Can I Use The Lift Brackets For My Yakima ReelDeal And How Many Come In Package

Question:

Hello I have a LockNLoad on a 2022 Subaru Outback. I purchased Yakima Reeldeal Rooftop Fishing Rod Mount order 113043404. On the LockNLoad it is not high enough to hold rods and reels need minimum additional rise of 3.25 was looking at adding item Y8860037. 1st how much more lift do I pickup on the Reeldeal from main mount? How many do you need to order? 1 kit for each attachment 4 sets. I see this item is out of stock till middle of July, for me to wait till I can get item Y8860037 and they do not lift the Reeldeal high enough for my reels It will be to late to return the Reeldeal, What our my options? I was wondering if I used item Y8860037 Replacement T-Slot Mounting Hardware, could I build a block under the reeldeal to raise them the additional 3.25inch and use a longer bolt would that work and be sturdy enough? but not available till end of August. I will say if I would be mounting Reeldeal to just crossbars it would be close to not needing the risers, the issue is the crossbars on the LockNLoad are wide and to close for the reels to fit between them. When I travel with the rods I also am carrying a awning and cooler so I can not take it off for just the rods and reels on crossbars. See pictures attached. What other options are out there to fit a LockNLoad to hold rods and reels and get enough rise from crossbars? Thank You

asked by: Michael F

Helpful Expert Reply:

I spoke a representative from Yakima about the Lift Brackets for Yakima ReelDeal or Big PowderHound and PowderHound Carriers - Qty 2, part # Y8860037. They said these brackets will give you almost 4" of additional clearance. The lift brackets do come in pairs, so you will 2 for your ReelDeal.

expert reply by: Mark Smith