If I have the Thule crossbarsthat lock- do I need to unlock the bars every time to attach the straps to the crossbar? Can I leave the straps attached?
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no, you just thread them thru the loop and tighten. You could leave them attached, but it's so easy to take them on and off, that your better off just removing them. It will keep things from rattling around up there as well as protect them from so much sun and wind. These straps are the coolest I have ever used. you'll really like them.
1014739
I think most Thule products are specific to the Thule load bars unless otherwise noted. This rack certainly seems to be, although there may be adapters available. For your application, you might consider a hitch rack if the vehicles you'll have will have hitches. Otherwise, you may need to look to vehicles that you can put your bike IN rather than ON. Good luck!
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Your best bet is to go to Thule.com and check their official fit guide. It will let you put in a specific vehicle and check applications, or call them, they are great. You'll also see the related parts you may need/want, cross bars, locks,... I have this Thule system and it works well and is beautifully made.
2040836
Good day, this is compatible with the Thule AeroBlade load bars. We also offer the Xadapt kit that allows this to mount into the t-track on the top of the bar for increased aesthetics. Thanks!
304068
I doubt it. The threaded hitch lock is a concern . I don't think Thule are threaded
772068
When we went on our last vacation, I was borrowing my father-in-laws Thule soft luggage bag that rides on top of the vehicle. I thought you needed crossbars for that, but you don't, it only attaches to the roof rails. You only need the crossbars for the hard rigid luggage containers. That is the only thing I can see them for.
199559
It comes with a set of universal clamps to lock on the roof rack or cross bars. No additional parts required as long you have roof cross bar.
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This is an OEM VW part, not Thule. It includes the two cross bars and mounting equipment (feet). Although it's an easy install, I opted to take it to my local VW dealer and have it installed by them (which they'll only do with authentic VW parts). The bars have a unique elliptical shape. I needed the bars for my road bike, so I opted for a Yakima fork mount and SKS lock cores. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PRV7H2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AT0R9/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1)One thing I'm still looking for, though, is a good fairing. Let me know if you find one that works well and won't mess up the roof.Good luck! This is an OEM VW part, not Thule. It includes the two cross bars and mounting equipment (feet). Although it's an easy install, I opted to take it to my local VW dealer and have it installed by them (which they'll only do with authentic VW parts). The bars have a unique elliptical shape. I needed the bars for my road bike, so I opted for a Yakima fork mount and SKS lock cores. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PRV7H2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AT0R9/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1)One thing I'm still looking for,... » Read More This is an OEM VW part, not Thule. It includes the two cross bars and mounting equipment (feet). Although it's an easy install, I opted to take it to my local VW dealer and have it installed by them (which they'll only do with authentic VW parts). The bars have a unique elliptical shape. I needed the bars for my road bike, so I opted for a Yakima fork mount and SKS lock cores. (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001PRV7H2/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1 and http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000AT0R9/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc;=1)One thing I'm still looking for, though, is a good fairing. Let me know if you find one that works well and won't mess up the roof.Good luck! « Show Less
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Yes, as a matter of fact they are attached to my Thule bars right now. I have a Thule carrier and the malones attached to a Subaru Crosstrek. You will like the fold down feature also I think.
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I know they fit Thule square crossbars; (they work great w/ mine). They also supposedly work w/ Yakima round bars and aero-style bars. The brackets are heavy duty and a universal shape to accommodate different shaped crossbars. I am very happy with the Malone carriers; got 2 sets last year and hauled 2 kayaks everywhere. Rock solid carriers.
1703634
Hi Oldsquid,Thule does not have round bars, those would most likely Yakima Cross Bars. This product can be mounted on those bars. Thank you for the inquiry and have a great day!
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I have both a Thule and a Yakama rack on two different cars and put the Roof box on either. On my last SUV I was able to put this Box on the Factory bars.Hope this helps.
106309
They attach with a generic, slightly bent, metal strip and bolts. The Thule cross bars are rectangular in shape and I've had no issues with these.
1785995
If you have the bar that looks like a blade then this is not designed for that. You may have to contact Thule and get what you need as far as adapter clamps. This is on my regular Thule bar, the rectangular tube approximately 1 1/2 x 3//4 bar. They fit that perfectly. Again contact Thule is the best solution here. Thanks Jim
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Hi! All Thule One Key lock bundles will work on current Thule carriers. The 544 here includes 4 locks and the keys needed, which would go into each 450 foot needed to secure 2 Thule crossbars on to your vehicles roof. If you have additional bike carriers on top of this system, you may want to get a large Thule lock set. Thanks!
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The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it. The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not... » Read More The crossbars simply clamp down where you put them- there is no designated spot to place them, which is important for me because I have a rooftop cargo box that requires the bars to be slid to where its brackets are. I believe the safety rules are to put the bars as far towards the back as they can go to do the job. The bars are only put in place when you need to carry something up top. Otherwise, you take them off and store them. They have screw-down clamps on each end of the bar, and a "Key" which you use to lock the screw-down handle in place, but the key itself does not release the bar to re-position it. « Show Less
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Yes. The Thule bars are actually slightly rectangular rather than fully square in cross-section. The clamps on the Powderhound Ski racks are shaped to fit equally well to either the round cross-section Yakima cross bars that I have on my SUV and the rectangular cross-section Thule bars that I have on my Honda minivan.