Thule Accessories and Parts - TH532
Adapts factory installed roof racks to work with Thule roof top bike racks. The Ride-On clamps around the wide factory load bars and provides a smaller, secure attachment point for Thule bike racks.
Thule Ride-On Rooftop Bike Rack Adapter
Factory installed roof racks typically have larger load bars (those that run from the driver's to passenger's side of the vehicle). The Ride-On adapter has extra wide mounts so that it can be clamped to the larger load bars. The adapter then provides Thule standard load bars that allow for easy attachment of Thule roof mounted bike racks.
Features:
- Strong, level load bars create an ideal platform for bike carrier mounting.
- Universal mounting hardware clamps easily to existing, factory installed luggage rack.
- Tamper resistant hardware provides security.
- Works with Thule's Criterium, Big Mouth, V2, Velo Vise, Echelon, Peloton and Long Tray Classic fork mount carriers.
Specs:
- 2 bike rack capacity.
- Includes two 32" x 1-1/4" load bars.
- Will work with the following Thule carriers:
- TH598 - Thule Criterium
- TH599XTR - Thule Big Mouth
- TH518 - Thule Echelon
- TH517 - Thule Peloton
- TH517 - Thule Peloton Long Tray
- TH516 - Thule Prologue
- Will NOT work with the following Thule carriers:
- TH594 - Thule Sidearm
- TH558P - Tandem Carrier
- TH597 - Super G
- Designed for use with most factory installed luggage racks.
Create more bike carrying options for your vehicle with a bike rack adapter that fits factory installed roof racks, whether on your car, van, or SUV. The versatile design of the Ride-On provides a stable and secure load carrying system to support a roof mounted bike rack as well as enabling almost any bike carrier to be installed to the existing load bars on your vehicle.
Pictured is the Ride-On Adapter with the TH598 Critium Bike Rack.
Video of Thule Ride-On Adapter - Factory Roof Rack to Thule Bike Rack Adapter
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Thule Ride-On Adapter Review
Today we are going to cover part number TH532 from Thule. This is Thules Ride-On Adapter, and what this device basically does is, it converts your existing roof rack from the factory to be able to use a variety of different Thule products on your roof rack. Basically, what this adapter does it, it actually stacks on top of your existing crossbar. This has to have the factory rack. It also has the bars going from left to right. It also comes with a special torque bit, here. This actually has a security bit that actually has a hollow point so not a regular torques bit can get in there and undo it, so you have a level of security built in right there. Now I will go ahead and just put this on a factory roof rack and give you a better idea of how it looks and how it works.
All right, let us go ahead and install one of the adapter bars. It is pretty simple. Get it on top of your factory roof rack crossbar here and get it even. And you simply take one of the clamps and put it on the bottom and screw it into place. All right, and with that your roof rack is ready to go with virtually any Thule accessory out there. And there you have it for part number TH532 from Thule.
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- Can the Thule Ride on Adapter, Part Number TH532 Be Used With Longer Load Bars?
- I have spoken with one of my contacts with Thule, and have found that they do not recommend using a longer load bar than the 32 inch bars that come with the adapter. The load rating for the Ride On Adapter is 165 pounds, unless your factory rack is rated at a lesser amount.
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- Roof Rack Options for a 2009 Honda CR-V and Thule Peloton Roof Mounted Bike Rack
- If your 2009 Honda CR-V has a factory installed roof rack that includes cross bars that run side to side on the vehicle, you will need the Thule Ride-On Adapter - Factory Roof Rack to Thule Bike Rack Adapter, item # TH532, to secure your Thule Peloton bike rack on the top of your vehicle.
If your 2009 Honda CR-V has a naked roof (no factory installed roof rack) then you will need the Thule Roof Rack for 2009 Honda CR V, item #s TH460, THLB50 and THKIT3042. These parts will allow you to instal
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- Canoe Carrier Recommendation for a 2010 Honda CR-V with Factory Roof Rack
- The Thule Ride-On Adapter, # TH532, really is too narrow for many watersport applications like your canoe and is only to be used with bike racks.
I recommend the Yakima Universal Foam Block Rooftop Canoe Carrier, # Y04055. These 4 blocks mount to the crossbars on your 2010 Honda CR-V and the canoe rests on top of the blocks. The kit comes with protective pads and straps, hooks and tie-downs to secure the canoe to the vehicle.
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- Can the Thule Ride-On Adapter - Factory Roof Rack, # TH532 Carry A Kayak on a 1997 Toyota RAV4
- You can use Universal MightyMounts, # Y03590, and the Yakima HullyRoller Roof Rack Kayak Carrier - 1/2 System, # Y04035. The MightyMounts are the only adapters you will need and they will fit the factory cross bars that run side to side on your 1997 Toyota RAV4. You will need two sets of HullyRollers per kayak.
The Thule Ride-On Adapter - Factory Roof Rack, # TH532, is to only be used with bike rack applications and is not rated for use with a kayak.
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- Are Longer M6 Screws Available For Attachment of the Thule Ride-On Adapter on a 2011 Nissan Xterra
- Yes, you will need the Thule Xadapt3, # THXADAPT3, M6 bolts for attachment of the Thule Ride-On Adapter, item # TH532, to the factory load bars on your 2011 Nissan Xterra.
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- Frame Mount Rooftop Bike Rack Recommendations For use on Factory Crossbars without Adding Bars
- To install the Thule Big Mouth, # TH599XTR, you would have to use the Thule Ride On Adapter, # TH532, like you mentioned, but we do have several options that will work on factory cross bars, and have the same style of frame clamp for attaching the bike.
Since you mentioned the Thule products, you might want to look at the SportRack Nomad carrier, # ABR611. This is a very nice rack and the parent company of SportRack is Thule so the quality is very good.
Another rack that I would seriously
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- What Parts do I need to INstall Flat Load Bars on a 2006 Toyota Rav 4
- If you do not have existing factory cross bars on your 2006 Toyota Rav 4 we have the Thule Complete Crossroad Kit, TH45050, which is designed to install directly to your factory installed raised rails. The system includes, four crossroad feet, two 50 inch Thule Load bars and four Locks.
If you have factory curved cross bars you can use the TH532 Ride-on Adapter to provide standard flat load bars for attaching accessories.
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