Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Rating: 
13 reviews
Code: THARB47
Retail:$149.95
Price:$134.95
Shipping Weight: 7 pounds
Shipping Special
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:
Specs:
Shhhhhhhhhhh...
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.
Video of Thule AeroBlade Load Bars - Aluminum - 47" - Qty 2
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to take a look at the Thule AeroBlade crossbar. The AeroBlade is available in 4 lengths, 43 inches, 47 inches, 53 inches and 60 inches. The AeroBlade is Thules quietest, strongest loadbar. On a vertical load test it can sustain over 800 pounds of force. It also managed to decrease the drag force by 55 when compared to the Thule Rapid Aero cross bar. On the top is a rubber wind diffuser that sits inside the T-slot. The wind diffuser helps control the air flow to keep noise down. It produces 13 decibels less noise than the previous Thule Rapid Aero bar. The slight bow in the center of each bar helps to ensure a sturdy, custom fit roof rack. Like the Rapid Aero bar the AeroBlade has a T-slot for attaching accessories. What is different about this system is the end cap. The end cap does not need to be removed in order to mount or remove accessories. It will swing up and out of the way to allow access to the T-Slot. Once you have installed or removed whatever accessories you need in the T-slot, close the end cap and your ready to go.
The underside of the bar is a measurement slide. You dont have to measure anymore, just follow the slide and the instruction. Adjust the slide to whatever measurement you need for your particular setup. Thule also includes rubber stripping to fill in the gap and help keep noise down on the underside of the cross bar. The AeroBlade bars are also designed to fit all of the current Rapid Foot Packs. It will fit the Rapid Crossroads feet part number TH450R, Rapid Aero Feet TH400XTR, Rapid Tracker feet part number TH430R, the Rapid Traverse part number TH480R and the Rapid Podium part number TH460R.
Next we will show you how to set up the Thule AeroBlade bar to install on your vehicle. We will flip the bar over and remove the end caps from each side. We will take our foot and slide it into the track on the underside. You can check the fit instructions to figure out where you need to get the measurement slider to get the foot in the correct position. Once we have our foot in place we can go ahead and reinstall our end cap. We will repeat the same proceedure on the other 3 feet and then we will be ready to install it on our vehicle. Now we are ready to go ahead and mount them on our vehicle.
We will position our crossbars on top of our vehicle. First we want to make sure the overhang of the crossbars is even from side to side. Then we will make sure we have them set at the same spot on either side of the vehicle so that the bars are running perpendicular to our factory raised side rails. Once we have our crossbars into place we can go ahead and begin tightening it down. The Rapid Crossroad feet use a rubber coated steel band that wraps around our factory side rails. As we tighten the foot down the foot locks onto our side rails and it also secures the AeroBlade bar into place. We will move back and forth from the drivers side to the passenger side as we tighten down to make sure the crossbar tighten downs evenly. Once we have the front crossbar in position we can go ahead and install our rear crossbar. We will place the rear bar into position and then like the front we will check to make sure the overhang on either side is even and we will also measure from the center of our front bar to the center of the rear bar to make sure the bar runs perpendicular to the side rails and it runs parallel with the front bar. Once we have the crossbar into position we will go ahead and use the same tightening procedure we used with the front bar.
For this application Thule recommends the 43 inch long AeroBlade bars you can use bars that are longer if you need to carry more, but keep in mind the general rule of thumb is not to exceed the width of your side view mirrors. Now that we have our AeroBlade roof rack installed we are ready to take it out for a test drive. And that does it for the Thule AeroBlades.
Customers Who Purchased This Roof Rack Also Bought...
Replacement parts available for this product
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (13 Customer Reviews)
by: Thule AeroBlade load bars05/15/2012
Is this review helpful?
Timely delivery & excellent product... 40622
by: Tiffany L.02/10/2012
Is this review helpful?
This product was exactly as describe with free shipping, and it works great, very quiet. You just have to make sure the accessories you buy with it are compatible. It was also very easy to put together and install after watching an online video about it.31409
by: Steve B06/12/2012
Is this review helpful?
Looks very good, will be used on my 2012 Juke , mainly for carrying Kayaks.43844
by: Edgar F.11/21/2011
Is this review helpful?
2003 Honda Accord Thule Rack with Snowboard Attachment.27241
by: mummummer12/11/2012
Is this review helpful?
Great product. Quick shipping. Thanks, etrailer!61215
by: Larry11/29/2012
Is this review helpful?
Very, very, very easy to assemble. It took me only 37 minutes (I timed it) to assemble everthing and attach it to the roof of my car. Fits like a glove and look fantastic. etrailer shipped everything very well with no damage. 60246
by: Thule Aero bars08/16/2012
Is this review helpful?
Super delivery. Super price. As usual, zero complaints.51947
by: Jim C.01/08/2012
Is this review helpful?
Roof rack and bike fork mount carrier for BMW x3. Etrailer was exceptionally quick and accurate processing the order and keeping me informed of status. Web site was helpful ensuring I had the right parts for this car. Delivery better than expected--UPS also delivered to ensure product was not tampered with and so informed eTrailer who informed me. Very good keeping the customer informed. I've installed Thule and Yakima racks before on other vehicles. The secret is be patient and follow the instructions the best you can. The aero bars are superb. Definitely reduce wind noise. Otherwise, the installation was pretty straightforward. Looks good on the vehicle too. Quite plaseased so far with this purchase. Excellent price, customer service etc. Well done eTrailer. 29312
by: Tom04/23/2013
Is this review helpful?
Very streamlined Aeroblades. No obvious wind noise.77414
by: Jake A.06/19/2012
Is this review helpful?
AeroBlade Crossbars and Rapid Aero feet were exactly as advertised and arrived in great condition. Install on my 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo with factory roof rails was no problem at all... only took about 15 min. Service and email notifications from etrailer.com were excellent and have me convinced I'll purchase from here again.44786
by: Bob08/09/2012
Is this review helpful?
Thule makes good racks that is a known fact. This one is no different . What makes the difference is the great customer service,good price and lightning fast delivery from etrailer. The rack and bars install in 30 minutes and perform great.51083
by: Ryan N11/17/2011
Is this review helpful?
Sleek! I love the rubber inserts, as they provide enough anti-slip to let me secure my belongings without the need of a cradle-like add-on. The bars, empty, are noisier at 50mph than I had expected, though it's easy to get used to. I will make sure all seals are properly covered with the provided materials. 27088
by: Curt B.12/05/2011
Is this review helpful?
The right parts arrived super promptly. Great service, great parts.27760
Ask the Experts about this Thule Roof Rack
Do you have a question about this Roof Rack?
Info for this part was:
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
