Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum - Silver - Qty 2
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Getting all your gear to the water or campground shouldn’t mean cramming everything inside. This setup includes two 43" WingBar Evo crossbars, four Rapid Crossroad feet, and a custom fit kit so you can haul your cargo securely. With a 165-lb weight capacity, you can load up your kayaks, cargo boxes, or camping gear with confidence and keep the interior open for passengers and coolers.
Roof racks can hum or whistle at highway speeds, but the aerodynamic shape of these aluminum crossbars keeps that to a minimum. Split rubber strips run along the top channels to reduce wind noise and vibration as you drive. They also make it easy to slide in accessories without trimming anything, sealing back up once mounted so the rack stays quiet and smooth through every trip.
No matter what kind of adventure you’re planning, these bars have the flexibility to handle it. The top channels fit channel-mount accessories while still accommodating clamp-on styles from most bike, watersport, snow, and cargo carriers. That means you can switch from hauling kayaks in the summer to skis or a rooftop box in the winter without needing a different rack setup.
If you want extra peace of mind when parked at a trailhead or campsite, this rack is ready for Thule’s One-Key System locks (sold separately). The system helps deter theft of both the bars and your channel-mounted gear so you can leave your vehicle knowing everything is secured.
These crossbars are made from lightweight aluminum finished in silver for strength that stands up to long drives and changing weather. The sturdy build supports heavy loads without flexing, while the limited lifetime warranty backs it up for the long haul.
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
How's it going, neighbors Today we're gonna take a look at the Thule WingBar Evo and see what it's made of and how well it fits on a vehicle. Today we're just gonna use a Jeep Cherokee to get a feel for how it connects to a raised rail system. But most importantly, adding a roof rack to your vehicle is going to allow you to take advantage of the negative space on top of your car. So let's check this thing out and see what it does for us. The WingBar itself gets its name from its shape. It looks like an airplane wing.
And what that does for you, it's gonna cut through the air and create less wind noise when you're going down the road. You also have access to your T track channel. So if you have T track accessories, you can slide those guys right into place. Overall, the aluminum construction is gonna be nice and lightweight and corrosion resistant while you're out in the world, putting up with the abuse of being able to, you know, be in all the elements as far as hot temperatures and cold temperatures. As far as the polymer that they use for the base, it's really similar to the same types that they use for the parts on your car that are exposed to the temperature.
So you don't really have to worry about it expanding or contracting and cracking and fading because it's designed to deal with, you know, the real world. Now, real cool feature here is if you have other Thule accessories, you can pop out this plastic lock core and switch it out for a single core system that will work with all your Thule bike racks and roof rack systems, so you just don't have a bunch of keys to fumble about with. Now as far as how it fits on the Cherokee specifically, you can see it wraps around your raised rails and grips pretty solid. So I think that when you have something like this it's super versatile, 'cause it's gonna allow you to use just about anything. So if you're going with a rooftop basket, kayak carrier, bike carrier, any one of those things is gonna work super well with the WingBar, and actually install super easy in the box.
You're gonna have the torque wrench you need, so grab a tape measure and I'll show you how to install it. Now, I've already put on the rear bar to walk through the process, and this is pretty straightforward. So we're gonna start right in here and remove our end cap. Thule gives you a strip to measure for your spread. And this guy's just gonna slide right on.
You have a little bit of a hook right here that goes into the track below, and you just guide it into place. And you're just gonna do the same thing on the other side. You're just gonna be able to pop this end cap off in a similar way. And from here you're gonna grab your tape measure and then make sure that you're at the spread that you're looking for for your crossbars. So I'm just gonna reach across and drop this on my bar and then lay it into place here. So from here I'm gonna grab my tape measure and make sure that I have the crossbar spread that I desire, as well as making sure my bars are even for tying down. So I'm just gonna go to the other side and do some measuring. So when you're tightening up, you wanna make sure you're going from the passenger to the driver's side, back and forth as you tighten it down, 'cause it kind of has a tendency to pull from one side to the other. Now that we got that click, we know we're nice and secure. And final step is gonna pop on that cover right here. Thule does a great job of creating a product that you can just put on your vehicle and get down to making memories. And personally, I'd love to see some photos of your roof rack in action because I just like having that interaction with you. Now again, this is Ed with etrailer.com, taking a look at the Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack. Have a great day.
Ratings & Reviews
George M.
6/8/2016
Still three stars. Very fiddle-y to get right. The older clip in footer type is much easier to use.
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Mike M.
7/31/2021
We have logged about 15000 miles with the Thule roof storage rack and have not had any problems. It is a great product.