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If your roof is naked, dress it up with the Thule Rapid Traverse. This revolutionary, vehicle-specific system is the ultimate base rack, boasting the strongest hold, the best fit and the easiest installation of any rack on the market, bar none.
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The Thule Rapid Traverse foot pack is the ultimate vehicle-specific base rack, providing the strongest hold, the most accurate fit and the easiest installation of any rack on the market.
The Traverse towers - or feet - hold the bars to the vehicle more securely than other towers by implementing Thule's patented MaxClamp technology. The towers are tightened to the vehicle using the integrated AcuTight tensioning tool. These devices indicate when the feet are safely and properly attached to the vehicle, and they store conveniently inside the towers when not in use.
The towers mount to your vehicle using vehicle-specific clips (sold separately) that snap into place on the towers in seconds with Thule's EasyClick bracket-attachment system.
The Traverse offers a handy OneTouch bar lock lever, allowing you to set the rack position once during the initial installation. The bar lock then holds your load bars in place so that you never have to position them again - even when removing and reinstalling the rack.
Video of Thule Rapid Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2016 Acura MDX, we'll be doing a test fit of the Thule Rapid Traverse Roof Rack System, using part numbers THARB53 for the aluminum 53 inch crossbars. Part number TH480R for the foot pack. Part number THKIT for the fit kit. We've already got the front one installed, as you can see here. The way we did that, is we got the measurement from our instructions, we put it all together, and we measured up from the corner of our windshield, up to the side of our foot pack. We did that for both sides, tightened them both down evenly with the included hardware.
Now let's do the rear one together. For the rear one, we've got one side done already. We'll do the last one together. Let's go ahead and grab . our foot pack. We'll open up both sides, like so.
We'll start with our pad. We're actually going to place this on bottom, and we're going to push it in place. Make sure that it gets seated all the way around. That looks pretty good there. Then we can take our clamp, now you need to refer to your instructions to make sure you have the right clamp, because the front and the back differ.
We're going to slide it up through here . until it clamps into position, like so. Then, we'll come over to our aluminum load bar, and we're going to flip it upside down. You'll need to make sure that you have the scale set here. You can find that in your instructions.
Once that's set, we can go ahead and take off the end cap. Grab our foot pack, and we're going to slide it on though this channel here. We'll slide it all the way on until it meets with the scale, right about there. Once we're there, we can close it up. Then we can head over to our vehicle. Let's not forget that end cap, of course. We'll need to make sure that our rear doors are opened up. In some cases it's not a bad idea to get an extra set of hands . but we're just going to set it in place gently . and it shouldn't be a problem. We're just going to set it in a general area . of where it needs to be. Then we're going to grab our little tape measure. According to our instructions, we need to be 28 inches from the center of the crossbar to the center of the other crossbar. Let's go ahead and do that now. Take our little tape. Center to center, looks like we're a little bit far there. Looks pretty good. Now let's do the same thing for the other side. Center to center. A little bit too far there. I'd say we're perfect. Head back on over to you. At this point we want to make sure that our clamp comes down underneath our door jam here, and sits nicely there. Now let's grab our tool. We'll want to begin to tighten this down. As we're tightening, we'll want to make sure that our pad is seated . flat as you see there . on top of our vehicle. As we're tightening, we also want to make sure that the clamp draws up underneath. We're not going to tighten it down all the way just yet. Let's make that the other side is the same way, and then we can tighten them down evenly. Head back over to this side and then we can tighten them down. Once we've got it nice and secure . we can then close it up . and do the same for the other side. We've got it tight, and do the same thing there. Like to show you that the tool that comes with it can actually be stowed within the tower . when not in use. With that being said, that's going to complete our test fit of the Thule Rapid Traverse Roof Rack System, on our 2016 Acura MDX.
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (85 Customer Reviews)
If your roof is naked, dress it up with the Thule Rapid Traverse. This revolutionary, vehicle-specific system is the ultimate base rack, boasting the strongest hold, the best fit and the easiest installation of any rack on the market, bar none.by: Scott W.05/28/2017
The Thule Aeroblade roof rack arrived in just a few days. It was relatively easy to install and does everything I had hoped for it. Excellent! 386825
by: Charlie08/21/2013
I purchased these with the aeroblade bars for my ford flex. Installation was pretty straight forward and everything was pretty snug when I was done. The built in torque wrench is pretty handy and a nice touch from thule. Thule products are pricey but built pretty well and I think are worth the money. 96155
by: Brian07/23/2018
Well packaged and shipped as forecast. Assembly/ Installation instructions were easy to follow. The Thule roof rack quality is well worth the cost. Removal is very easy once assembled. Removal is easy once assembled. I'd buy from here again. 545393
by: Paul T03/25/2017
First of all, awesome customer service by etrailer! My THULE roof rack is definitely a welcome addition to my 2015 F55 MCS. Next item of purchase, cargo roof box, THULE Wind Fairing and a Bike rack ... 361966
by: David06/18/2018
I have had this Thule set up on my 14 Elantra GT with a panoramic roof for one year and all I can say is bravo! It stays on during the carwash and I have zero wear and tear on it. I have a 2 year old and a newborn, It makes road trips possible with luggage. I have a feeling I will still have these when I need to move my kids to college. etrailer.com has been great! I will definitely make this my go to site for this category of purchase. 523343
by: Daniel B.04/29/2014
These are top notch just like the rest of the roof rack assembly. 127886
The racks are quite,were easy to install with good instructions. It is obvious that this is a high quality product. The self torquing fastening system is amazing. I highly recommend the entire package.
Daniel B - 04/30/2015by: Jeff H.05/20/2015
Well made product. Will work great with the other components to make one terrific rook rack! 194742
Thank you for following up Rachael. We love these products. We are using them this Memorial Weekend. Makes it so easy to carry both my kayak and my wifes SUP. There is room for both and they are easy to secure. When we go camping with our travel trailer it leaves room for other things to be stored in the bed of my pickup. Thanks again and God bless!
Jeff H - 06/17/2016by: Hollie03/02/2018
Very surprised and pleased with the order process and speedy delivery without paying anything extra! I chose the payment option and although my payment wasn’t due yet, paying it was easy (received the text from etrailer with link that led me to my account) For time user for etrailer.com and I will be back and highly recommend.... especially for those who aren’t very car savvy, selecting the correct part was very easy and clear. 480400
by: Tony Y10/29/2014
Great product and great customer service. Would recommend contacting the Company before purchasing as they offer great guidance. Thank you Jean P. 158432
by: Mark C.02/13/2015
Thule is the best! Top quality and built to last. The people at etrailer.com did a great job of getting me set up with all the right components. They are friendly, provide expert advice, and care about their customers. 173586
Thanks for checking. We are still very happy with the roof racks and basket
Mark C - 02/24/2016by: no name01/24/2013
These are well made and easily attached to my Prius. Very solid attachment which gives me confidence that they will perform as advertised. 64079
by: Erin04/15/2018
We ordered the entire Thule AeroBlade system a year ago for our 2014 Volvo S60. We ordered the system to use with the Yakima FrontLoader Upright Bike Mount, knowing we wanted a rack that didn't require removing a wheel every time we used it. At the time of ordering, Yakima didn't offer an adequate bar system for our vehicle, so we went with the Thule AeroBlades after doing some research on compatibility. After a year, we are very happy with our Thule system. Set-up was fairly easy for two people (I wouldn't recommend doing it alone) and all directions were clear. We chose the AeroBlades over cheaper systems because of the potential for noise reduction, as well as durability. We're very happy with our purchase and have had no issues so far. It has remained securely fastened to the Yakima rack. Two negatives, which others may have mentioned: the rack interferes with our satellite radio system at times and the rack does create some wind noise when we open our sun roof. Otherwise, the noise is not an issue when it is closed. Overall, we would completely purchase it again, particularly for use with the Yakima FrontLoader. 497353
by: Aileen B.07/25/2017
Thule aeroblade w/ Curt rack. Used this Christmas for a family trip to Gatlinburg, TN and through the Smokey Mountains. It worked great to get all our gear there and back! Thanks for getting it to us on time. 410430
by: Eric A.09/12/2016
The rack and the associated video instruction for installation were perfect! The rack arrived quickly and the installation was simple and flawless. Within an hour of receiving the rack it was being pressed into service! The price was the best I could find on the internet - that combined with the video instructions will have me buying from you folks again for our next vehicle. 294455
by: Jack V.07/16/2016
The transverse foot is the most complicated, and most important, part of the rack system, but was simple to assemble and install. I spent about an hour with assembly and installation of the complete system, and I wasn't in any hurry. The feet provide a solid interface between my car and the rack, and the rubber pads protect the car finish. The AccuTight tool is especially helpful because it provides a torque indicator to ensure proper tightening of the foot bracket. The tool remains inserted in the foot after installation, with a tool for each side of the vehicle. The feet contribute to the overall beauty of the rack system by their smooth contour. 272652
by: Aileen01/08/2017
I ordered a Thule roof rack fit kit, Aeroblade along w/ a Curt roof rack for my 2005 Ford Focus. We were a family of 5; and now we are 4, we had always traveled in our larger Toyota 4-Runner, which had enough room for everyone and their luggage. Now that we sold the 4-Runner and have only the smaller gas saver, it presented a problem for travel. I ordered the roof rack for our trip to Gatlinburg, TN. It worked fantastic. The shipping was fast and made it to us in time for us to install it. We were able to install it in about 20 minutes after watching the installation videos on etrailer.com. It was able to accommodate all 4 of our large suitcases and freed up leg room to provide a more comfortable trip. The Aeroblades were very quite. We are very pleased with our purchase and would recommend this to anyone who asks. 333722
by: Audrey03/03/2017
We have had a great year using our ski rack. It was easy to install -- directions made sense and we were able to follow them (which is not always the case) AND able to do it again the following year. Product holding up ... would buy it again! Etrailer easy to use and very accommodating. 351204
by: Sy12/05/2016
Still new condition after 1 year, no fading or dulling of finish. Quality product!!! 322261
by: Dan E.05/14/2014
The instructions are terrible and I ended up with leftover parts that aren't listed anywhere in the documentation. Once you get the feet attached correctly and if you can do it without breaking your car or the foot they are great. 130562
Thank you for purchasing this Thule product. The extra parts you received are probably the end caps for our older Rapid Aero load bars. We always packaged the end caps with the foot packs until we introduced the AeroBlade load bars. The AeroBlades have the end caps included. During the transition time between the discontinuation of the Rapid Aero bar and AeroBlade bar we decided to leave the old end caps in the box, just to make sure we didnt short change any of our Rapid Aero customers. If you have no use for those end caps you can discard them as you choose. Thanks!
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- 05/22/2014by: Toby G.11/01/2013
I did receive the racks last night and installed them this morning. They're great, can't hear them while on the highway. Thanks for sending all the right parts and quickly! 105965
by: Leroy08/28/2018
Great customer service kayak rack easy to install and looks great 559165
by: Sher08/30/2017
Excellent product and customer service. 427001
Thanks for asking. The roof rack is excellent, well made and works great.
Sher - 09/01/2018 by: James r01/27/2019
Use it for 17’ canoe on my ‘16 F250 towing 5th whl trlr Rack is rock solid, easy on easy off when not using it. Top quality, no pun intended. Would buy again but probably won’t have to...worth every penny 600672
by: Marketa01/20/2019
Great product,our roof racks holds up second second season now, without taking it down for storms or New England snow. Outstanding customer service - we had some hand me down parts, etrialer helped us to figure out what we need to buy and how put the entire set together and insatall. This was done over the phone, with US based customer service. 598987
by: Robert01/18/2019
Awesome product. Easy to install. The video was very good just need to explain the measurement vs slider for placing the towers a bit clearer. Great customer service. 598655
by: Anthony01/18/2019
Looks great, fits great. Only complaint is Thule's instructions. Took some time to figure it out, but once you figure it out it starts to make sense. Also watching a YouTube video of the product helped tremendously. 598575
by: JeepLover12/12/2018
It’s OK, The product is well designed and does the job, but looks a bit clunky on our all-black Jeep Grand Cherokee. This retro-fit option does not have a sleek, streamlined appearance like a factory install. If you’re going for a sporty look, then you will probably like this product. 590120
by: Pieter10/27/2018
It fits and it works. It looks good. It is solid. Good product. 577928
by: Moshe10/26/2018
Everything arrived on time, and was easy to install. Looks great on the car. 577785
by: John07/13/2018
Great rake - fit perfectly. Still going strong. 541372
by: Ron06/27/2018
Very easy to use! 527405
by: Richard B06/04/2018
Easy to install and looks great! 517459
by: Jarrad05/18/2018
My order arrived in a timely manner and installation was a breeze with the instructions provided 510034
by: martha05/13/2018
The whole process of ordering a roof rack for my new car was simple. Just needed to decide which bars I wanted to buy, all the fitting and sizing was taken care of by the website. The package arrived on time. I spent maybe 2 hours puzzling through the directions, assembling the roof rack and attaching it to my car. By going slowly and rereading the directions numerous times, I think it got it right the first time. It was used to carry a canoe yesterday and did everything it was supposed to do. Completely adequate! 508212
by: Tom04/27/2018
Sturdy, nice looking, easy to install and remove, has not marked or damaged the car in any way so far. I use the rack for carrying a large, heavy, aluminum canoe which it holds securely. My only concern is that the rubber wear strips got a bit torn up from moving the canoe around on them as I was centering it. Also the assembly instructions could be much clearer, I ended up doing quite a bit of trial and error. 501444
by: Michael03/04/2018
Highly recommend 480959
by: Ken01/25/2018
shipping was very fast, cheap and well packaged. Emails with valid tracking info were sent on time. Solid on line transaction. Would totally buy from again. 469996
by: Katharine12/28/2017
Excellent price, customer service and shipping. I would recommend etrailer without hesitation. 463182
by: Phillip12/07/2017
Excellent product. Great instructions. Highly recommended. 457960
by: Andrew08/25/2017
Excellent fit. 2 hours to install first time. Brilliant product. 425155
by: Lindsey G.05/26/2017
Excellent products and customer assistance. I needed help determining what items would fit my car, and changed my mind a few times. The customer service staff was really very helpful in all aspects. Thanks so much etrailer! 386559
by: Tom M.05/13/2017
Easy installation, works great, and looks great. Zero wind noise. 380832
by: Mike05/05/2017
Very easy to put on and take off my tru ck. 377247
by: Rick F.03/29/2017
5 star rating, excellent product. 362708
by: Vane03/13/2017
Good quality overall, easy installation. 352197
by: Dave B03/06/2017
Great service and pricing 349041
by: Amy W02/08/2017
I would order from E-Trailer again since, even though they called to tell me my products would be delayed since they weren't in stock, they came in in a reasonable amount of time and the prices are reasonable when compared to other retailers. 341661
by: Gearhead01/19/2017
This review really applies to the whole package not just this component. Well made excellent quality product. Racks are very solid and fit my application perfectly (2016 Ram 1500). Installation wasn't hard and the directions reasonably easy to follow. However some of the installation dimensions appear to be off. Price seems competitive with other brands, however it seems like a lot of money for what you get. 333678
by: Arden12/08/2016
Shipping is perfect, package was very secure, all items were boxed. I haven't installed the carrier as yet 325168
by: Will11/28/2016
We bought these for my wife's car and they look great. They were easy to install and have held up to the coastal salt very well. 321271
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Notes: This part has been tried but not used. There is a small amount of cosmetic damage of scuffs and scratches. Two of the AcuTight tensioning tools are missing, part 8526446001. Otherwise this part is like new and in good condition for its application.
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