Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1
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Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1
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Thule Accessories and Parts - 853-5540
- Watersport Carriers
- Roof Mount Carrier Parts
- Pads
- Thule
Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier. Includes 1 replacement 6" pad.
Features:
- Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier
- Fits models:
- Hull-A-Port (TH834, 835, TH835XT, and TH835XTR) and Hull-A-Port PRO (TH835PRO)
- Hullavator (TH897XT) and Hullavator Pro (TH898)
- Includes 1 replacement 6" pad
853-5540 Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1
Replaces 8535540
Video of Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Review of Thule Watersport Carrier Parts - Replacement Pad for Kayak Carriers - 853-5540
Ellen: Hey everybody. I'm Ellen here at etrailer.com, and we're going to be taking a quick look at the replacement pad for your Thule kayak carriers. This is going to be a six-inch pad to go on the ends of your roof-mounted kayak carrier to help protect the hull of your boat from any kind of damage.So it's just going to be this covered, basically, foam pad that's going to go around the ends of your carrier. It's got a little hook and loop closure to help keep that in place. Maybe this flew off, got bumped off, ripped up, or damaged in some kind of way, this is going to be a direct replacement from Thule to get that back on your carrier.So let's take a closer look and make sure it's the right fit for your particular carrier. Again, this does measure six inches from side-to-side.
So six inches there. About closer to six and a half inches longways.It just opens up. We'll have those layers of foam to help protect our carrier and also our kayak or any other watercraft that we're using with this. This works with the Hull-a-Port and Hull-a-Port Pro, as well as the Hullavator and Hullavator Pro. For the actual part numbers, you can see those listed on our product page here at etrailer.com.
And if you need a replacement cradle arm, we do also have those available for those J-Style carriers. So that's going to be the Hull-a-Port.So, if you need any other replacement parts for any kind of tool year, we usually have just about anything you can think of. So check us out right here at etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
- Product did not meet expectations
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not fit
Customer Reviews
Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1 - 853-5540
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (148 Customer Reviews)
Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier. Includes 1 replacement 6" pad.
by: Nancy K09/01/2015
Exactly what I was looking for! The new Thule racks come with a curved pad - mine is an older model, and I wanted more padding for my kayaks. They were super easy to install!
Comments
Pads still working wonderfully! We do remove the hulivator in the winter to save uv damage.
Nancy K - 08/31/2016by: James 07/12/2022
These pads are a genuine Thule product and fit snugly on my older Hull-A-Port Pro cradles. Delivery was prompt. Overall exactly as advertised!
by: EM03/05/2022
We ordered 4 of these. 2 of them were Thule as pictured and 2 of them were generic knockoffs. They appear similar - slightly different fabric and no Thule name on them. Was a little concerned but when I put them on the rack they fitted fine - a little looser but the Thules were a really tight fit so...
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It looks like we may have accidentally sent you 2 of the wrong pads that do not have the Thule name printed on them. I sent your review to customer service so they can reach out to you!
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Heather A - 03/17/2022by: Gay08/27/2022
The site is easy to use and the product arrived within days of ordering. Excellent option for Thule and other products.
by: Paul04/06/2022
Etrailer provided excellent service. A member of their customer service contacted me informing the replacement kayak pads I originally ordered would be delayed in filling the order. They told me they had comparable pads in stock and in price and they could ship them out that day. I gave them approval and I received my oder very quickly. Etrailer who I have used in the past provides excellent service from start to finish. I highly recommend this company.
by: Roger 08/22/2022
Great to get replacement pads for my kayak rack. It is now like new.
by: Brian06/08/2022
I couldn’t find these anywhere before I found etrailer.com.
They were perfect, just what I wanted.
by: Stephen02/25/2019
Excellent replacement pads for my Thule folding J’s.
After 9 years (everyday) of exposure to all of the weather elements in SW, Ohio, I needed new replacement padding for my Thule folding J’s to carry my new Epic GPX kayak.
Perfect replacement padding-equipment !
Thank you very much etrailer !!!
by: Sharon04/06/2022
Fit great. Interesting though is that 2 of them had Thule written on them and 2 were plain. Did I get generic or are the two with writing supposed to go on the front. Just curious.
by: Megan05/20/2022
Great product, easy to order and made my kayak rack look like new!
by: mwatson7110/24/2020
I purchased these about a year ago and they have held up under Texas sun and saltwater. I would purchase again. Customer service is fantastic.
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Technically, I have had the product almost two years now, and they have held up very well. I never remove my racks from my vehicle, so they take a beating. Plus, I use the racks a LOT so there is a kayak being slid across the pads fairly often. Great product!
Michael W - 10/25/2021by: Zach 12/27/2021
Etrailer is the best site for their broad market on all things trailer and cargo. I’ve been ordering specific parts and accessories from them for years. They have more product than any other related site. It’s a go to for any of my outdoor car accessory need. 5 stars every time.
by: Joihn09/15/2022
Just what I needed. Glad you had them.
by: IKM09/15/2021
I have always received quality replacement parts for my kayak holders and trailer in a timely manner from etrailer.com. This is my go to vendor for trailer and bike/kayak mount products.
by: Philip07/10/2022
I has a little trouble ordering but finally ordered. Got an quick order confirmation and delivery free and relatively quick...
by: Samuel02/05/2022
Exact fit. Carriers are like new.
by: stpand07/31/2015
etrailer provides great communication and quick shipping.
The replacement pads for my Thule kayak racks fit perfectly and I'm excited about the new tie down strap loops.
Comments
After a year the pads have held up great, I would order them again.
stpand - 07/30/2016by: Richard 07/24/2021
Products as described and fit my kayak racks perfectly.
Went back and bought new brackets as they were rusted and needed a
replacement too.
by: Fredrick 01/26/2022
Product delivered was what was expected, on time and appears to be excellent quality. We'll use supplier again.
by: Diana06/22/2019
The Thule replacement pads were perfect! I bought them to replace the ones that I had on my car’s kayak rack for the last six years. The old ones were ok but they had faded I wanted new ones. The service was EXCELLENT! I had originally ordered online one of each pad. Then a little while later I realize that I really needed two of each pad. When I called, the service department was excellent. Donna P. corrected my order for me. Donna P. was a pleasure to speak with and I even revived a follow up email. I received my order in a very reasonable amount of time. This is the second time I have ordered from this company and I will order any future needs I may have from Etrailer!
by: Jeff09/15/2017
I needed replacement foam pads for my Thule kayak racks so I went online to search for them. That's how I found etrailer.com. They had exactly what I needed so I ordered them. The price was fair and I received the pads a few days later. I replaced my old pads and the new ones fit great. I would recommend etrailer.com for accessories and parts. They carry many!
by: Seth B05/19/2019
We ordered the 6" Thule replacement pads for our Thule Kayak Racks we bought in 2009. It was easy to pull off the old ones and slide on the new ones; didn't even need to remove the kayak racks from the roof when we installed the new ones. Works great and the Kayak Rack now looks the way we bought it 10 years ago. Highly recommend buying these if yours are to torn & worn out. The price of these pads at eTrailer is very competitive and the service they provided was excellent
by: Margaret07/19/2019
This product was just as described and a great replacement for the Thule pads that were worn out and faded.
Comments
A year later I’m still happy with this product. No wear showing and it’s great!
Margaret - 07/20/2020by: Kevin06/20/2018
My rack is a Yakima Showdown. It is not well padded. These pads add protection to the rack and keep my kayak from getting scratched. Communication from etrailer was great, fast shipping. I will definitely be a repeat customer.
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- Replacement Pads Recommendation for a Thule HullavatorThe correct replacement pads for your Thule Hullavator are the part # 853-5540 for the 6 inch pad and part # 853-5540-03 for the 9 inch pad. The rubber pad that is leaving marks on your kayak is not replaceable. But you could put duct tape over them for the time being to prevent the marking.
view full answer... - Replacement Pads for Older J-Style Thule Kayak CarrierThe Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers # 853-5540 will replace the old pads on your older model J Carrier. My contact at Thule confirmed this.
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- Availability Of Replacement Pads For Thule Hullavator 897XTSI do have another option for you, but unfortunately the 9" pads that you were looking for have been discontinued by Thule. The only pads still made for your Thule Hullavator 897XTS is the 6" version, # 853-5540. It may be possible to purchase some foam and some sort of bag from a local hardware store to make your own if you have to have longer. I included a video of the # 853-5540 for you to take a look at.
view full answer... - Replacement Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carrier PadsIf you have a Thule Hull-A-Port, Hull-A-Port PRO, Hullavator or Hullavator PRO then the Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers # 853-5540 is the correct replacement pad. We do not have this in a 7" version. If you have a kayak carrier not mentioned above, please let me know what carrier you have and I would be happy to help you find the correct replacement pad for that carrier.
view full answer... - Is Replacement Vinyl Available for Thule Kayak Carrier Pads?The Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1 # 853-5540 you referenced do not have the vinyl available separately. This pad goes along with the Replacement Base Pad for Thule Hull-A-Port PRO Kayak Carrier # 8535302.
view full answer... - Replacement Pads for Thule J-Style Kayak CarriersThanks for your business, and I did check with Thule for you, and went through each of the replacement pads for their J-style kayak carriers, and found the replacement pads are the same part number. Just keep in mind that the pads are different for the upper pad (on the cradle) and for the base. So the correct replacement pads, if you were looking to replace both the upper (cradle) and lower (base) pads are the following: - Cradle Pad: Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak...
view full answer... - Tube Pad Cover Replacement for Thule Hull a Port ProSounds like you are looking for the tube pad part # 853-5540 which is the lower vinyl covered pad for the Thule Hull a Port Pro TH848 that you referenced.
view full answer... - Replacement Pads for Thule Hull-A-Port PRO Kayak CarrierYou certainly can get replacement pads for the Thule Hull-A-Port PRO. To replace the bottom tube pad, you will want to use the Thule Replacement 6 Inch Pad # 853-5540. For the upper arm's tube pads, you will want # 8537418. To replace the bottom base pad, you will want part # 8535302.
view full answer... - Replacement Pad Recommendations for Thule Hull a Port ProThe # TH835PRO replacement lower pad is the part # 853-5540, part # 8535302 for the base pad and part # 8537418 for the upper tube pads.
view full answer... - Replacement Cradles For Thule Hullavator TH898If you need the smaller top cradle then you can go with Replacement Cradle Assembly for Thule Kayak Carrier - Top # 7521771001. If you happen to also need the larger bottom cradle then the correct part is Replacement Cradle Assembly for Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier - Bottom # 7521772001. Keep in mind, the smaller top cradle does not come with the pad, so if you need one then go with Replacement 6" Pad # 853-5540.
view full answer... - Replacement Kayak Pads for Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier # TH834The Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers # 853-5540 are designed to be able to slide up and down the arm of the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier # TH834. This was designed so that the same rack can be used on different kayaks. Since some kayaks will have a more pronounced v base and depending on the width of the Kayak you may need to move the pad so that it properly sits on the groove for that Kayak. The adjustability of the pads is covered in the video review that...
view full answer... - Replacement Pad for Thule Hullavator Kayak CarrierFor the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 we do carry the replacement 9 inch pad you are looking for with the part # TH67FH.
view full answer... - Looking for Replacement Metal Base for Thule 835 Hull-A-Port Kayak CarrierWe do indeed have the 853-5303 replacement base for your Thule Hull-A-Port kayak carrier. We sell it as part # TH96JV
view full answer... - Replacement Cradles For Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak CarrierThank you so much for the photo and it sounds like you are just needing the cradles for the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898, which we do have for you. There are "top" and "bottom" cradles for both sides of the Hullavator, and please note that while the bottom cradle comes with the pad, the top cradle does not, so it does need to be purchased separately. That said, here is exactly what you will need: - Replacement Cradle Assembly - Bottom # 7521772001 - Replacement Cradle Assembly...
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- Replacement Load Straps and Covers/Pads for Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak CarrierIt sounds like you are looking for replacement parts for a Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier. If that is the case then we do have options for you but in regards to the load straps and pads/covers, we don't have the ability to separate these as this is how they are offered by the manufacturer. If you need a new load strap you'll have to purchase two, the Thule Load Strap Cinch Straps part # TH521. If you need new covers you'll have to purchase the pads as well, the Replacement 6" Pad part...
view full answer... - Does Replacement Base Pad for Thule Kayak Carriers Have Additional Foam Layer On TopThe Replacement Base Pad for Thule Kayak Carriers # 8535302 is made of rubber and does not have any additional foam padding. This base pad is a direct replacement from Thule for carriers like the Hull-A-Port # TH834. This is the same part that comes on the carrier and others like it which can be seen in the picture below. Depending on the model you have, you may be looking for different padding. We have the Replacement 50 mm Arm Pad # 8533019, Replacement 6" Pad # 853-5540, and Replacement...
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