# 1
Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4
The whole experience was freakin awesome. * Ordered on-line, delivered when promised, all packages were in excellent condition, and all parts were accounted for - no shortages, THANK YOU! * The Thule roof rack design, quality of materials, comprehensive instructions were really impressive. Everything went together without a hitch and really looks good installed. * We plan on carrying our 12 1/2' SUP's on the roof rack when we head out to the lakes. * It saves us time as our SUP's are inflatable, however it takes a bit of time to pump them up once we get there. Now it's just loosen them up and we're ready to go. Great job etrailer, I would definitely buy more products from your organization!!
Etrailer helped me out of a jam as I could not find the Thule parts I needed. They not only had the parts but got them to me in a few days! Made my trip to Lake Placid possible! Fantastic communication and customer service.
# 2
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
Product was shipped very fast, and it was exactly as described. Just took a 700 mile trip with the bars on the van, and I barely noticed the extra sound made. Great product.
Easy install, no issues with this roof rack in almost 1 year of using it
# 3
Thule Top Tracks for Roof Racks - 54" Long
I was looking for a way to inexpensively outfit Mt trucks topper with a set of Thule roof racks from a previous vehicle I had. Etrailer had a “used” set of tracks, sans hardware, for a very reasonable price, SCORE! Thank you Etrailer for coming through once again! The tracks arrived quickly and appeared as new! I would have had to buy different mounting bolts anyway as my topper has a storage compartment on one side and a couple hanger brackets that are “built-up” in thickness on the other, standard hardware would be too short. This option saved substantially, thanks to Etrailer!
The track kit arrived without the installation hardware, all I received was the track itself. Once I contacted etrailer, it took another 8 days for the hardware package to arrive. That was disappointing. TI thought they would have sent it next day air. Installation went smoothly overall. Directions were good. The rack once installed has a tendency to move from side to side with minimal effort....not sure if this is going to be a problem or not. The reason is that the flare nuts rest above the roof line by approximately 1/32" once they are installed. Since the flare nuts are higher than the roof, this prevents the track from resting totally flat so it will wobble on the flare nut (similar to a teeter-totter vulcrum).
# 4
Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5185
Appreciative that etrailer organizes it so that I didn't have to think too hard/figure out what Thule equipment would work best for my 2015 VW Passat TDI SE. It takes some time to install, moving the bars back and forth so that the padding lines up as best possible for a naked roof; overall, very pleased.
# 5
Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 60" Long - Qty 2
I went with this Rola Vortex Cargo Rack with extension for its size and multiple tie down points. I Paired it with the Thule 5 inch rapid gutter feet with square bars because: To remove the freedom panels. Square bars are stronger than Aero type bars. Adjustability of fitment as the roof of the Jeep narrows toward the rear. When loaded for camping, I want to maintain rearward vision. Finally, the system met my load requirements. I had weighed the gear that will go onto the rack. And I am at OME specs. I did not want to use the gutter of the freedom panels to carry weight. Since the panels are removable, it seemed to be a potential weak point structurally. NOTES: Because this Rola rack comes in sections, I do not recommend it for “Overlanding”. And because it comes in sections, some weather proofing is needed. I coated the cargo rack guides with an anti seize grease. The bolts of the cargo clamps should be weather proofed as well. Over time, the screws will need to be replaced. They will rust. CONCLUSION Overall I am happy with this set up. Should work well for general camping and hold up to the easier off road trails. If your plans are to Overland for weeks at a time in all weather conditions on moderate to difficult trails having off camber conditions, then this rack may be problematic over time. And may cause damage to the roof top.
Customer service was excellent.
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