Thule Roof Rack System Fit Kits

I have an older set of Wing bars from Thule and the 1st footpack I bought didn't fit it (had smaller holes), so I contacted Thule and got this response;"you are using the older 480R Rapid Traverse footpack.If you searched online to find the 145030 fit kit, then this kit will only fit the newest Evo footpack sets. (As you noticed, the hook holes are different sizes, so the new kit is not interchangeable with your 480R footpack.)You need to find Fit Kit 1612. This fit kit is designed to work with your 480R footpacks and is engineered to work with your 15 Volvo S60. Thule does not have this fit kit. It is discontinued, but I'd say you have a good chance finding it on the secondary markets (like eBay), or through a Google search."So I found it here on Amazon and it even has the small notches to snap into the Volvo frame so no need to measure off the windshield. A nice bonus.

I have a 2022 Mini 5 door without roof rails and needed a rack. I went with Thule because all of the other options had lots of 1 star reviews, which went something like - destroyed roof, paint job, leaked the whole trip. The Thule worked very well. Locks onto the roof very cleanly and so far, no perceptible harm to the vehicle. I do take it off after each use however. One last note, a lot of other reviewers complained about the difficulty of installation. It is multi-step, but there is a good video on line which walks you through everything.

These were a perfect fit for my 2016 Nissan Altima. Seems they will last a long time.

There isn't a lot of info out there on what roof racks work with the 2020 Ford Escape with panoramic roof. I took a gamble on the fit kit (6049), along with the evo flush rail foot pack and the 53" wingbar evo 135.It fit! Install was pretty easy. The only thing I had some frustration with was that I'd get all of my measurements perfectly set/centered/whatever but then as the bar tightens down it can pull you out of your perfect measurement a bit. It took a couple tries but I was able to get the bars perfectly centered and spaced eventually. Also, the end caps took a little finesse (gentle rubber mallet) to get pushed on, but it wasn't too bad. Start with the backside, tap tap tap, then make sure the middle area lines up with the rubber spacer, then keep tapping until it's all the way on.Better yet, there's at least 1/4" of clearance between the bar and the highest the panoramic roof goes while it's sliding back or tilting.There's a very slight increase in wind noise, and depending on which direction/speed wind is blowing from I pick up a tiny whistle somewhere in the 30-50 mph range. I haven't played around with moving the bars forward or backwards yet though. In any case, even with the radio on low the noise is easily drowned out.Overall, very pleased with my purchase.

I was able to modify these for use with Thule 460R feet and EVO Wing Bars on my 2023 EUV. They bolt directly to the factory roof rails, but I had to bend them so the tab that rises above the rail was vertical instead of angled in or out. I did this by placing them in my vice and using a pair of adjustable wrenches to do the bending. The 460R caps don’t fit perfectly into the rubber spacer, they can be modified by removing some material to fit better but I was able to muscle them Into place and close them.Also fits 2019 Chevrolet Bolt, no modifications needed.

Purchased this setup for my vehicle:* Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack (Set of 4)* Thule KIT1787 Traverse System Fit Kit* Thule ARB60B AeroBlade 60" Roof Rack Load Bars (Pr)-Black* Thule 588 Lock Cylinders for Car Racks (8-Pack)* 2 x Thule 898 Hullavator Pro Kayak Lift Assist CarrierAccording to Thule's web site, each bar can support 220 lbs, so that's why I decided to spring for 2 Hullavators. Can't wait to test them out!My new purchase replaces the following setup on my old truck:* Thule 445 Specialty Carrier* 2 x Thule 883 Glide & Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier* Thule 997 Goal Post Hitch Mount Truck Adapter for Thule Canoe and Kayak CarriersThis wasn't a bad setup since my kayak is light and I'm on the strong side. But, I'm getting older and the Hullavator design makes it look so much simpler to load my boats. I have spoken to people on the lake who had Hullavators on their cars, and they all said they loved it. I like the look of the AeroBlades better than the square bars. Both bars cause wind noise/drag, but with the Aeroblades, I noticed a slight drop in MPG... went from high 19s to low 19 MPG. Worth the tradeoff to be able to haul my yaks around.

Great stability. Very little noise and it matched the roof of my 2018 honda accord. No complaints and it's quite sturdy. Already drove 400 miles and it didn't not move a millimeter from where I installed it.