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Thule Water Slide Non-Skid Loading Mat
(21 reviews)
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Thule Accessories and Parts - TH854
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Thule
Easy to clean and stow, this padded mat attaches to the back of your vehicle and protects paint from damage when you are loading a kayak onto your roof. Top of mat is slippery to promote easy loading, and bottom is tacky to cling to your vehicle.
Features:
- Padded mat protects vehicle finish and boat keel when loading
- Attaches to rear roof-rack load bars
- Prevents sand and dirt from penetrating through to paint
- Top layer is slippery, durable, and resistant to sun's UV rays
- Allows bow to move onto rear saddles
- Bottom layer is tacky to cling to vehicle
- Stays put without sticking to vehicle paint
- Integrated, non-scratching straps anchor pad to load bars
- Secures rolled pad for storage in the included storage bag
- Easy-to clean pad dries quickly
- Sheds debris with a shake
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Dimensions: 3' long x 2' wide
- Lifetime warranty
854 Thule Water Slide Mat
854000 Thule Water Slide Non-Skid Loading Mat
Replaces 854
Installation Details
Ratings & Reviews
4.8
21 reviews
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Jamie O
08/11/2016
Excellent--I have struggled with towels and other solutions to the problem of getting my kayak on the roof rack without scratching the hull and/or my vehicle. This attaches with Velcro to the roof rack, has a nonslip backing, and the kayak glides right up where it needs to be. The mat also rolls up nicely into the mesh bag that comes with it for easy storage.
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Kara
09/25/2021
This is an amazing product! I am 5'5" and drive a Tahoe. Using this mat, I am able to get my 11.5' kayak on top of my truck all by myself. It's easy to attach to my roof rack and does not bunch up when I am sliding my kayak up. I love how easy it is to use and store. 100% would buy again!
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John
08/07/2014
I was previously loading our two kayaks using a towel to protect the SUV roof/hatch corner. However the towel would either slip off and/or bunch up. Problem solved: The non-slip side of the loading mat stayed on the painted surface w/o bunching while the kayaks would easily slide on the up facing slippery side.
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Harmon
05/16/2019
Received Thule waterslide in less than a week. It helps load my kayak without damage to the back of my ford explorer. Would definitely recommend this item. Had great service and will buy from them again.
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Anne
06/21/2020
Works well. It’s a little tricky to put the pad in with the Velcro straps if you have two kayaks on the car. Other than that, it’s a great product.
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Tony Y
10/29/2014
Great product and great customer service. Would recommend contacting the Company before purchasing as they offer great guidance. Thank you Jean P.
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Jeff
07/25/2017
Works great
Jeff
7/26/2018
All good, Thanks,
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Michael
10/10/2022
Michael
10/11/2023
The Thule Water slide Loading Mat has been a big help sliding the kayaks onto the roof. I have not sustained any damage to my Highlander or kayaks using this product.
Mike L.
11/3/2023
@Michael The Thule # TH854 Water Slide loading mat is a well-thought out product that works very well, we're glad to hear that you're happy with it!
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Deborah
09/14/2020
Hate to kayak without this wonderful paint saver! Love it!!!
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Gary G
07/12/2013
Works great! Stays on top of my car when taking off and putting my kayak on. No longer scratching the paint on my car. Worth in investment.
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Bryan
04/25/2016
Easy to use and very stable!!
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Lori
10/05/2020
Does it job, large and secures well
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James
06/22/2024
This will protect my SUV from getting scrathed when loading my kayak!
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Greg
05/22/2021
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Jamie O.
8/12/2017
still a great product