If your roof is naked, dress it up with the Thule Traverse. This revolutionary, vehicle-specific system is the ultimate base rack, boasting the strongest hold, the most accurate fit and the easiest installation of any rack on the market, bar none.
Features:
Revolutionary, vehicle-specific roof-rack system
Mounts to naked roof using custom Traverse fit kit (sold separately)
Works with Thule square load bars (sold separately)
Traverse kit includes load bar end caps
Patented MaxClamp technology
Holds the rack to the vehicle more securely than other systems on the market
Integrated AcuTight tensioning tool
Indicates when the rack is safely and properly attached to the vehicle
Ensures safest and most consistent installation
Stores inside the foot
Exclusive EZAssemble design
Uses 50 percent fewer parts than other leading brands
Installs in half the time required for competing products
Convenient, vehicle-specific fit kit brackets snap into place effortlessly - no tools or fasteners required
Handy OneTouch bar lock
Allows you to set the rack position once and never have to do it again
Lockable outer cover with bold, contemporary styling
Hides and protects foot interior
Blends flawlessly with any roofline to create an integrated appearance
Secures with Thule One Key locking system (sold separately)
Entire system installs and removes in a snap
Made in USA
Specs:
Quantity: 4 feet
Required:
Thule square load bars
Thule vehicle-specific Traverse fit kit
Optional: Thule One Key system locks to secure rack to vehicle
4 Locking cylinders are needed
Limited lifetime warranty
The Thule Traverse foot pack is the ultimate vehicle-specific base rack, providing the strongest hold, the most accurate fit and the easiest installation of any rack on the market.
The Traverse towers - or feet - hold the bars to the vehicle more securely than other racks by implementing Thule's patented MaxClamp technology. The towers are tightened to the vehicle using the integrated AcuTight tensioning tool. These devices indicate when the feet are safely and properly attached to the vehicle, and they store conveniently inside the towers when not in use.
The towers mount to your vehicle using vehicle-specific clips (sold separately) that snap into place on the towers in seconds with Thule's EasyClick bracket-attachment system.
The Traverse offers a handy OneTouch bar lock lever, allowing you to set the rack position once during the initial installation. The bar lock then holds your load bars in place so that you never have to position them again - even when removing and reinstalling the rack.
480 Thule Traverse Roof Rack Foot Pack (QTY 4)
Video of Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2009 Acura MDX
Today on this 2009 Acura MDX we will be test fitting a Thule Traverse Roof Rack. We already have the load bars and foot pack assembled per the instructions, so we will go ahead and show you how it looks on the vehicle. First well open the car doors and place the first load bar onto the vehicle facing the front, positioning them close to the windshield. Next we measure from the end of the windshield to the edge of the foot pack, that should be 10 for this particular install. Once thats measured out on both sides you want to check and make sure the load bar is centered on the vehicle. Now we will snug them down and lock them into place using the provided Accue Tight measuring tool.
Next well move onto the back load bar. We will put that on the back edge of the rear window. To get the proper spacing between bars, well measure from the center of the rear bar to the center of the front bar which should be 28-1/2 . Once thats set we can tighten down the second assembly as we did the first. Now we will give you a measurement of how much height has been added to the top of the roof line to the top of the load bar, and that comes out to 4-3/4.
And there you have it for the Thule Traverse Roof Rack on our 2009 Acura MDX.
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by: Steve Jewell06/29/2011
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I received the THULE roof racks and installed them with no problems. I am very pleased with the promptness of your delivery and the excellence of the rack system. I will look to etrailer for my future rack and towing needs and will spread the word about your great company.
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First Etrailer's customer service is something that all online vendors should aspire to. The communication was excellent and I still can't believe how fast I got my product. Second, the product is exactly what I expected. Thules rack fits my car perfect and I can't wait to go on a trip to use it.16577
Shipment arrived missing 1 of 2 bike rails, with sticker stating that the order was complete. But Customer Service fixed it pretty quick,
although I felt they should have shipped it overnight since it was thier mistake. Also, I thought locks were included. That was another $65 at the local bike shop. Oh well.
Everything else was fine. The installation video on the website was extremely helpful.
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They arrived today and I couldn't wait to put them on my Flex. They were very simple to install and look and work great. I had my kayak up on them soon after. Great system.. Great service..
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My order was shipped one day after placing the order, and arrive very quickly afterwards. No missing parts, all in great shape.
I definitely would recommend etrailer.com and plan to use it for anything I can in the future!6631
Great roof rack by Thule. Very sturdy, definitely up to carrying two kayaks on a Corolla on the highway. Delivery was very fast. Couldn't be more satisfied.. 19189
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For your 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab with a naked roof, the roof rack system you would use is the Thule Roof Rack For 2009 Dodge Ram Pickup, # TH480, # THLB58, # THKIT1520.
It would include the roof rack foot pack and fit kit that attach to the rain gutter on the roof of your vehicle. Then, the crossbars will attach to the feet of the foot pack and extend across the width of the roof.
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The Yakima Tower Kit we have for Rain Gutters is part # Y00101. You will also need an SKS Lock Core Kit, part # Y07204. You will also need a set of cross bars. If you write back with the width of the Jayco trailer, gutter to gutter, I can suggest an appropriate length for a cross bar.
Make sure to check the load capacity of the trailer roof before you use the roof rack. view full answer...
I should be able to put together a list of parts for a roof rack and kayak carrier for you. Just a couple of quick questions would help narrow things down.
Do you have a preference as far as Yakima or Thule for the roof rack or carrier? And second, what is the size of the kayak? Lenght, width and weight? view full answer...
If your 2007 Dodge Magnum does not have any rails or cross bars (a naked roof) then you have 2 roof rack options. First, we have the Thule Rapid Aero Roof Rack. This rack features more aerodynamic aluminum bars to resist wind noise while traveling and they have an attractive aluminum finish. For this kit, you would need the following items:
Thule Rapid Aero Roof Mounted Foot Pack (Qty 4), # TH400XTR
Thule AeroBlade Aluminum Load Bars, 53 Inches, # THARB53
Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Aero an view full answer...
The Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack, part # TH480, requires the use of the Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit, part # THKIT1532, to fit your 2011 GMC Sierra 2500 Extended Cab. This fit kit is required when using any of the Thule roof racks on your vehicle. This fit kit will have certain vehicle specific measurements listed that are needed when installing the foot packs to your vehicle.
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A concern you will have when going with a roof rack system is the roof load carrying capacity of your 2011 Kia Soul and the weight limit of the roof rack. You will want to make sure not to exceed the load limit of your roof or roof rack. The roof rack, plus the weight of the boat and any other cargo will be considered weight on your roof. The roof load carrying capacity of your Kia Soul can be found in the vehicle owners manual.
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To carry a snowboard on the roof of your 2005 Mercedes Benz C320 4Matic, you will also need a snowboard carrier in addition to a roof rack. The item you selected, Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack, part # TH480, would be the correct foot pack to mount a roof rack to your vehicle.
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I spoke with Rhino-Rack, Yakima and Thule, and all of them have roof racks that are forth-coming but not yet available for a 2012 Toyota Prius V. However, there is still an option for carrying a Kayak on the roof of the new car.
You can use SportRack Premium Bar Harbor Foam-Block-Style Kayak Carrier, # ABR527, which will fit on a vehicle with no roof rack of any kind. I have included a link to the installation details for you to view.
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To provide a roof rack for your 2011 Flex, you would order:
Load Bars, one of part # THLB58 which includes two bars
Traverse Foot Pack, one of part # TH480 which includes 4 feet
Vehicle-Specific Fit Kit, one of part # THKIT1518 which includes 4 foot pads and 4 brackets.
The foot packs each have a knock-out for installing optional keyed-alike locks, part # TH544.
A fairing, part # TH873XT is also available. The fairing would do a great job of reducing wind noise caused by the roof rack view full answer...
The Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack # TH480 that you referenced that is part of a roof rack for your 2011 Ford Fusion would work fine with you having a sunroof. Depending on what you plan on carrying on your roof rack you may not be able to open your sunroof, or if the sunroof has a tilt feature where the back of the glass comes up as a vent you may not be able to do that either.
I attached a picture for you to check out that shows this rack installed on a vehicle with a sunroof.
The re view full answer...
I attached a link to a page that has a Thule roof rack for your Toyota Prius V that you could use for a kayak carrier.
For a rack to carry 2 kayaks I would recommend you get a Yakima BigStack Roof Mounted 2 Kayak Carrier System # Y04041. I attached installation instructions for this product for you to check out also.
Before you attempt to carry 2 kayaks on the roof of your Prius you will need to consult your owners manual to determine if you have the carrying capacity for the weight of you view full answer...
The Thule Traverse Foot Pack, # TH480, is a great system that has performed well. The square bars it uses, # THLB58, do not look like factory type of bars which are normally elliptical but they work well.
But, if you were looking for something that has more of a factory appearance you could use # TH480R with AeroBlade Bars, # THARB60.
For either kit, you will need a roof fit kit. For the Sport model, you will need # THKIT1456. Either rack would be easy to remove if you needed to. The foot view full answer...
If the Thule rack from your 2002 BMW 540i used the Thule Traverse foot pack. # TH480, that you referenced, all you would need for your 2012 Toyota Prius is the Thule Roof-Rack Fit Kit, # THKIT1566, to mount the Traverse feet and 50 inch square load bars.
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The first thing you will need before you can install a ski/snowboard rack on the roof of your 2012 Toyota Prius V will be a roof rack. I attached a page that has a Yakima roof rack that will work on your vehicle.
The recommended rack for your vehicle will contain the following part numbers:
# Y00409
# Y00699
# Y00731
# Y00124
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The roof rack that I have available for a 2004 Saturn Vue will be the Rhino Rack SXB Roof Rack, part # SXB3, and the Rhino Rack SXB Roof Rack, part # SXB3-SILV. The difference in the racks is the color of the rack. The # SXB3 roof rack is black and the # SXB3-SILV roof rack is silver. These roof racks will only fit vehicles with the black factory installed side rails that run from front to back.
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AeroBlade load bars, # THARB47
Rapid Traverse foot pack, # TH480R
Fit kit, # THKIT1468
I have included a link to a video review and typical installation for you.
If you want to go a more economical route, use load bars # THLB50, foot pack # TH480, and fit kit # THKIT1468. I have included a video link to this system as well.
If you need a kayak carrier view full answer...
A roof rack would work well for a paddle board carrier and for a bike carrier. However, you will first need to check the owners manual of your Toyota Prius V to determine if you have the roof capacity for the weight of your paddle board and bikes.
For your 2012 Toyota Prius V I would recommend you get a Yakima Roof Rack Part Numbers # Y00409, # Y00699, # Y00731, # Y00124.
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