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2007 Kia Sportage Roof Rack by Thule
Roof Rack Includes:
Thule AeroBlade Load Bars - Aluminum - 47" - Qty 2
Thule Rapid Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack
Part Numbers: THARB47, TH450R
Retail:$339.90
Price:$305.90
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Thule AeroBlade Load Bars - Aluminum - 47" - Qty 2
part number: THARB47
Attach these premium, aluminum bars to Thule roof-rack feet to create a sturdy, stylish, roof-mounted rack that is supremely quiet and aerodynamic. Pivoting endcaps let you easily slide on T-slot-mounted accessories.
Features:
- AeroBlade design produces one of the quietest roof racks on the market
- Load bars work with Thule Rapid foot packs to create a roof rack for mounting various accessories
- Mount a cargo carrier, bike rack, kayak saddles, ski carrier and more
- Unique, Kammback-like shape creates a supremely aerodynamic system with minimal drag
- Integrated T-slots make it easy to slide T-track-mounted accessories onto the bars
- SwingBlade endcaps pivot open to allow full access to T-slots for quick, simple mounting
- Clamp-on accessories conveniently wrap around bars
- Rubber stripping inside T-slots keeps out dirt and grime while also providing cushion for cargo
- Textured surface disturbs airflow to dramatically reduce wind noise
- Crossbar length can accommodate the following, depending on the types of carriers and accessories used:
- 1 - 4 Bikes
- 1 - 2 Kayaks
- 1 - 8 Pairs of skis
- 2 - 4 Surfboards
- 1 Cargo box (with enough room to fit 1 bike beside it)
- Lightweight aluminum construction is durable and rust resistant and takes up only a fraction of your weight limit
- BoxBeam extrusion process provides exceptional strength
- Slight bow in center of each bar helps to ensure a sturdy, custom-fit rack
- SmartSlide molded measuring strip eases installation and lines slots beneath each bar to further improve aerodynamics
Specs:
- Dimensions: 47" long x 3" wide
- Fits the following Thule foot packs:
- Rapid Aero Crossroad (TH450R)
- Rapid Aero (TH400XTR)
- Rapid Tracker (TH430R)
- Rapid Traverse (TH480R)
- Rapid Podium (TH460R)
- Weight: 6 lbs
- Weight capacity: 165 lbs per pair
- Quantity: 2 crossbars
- Lifetime warranty
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Thule's AeroBlade bars are designed to be among the quietest, strongest, most aerodynamic load bars on the road. The low-profile, arced shape of the bars couples with the unique WindDiffuser stripping to produce a bar that is so quiet you'll forget you even have a rack on your car. Many factory and aftermarket roof racks produce an annoying whistle that can only be quelled by adding a fairing to your system. Not only is a fairing unnecessary with the AeroBlade, but adding one would actually make it louder and less aerodynamic.
WindDiffuser Technology
A built-in T-track sits along the top of each bar, near the front. When no accessories are mounted, the included WindDiffuser rubber stripping covers the slot. (You can also cut the stripping so that it can be placed in the slot around any carriers or accessories that are mounted.) The rubber strip serves to keep dirt and grime out of the T-slot and provides a little scratch-resistant cushion for any mounted items.
The unique aspect of the WindDiffuser, which comes standard with the AeroBlade, is the ribbing. This textured surface disturbs the air flowing over the bar, tripping it to create turbulence. The result is less wind noise, little or no annoying whistle, and a more aerodynamic rack. In fact, the AeroBlade has been shown to produce 90 percent less sound energy than the elliptical Thule Aero bars, making them the quietest load bars in the industry.
Aerodynamic Design
Thule took a note from the manufacturers of high-performance cars, such as Ferrari and Maserati, and designed the AeroBlade with a Kammback (or Kamm-tail) style. This crossbar does not have a full-length teardrop-type tail; rather, it is cut off, leaving a square end at the rear of the bar. The aerodynamic effect is essentially the same as it would be if the bar continued into a full teardrop shape. Air continues to move over it in a streamlined fashion, flowing along the bar as it would if the tail were complete. Because there is no tail, though, the bar is smaller and weighs less.
Strong, Durable Construction
The Thule AeroBlade load bars are constructed of extruded aluminum to ensure an extra-sturdy roof-rack system. During the extrusion process, metal is shaped to form a complex design on the interior of each bar, as seen in the cross section of the AeroBlade. Each fold adds to the overall strength and rigidity of the bar. This process creates crossbars that are primarily hollow but still reinforced for added strength. The result is a bar that can withstand more than 800 pounds of force, yet weighs so little that it takes up only a slight portion of your load capacity.
Installation of Thule AeroBlade Crossbars
To install your crossbars, use the included SmartSlide measurement system. This molded material lines the bottom slots of each bar and is scored and numbered to directly correspond with the instructions included in your custom mounting kit. By covering the bottom slots, around the feet, the SmartSlide manages to further reduce noise and eliminate whistlingas well.
SwingBlade Endcaps
Mounting accessories on your roof-rack crossbars has never been easier. With the AeroBlade you can slide accessories into the T-slots without having to wrestle off an endcap. Just pop the SwingBlade up and swing it out for instant access to the top slot.
ARB47 Thule Aero Blade Aluminum Cross Bars - 47" Long
Thule Rapid Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack
part number: TH450R
Transform your vehicle's factory installed rails into flexible, multipurpose rack system with these adapters. Rubber coated steel clamping straps provide maximum security and unmatched strength while protecting existing rails from surface damage.
Features:
- Maximum rack strength and custom fit provided by rubber coated steel strap of foot
- Integrated rubber lining keeps existing rails fully protected from surface damage
- Fits more vehicles than any other railing carrier
- Mounting system adjusts to clamp securely to existing raised rails on vehicle roof
- Design and style of foot complement your vehicle
- Easily mount and remove feet with integrated tool that also acts as a cover
- Optional one-key system locks available to secure the foot pack to the factory rails
- Requires 4 lock cylinders (sold separately)
Specs:
- Application: Thule Rapid Aero or AeroBlade aluminum load bars
 | Thule Crossroad adapters strap on to the factory roof rack. |
 | The strap is tightened by turning a screw hidden behind a lockable door. |
Turn the factory installed raised rails on your vehicle into a versatile, multipurpose rack system. The iron grip of the Rapid Crossroad, provided by the flexible steel clamping strap, allows for unmatched strength and security when mounting carriers to the roof of your vehicle. Whether you are biking, boating, skiing, or packing up for a well-deserved weekend away, this mounting system is the perfect base for safely transporting whatever you need to your next destination.
450R Thule Rapid CrossRoads Foot Pack
Video of Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2007 Kia Sportage
Video Transcript for Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack Installation - 2007 Kia Sportage
Today on our 2007 Kia Sportage, well be test-fitting the Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack System using part numbers THARB47 and TH450R. Now, weve already pre-assembled our crossbars so were ready to fit it to the vehicle. Well simply place the front crossbar on top of our factory raised side rails making sure that the rubber coated steel straps slide underneath the raised side rails. Well then adjust the crossbar feet making sure that the molded-in triangle on each foot is directly over the center of the factory raised side rails. Well also need to take a measurement. Well measure from a fixed point on the factory raised side rail back.
This will ensure that both feet are in the same location on either side rail, ensuring that the crossbar is perpendicular with our side rails. We can then take the rubber coated steel strap and hook it around back to the foot. Well use the included tool to tying down the Allen bolt further securing the rubber coated steel strap to the factory raised side rail. Well do this on both sides of the vehicle which will secure our front crossbar to the vehicle. With our front crossbar secured, were now ready to move on to the rear crossbar.
Again, well place it on top of the factory raised side rails making sure that the rubber coated steel straps go underneath the side rails. Well then take another measurement. Well measure from the center of the front crossbar back on the side rail to a suitable location indicated by the accessories you may be loading. Now this measurement will be the location of the center of the rear crossbar. In this case, were going to place it at 27 inches.
Now that our rear crossbars in position, we can use the rubber coated steel straps to hook back to the feet and tying it down with the included tool. And with the rear crossbar tied, our roof rack systems installed and were ready to load our accessories. That completes our test fit of the Thule AeroBlade Crossroad Roof Rack System using part numbers THARB47 and TH450R on our 2007 Kia Sportage. .
Ask the Experts about this Roof Rack
- Will Yakima Skyboxes and the ForkLift Bike Rack Fit on Thule AeroBlade Load Bars
- I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Yakima ForkLift Bike Rack, # Y02098, and the mounting hardware used by a SkyBox, # Y90135. I did a test fit on a Thule AeroBlade Load Bar. I am happy to report that everything fit.
The ForkLift and SkyBox both have mounting hardware that has enough adjustability to fit on the new AeroBlade Bars.
I made a short video demonstrating the fit.
view full answer... - Will the Thule Echelon Roof Mount Bike Rack Fit the New Thule AeroBlade Load Bars
- In order for the Thule Echelon Roof Mount Bike Rack, # TH518, to fit the new Thule AeroBlade bars, you will need the Thule Xadapt9 Aero and Xsporter Load Bar Adapter, # THXADAPT9. I have included a link to the installation details for you.
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendations for a 2010 Ford Transit Connect
- We have many roof rack options for your 2010 Ford Transit Connect, but the roof rack that I would recommend is the Thule AeroBlade Podium Roof Rack.
This roof rack includes the Thule AeroBlade Load Bars, # THARB47, which are one of the quietest crossbars on the market that do not sacrifice strength. The Podium Foot Pack, # TH460R, and the Fit Kit, # THKIT3021, were specifically designed to mount on the roof of your vehicle.
I have attached an installation video of this roof rack for you t
view full answer... - Roof Rack and Kayak Recommendations for a 2011 Hyundai Elantra
- We do have roof racks for the 2011 Hyundai Elantra. There are different options depending on how your Elantra is equipped, see link.
If you have a 4-door, you can use a Yakima roof rack system using the following parts:
Crossbars, # Y00409
Q Clips (2 sets required), # Y00683
Q Towers, # Y00124
You could then use the HullyRoller, # Y04035, which will allow you to place one end of the kayak on the rollers then push it from the other end into position. You would then need some Mako Sadd
view full answer... - 2008 Lexus IS 250 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack/Aero Blade Measurements
- The instructions I found for the Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit for Traverse Foot Pack # THKIT1426 said to use the sliding dial number 30 on the front bar and that there should be 37-1/2 inches between the Traverse foot pads when installed correctly.
Try that and let me know how it fits.
view full answer... - Can the Thule Roof Tracks and Tracker Roof Rack Be Used on a New Toyota Prius C
- The Thule Roof Tracks, # THTP42, can be installed on any vehicle as long as there is enough room on the roof to install the tracks and they will work with the foot base, # 753-2149, that you currently have. As long as you have the tracker feet and the appropriate crossbars, you can use this set up on your new Toyota Prius C.
At this time there are no roof racks that were specifically designed for the new Prius C, so adding the roof tracks is going to be the only option, unless your model cam
view full answer... - Will Thule AeroBlade Crossbars Fit a 1999 Volkswagen Passat
- Yes, you can add Thule AeroBlade crossbars to your 1999 Volkswagen Passat. There are different options depending on the roof configuration of your car.
If you have factory installed rails that run front to back then you will need the following parts:
Thule AeroBlade Load Bars, # THARB47
Thule Rapid Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack, # TH450R
If the vehicle has no existing rails or bars then you can use the following:
Thule AeroBlade Load Bars, # THARB47
Thule Rapid Aero Roof Mo
view full answer... - How Many Feet Included with Thule Rapid Aero Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack Part TH450R
- The Thule Rapid Aero Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack, part # TH450R includes 4 feet.
view full answer... - What Length of Load Bars Do I Need for a Roof Rack on my 2009 Outback Wagon
- I spoke with my contact at Thule and she informed me that you would need to use the 47 inch Thule AeroBlade Aluminum Bars, part # THARB47, on your 2009 Subaru Outback Wagon with either a naked roof or a roof with side rails. She said that shorter length bars would not be long enough for your roof.
I attached installation instructions for the Thule Rapid Aero Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack, part # TH450R, below for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Recommend Crossbar Size For My 2011 Ford Explorer Limited
- The crossbar width that you choose really depends on your preference and how much you want to carry. The largest crossbar we have available that is a confirmed fit for your vehicle measures 60 inches in width, the Thule AeroBlade Load Bars, part # THARB60. The Thule AeroBlade Load Bars will mount using the Thule Rapid Aero Crossroad Foot Pack # TH450R.
The smallest crossbar we have available that will fit your 2011 Explorer measure 48 inches in width, Yakima Round Crossbars, part # Y00408. Th
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Nissan X-Trail With Factory Side Rails
- The roof rack system you mentioned, # TH45050, will not work on your 2006 Nissan Xtrail with factory roof rails that run front-to-back with no gaps between the rails and the roof.
We do have a system that will work and allow you to leave the factory rails on the top though. The Yakima Q tower system, # Y00409, # Y00634, # Y00731, and Y00124 would allow you to put the towers outside of the existing rails and position the cross bars over them.
If you wanted to remove the factory rails that r
view full answer... - Adding Crossbars and Locks to Secure Thule Atlantis 1600 Cargo Box to 2012 Toyota Highlander
- To attach your Thule Atlantis 1600 to the roof of your 2012 Highlander, you would use the # TH450R and the # THARB53 AeroBlade crossbars as you mentioned. The crossbar system is confirmed as being a fit for your Highlander. The crossbar system is compatible with the Atlantis 1600 cargo box.
The foot pack system, TH450 is lockable with the addition of the optional locking cores. The foot pack would require 4 cores, but if you would like the locks on the foot pack and the Atlantis cargo box to
view full answer... - What Size Thule AeroBlade Load Bars Fit a 2011 BMW X5
- The Thule AeroBlade bars, # THARB53, need to be able to reach from one side of the vehicle to the other and have enough space to safely attach to the Rapid Aero Crossroad feet, # TH450R. Bars that are less than 53 inches will not fit. The 53 inch bars have been determined to be the best, safest fit for a 2011 BMW X5. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation of the AeroBlade bars for you.
view full answer... - Will the Thule Rapid Aero Crossroads Foot Pack Fit a 2010 Chevy Suburban
- As long as your 2010 Chevy Suburban has factory side rails that run front to back, you can use the Thule Rapid Aero Crossroads, # TH450R. You will also need load bars, # THARB53. I have included a link to a video showing installation of this kit for you to view.
If your Suburban has factory tracks that run front to back, you will need a different roof rack system using the following parts:
Crossbars, # Y00409
Two sets of Landing Pads, # Y00221
Control Towers, # Y00214
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan with Panoramic Sun Roof
- If you have side rails that run from front to back on your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan then the Thule Rapid Crossroad Roof Mounted Railing Foot Pack # TH450R would be the correct foot pack for installing a Thule Roof Rack with Aeroblade cross bars. The correct cross bars for this setup would be the Aeroblade bars part # THARB47.
If you have a naked roof without any side rails you would want Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R with the fit kit # THKIT1621. The correct cross bars for this setup
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Thule Carriers
Fit to this rack on your Kia Sportage, 2007
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