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SquareBar Evo crossbars attach to Thule feet to create a durable, reliable roof rack for your vehicle. Bars are constructed of galvanized steel with a polymer coating that provides grip for your cargo. Accommodate accessories that clamp around bars.
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Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 47" - Qty 2:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today, we're taking a look at our Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack System, with the custom Fit Kit, for your 2019 Kia Sorento. The Sorento is a great vehicle for different types of situations. You have a lot of space inside for your friends and family, but you also have the ability to go on those different adventures. Now, what if you want a roof rack to carry around those different types of accessories though Let's say you wanna carry around kayaks, or a roof box, or a roof basket, or even a roof-mounted bike rack. In that case, an aftermarket roof rack, like the one we have right here, might be the solution for you. So, this is the WingBar Evo roof rack system, with the 47 inch long Thule WingBar Evo crossbars.
We also have the Evo Feet for fixed mounting points, and then we have the custom-fit kit for your Sorento. So make sure, in order to get all of those things that matches your vehicle, to use our fit guide here at etrailer.com to find the kit for you. What impresses me with this one, is the ability to move the crossbars wherever I want them to go. That's not usually something you would find for a fixed mounting point vehicle. So, here I have it set to 34 inches, just because that's where the backs of the mounting holes are in the back of the Flush Rails.
You can move that forward though up to 36 inches if needed, which is where the end caps, or the top caps are on those rails. So, here's the roof measurements with this too, because every roof rack will have a different height that it adds to top of your roof. Ours here is at top of the glass roof to top the crossbar, 4 1/2 inches. That's where your cargo is gonna sit. If you have skis and snowboards, especially the skis with the extra tall bindings, you wanna make sure that they don't hit your roof.
So if that's the case, you know that clearance, and you can take a look at accessories that give you more clearance if needed. The second measurement is the space underneath the cross bar. So, here we have it at 3 1/2 inches. So, some accessories have clamps that go around. This is gonna be plenty of space, even for those with wing bolts and wing nuts, and U-bolts that go around.
As for overhang, you have a little bit, but not that much with the 47 inch crossbars. You can actually adjust it, or offset it, to one side or the other if needed. But you are limited to around, we have one inch of clearance here. You can maybe push it out to an inch and a half, or two inches if needed. So, not that much for some accessories that require a certain amount of overhang clearance. So for security, if you have the track-mounted accessories, the end cap pops open just like that. So, then you don't really have that much security for those. Make sure you get get locking T-track-mounted accessories, if that's what you're looking for. Another thing is the tower. So, you have these plastic locks included, with the ability to upgrade to metal lock cores. So for the plastic locks, you just need to use a flathead screwdriver, or the back of a key, and you can now pop that end cap off and get access to that Allen key tightening down those clamps. So, in terms of the turning fit, you may wanna check out those metal lock cores as an upgrade. Installing this is actually pretty simple. You just have two different clamps, you have the special foot pad, and then you have the bolt that goes onto your tower. So we're gonna start with the tower, and then I'm gonna show you how to get that onto the crossbar, and then we're gonna get it onto your flush rails. So first, this is gonna be our first bolt. So, this is the bolt on the tower, and then we're gonna get this clamp onto it. So, see how we have this hook part that goes out, and then we have the two prongs. Well, those two prongs go into your tower, fit that bolt through, and make sure this is sticking out. And then get your rubber flip pad. All of them are gonna be the same, which is great, because you don't have to worry about getting them mixed up. Then this is gonna fit over that clamp, and then into your tower. Finally, get the clamp with a little slot on top. That slot is gonna fit into the first clamp. So go up and then down, and then make sure that there's space for that bolt to peek through. So, that bolt is peeking through, so you can get this nut onto there. So, see how you have that Allen head side open there, and you have the threaded side on the other one. You're gonna get that onto your tower, and you have to move your tower a little to get it lined up, but just gently, or lightly, thread it on there. Now, make sure that the end cap is off of your crossbar. You're gonna slide this tower through, bring that all the way down, feel free to put the end cap back on. And then you're gonna bring your crossbars and your tower up onto your flush rails. Just get them in the general location you want them in. And then, you're gonna measure for the width of the crossbar, so make sure there's an equal length on each side. But, you're also gonna measure for the crossbar spread, so you can see how far apart from the other crossbar you want it to be. You're then gonna use your tool to tighten down on that bolt. So, this is gonna tighten the clamp to your flush rails. This has a torque setting, so just keep turning until your tool clicks. Once all four towers are tightened down, the next step is to get your plastic lock that pops in through the end cap of your tower. And if you're using, or maybe you upgraded to metal locks for your tower, this is the time when you install it now. Your tower end cap is just gonna fit into your tower, and you have to push in for it to lock into place. And then you're gonna just use a flat head screwdriver to turn that lock into the locked position. And that's how you know that your end cap is secure on there. So, just double check that all the towers are properly clamped down, and that all the end caps are locked and on your towers. And after that, that's it for the install. You're ready to hit the road. And that was a look at the Thule roof rack system with the 47 inch long WingBar Evo Crossbars and the custom fit kit, for your 2019 Kia Sorento..
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (266 Customer Reviews)
SquareBar Evo crossbars attach to Thule feet to create a durable, reliable roof rack for your vehicle. Bars are constructed of galvanized steel with a polymer coating that provides grip for your cargo. Accommodate accessories that clamp around bars.Once the mounting kit was installed, the fit was great. Too expensive though. etrailer ordering and shipping process was fantastic.
Easy to assemble and install. Love the way etrailer packages everything you need and they all are correct for the vehicle you are mounting them on. Once installed they appear very strong. Installed on a 2023 Chevy Tahoe and did not interfere with the sunroof.
Easy to install. Super-fast shipping. Quality product. Glad I shopped with etrailer.
Very sturdy. Works well. The attachment to the roof rails on my 2023 chevy suburban works well. The "C" clamp design mechanism holds it tightly and securely in place. No fear of anything coming loose and falling off like other racks I have tried to use.
Favorite bar Thule makes. Super solid.
Excellent product. Arrived when promised. Very pleased. Thank you.
I ordered the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 50" with the Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails and the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet for my 2020 Mazda CX9. I appreciated the product selector to make sure I was getting all the correct parts. I was happy with the products, but I did run into an issue where 1 of the rail feet had a defective bolt which required a replacement. I was very satisfied with etrailer's customer support, and how well they worked with me to get the part replaced quickly. I'm giving this a 4 start only because of the hassle of receiving a defective one initially
Fit my 2015 Kia Sorento perfectly
Fit my 2015 Kia Sorento perfectly
Fit my 2015 Kia Sorento perfectly
Solid roof rack, but get help from etrailer to make sure you get the core feet.
Website is easy to use & is better at putting together the correct package than Thule’s site.
etrailer had all the parts in stock for my 2020 Kia Telluride.
Payment process was simple.
Received periodic updates from staffer on my order & could actually reply if needed.
Installing the roof rack went well. Estimate start to finish was about 2 hours. Found it best to really examine each diagram in Thule’s step by step instructions to get it all right on the first try.
Hardness part of the installation was getting the crossbars installed at the proper distances. A tailor’s soft measuring tape & some masking were great aids.
It was hard to know what to order. We ordered 2 kits and thought that would hook up to our roof top. But no we needed a 3rd kit. I guess some people only need repair kits. It would be helpful to have one complete kit and then other parts needed for things like a repair job. Was not very had to assemble once we had everything.
I spent a whole weekend looking for all these parts - no one had the entire kit in stock, they had one but not the other. I stumbled upon etrailer.com and was blown away by how easy they made the shopping experience - entered my vehicles info and they told me exactly what I needed! It doesn’t stop there, they also shipped my items within 3 days of ordering. I will definitely use them again when the time comes and recommend you do the same.
I am very pleased with my purchase, great prices, great quality parts, and excellent customer service.
Fairly easy to install. We use these with the Thule basket.
I’ve had it on my 2021 Kia Telluride now for a few months and it works great. When I was mounting the forward bar, I opened the sun roof to make sure I was comfortable with the roof window and bar clearance.
Thule makes great products
And etrailer makes it too easy to get when needed.
Very pleased with order. Shipped fast, not damaged, all parts accounted for. Easy install, very sturdy, and attractive design. Slight wind noise but that was expected compared to not having a roof rack.
Easy to install. It fit great on my 21 Tahoe. I do wish it came with the locks for the price. I do admit though, a thief would really need to want them to take the time to get them off. It is not a snatch and grab type item. All four clamps would need to be loosened. They are very solid though. I did not notice much extra wind noise either on the maiden voyage.
Quick, easy, and solid installation.
Great option with thule gutter feet for Suzuki Samurai.
I only received on of the 3 orders
This is the first top of the line roof rack system I have purchased. I never expected to have issues but this thing is so universal, with gaps everywhere, that I can’t get it to stop whistling. I wish I could return and get my money back. I really expected something better from such an expensive system.
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