Back when I had my lifted explorer and 2 bike racks on the roof I used to carry around a milk crate to stand on for loading/unloading the bikes

Now when I lift the XK some more... that'll be a challenge! But that's not going to happen for at least another year and a half.. .possibly longer depending on how work goes.

I am hoping that the Yakima markup is quite high. If i can get that rack for a really good price, that could potentially mean some rock rails in the very near future... and then i'll be all set for some Rousch Creek wheeling next spring!!