Can thule equipment be attached to factory roof rack?
11-01-2004, 05:17 AM
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Can thule equipment be attached to factory roof rack?
I just want to put ski racks on my runner's factory roof rails, but thule's website says there's no attachment to the factory roof rack. I really don't want to have to buy towers and load bars, are there any other options? It seems like their new fat mouth clamps would work.
Anyone have some experience or tricks to make it work?
Anyone have some experience or tricks to make it work?
11-01-2004, 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
I looked on yakima's page and they don't have anything either...?
11-01-2004, 06:40 AM
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Not to be an ass (which means I'm going to be an ass) but Thule and Yakima make ski racks (and bike racks and baskets) that attach to factory load bars. Thule and Yakima also make mounts (towers) and bars that will anchor to yoru factory rails.
If you can't find them online, I'd suggest you go visit someone in person.
If you can't find them online, I'd suggest you go visit someone in person.
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11-01-2004, 07:11 AM
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TADA! They have it... http://www.rei.com/online/store/Prod..._SSHP_RACKS_PP
A friend of mine uses those on his Subie, another on his LX470..trust me, they work.
A friend of mine uses those on his Subie, another on his LX470..trust me, they work.
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
I just want to put ski racks on my runner's factory roof rails, but thule's website says there's no attachment to the factory roof rack. I really don't want to have to buy towers and load bars, are there any other options? It seems like their new fat mouth clamps would work.
Anyone have some experience or tricks to make it work?
Anyone have some experience or tricks to make it work?
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11-02-2004, 09:58 AM
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Isn't there also a rule (maybe it's in the Big Book under Fashion Trends) that says you are required to carry, mounted on the rack, at all times, every single piece of rack equipment made. all year, summer or winter. Nothing says bonehead like an ski rack on a porche in August...
Just musing...
Just musing...
11-02-2004, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Flamedx4
Isn't there also a rule (maybe it's in the Big Book under Fashion Trends) that says you are required to carry, mounted on the rack, at all times, every single piece of rack equipment made. all year, summer or winter. Nothing says bonehead like an ski rack on a porche in August...
Just musing...
Just musing...
Do you leave the skis on there too?
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