Fitting a Thule Velo Vise to Thule AeroBars

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hi, i have a thule 511 velo vise bike carrier. it used to be mounted on square bars. now im using aerobars, need your advise on how to mount it on. thanks.

asked by: Chris

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To use your Thule Velo Vise on your aero bars, you'll need part # XADAPT1 which will convert the carrier to a channel mount.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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Answer 1

I spoke with my contact at Thule and from the photos that you submitted, we were able to determine that you have the Velo Vise model 589 bike carrier. The replacement parts that you will need for this model are: 3-Wing Hand Knob, #753-0745 Washer…

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Answer 2

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 3

If your 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe does not have the factory tow package then the plug may not be there. If this is the case you would need to hardwire in a brake controller. If your Tahoe does have the tow package then the plug will be under the dash. The…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The Torklift Battery Mounting Box part #TLA7708R or #TLA7700L that you referenced can mount to the brackets you have on your trailer as there are several holes on the bottom of the box that you can use to run bolts through to then attach to your…

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Answer 6

The Thule Big Mouth was able to mount to Thule Aero Bars with the xadapt2. That was a t-channel mounting system. I spoke with a Thule rep and she said there was never a mount for aero/factory rack bars that did not have a t-channel. I remember when…

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Answer 7

It depends on your bike mount and brand. Yakima has their Universal Mighty Mounts #Y03590 that should help with most of your Yakima carriers. Thule has their Xadapt series: #Xadapt1 and #Xadapt2 for crossbars that have a t-track in them. If not, they…

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Answer 8

Yes as the part #7533998 is designed for adapting the old style of Thule Flat Top to aero crossbars. We've had customers email us and say this worked for their 17 year Thule ski rack so this would be correct for you.

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Answer 9

The correct adapter for your older Thule Sidearm roof mounted bike rack is actually the #Xadapt1. This will allow you to mount your Sidearm 594 (discontinued) bike rack to either Thule Rapid Aero or AeroBlade roof-rack system. The #XADAPT2 is…

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Answer 10

I spoke with my contact at Thule and when I described your situation she said that it sounds like you have the older style Sidearm and need a few parts so that you could convert it to the newer style. My contact provided me with the replacement parts…

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You will need the Replacement Rear Mount Assembly #TH55RH for your Subaru Thule Circuit XT bike rack. This is the correct replacement part according to Thule for the Subaru SOA567B011 bike rack. The Replacement Around the Bar Bracket #1500052940 is…

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Answer 12

What you need is the Thule XADAPT2 AeroBlade and Xsporter Load Bar Adapter for Roof-Mounted Carriers #Xadapt2. This adapter will allow you to mount your Thule 599xtr Big Mouth bike rack on your 2022 Subaru Legacy Aero crossbars.

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