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Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Pole Carrier - Locking - Black - 4 Fly Fishing Rods
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Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Pole Carrier - Locking - Black - 4 Fly Fishing Rods

Part Number: TH34FR55YR
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Wish you could keep your fly rods fully rigged and quickly hop spots? Slide 4 setups in, toss the carrier onto your roof rack, and hit the road fast. Stopping for a burger? Lock it up tight so your gear's still waiting for you when you get back. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule fishing rod holders part number TH34FR55YR or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Pole Carrier - Locking - Black - 4 Fly Fishing Rods. Fishing Rod Holders reviews from real customers.
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Thule Fishing Rod Holders - TH34FR55YR

  • Vehicle Rod Carriers
  • Roof
  • 4 Rods
  • Thule
  • Clamp-On
  • Metal
  • Black

Wish you could keep your fly rods fully rigged and quickly hop spots? Slide 4 setups in, toss the carrier onto your roof rack, and hit the road fast. Stopping for a burger? Lock it up tight so your gear's still waiting for you when you get back.


Highlights

  • Bring Fully Rigged Rods: Skip the breakdown. Just pull up, pop it open, and start casting.
  • Fits Most Roof Racks: Works with aero, round, square, and factory bars on most vehicles.
  • Lockable For Added Security: Keeps your rods safe even when you leave your vehicle unattended.
  • Holds 4 Fly Rods Up To 10': Makes sure your favorite setups are ready to go for your next trip
  • Quiet On The Road: No rattling or clanking, even if you hit a few rough patches along the way.
  • Corrosion-Resistant Aluminum: Protects your rods from rain, dust, and mud.

Features to know about

Long Rods? Toss Em' In

Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Rod Carrier

Want a simpler way to haul your rods on your next river run? This carrier lets you bring 4 fully rigged fly rods up to 10' long. It's honestly awesome for road trips. It pops onto pretty much any roof rack with the included hardware, so you don't have to mess around with weird adapters or complicated installs. Plus, that sleek, low profile isn't just for looks - it cuts way down on wind noise, so you can actually hear your road trip playlist.

Load It Up Quick

Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Rod Carrier

Loading and unloading your rods couldn't be easier. The openings are nice and big, so you won't be wrestling with your gear or jamming it in at weird angles. Just open the spring-loaded door and slide your fully rigged rods in. You won't need to break anything down every time you want to move spots or pack up for the day.

Protection You Can Count On

Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Rod Carrier

This carrier really looks out for your rods. You can lock it up and walk away knowing your gear's not going anywhere. Worried that rain's on the forecast? Don't be! The fully enclosed aluminum carrier is corrosion resistant, so your rods won't get wet. And on the inside, soft brushes and a padded reel box are like a little pillow fort for your rods and reels. They won't get scratched up or knocked around on the way to the water.

Specs

Application:

  • Capacity: 4 Fly rods up to 10' each, including larger rods with 12-weight reels
  • Fits: round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars

Dimensions:

  • Overall dimensions: 130" long x 18" wide x 8-7/16" tall
  • Rod opening size: 46mm

Material:

  • Construction: aluminum
  • Color: black
  • Weight: 49.6 lbs


870017 Thule Rod Vault Roof Top Fly Fishing Rod Holder - Locking - Black - 4 Fly Rods

Installation Details TH34FR55YR Installation instructions



Ratings & Reviews

4.7

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Wish you could keep your fly rods fully rigged and quickly hop spots? Slide 4 setups in, toss the carrier onto your roof rack, and hit the road fast. Stopping for a burger? Lock it up tight so your gear's still waiting for you when you get back.

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Good product



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Absolutely perfect and fits on top of a 2019 Subaru wrx nicely! Assembly isn’t terrible and easy to follow.



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Great design…not sure if it is worth the money.



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Well built, relatively light, and lockable. Now I don't have to break down my rods or have the rods in the car always in the way and hitting the front windshield. Another excellent product from etrailer.



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Easy to assemble and install. Serves intended purpose very well. Heavier than I expected, but well made.



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Trailer was great to work with. I received my order much sooner than I expected



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Having this rod holder adds at least 35 minutes to my time on the water. I still have to care for my rod and line when I get home, but its real easy to slide it in the rod carrier and head down the road.



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The Thule Rod Vault is a solid fishing rod carrier with the benefit of looking like some kind of cool howitzer on the roof of your car. How I wish it worked that way for traffic clearing. Realistically, it has an 8 foot rod limit. I use it for 8 foot long inshore salt water fishing rods with 3500 series reels. I can only wrangle 4 into the 2 tubes. One of my Loomis rods won't fit at all since the first ferrule is so large it won't fit in the tube. It works great for me as I had very limited space on my Honda CR-V with 3 kayaks. If I had a few more inches I would go with the Yakima as it is an open case with foam that could accommodate bulkier items.



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Unit works great. Now when I or my buds go fishing we do not have to take rods apart and rerig at next site and do not get hit with rods in car if we do not take them apart. I also tell people, when they ask what it is, that it is my double barreled bazooka because I'm tired of people pulling out in front of me. I love all the looks that I get.



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I was very impressed with the speed with which the Thule Rod carrier came. I am also very pleased with the quality of the product. This is the third Thule product I purchased and feel very comfortable recommending your company and the products you represent.



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Two day delivery. Easy assembly. Fit my Mercedes G Wagon racks perfectly.



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Great product and outstanding service from e-trailer. The Thule rod carrier seems to be of high quality. I just installed it on my SUV. The instructions are a little bit difficult to understand, but the product design makes the assembly easy. All of the parts fit well and went together perfectly. The attachment to my factory Lexus crossbars was a little challenging because the clamps did not cinch down enough to hold the carrier. My factory crossbars may be thinner than other crossbars. There was no information in the instructions about how to deal with this situation so I had some heavy rubber spacers that I added underneath the crossbars to cinch the clamps tight. The carrier is now tight and looks great. I have not had a chance to take it on the highway yet.


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See what our Experts say about this Thule Fishing Rod Holders

  • Can Thule RodVault 4 Fly Pole Carrier Be Installed On Prinsu Roof Rack 4Runner?
    Hey Bart, not directly, but it can be done! The Thule RodVault 4 Pole Carrier # TH34FR55YR uses wrap-around clamps designed for round, square, or aero-style crossbars, and unfortunately doesn’t work with flat slat-style racks like the Prinsu platform which utilize T slot channels. Since Prinsu racks don’t have traditional bars to clamp around, you'd need the optional crossbar add-on from Prinsu. We had a customer, Dave in Boise, add two crossbars across his Prinsu rack to run the RodVault...
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  • What Is The Weight Of The RodVault 4 Pole Carrier? Will It Hurt Factory Crossbars?
    Hey there Dan! The RodVault 4 # TH34FR55YR weighs about 49 lbs, but still within the safe limit for just about any factory roof racks. Steven in Minneapolis mounted his on a 2021 Toyota Highlander with OEM crossbars and reported no sag or bounce, even with four fully rigged rods inside. Just make sure your roof rack is rated for at least 100–125 lbs dynamic load, to safely handle the vault, the rods, and any extra wind resistance while driving. If you’re close to the limit or carrying...
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  • Can Thule RodVault Be Installed Or Removed From Crossbars Without Any Tools?
    Almost. You’ll use the included hex wrench to tighten the clamps. Brandon in Ann Arbor said he takes his RodVault 4 Pole Carrier # TH34FR55YR on and off between trips and says it takes less than 10 minutes. No drill needed, and no ladder needed unless your vehicle’s roof is extra tall. I attached an image that shows this install process. Basically you pull the strap around the crossbars and then use the hex wrench to tighten it all the way. That's it!
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  • Can Thule Wingbar Evo Roof Rack Install Further Back then Recommended
    Hey Patrick, it depends on the vehicle and the roof rack setup but generally no you can't use a different bar location on the roof of a vehicle...UNLESS the vehicle has raised side rails that the roof rack attaches to and you can just slide the bars on the rails. What vehicle do you have?
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  • Is There An Add-On To Carry Fishing Rods Longer Than 10 Feet In Thule RodVault?
    Yes, with the Thule RodVault 2-Rod Extender (part # TH92JS), you can now carry rods up to 12 feet long fully rigged in your RodVault 2 # TH34FR23YR or 4 # TH34FR55YR. It’s a factory add-on that replaces the standard 10' tubes with longer ones, giving switch and spey rod anglers exactly what they need without breaking anything down. If you're consistently fishing with 11'–13' rods, like surf casters, steelhead switch setups, or long nymph rigs, the extender is a game-changer. And it still...
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  • Is The Thule RodVault Theft Resistant with Locks?
    It's very solid. Our customer that lives in Cape May installed a RodVault 2 # TH34FR23YR on her 2019 RAV4 and said she felt totally comfortable locking up her 5wt and 8wt overnight at a motel near the beach. The mounting clamps and reel box are keyed alike and tamper-resistant. This RodVault also comes in a 4 pole carrier with part # TH34FR55YR. For peace of mind on long trips, it’s one of the most secure fishing rod carriers out there. What sketchy areas do you plan to fish at?
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  • Is The RodVault Fly Fishing Rod Holder Waterproof?
    The Thule RodVault 2-pole carrier # TH34FR23YR and 4-pole carrier # TH34FR55YR are highly water-resistant but not 100% waterproof. The tubes are sealed aluminum and drain out the back, and the reel box is weather-shielded with foam padding inside. Your rods and reels will stay dry in rain, but I wouldn't recommend power-washing it while rods are inside, or leaving soaked gear locked inside. If you're saltwater fishing, always rinse your gear before storing it. Also side note, don't run...
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  • Will Thule RodVault Hold Fly Rods With Oversized Stripping Guides?
    It will likely fit inside the Thule RodVault 4 # TH34FR55YR, but it depends on the guide size. We've seen folks use 9wt Winston with no issues, but a 11wt Sage with a large stripping guide needed a little tilt to clear the tube entry. If your stripping guide is under 1.4inch across, you’re probably good. What is the model and size of your rod? We can test fit if need be. :)
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  • Does The Thule RodVault Roof Rack Fishing Rod Holder Cause Whistle Noise Or Rattle?
    It’s surprisingly quiet, although any roof accessory will have some amount of noise. The RodVault’s (2 # TH34FR23YR and 4 # TH34FR55YR) have aluminum construction and low-profile reel box to help reduce wind noise, and it doesn’t flex or rattle when mounted tightly. Our customer Devin says he didn’t even notice it above his Tacoma on a 10-hour drive to the Gulf. That said, adding a small fairing or shifting it rearward can further reduce wind noise if your bar spacing allows. If you let...
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  • Can I Fit Thule RodVault Fly Fishing Rod Carrier On Tundra With Roofnest Tent?
    Probably, Liz. It depends on the size and position of your tent, along with the unused extra space on the crossbars. What size bars do you have, and do you have a way to measure the remaining space? We've seen someone else mount the RodVault 4 Fly Rod Carrier # TH34FR55YR alongside a Skycamp Mini on his Tacoma’s bed rack by offsetting the mounts slightly. The RodVault 4 is about 18" at its widest point, so I recommend measuring and seeing if you have room for it. I bet you do. Let us...
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  • Does Thule RodVault Fly Rod Carrier Have Locks To Prevent Theft?
    Yes Ann, the RodVault 4 # TH34FR55YR comes with locks for both the reel box and the mounting clamps. We know how expensive some nice fly rods can be! Marshall from Athens, Georgia, runs four rods in his vault and said he’s left them parked downtown or at trailheads with no concerns. The locks are keyed alike and reinforced against tampering. You only need one key for everything which is super nice! I attached a couple pics of the instructions that cover these locks. Have you had any unfortunate...
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  • Will The Rods Bang Into Eachother In The Thule RodVault Fly Rod Holder?
    Hey Jullian, no they will not bang into eachother inside the Thule Rodvault 2 carrier # TH34FR23YR or 4 carrier # TH34FR55YR. The reel box is foam-lined with angled entry points, so each rod sits in its own lane. Oversized saltwater reels might be tight, but most freshwater setups fit cleanly. What reels do you have?
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