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When you’re hauling kayaks, canoes, or a cargo box, you want bars that feel solid and stay put. The Thule SquareBar Evo uses galvanized steel crossbars that can handle up to 220 lbs of gear. The steel construction gives you the strength to carry bulky loads confidently, trip after trip.
Wet paddles, rain, and road grime can make some racks slippery or rusty over time. These square bars have a polymer coating that adds a layer of grip for your cargo and helps prevent corrosion on the steel underneath. It’s a practical detail that keeps your setup looking good and working smoothly through every season.
Whether you’re carrying a kayak cradle, cargo basket, or ski holder, the SquareBar Evo makes it easy. The square crossbar design accepts most clamp-on accessories, so you can use the gear you already have without needing adapters. It’s a straightforward system that lets you mix and match attachments for any adventure.
If you want to leave your vehicle loaded overnight or at a trailhead, the rack is ready for locks. The Thule One-Key System (sold separately) deters theft by letting you secure the rack with matching locks across all your Thule gear. It’s an easy add-on that keeps your investment safe wherever your trip takes you.
This setup includes 2 SquareBars and 4 Rapid Gutter feet for a complete roof rack system that installs to the rain gutters on your roof. Each bar measures 60" long x 1-1/4" wide x 7/8" tall and comes in a black finish. With durable steel construction and a limited lifetime warranty, it’s made for years of reliable hauling on the road.
Ratings & Reviews
Incredible customer service. Greg was amazing in getting my roof shipped to me. I am 65 and this is the best customer service I have ever had. THANK YOU.
I have ordered quite a bit from Etrailer in the past, but this will be my last order. First, I ordered the Thule Gutter system and specifically ask if the old style square bars would fit the gutter system….answer was yes. In fact, it did not. Then had to order the Evo Square bars. They only come in 60”. Most of my orders come in within three days this order took 10 days, it was sent by snail mail. It arrived and the four end caps were not there and one of the bars had a bend in it. Had to reorder. These EVO bars suck. There is a slot you have to massage to get the bar into, very hard to adjust. Super disappointed in the product from Thule and the shipping service from etrailer. Hate to do it, back to [online stores] etc.
Problem solved on my 49 domed roof, these clear, and are of good quality, would be nice if the offered a pack of 2 ea.
delivered fri. not thurs. as you said [ not a biggy] no doorbell ring [ 59 inches [not 60] nice that they come with end caps be nice if indicated they are inside the bar bar and caps are well constructed.
Fast shipping and great communication! The box was damaged but luckily no damage to parts that I can see.
The product was great it fit perfectly and it was everything that etrailer said it would be and fit our car
Great product, fast shipping
Great service, quick shipping. USPS damaged the box, one of the feet is scratched, paint chipped off due to poor handling. Product works great.
I like this style of roof rack bars!
The shipping was fast! The instructions were very clear and the items were all very easy to install! Overall - this was a fantastic buying experience from etrailer.
We called for advice about Thule parts to fit some older Thule components & the etrailer rep, Stacey, was terrific. She explained exactly what we needed & emailed with contact info if we had questions. Great price, free fast shipping. E-trailer is the best source we have used.
The Squarebar Crossbars work perfectly on my Toyota Rav 4 Adventure.
Etrailer experts confirmed that these 8 inch Rapid Gutter Feet with Thule Aero Bars fit my 2023 Wrangler 4XE with the Sky One Touch roof system. The rack looks great, fits perfectly, and the canvas roof passes underneath cleanly. Wind noise with the aero bars is pretty decent for a Jeep.
Beware of purchases from Etrailer...they offer no returns on opened products. So might say well you could just use and return it...true, but in this case the wind noise is horrific on my Jeep Wrangler and made a two hour ride nearly unbearable. The Thule product is clamps well, although I would prefer to see more paint protection the outer clamps.
Katrina B.
4/25/2023
You could always use a fairing like, part # TH22WV to prevent some of that wind noise. As for the returns policy, its only if the product has been installed that we can not accept the return.
Beware of purchases from Etrailer...they offer no returns on opened products. So might say well you could just use and return it...true, but in this case the wind noise is horrific on my Jeep Wrangler and made a two hour ride nearly unbearable. The Thule cross bars are way too loud. They offer no aerodynamics whatsoever.
Order from this company for years. Customer service remarkable and products are amazing
It's a simple item just bars. They arrived bent. but not so bad to go through the hassle to return them.
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.
Great product just as advertised….very good quality and fits perfectly on my Jeep with clearance to open up my Sky One Touch roof.
This feet are the defacto choice if you have the Sky one touch roof on your Jeep (as I do) these give you the requisite clearance to be able to fully open the top while crossbars are installed. Super easy to install, easy to turn knobs to make quick on jeep adjustments and then lock into position. Very robust rubber covers on all jeep contact points.
Right part, right price, exceptionally good and fast service. How does one improve on that? (Free parts for positive reviews? Haha!) Thank you for your prompt accurate service.
Had to return these cause they wouldn’t fit on the Prologue at all, but the service is good and e-trailer is accepting them back
This is really what ive been looking for it’s height is enough to clear my sky one touch roof on my jeep. It helped alot that you have a photo on your website installed on a jeep wrangler
Kate F.
3/18/2026
Thanks for including the picture, the set-up looks great Pia! Glad we had the right parts for you =)
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Russell
6/23/2024
Good product, no issues, stand by the 2 pak