This version also has the quick releases on the V’s - definitely a handy feature.
I wish, but I have an old EZ-Vee without quick release. The truth is, I leave it assembled and just detach the whole thing, since I had to design my own system to attach it to Yakima aero bars (no room for U-bolts).
I went with the modular set as I carry canoes as well so need to swap out the V ends sometimes
In talking with curt(?), he used a different thickness stock of square tube for the straight V set up which may not accept different end pieces, so if it’s not set up as modular from the start, it may not work with replacement ends… The first set I had wouldn’t accept the accessory pieces so returned them. The next set had quick releases, esp important in the salty roadways up here
Depending on the distance between your roof and roof rack, the Goodboy can sometimes be mounted under the bars. I’ve used mine this way on a couple different vehicles for many miles:
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My current setup. Went from a van, briefly to a Hyindai Santa Fe and then to the Yaris. Looks odd, but works really well. I like the fact that with rear seat down, I can reach the entire cargo area from either the hatch or rear doors. No reaching required.
Easier to load, but with my short height I still need an assist system.
Not pictured, but on the other side I have a V-rack for either a second kayak or surfski.
The only downside is that I need to duck down a bit getting in and out of the driver’s seat no to hit my head.
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We just had this RTT with kayak rack installed today because our old one couldn’t support the boats.
We are making plans to return to the Italian and French alps this summer (off-road above the tree line, wild camping)
I think we will camp a lot when we return to Washington later next year.
I’ll put the yaks on later today and see how it looks.
Dang! Dang!
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Put the yaks on the car after you leave the garage.
Roger that
How’s that x5 treating you? I just sold one I had twenty years, what a great car
I almost cried
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Loving it! It’s got 217,000 miles on it and still going strong. When it dies i will be getting another for sure!
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My father has a 2010 48i with < 70K miles … partly because it spends so much time in the shop.
I hear ya, I bought the X7 here in Germany, have really enjoyed road tripping in it.
I hope it lasts as long as the last one.
The X5 I bought in Maui and have shipped all over several continents. I only repaired the front bushings.
That was my best car ever, so many great times
It’s a great scuba gear vehicle
I live next door to the engineer that was on the design team for the first X5s and he snatched it up for his place in Croatia. He loves that car also
The paint was like brand new 
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Can you guys tell me what I need to know to get those bungees? 24 “ C4?