Yakima Wheel Fork Help

[ODG]

Just bought a new Yakima rack yesterday and I'm having a problem with the wheel fork mounts. Seems like no matter how much I tighten the wing nut I can still fairly easily move the wheel fork. I just don't want it to wiggle it's way down while I'm driving and cause the tire to come in contact with my roof. I was thinking of cutting a rubber strip out of an old tube and putting it between the crossbar and the wheel fork clamps. Maybe that will keep it from slipping? Any other ideas?

Thanks
Mike

[TMayhew]

I was thinking of cutting a rubber strip out of an old tube and putting it between the crossbar and the wheel fork clamps. Maybe that will keep it from slipping?
That's actually a pretty good idea. I have the same problem on long trips and ended up just packing the wheels inside the vehicle. I'm going to dig out those forks when I get home and give it a shot.

[Dirt]

There isn't much you can do to keep the forks from moving. I've tried a bunch of different things.

What I suggest is to get a few squares of the flexible magnetic sheeting from a sign shop. Stick that to the roof where the tires would hit. It protects your roof.

I used clear skateboard grip tape on the roof of my car. It is a more permanent solution.

Hope that helps.

Pete