Replacement Round Tube End Cap for Thule Round Tube Bike Carriers

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Replaces an end cap for your Thule round tube bike rack with 1" diameter tubing. Call 800-298-8924 to order Thule accessories and parts part number 853-2181 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Guaranteed Lowest Price and Fastest Shipping for Replacement Round Tube End Cap for Thule Round Tube Bike Carriers. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.

Thule Accessories and Parts - 853-2181

Replaces an end cap for your Thule round tube bike rack with 1" diameter tubing.

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Replaces an end cap for your Thule round tube bike rack with 1" diameter tubing
Quantity: 1 round tube end cap

8532181 Thule Replacement Round Tube Endcap

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Replacement Round Tube End Cap for Thule Round Tube Bike Carriers - 853-2181

Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (39 Customer Reviews)

Order: Replaces an end cap for your Thule round tube bike rack with 1" diameter tubing.

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by: ceabel07/31/2017

Couldn't find this at the Thule website, but etrailer had it. 412991

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by: Perfect F05/04/2020

Perfect replacement part for my bike ra ck. 792338

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by: Michael08/29/2019

Good selection and fast shipping. Parts fit my bike rack precisely even though it wasn't the same brand as the parts I ordered. 695573

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by: Dane08/28/2019

I purchased the wrong size product. My fault, not worth returning so will keep. 695022

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by: Kenneth08/11/2019

Easy website to maneuver. 683572

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by: Steve07/22/2019

Bought end caps to replace some that had fallen off a bike rack. Quick service and exact part I needed. Would buy again from etrailer. 673547

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by: Joseph07/04/2019

Great product and quick shipping. Good Vendor on-line... Thank you. 666395

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by: Richard07/03/2019

Quick reliable delivery! 666685

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by: John06/25/2019

Thanks to customer support for working out my product issues. They took the time to solve a manufacturing issue for me. 662543

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by: Jacques06/12/2019

Product came as described and delivery was fast. Will post picture at a later time after installing. Very satisfied with service. Would buy from seller again... 657289

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by: Kim05/31/2019

Great product and excellent customer services Never have any problem with etrailer.com I will shopping here again. Thanks for good service Kim 650489

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by: John K02/17/2019

Had to cut off the original end cap because I broke off the screw head. Replaced it with this and it works great. 605768

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by: Manuel09/13/2018

Great service! 564695

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by: Kendall11/21/2017

Great service. Exactly what I ordered and arrived in just a few days. Thank you! 454033

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by: Dave M07/13/2017

OEM replacement for lost part. Great price and quick shipment. 405318

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by: Gary H05/23/2017

After a year of service, everything is still working well. 384069

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by: Gene D03/10/2017

Gene D Work great exactly as designed. No complaints. Would order again. 350674

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by: Kathy Bradey09/06/2016

Fit perfectly 291675

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by: Nancy08/23/2016

Great!!! 286863

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by: Willie08/02/2016

Works out well, just like the original. 278339

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by: Bill B.07/05/2016

The ten items I purchased to repair my bike rack were recieved on time took minutes to install and made a very happy customer! Thank you! 268345

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by: End caps for Thule bike rack02/22/2016

quick service! 238446

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by: Jack S.02/15/2016

These were the perfect match for the end caps for my Thule Parkway hitch type bike rack. The price was great and they arrived earlier than I expected! These caps were the finishing touch that helped me sell this older bike rack. Thanks etrailer.com for coming through with the correct replacement parts at great prices! 237877

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by: John P.01/17/2016

Parts were exactly as I expected and arrived very quickly. Extremely happy with the service and products. 235646

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by: HJIC09/05/2015

Perfect product. Easy to choose the right part. Everything was as expected and delivery was very quick witted order again 224184

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Is Endcap Screw Needed to Install the Rreplacement Round Tube End Cap # 853-2181
Yes, the only round tube caps that are available for your Thule Parkway is found with part # 853-2181 and needs to be installed using the screw # TH8535753 which is sold separately. I confirmed this with my contact at Thule.
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Does Thule Replacement Cap # 853-2181 Include Screw
Thule bike rack replacement cap part # 853-2181 does NOT include the screw. For the screw use part # TH8535753. We carry a wide range of replacement parts for Thule and other bike rack brands. All Thule replacement caps for their bike racks are shown on the linked page. These include the part # 853-2181 that you referenced as well as others. If you can confirm which model of bike rack you have that will make it easier to review the parts shown to find the one you need for your rack.
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Replacement Screw to Attach Thule End Cap to Bike Rack
The Thule bike rack replacement end cap # 853-2181 does not come with the screw to mount it. For the screw use part # 853-5787-02 to secure the end cap to the bike rack.
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Would the Replacement Round Tube End Cap # 853-2181 fit a Rhode Gear Bike Rack
Although it is not designed for Rhode Gear bike racks the Replacement Round Tube End Cap # 853-2181 that you referenced is designed to fit 1 inch tubes so you could most likely make it work on your rack since it has 1 inch diameter arms.
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Solution for Getting Out Difficult Screw on End Cap of Thule Bike Rack
The screws that hold the end caps # 853-2181 can be pretty tight. You may try spraying the screw with a lubricant like WD40 to help release it. The thicker the grip is on your screwdriver the more leverage on the screw you will have. I have been able to get tough screws out before pretty easily by just switching to a thicker gripped screwdriver.
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Are Replacement Parts Available for the Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR
Definitely! The Thule Hitching Post Pro # TH934XTR uses a lot of the basic Thule equipment including the following: Stay-Put Cradle - # 853-7887 Anti-Sway Attachment - # 852-2903-001 2" Hitch Adapter - # 853-7489 Round Tube End Cap - # 853-2181 Rubber Bumper - # TH7533860 Strap for Cradles - # 852-3006-001 Hardware Bag - # 7520990001 If you end up needing something more specific just let us know!
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Replacement Cradles for The Thule Easy Rider 987 3 Bike Carrier
For the Thule 987 EasyRider, the replacement cradle and straps are as follows: Cradle Body - part # 853-5829 Cradle Strap - part # 753-3535 You will need two of these for each individual bike position on your carrier. Additionally, here are the other replacement parts: Endcap - part # 853-2181 Tie-Down Strap - part # 7531492
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Replacement Parts for a Thule 4-Bike Parkway
Good news! I can help you revive your Thule Bike Rack. It looks like you have a Thule Parkway. The replacement original cradles for this rack look quite a bit different than the ones in your image, so they must have been replaced previously, with something other than the Thule cradle. The replacement cradle for the Parkway is the # 853-7887 and the rubber strap for that cradle is the # 852-3006-001. If you wanted to you could upgrade these Thule cradles with an anti-sway cradle #...
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Replacement Round End Cap for a Thule Parkway Bike Carrier
We have replacement round end cap # 853-2181 for Thule bike racks that have round tube arms. It fits 1-inch diameter arms. It has the hole at the bottom for the screw to hold it to the end of the rack arm.
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