    • Included jack stand supports the weight of the extended rack and accessories
  • 2 Extra Same Key System (SKS) lock cores included for securing gear to an accessory
  • Simple bolt-on attachment to your existing EXO SwingBase
    • Included HitchLock deters theft of TopShelf
  • Durable steel construction with black powder coat is rust resistant


Specs:

  • Application: Yakima EXO SwingBase
  • Weight capacity: varies based on mounted accessory
  • Dimensions: 31" long x 25" wide x 26-5/8" tall
  • Weight: 37.3 lbs
  • Limited lifetime warranty


Note: Some vehicles may have interference with certain accessories installed, in which case you will need to change the arms to the outer position.



8002716 Yakima EXO TopShelf EXO System Second Level

Installation Details Y94VR Installation instructions



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TopShelf for Yakima EXO SwingBase - Y94VR

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (365 Customer Reviews)

Add a second level to your EXO SwingBase to double your gear carrying capacity. Easily attach different EXO accessories to customize your setup for cycling, camping, skiing, or hiking. Simple bolt-on installation.

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Easy to install and add more storage and options to our EXO system.



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the second tier box makes the lower box less accessible, the folding leg for the swinging arm would be a better solution than a dinky screw jack.



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We love it! It is easy to put on and remove. It is easy to put on and remove. The EXO system has been great for us. It is meticulously designed and rugged. Very functional and we can travel with peace of mind that on our hitch.



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Great storage box with top quality engineering. Easy to use and really cool.



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Sturdy well made and well designed product! We would buy again. Paula at eTrailer helped us find this item when the website said it was unavailable. A shout out to Yakima and eTrailer!



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Thank you! This system is frankly awesome. It is very well made and let's me transport bikes in the truck bed and have covered storage that we can unlock and just carry into the hotel and pre pack in the garage or hotel the days before the trip.



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Unfortunately we can’t open rear of 2018 expedition with the top box in place. One of the knob locking pins is/was broken in shipping. I also wish all of the items were keyed the same. This whole setup is 5 keys. I’ll probably call a locksmith and have them all re-keyed if possible.



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It is a great system! It gives me a place to put my electric cords, potable hose, grill pans, etc. I have even used it for extra clothing and blankets and gone thru snow and rain and everything stayed dry.



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We use this for extra storage in our class B campervan. I'm able to store all the bulky items that don't fit inside the van like chairs, mats, and our grill. I like that it doesn't block the license plate or taillights and still allows access to the Thule bike rack. The SwingBase allows both doors to open for full access into the rear of the van.



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Love my bike accessory. been using the storage box for a couple of years and just added the bike carrier. Heading out on our first ride to the Biltmore.



by: 06/15/2024

Customer Service is top notch!
We are
just getting started with our modifications and I guarantee you that all of our products will be purchased from etrailer.
Neil went over and above to take care of us, Thank you!



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Very interesting! I am pleased with this purchase. All of this equipment is well built and was designed with ease of use and security in mind. The hitch part is surprisingly pretty heavy, but once it is connected this weight gives the hitch a sturdy feel. The lockers are pretty big and the material though light weight feels like it will hold up to some rough miles and a few bruises. It is so nice to have this much dry secure and easy to access storage outside of our vehicle. Customer service was excellent and delivery times were surprisingly short.



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The exotic cargo system has worked great on our promaster based class b motor home. We bought the 2 box setup,and it carries plenty, 2 golf bags in one and camping/beach gear in the other. We bought a small utility trailer for longer trips,and swapping the yakimas for the trailer only takes about 15 minutes.



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First trip this thing has proven its worth. Put it on the lower level of a two level EXO setup. Bought the wheel kit and it is truly a multipurpose addition. Thanks for the quick delivery!



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Very easy to install. Total installation time (not counting taking photos and opening boxes) was approximately 15 minutes. The only issue I encountered was the left handle on the lower rack had a broken piece inside the locking pin assembly. Other than that, everything was quick and smooth for a single person job. This will greatly assist my business by allowing more room for passenger comfort on long trips to and from airports with a large party. Looking forward to putting this to use.



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no key for cargo carrier. Cargo crrier was locked when taken out of shipping container. Keys that came with the swing away hitch fit but did not unlock box and did not turn. No key was in shipping container or taped or otherwise affixed to the cargo carrier.



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I'm super surprised at just how much fits in these carriers!! Also so sturdy! They hold up fantastic over all terrain.



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Easy to install very strong and high quality. Kate at etrailer said I would find it fantastic. And she was right.



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I can't say enough on how much I use the Exo platform on my FJ Cruiser. Best investment I have made for camping and hauling bins to storage.

I highly recommend Yakima Exo system. I'm actually about to buy addotional goodoes for it.

Thanks again, E-Trailer!



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Product meets all expectations. etrailer quickly replaced a broken Knob Assembly which was damaged during shipping. Vehicle is an Airstream Interstate 24GT. The swing assembly does restrict the Sprinter's right barn door from opening completely, but not a significant issue. We did add our own rear turn signal lights and license plate holder since the factory rear lights restricted ground clearance.



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Installed on 2017 Transit 350HD.

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order on etrailer and the experience was great; really fast shipping and great communication. I was surprised to see it picked and shipped so quick so late in the day, especially for how big this is. It comes in 4 boxes; one giant one and 3 moderately huge ones.

The Yakima EXO system is top notch, great construction. Excellent fit and finish, and pretty easy to assemble. Read the instructions and follow each step and you'll have no issues. I have a bad back and was able to assemble myself, the heaviest part is the swing away hitch - if you can lift about 40-50 pounds it is going to be easy to assemble without any help. I went slow and it only took me about 30-45 minutes.

Tips - the bike rack portion it's not super clear that the rails should not be tight when you put the upper bike rack on. Just set everything in place and it will make getting the bolts through easier.

Pros - it's as advertised. Super sturdy, no shaking/rocking, easy to use. The people who designed this system should be high fiving themselves, it's great.

Cons - none really other than one minor customer experience gripe - you're given enough lock centers to re-key multiple Yakima EXO accessories, I think 4 are included...but it does not come with a master key for removing the lock center. You'll need to buy this separately or do like I did and make your own. Considering they put the effort into including replacement lock centers and give you every tool you'd need, it's a weird oversight.

That being said once you replace the lock center on the cargo carrier you only need 1 key for all of the locks on the system which is awesome.

Ford Transit specific issue I ran into:

When the swing away is open there is a safety latch that holds it open so it will not fall closed on you. This gets in the way of the passenger door opening. But if you remove this (at your risk) you can open the passenger door fully and if you rotate the upper shelf you can even open the door entirely against the side of the van. Also it will 100% block your camera and license plate if it's door mounted.

Absolutely stoked on this system. The cargo box is awesome with internal tie downs and taking it apart to store it in the garage only takes a minute or two. I love how easy the cargo box indexes in place. Every aspect of it has been super satisfying to play with.


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