I'm looking at replacing my '87 Pathfinder with an X (because the new Pathfinders are bulbous, gas-guzzling cars). My one concern is being able to mount my 16' trekking canoe on the X's factory rack. Unless I can put the front cross-bar significantly forward of the factory position (i.e., it needs to go where the factory basket is), I don't see how I could get a stable mount.
Has anyone tackled this problem? I'd appreciate any ideas.
Thanks.
- Oren