You've just saved me from my 6 months long headache of trying to find a system for my Ford Ranger Wildtrak X.... you won't believe how IMPOSSIBLE it is to find anyone that knows anything about Ford's Flexible Rack System, it has a cross bar system that can be deployed out or hidden away when there is no rooftop load, but this made the side rails much thicker than all other models of Rangers and as a result, rooftop accessories for owners of the Platinum or Wildtrak X models is literally zero, you'd either have to take off the factory rails or forgo thinking about using a platform system. The secret from your video is the Yakima lock n load clamps... they will fit nicely with the factory crossbars. Why can't these rooftop specialists just recommend this little nugget that could've solve all Ranger Platinum/Wildtrak X's headaches is beyond my comprehension. Thank you so much for showing the Build of materials screenshot, without it, Yakima themselves didn't even know what the heck i was talking about -_- Liked and subbed faster than my heart could beat! Keep up the good work.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods2 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!!
@DrErikBeauvais2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Perfect balance of humor and information. I've been banging my head against the wall for a month trying to decided which platform to get. I...like you...am "a cheap man" lol. Good stuff.
@authenthuse51654 жыл бұрын
Entertaining and informative. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Looking forward to more videos on the GX
@jeffschultz79082 жыл бұрын
So we’ll done like a pro! Helpful and entertaining. Just what I needed to know… and more!
@jefferysmith33733 ай бұрын
Very entertaining and funny, as well as informative too! Very well done!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Namesi4 жыл бұрын
Hey just found your channel and you are a damn natural! The funny family man; you're like a skinny Jim Gaffigan haha. Keep up the great content! Cheers
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! New content coming soon.
@tonybuddy1234 жыл бұрын
I love the delivery of your review and all the humorous points are on par with why I would choose the same rack. I’ve been debating about purchasing this rack but Yakima told me the same thing that it wouldn’t fit on my factory rails on my 2020 4runner. Yakima wanted me to by additional parts which would increase the height of the rack which I did not want! Now that I know it would fit my rails with the additional clamps I’m going to pick one up!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the complements! So far we’ve had ours loaded up a couple times on the trail and it’s worked out great. It’s a shame their service is so bad. We actually had a bad part in the original box and Ive been trying to get a replacement for two months. They do seem to run the 20% off sale regularly. It was on again over the 4th of July so I would wait until labor day and save yourself a couple hundred bucks.
@krisceria49234 жыл бұрын
Can you put this on any crossbars?
@DanBlake3rd Жыл бұрын
Some users reported that mounting a Yakima SkyBox on the factory rails results in a scratched roof from the box's mounting clamps. Maybe Yakima feels that it's a similar situation here. Good to know that the Platform works though.
@mr2ti413 жыл бұрын
Lol... Just found your channel. You, sir, may have just sold me on the roof rack! Looking at this and the Rhino myself!
@rickcleveland86773 жыл бұрын
Hilarious, and a deep dive into the life of a family man!
@johnerickp4 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. Keep them coming!
@2023Transformation2 жыл бұрын
This is an under-appreciated channel, subscribed.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods2 жыл бұрын
You’re getting in on the ground floor my friend ; )
@cactusface233 жыл бұрын
That was great! Thanks for the chuckle.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! I climed on the roof again while moving in this updated version - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZarmJaGiteshcU
@gerard4441 Жыл бұрын
You couldnt be more right with the flat top look of roof racks on most vehicles lol
@jrod44913 жыл бұрын
Lol....I know what u mean.....great video
@donkeyrider4 жыл бұрын
I agree on Mr T comment. I like the smaller rack, Nicely done dude!
@IBODEGAI4 жыл бұрын
I kinda got the gist that this review wasn’t actually a review but I watched the whole way through because it was highly enjoyable. Great work! I can see this channel completely blowing up! Happy to be subbed before the craze and I’ll accept my free gift when the sponsors climb on board! ✌🏽
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! Sorry for the lack of updates. Ive been slammed with work (thankfully) but circling back with a tires/wheels video soon.
@agnesf26593 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your humour. :)
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
And I appreciate you tuning in Agnes! Stay tuned for more.
@martinkrahge55683 жыл бұрын
Outstanding fella 🤣👍🍻 all the best from Australia 🇦🇺🍻
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate!
@trevorevans71013 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Thanks terribly
@LegionTacticoolCutlery4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up my good man! Its all about Family!
@Euragone683 жыл бұрын
Just watching your video solved a question... Now I have to order the Yakima Corner brackets.. I was looking for a simple cargo bag when just about any rectangle box would work! .. Thanks
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
You should check out this video I did all on loading strategy - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZarmJaGiteshcU Plus I teenwolfed my truck with a 6 year old driving in the intro so… thats fun too.
@AngelRivera-wp9bg2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done
@urbanosity4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I am trying to decide between going with the Lock N Load Platform or the whole Cross Bar/Basket/etc. setup on my truck cap.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
I was in the same place. I didn't want to spend the money on a platform but wanted to be low profile. Rola makes a decent looking large basket.
@jdubincali3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for upload!
@haihly2 жыл бұрын
Haha. Love the video. Thanks. “Poor man’s land cruiser “ I had a GX and sold it cause I was too poor to pay for premium hahaha. Anyways entertaining video. I’m at the diy crossed off the list stage. Still leaning toward Front Runner but we’ll see. The dimensions just fit my Forester wilderness better than the stubby Yakima. We’ll see though.
@robbergstrom9433 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’d love to see shots of how you load yours up!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, Ive had that request a few times and I have load in/out footage from this year so that may be sooner than later. Its on the list : )
@chuckderuyter Жыл бұрын
Curious if you looked at the ARB Baserack. The Baserack platform is all one piece.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods Жыл бұрын
I don’t think it was out here in the US when we made this but ARB makes fantastic kit so Im sure it rocks.
@JXM777CG4 жыл бұрын
Great review thanks for the info
@d.l.jenkins988911 ай бұрын
I just picked up a used 460 I want to trick out...a bit. Im not going to do any of your mods...but it would be entertaining to drink a couple beers.
@davidlliteras69603 жыл бұрын
Great review! I'll look for it this weekend, you found the discounts throughout the whole weekend?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Sorry buddy, that review is a year old : ( maybe its on-sale again. Good luck!
@beevo4122 жыл бұрын
So I have a Subaru XV (aka Crosstrek) and fitted the yakima crossbars with a view to later adding a Yakima platform. I just thought this should be a no-brainer but (like you) I found the Yakima site no help as to how to make these two products work together! I will persevere. Thanks for a really pro presentation. I will research your material more but I am assuming you managed to spin your channel up to being a success for you? Really great work. Will be looking for more. (Hi from Australia where we find Wombats a better test subject than the cliche kangaroos)
@leenestle4 жыл бұрын
I give the review a 5 and delivery a 10 for a net score of 9.5.....keep the gx updates coming.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Tires and wheels are coming next. I’ll also do a follow up on the Yakima as we’ve had some issues...
@darylnd3 жыл бұрын
Well the platform is "only" $829, but the stuff to attach it runs up the price quite smartly!
@nyak63RUS3 жыл бұрын
Great video- I have a question that I'm hoping another viewer can help with. I have a pickup with Yakima cross bars over the cab, and I'm looking to get a canopy and then add this platform on that. The problem is I live in a condo with a 6'10 clearance in the parking garage. I'm at 6'9 with the bars... Does anyone know the added height with a rack like this on a canopy? Does it reach higher than crossbars on the cab would? Very specific scenario I know, but I hope someone can give specifics. Thanks!
@mwilliamshs2 жыл бұрын
What's a canopy?
@pathaertel3506 Жыл бұрын
Hey. Wondering how the OEM (with their curved shape) worked with the adaptor/rigid box. And also how they held up under any significant weight. Unfortunately Even with the new landing pads and a direct connect that hit market since this video you need to do the full size 84x54 for the GX without doing any mods, this size won’t fit without cross bars. Would love to not have to also purchase Yakima bars for a few more hundo. Thanks as usual for the informative vid.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods Жыл бұрын
I ran this half platform on the OEM curved bars for one season. I ran about 150 pounds up there and probably did 250 to 350 miles of trail that summer. By the end of the summer the bars were pretty much shot. Every time I hit a bump, the platform weight would cause the bow to flex and we’d hear a popping sound. Not really worth it for the cost of the platform. I don’t drive really technical trails and I don’t even drive that fast on the forest roads. This is the main reason we switched to a full platform solution. The bars would have popped out eventually and that would have sucked on the trail.
@cactusface232 жыл бұрын
2nd time watching this... tho I'm curious to find out if fuel economy takes a big hit when driving without a load up there.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods2 жыл бұрын
Not sure... My new rack is twice the size : )
@jmleon924 жыл бұрын
Cool vids. I wanna see more of that GX!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Just dropped tires and wheels video. Thanks for the support!
@ontheguadalupe3 жыл бұрын
Great video and you are a natural. I want to buy and install this same set up, but was wondering how much higher does the rack sit above the factory rails. I have the Yakima ski racks and want to attach to the top of the locknload. I just don’t think it will fit into my garage with my 2” lift and 32inchers. I do have the rear air bag setup and maybe I could lower upon entering, if I remember????
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
I believe it was 5.5” from the roof to top of rack. Sorry, I just sold it or Id measure. I have a new E sized locknload ready to assemble when I get a few minutes. I don’t think Id rely on my memory to hit that switch every-time I garaged it but maybe your memory is better than mine : ) Wanting to keep it garaged with the rack on is one reason I haven’t lifted mine yet.
@ontheguadalupe3 жыл бұрын
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods With a 2 inch lift it will fit in the garage with the locknload. The ski racks are much taller and I still have a couple of inches. Now I can’t enter while carrying skis. Was the original rack too small after you used it?
@elginwang1572 Жыл бұрын
Hey there, great video! What type of T-slot does this rack have? M8? Thank you!
@nickinportland2 жыл бұрын
I have the same Lexus just newer. The factory rails on the new ones are pretty much unusable now. Maybe a half an inch off the roof. I did put some yakima ridge line towers on it and they did great. 600 bucks later but what can you do.
@javierpadilla41384 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video! Considering the same platform for my 460 as well. One thing I want to make sure is that I can mount my rooftop box onto the platform? How much wider are the platform slats compared to the factory crossbars? Thanks!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Hey, Javier, sorry I missed this. I'd say the slats are a bit wider, maybe an inch? But they also have a kit to add a rooftop box I think. You can use the T slots to mount anything you need as well.
@beevo4122 жыл бұрын
very entertaining!
@chairmanbaoАй бұрын
hi, just came across this review of the lock n load. i was curious if you ever had any noise or loud whistling sounds while driving on the road. seems some people have had major issues with this but its rarely ever mentioned in reviews. was wondering if you’ve ever had any issues. thanks!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods24 күн бұрын
There is a bit of wind noise but not pronounced. I believe all racks have that issue to some degree. Hope that helps!
@chairmanbao24 күн бұрын
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods thanks for getting back to me.
@stuartderham46202 жыл бұрын
Ha ha .. great review..
@HorrorFun23 Жыл бұрын
How much you want for it
@mckayprestwich Жыл бұрын
Can the crossbars be put at any distance from each other or do they have to be equally spaced?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods Жыл бұрын
Fixed positions.
@rodneyburt88433 жыл бұрын
How is the Yakima working out? Do you get much wind noise with it?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
It's worked out great. I generally just carry 3 large boxes up there. I do wish I had opted for a slightly larger size and the weight limit on the factory rails is a big limiting factor but the rack quality is solid after a summer of trail use. Wind noise is moderate. You definitely hear it but I don't notice it unless on the freeway and even then, it's just a low level of white noise.
@jimcumings78883 жыл бұрын
Can you still get into most parking garages?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Unless I forget and leave the boxes on it.
@ejshelby54602 жыл бұрын
hello, thanks for the great video, a rare find. I have one question about the OEM crossbar, did you buy from from Lexus parts? and they fit well, unlike the copycats on Amazon?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Nope, I used the generic bars I bought on ebay. They fit fine but the set screw that holds the crossed bar into the bracket came loose after a while. This set-up can't carry a ton of wieght due to the low load capacity of the factory bars.
@ejshelby54602 жыл бұрын
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods what impressed me was simply that you sat on it. I wouldn't want to load any heavier on top of the SUV than that, upset the center of gravity. :)
@ejshelby54602 жыл бұрын
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods I definitely installed a rich man’s crossbar on a poor man’s land cruiser today, bought the OEM bar and man it was a perfect fit, easy to install
@ejshelby54602 жыл бұрын
Sorry again, so the curved nature of the crossbar didn’t pose issue with the Yakima anchor/mounting devices?
@pcbfisher38762 жыл бұрын
Any kin to Alton Brown?
@FredJumayao3 жыл бұрын
Love your channel, planning on getting a GX 460 but have you seen the prices now???? LOL not CHEAP!!!
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Wholly crap. Just ran the KBB on mine. 3K more than I paid for it even though it's been 15 months and I've put 10K miles on it. At least these last forever. You could be shopping for a Kia Sorento ; )
@matthewhuston11883 жыл бұрын
Any issues with wind noise or wind loading?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
I Switched to a full sized locknload this year. The new rack has the fairing right over my sunroof so it’s a bit louder but I don’t think it’s not bad and doesn’t effect my ability to hear audio books or music clearly.
@WrldExplorer3 жыл бұрын
Are you able to carry 2 hybrid bikes with that size?
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Not sure what a hybrid bike is but I can carry a butt load of camping gear : )
@WrldExplorer3 жыл бұрын
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods just a bike with the straight bars. I just ordered mine yesterday.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods3 жыл бұрын
Oh, cool. Yeah, you could def fit a couple bikes, its 55” long so you might need to do a fork mount. I just upgraded to a full sized locknload for more room. Good luck!
@STha-ct5xo4 жыл бұрын
I just ordered Yakima towers for my gx460 rails. Etrailer and rack attack said the Yakima towers and clips (48) should fit the factory rails. Were they mistaken? I haven’t received them yet due to be being back ordered.
@WastingTimeInTheWoods4 жыл бұрын
Really interested in what your results are. I would love to use a better mount as the factory rails are my weak point. Last weekend I spent 3hours removing the rack and re-torqueing all the connectors. Ive been loading up about 200lbs on it and it started rattling the crossbars loose on the washboard. Please let me know what you find out. If they work Ill do a follow up video to change mine out and give you a shoutout. Thanks!!
@STha-ct5xo3 жыл бұрын
@@WastingTimeInTheWoods I finally put on the bars. The yakima towers and clips fit fine on the gx460 factory rails
@petercox17093 жыл бұрын
What is the overall height now from the top of the roof?