Will this fit the "Thule square style" cross bars? It looks like the "U" bolts are designed to fit oval shaped cross bars.
164495
I wouldn't buy it at all. The U bolts are terrible and strip out when you try to attach it. I had to send mine back. Get one from Thule or Yakima
164496
It tightens down on square cross bars perfectly....i have two sportrack kayak holders on square bars...no probs...
164497
Perfect for oval bars, you may need to find another, longer U bolt. There is a newer model (also sold by Amazon) that may be a more universal fit.
164498
The kit worked fine with my Thule bars. I thought the same thing, and was pleasantly surprised when I put it together and it worked. I kept the saddles on the bars and just removed the bars before winter. The u bolts and the plastic caps for the saddles with locks were very tight fitting the first time and it took a little bar-soap as lubricant to make things slide together. Also, you have to squeeze the u-bolts open ends together to fit thru the holes in the saddles. I used a pair of Stanley Zip Clamps gently to assist in making it all work. After the first time, it all worked fine.
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Hello...it fit on the Thule square bars with no problem. I've only tested it with a Ocean Kayak in the driveway and it is very secure. I am also using ratchet straps to hold the boat down and not the ones that came in the kit. I also lined the rear saddles with felt so it will slide off instead of having to bounce off. We purchased another vehicle with factory side racks. I ordered Thule Oval Crossbars for it. Should be here in a few days. I am hoping the saddles will fit on them...it looks like it will...but will see.
1484351
Hi Jon, these are proprietarily designed to work with Thule fit kits, as all manufacturers make their own, only our products will attach to our Edge systems. You will need the Edge bars x 2 as well as the fit kit for your specific vehicle to install these. Thanks!
70333
I don't know what the dimensions of your crossbars are. you can get your info and compare it to the Rhino Rack cross bar specs and decide from their.
353002
Good day, this carrier is designed to fit all Thule and most aftermarket roof rack systems and crossbars. If the crossbar dimensions do not vary too much from any of the Thule bars, then this should fit without any issue. Thank you and have a great day!
1916574
This rack will attach to any square cross bars (standard - 1 inch by inch or less). I had to buy the adapter kit because I have aerocross bars from Thule that are oblong.
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If your cross bars are less than 3 to 3.5 inches wide it will fit without modification. If they are wider than 3.5 inches you will have to make new brackets to attach to the cross bar. I used 1 inch wide flat bar steel and 2 inch long bolts to mount it to my coross bars. Total cost was about $30.00 and took about 3 hours to fabricate.
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The generic u brackets that come with it should work just fine if your vehicle has a roof rack already installed that isn't more than 3" in diameter. Worst case scenario is that you have to check home depot for a different u bolt.I've had mine for 2 years and used it on 2 different cars and I am very happy with it. Makes packing out a whole lot easier and frees up room in the car.
2236404
Fits my 2008 Rav 4 real well. I have the oval bar? Very universal, I ordered the Thule first DID not like it at all!!
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Hi Megan, depending on the width of your bike's pedals and the length of your crossbars, you most likely will not be able to make this happen. The only way this could work is if you had a Thule square bar system, with the longer square bars so you would be able to space your accessories accordingly. We offer 58 inch, 65 inch and 78 inch crossbars for the Thule square bar system. Please visit the "buyer's guide" on www.thule.com for more info. Thanks!
799648
These should fit on most vehicles with the standard roof rack cross-bars. They work on round, square or oval types.
2154179
I have put Those on a santa fe, subaru forester and on a thule square cross bar and not had any issues. The bolts can't be replaced
1495459
Probably, but check the fit guide at Thule's website. If it does fit you will be very pleased with the railing attachment. It works great and easy to use.
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I used them on a Dodge Caravan SXT with stock cross bars but I don't know why they wouldn't work on round...my cross bars are oval shape. If you hit Thule customer service I bet they would know. All the best, Spider K
620770
You can buy a bar adaptor, I did it for my wife's bike and it work well on the Thule Vertex
1648815
The roof racks fit my X-bar that is oval and flat. It should fit round rails or really any shape. I tighten the racks to the x-bar using channel locks just to be sure and drove over 600 miles, checking the straps once. All worked great.
835700
it comes with a square U bolt. It would work if you tighten the U bolt well. I am beyond satisfied with the carriers I bought!
1660874
I looked at mine and they also do not have the Thule logo...believe thule manufactures them for VW. Mine have the VW logo on the bars, mounts...etc