Thule Watersport Carriers - TH883
With the perfect combination of the saddles, the Glide and Set allows for maximum stability and security when transporting your kayak. This complete kayak carrying system also provides super smooth loading and unloading.
Features:
- Soft, adjustable saddle provides maximum protection and stability
- Saddle has a large surface area with 6 times more coverage than roller-style racks
- Allows for maximum conformity to the hull of the kayak
- Provides the ultimate in kayak support
- Smooth loading is achieved with low-friction, felt lined saddle
- Mounting brackets clamp easily to existing load bars and roof racks
- 1 Pair of ratcheting tie-downs, 2 straps and buckle protectors included
Specs:
- 24" Bar spread required for proper mounting
- Hydro-Glide pad dimensions: 7-1/2" x 3-7/8"
- Saddle rubber pad dimensions: 9-1/4" tall x 5-1/8" wide
- Weight capacity: 75 lbs
- Fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero, AeroBlade and Xsporter load bars; Yakima bars; and most factory installed luggage racks
The soft glide pads guide the boat into the saddles with ease and automatically adjust to give additional support.
The thick rubber padded saddle offers four adjustment points to carry different sizes and styles of boats.
Close up view of the mounting bracket that clamps around Thule standard bars, Rapid Aero bars, Xsporter bars, Yakima, and most OEM load bars.
Included is Thule's Quickdraw ratchet system which simply lets you do away with bungee cords and time-consuming knots. Designed to secure the bow and stern on kayaks or canoes.
Two load straps are also included to help secure the center of the boat. Thule load straps include buckle bumpers to protect boats from buckle contact.
The perfect combination of the Set-To-Go and Hydro Glide saddles, the Thule Glide and Set allows for maximum stability and security when transporting your kayak year 'round. A complete kayak mounting system, this set up provides super smooth loading and unloading as well as the ultimate in lateral support and hull conformance.
883 Thule Glide and Set Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs
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- Recommendation for a 2 Kayak Roof Mount Carrier for a 2011 Cadillac SRX
- In order to carry 2 kayaks on the roof of your 2011 Cadillac SRX, you will probably need to use a carrier that holds the kayaks upright on the side rather than flat on the bottom. This is because there may not be enough space on the roof to have both kayaks and the carriers side by side.
I recommend going with something like the Yakima BigStack Roof Mounted 2 Kayak Carrier System, # Y04041. This carrier is designed to hold 2 kayaks on edge and will fold flat when not in use. It is designed to
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- What Type Of Roof Rack System Will Haul A Folded 12 Foot Porta-Bote On A 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
- If your 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback has the factory roof rack with the crossbars that run from side to side you can use the Thule Glide and Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier System, part # TH883. This system has the Hydro-Glide pads that will install on the rear of your vehicle and the Set-To-Go pads towards the front of the vehicle. When you load your folded 12 foot Porta-Bote on to the roof rack, the Hydro-Glide pads will make it easy for the boat to slide up and on to the front Set-To-Go pads. This sy
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- Tips on Securing the Tie Down Ropes For a Kayak Carrier on a Cadillac SRX
- You will need to secure the bow and stern of the kayak when it is mounted to the roof of the vehicle. The Thule Glide and Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier System, # TH883, comes with tie downs for this purpose. But like you have found out, finding a good tie down location can be difficult.
I would look for any holes in the frame at the front and rear of the vehicle you can loop the tie downs through. The ratcheting hooks should provide an easy on/off functionality once you locate a good tie down po
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- Will Thule Rooftop Kayak Carrier # TH883 Hold 10-Foot Portaboat On Nissan Maxima
- After speaking with my contact at Thule, I can tell you the Thule Glide and Set Rooftop Kayak Carrier System # TH883 is a good fit for your 10-foot Portaboat on your Nissan Maxima. Prior to such a long trip, you will need to consult your vehicles owners guide to ensure your roof can hold the 75 lb weight capacity of the boat along with the weight of the carrier system itself.
This carrier does require a roof rack system to be installed on your vehicle. It will fit all Thule roof racks, Yakima
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