Hood Loops for Thule Bow/Stern Tie-Downs - Qty 2

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• Where to Install the Thule Hood Loop Strap TH529
  You will want to install the Hood Loops for Thule Bow/Stern Tie-Downs # TH529 by either using existing hardware under the hood (taking out a bolt and re-installing it with the loop) or by drilling out your own hole and using hardware acquired at your local hardware store. If you do not want to drill into anything under your hood and you do not feel comfortable taking out existing hardware and using that, then Thule has another solution with their Quick Loops for Thule Bow/Stern Tie-Downs...
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• Recommend Kayak Front Tie Down For 2007 Toyota Tacoma
  I have a solution for the front of your 2007 Tacoma to hold your kayak. Checkout the Thule Cargo Tie Downs, part # TH529, which screw underneath the hood of your truck. If you do not already have a tie down system for your kayak, you will want to use the Thule Quick Draw Ratchet-Rope Tie Down, part # TH855XT.
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• Making Easy to Access Tie Down Points for a Canoe on a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
  I have the perfect product for you and your 2017 Subaru Crosstrek. I recommend the Quick Loops for Thule Bow/Stern Tie-Downs - Qty 2 Item # TH530. Close the cylinder of one under the hood and the cylinder for the other close in the rear hatch, leaving the straps out on both, and that will create 2 easy to access and use tie down points to secure the canoe. I have linked a video below showing how they work.
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• How to Attach Vehicle Anchor Straps on a 2011 Kia Soul to Secure a Canoe
  The vehicle anchor straps can be mounted using some existing locations under the hood of your 2011 Kia Soul or you could use your own hardware. They used an existing bolt to secure one end of the strap for # TH529. For the back or another option for the front take a look at # TH530. This design has a large tube that cannot be pulled out once the hood or hatch is closed. You can then use a tie down kit like # TH855XT. I have included a link to a video of # TH530 for you to view. For...
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• Do Bow/Stern Tie-Downs Need To Be Attached to Hood and Rear of Vehicle To Secure Kayaks
  The Thule Stacker # TH830 is a great solution to secure a few 10 foot kayaks on their side. The carrier does include a set of tie-downs but you will need to add extra straps # TH855XT and # 753-2030-02 for all 3 of the kayaks. When actually securing the kayaks onto the roof of your CR-V I absolutely recommend attaching the ropes to the front and back ends of the vehicle. This prevents wind during travel from catching underneath the kayak and trying to lift it off the roof. Simply looping...
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• How to Secure Kayak at the Front of a 2017 Honda CR-V
  If you aren't able to find a suitable location to secure your kayak to your 2017 Honda CR-V then that's when we need alternative tie-down anchors. I really like the options from Thule with their Quick-Loops # TH530 which you place under the hod each time you need to load your kayak up, or the Hood Loops # TH529 which are more of a permanent installation and are the better choice if you go kayaking on a regular basis. I have attached review videos of both products as well as an installation...
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• Are Straps Required for Carrying Kayaks with Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier
  To carry kayaks with the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 you will need to strap down the kayaks front and back. We took several pictures of this rack with kayaks loaded on it and not all of them show the kayaks secured and ready for transport. A lot of people use the Hood Loops like part # TH529 for securing the front of the kayak or for back and front part # TH530. Simply close them under the vehicle's hood or trunk.
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• Will the Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Support an Extension Ladder on a 2013 Scion xB
  You can carry an extension ladder on your 2013 Scion xB with the Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack, but there are a few factors you will want to take into consideration. Once this roof rack is installed, you will have a crossbar spread of 45 inches. The crossbar spread is the distance from the center of the front crossbar to the center of the rear crossbar. The most important factor to consider is the weight of the ladder. The Yakima Q-Tower crossbars have a weight capacity of 165 lbs, however,...
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• Must the Bow and Stern Tie Down Ropes be Used When Carrying a Kayak on a Subaru Outback
  The J-Stacker Kayak Carrier, # SR5511, is one of our most popular kayak carriers and is designed to work on Thule square bars, round bars and most factor crossbars. This kayak carrier would be my recommendation for your Subaru Outback. It is required to tie down the bow and stern when carrying a kayak on top of a vehicle. I spoke with my contact at SportRack and found out that the ropes are made of a soft polypropylene material that should not damage the paint on your vehicle. These...
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• Rack Options For Carrying A Paddleboard And Kayak
  If you have crossbars on your vehicle we may be able to come up with a solution for you to be able to carry a kayak and a paddleboard at the same time. You will need to determine if you have enough room to hold both items. I recommend the Thule SUP Shuttle Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier, part # TH811XT. It has a telescoping design that will allow paddle boards up to 34 inches wide. This carrier fits round, square, aero, elliptical and most factory crossbars, and can hold up to 2 paddleboards....
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• Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2015 Mazda CX-5 Naked Roof
  The Rola roof rack part # 59767 that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2015 Mazda CX-5 with a naked roof and it can easily be removed/installed so it would work well for you. For a J-style kayak carrier to use with this roof rack the Sportrack Kayak Carrier part # SR5511 would work great also. You could use the Hood Loops, # TH529, or Quick Loops, # TH530, to minimize contact when strapping the kayak down as well.
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• Securing the Bow of a Kayak or Canoe on a Ford Edge
  Securing the front tie down for a kayak or canoe under the hood is common. Thule offers the Hood Loops, # TH529, and Quick Loops, # TH530, so you do not have to attach the hook directly to the edge of the hood. I would strongly recommend using these products. You can also use them for your rear hatch if you do not have a strong attachment point for the stern tie down. I have attached a demonstration video for you to check out.
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• Tie Down Location for a Kayak or Canoe for the Front of a 2014 Toyota Highlander
  If you are talking about carrying a kayak or canoe on the roof and need somewhere to tie off the bow to the front of your 2014 Toyota Highlander I think I have the perfect solution for you. Take a look at the Thule Quick Loops, # TH530. You will close the cylinder under the hood and leave the strap hanging out providing a quick, easy, and inexpensive tie down point. There is a similar model, # TH529, that you can attach under a bolt.
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• Will the Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier Fit on the Factory Roof Rack on a 2011 BMW X3
  Yes, you can use the Thule Hull-A-Port, kayak carrier, # TH834, on the factory rack on your 2011 BMW X3. This carrier is designed to fit on most any factory cross bar. To be safe, you should check the vehicle owners manual for roof and cross bar capacity to be sure the vehicle roof and factory cross bars are capable of carrying the weight of the carrier and your kayak. You may also want to consider a set of Hood Loops, # TH529, to help secure the Kayak at the front and rear of your...
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• Where to Tie Down Kayak Bow and Stern on a 2015 Subaru Outback
  Finding a tie down location on a vehicle when carrying kayaks can be a challenge. If there isn't a convenient place available you can use the Thule Quick Loops, # TH530. You will close the cylinder part under the hood away from anything that gets hot or moving parts. The strap part will stay outside of the vehicle providing a tie down point. I have linked a video review showing how they work. A similar product, # TH529, goes between a bolt and the vehicle and provides a tie down point.
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• Can 2 Yakima BowDown J-Style Kayak Carriers Be Used to Carry 2 Kayaks on a Subaru Outback
  Yes, you can use two Yakima Bow Down Kayak Racks, # Y04042, on your Subaru Outback to carry two kayaks at a time. Be sure you check the weight capacity of your vehicles roof and roof rack to ensure you do not overload your roof or roof rack. You may also be interested in quick loops, # TH530, or hood loops, # TH529, to provide secure attachment points for the bow and stern tie downs of your kayaks. I have attached an FAQ article on roof-mounted water sport carriers for you to review...
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• How to Carry A Canoe with a 2008 Toyota Corolla
  I may have an option that will work for you, however, I do not recommend carrying the canoe on the bare roof of your 2008 Toyota Corolla. Most vehicles cannot handle more than 50 lbs directly on top of the roof. Instead, I recommend adding a roof rack like the Yakima BaseLine Tower Roof Rack which consists of the following parts. 48 Inch Round Crossbars # Y00408 BaseLine Towers # Y00146 RoundBar Adapter # Y03536 BaseClip Fit Kits # Y06136 and # Y06148 Yakima states that this...
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• Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2013 Subaru Outback and 3 Kayaks
  The stacker style kayak carriers like the The Stacker, # TH830, by Thule and the BigStack, # Y04041, by Yakima are your best options for carrying 3 or more kayaks on the roof of your 2013 Subaru Outback. To secure the kayaks to this type of carrier, you will stand them up on their sides against the carrier and strap them down. Stacker style carriers use the least amount of space of any kayak carrier. I have attached video reviews of both carriers for you to check out. Both of these carriers...
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• Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2012 Mini Cooper Carrying an Old Kayak
  The roof rack that you will want to use on your new 2012 Mini Cooper is the Rhino-Rack # RRRS721B. It has a great factory look to it. You can lay your old kayak directly on the roof rack, but I recommend using some sort of padding such as the Swagman Foam Blocks, # S65156, or an even better option would be a j-style carrier such as Swagman Contour J-Style Carrier, # S65148. The j-style carrier comes with straps, but the foam blocks do not. If you choose the foam blocks, then you...
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• Foam Block and Saddle Style Roof Rack Kayak Carrier Recommendations for a 2007 Toyota 4Runner
  If you decide on foam blocks with tie downs the Rightline Gear Foam-Block-Style Kayak Carrier, # RL100K10, would work great on your 2007 Toyota 4Runner. This system includes basic tie downs for the front and back of the kayak. I would recommend adding attachment points like the Thule Hood Loops, # TH529 to secure the front and rear tie downs. You may also want to check out the Thule Quick Draw Ratchet-Rope Tie Down System, # TH855XT. This system makes tying down the bow and stern much...
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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, # TH896, 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...
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• Strapping Down Kayaks to Rhino Rack Kayak Carrier part # S510
  The part # IMF13454BK is normally used for securing motorcycle handlebars without marring the finish of them. Basically the strap has a loop on each end. You would run the strap through the one end to create a slip knot to wrap around the handlebar or any other cargo. To carry kayaks with the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 you will need to strap down the kayaks front and back. We took several pictures of this rack with kayaks loaded on it and not all of them show the kayaks...
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• Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe with Factory Installed Crossbars
  For your situation, I recommend using the Yakima BigStack Roof Mounted Kayak Carrier, # Y04041. This carrier can support up to 2 kayaks and will mount directly to the factory crossbars on your 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe. This carrier includes tie down straps to secure both kayaks to the roof rack as well as 2 sets of bow and stern tie downs for each kayak. You can also add the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores, # Y07202, to the kayak carrier legs to deter theft when you are away from...
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• Will Thule The Stacker Fit Factory Crossbars On 2011 Honda Element
  The Thule Stacker, part # TH830 would work well on your Element with the factory roof rack. This carrier can hold up to 4 kayaks, but you will want to make sure you do not exceed the roof weight capacity of your Honda. Another note is that the kayaks cannot be longer than 10 ft. This carrier comes with 1 pair of ratcheting tie downs, 2 straps, and buckle protectors included. If the kayaks you are longer than 10 ft I recommend part # TH834. This is a J-style carrier that will hold...
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• Kayak Carrier Recommendations for 2006 Chrysler Town and Country with Factory Roof Rack
  We have several kayak carriers that will fit the factory crossbars on your 2006 Chrysler Town and Country. My recommendation for a kayak carrier would be the Rhino-Rack J-Style Fixed Kayak Carrier, # S510. This is a price-friendly carrier that will hold one kayak. We also offer the folding style carrier, # S512 for another option. This allows you to fold down the upper bar of the carrier in order to decrease wind noise and resistance, as well as lower your vehicle's clearance height....
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• Will Thule DockGlide Rooftop Kayak Carrier Hold 10-Foot Portaboat On Nissan Maxima
  After speaking with my contact at Thule, I can tell you the Thule DockGlide Rooftop Kayak Carrier System # TH896 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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• Universal Foam Block Kayak Carrier for a 2001 Honda Prelude
  The Righline Gear Foam Block Kayak Carrier, # RL100K10, that you referenced was designed to fit most hull and gunwale styles essentially making it a universal block kit. These foam blocks can attach to round or square roof rack crossbars or even a bare roof if you do not have a roof rack on your 2001 Honda Prelude. You may also be interested in the SportRack Premium Bar Harbor Kayak Carrier, # SR5527. The foam blocks can be slid up and down the included aluminum bar to accommodate most...
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• How to Secure a Kayak Using SportRack Kayak Carrier SR5511 on a 2003 Dodge Durango
  First, you are going to want to make sure that the factory crossbars on your 2003 Dodge Durango are 3-1/2 inches wide or less for the SportRack J-Stacker Kayak Carrier, # SR5511, to fit. This carrier comes with tie-downs and straps that you will attach to the bow and stern of the kayak and to the front and rear of the vehicle to secure the kayak. I have included a picture showing the tie-downs and straps. To make securing the tie-downs easier to attach to the vehicle, you can install...
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• Roof Rack and J-Style Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a Chevy Aveo Hatchback
  The SportRack Roof Rack for Naked Roofs part # SR1002, which you reference, is a confirmed fit for your 2007 Chevy Aveo5. This semi-custom fit is adjustable with crossbars that are 50" long. As long as your naked roof measures 50" or less side to side this rack will work for you. You will want to measure from the door jamb to door jamb. I have attached a link to the installation details for you to check out. A smaller roof may mean a more expensive basic roof rack kit because smaller...
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• Does the SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack Include All Parts to Install on a 2012 Hyundai Accent
  The SportRack Frontier Semi-Custom Roof Rack, # A21010S, includes all necessary parts to install on your 2012 Hyundai Accent. There are a number of kayak carriers that will work with this roof rack. One of our most popular kayak carriers is the SportRack J-Stacker Kayak Carrier, # SR5511. This carrier will come with all necessary installation hardware and tie down straps. For added security you could also use the Hood Loops, # TH529, which will provide a better attachment point for...
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