Thule SquareBar Evo Roof Rack for Rain Gutters - Steel - Black - Qty 2
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2019 Buick Encore
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When you’re hauling gear to the water or packing up for a road trip, you need bars that can handle the weight. The Thule SquareBar Evo Roof Rack is built from galvanized steel for dependable strength and durability under load. With a 220 lb weight capacity, these 60" long crossbars give you plenty of room and support for kayaks, cargo boxes, or camping gear. The limited lifetime warranty adds even more peace of mind when you’re heading out fully loaded.
Slipping gear can ruin a trip fast. The polymer coating on these square steel bars helps prevent corrosion and adds extra grip so your cargo stays put, even on rough roads or in wet conditions. The surface gives your attachments a solid hold and helps protect both the bars and your accessories from wear over time.
Whether you’re hauling a kayak, canoe, or rooftop box, these square crossbars make setup simple. The classic shape accommodates accessories and carriers that clamp around the bars—no special channels or adapters required. This gives you flexibility to use the gear you already have, making it easy to switch between watercraft carriers, luggage boxes, or other attachments whenever adventure calls.
When you’re parked at camp or a trailhead, it’s good to know your rack can be secured. The Thule One-Key System locks (sold separately) let you lock the rack to help deter theft without juggling multiple keys. It’s an easy add-on that keeps your setup safe while you’re away from the vehicle.
This complete roof rack system includes 2 SquareBars, 4 Rapid Gutter feet, and a custom fit kit designed for mounting to rain gutters on your roof. It’s a straightforward, solid setup that keeps your load stable and secure trip after trip.
Ratings & Reviews
The bars are as advertised, but arrived 10 full days after you indicated, possibly a post office problem. But, the package only contained one of the 4 end caps for the bars. Please send the other three.
Very fast delivery. The box in which the bars were shipped was opened on one end. Two of the end caps were missing. Also, I don't know if there are supposed to be a plastic filler strip for the bottom slots in the bars. If there is, I didn't receive those either. Since the towers have 4 end caps in that box, I was not concerned about the two missing from the bars.
Again, very good company do deal with and customer service is 5 star
Easyish installation and tough!
Great customer service
Customer service was excellent.
Fast, efficient delivery. Product was exactly as described.
Old style but functional. Wanted to be able to use stops for securing long ladder, framing or trim on occasion and these seemed to be sturdy option. They’re are noisy so adding fairing recommended
WAY TOO MUCH WIND NOISE. I do not recommend this product, Could not return it since it was installed. Need to try the wind spoiler to see if it reduces noise.
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.
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.
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
I like this style of roof rack bars!
Really good gutter feet, and I love the crossbars.
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.
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.
Thule gutter feet and crossbars are an excellent option for a Tin Top Samurai. I also installed the one key locking knobs. Another top shelf purchase from etrailer.
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
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Doug
7/29/2023
They are totally awesome. As advertised, quick and easy to use. Very durable, still work like new.