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These Rapid Traverse feet let you install Thule crossbars on your vehicle with a naked roof. Feet fit securely on vehicles without existing roof rack attachment points.
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Video of Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4
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Speaker 1: Today, on our 2017 Honda Pilot, we'll be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Thule Roof Rack System; that's going to consist of our Thule Aeroblade Crossbars, part number: THARB60, our Thule Rack with Traverse Foot Pack, part number: TH480R, and our Thule Fit Kit for our Honda Pilot, part number: THKIT1811. Now, our crossbars are also available in black with part number: THARB60B.The Thule Roof Rack System is a great solution for carrying your vehicle accessories on your roof, whether those are bike racks, ski and snowboard carriers, kayak carriers, or cargo baskets. The aerodynamic shape of our bars, as well as the weatherstrip on the inside, are going to help reduce wind, noise and drag. If we move our end cap out of the way, you can see that our weatherstrip is easy to remove. We can cut it down and replace it with channel-mounted accessories.Our foot pack does have a built-in cover. We also have a plastic lock core here.
If we remove that and place in a metal lock core, that's going to help to prevent theft and tampering of your roof rack system as a whole. We can open that up, on the inside you'll see we're easily able to store in our tool. This is going to be helpful, so we don't have to worry about losing or misplacing our tool at any time, though I do only suggest you do this whenever you have a lock core on your cover.Our fit kit is going to be custom cut to our vehicle. It's going to give us a nice secure fit. We're also going to have a rubber coating on any portion that touches our vehicle, so we don't have to worry about any scratches or abrasions.This roof rack system has a 165 pound weight capacity, though you do want to double check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure your roof can withstand that much weight.
This is also going to come with a lifetime warranty and be quick and easy to install. We'll show you how to do that now.Everything that you see on our table is what's included in our kit. The only thing we've provided ourselves is our flat tape measure. We're going to get two crossbars, four foot packs, four of our pads from our fit kit and four clamps. We'll also get four end caps, as well as an included tool to tighten everything down.Now, to begin the actual install, we're going to take our foot pack, our clamp and our pad.
We're going to open up the front door on our foot pack to start and take our clamp. We want to make sure that it fits behind each gray piece on our foot pack. Close up that door, flip this over, and we'll take our pad. We're going to place that onto the bottom, making sure that every hole is closed. Then we can open up this back door, and we're ready to place it onto our crossbar.We're going to start by sliding this onto our crossbar, and we'll measure out the distance.
Now, we don't have a scale on this bar, usually they will come with them. We're just going to take our flat tape measure and measure that out from the center of our bar to the edge of our foot pack. Once we have that measured out, we can close up that back door and we'll place on our crossbar end cap. Now, we're ready to open up the doors on our vehicle and load up our crossbar.We're going to place it over the roof of our vehicle. We want to make sure that our clamps sit around our door. Measuring out our crossbars, we're going to measure from the front of the front foot pack to the front of the back. That measurement is in your instructions. We want to do the same thing to the other side as well.Now, we'll take our included tool and we'll start to tighten down our bolts, this is going to tighten up our clamp. We're going to start so that it sits just up against our doorframe. Now, we want to do the same thing on the other side, again going back and forth, tightening it down evenly, so that we have a nice, even and secure fit.Now, once we've finished tightening down our bolt, we can push in our tool and leave it in there. Close up our cover, though I do only suggest you leave your tool in whenever you have that locking core. Now, we're ready to close up our doors, load up our gear and hit the road.That's going to be our completed look at the Thule Roof Rack System on our 2017 Honda Pilot.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (108 Customer Reviews)
These Rapid Traverse feet let you install Thule crossbars on your vehicle with a naked roof. Feet fit securely on vehicles without existing roof rack attachment points.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
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
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 - 04/30/2015
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
The whole experience was freakin awesome. * Ordered on-line, delivered when promised, all packages were in excellent condition, and all parts were accounted for - no shortages, THANK YOU! * The Thule roof rack design, quality of materials, comprehensive instructions were really impressive. Everything went together without a hitch and really looks good installed. * We plan on carrying our 12 1/2' SUP's on the roof rack when we head out to the lakes. * It saves us time as our SUP's are inflatable, however it takes a bit of time to pump them up once we get there. Now it's just loosen them up and we're ready to go. Great job etrailer, I would definitely buy more products from your organization!! 672688
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
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 - 06/17/2016Fast shipping and Installation was easy to do with the instructions provided. Am happy with my bike roof rack. 5 stars 616084
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
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
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
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
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
Not only does this serve it’s purpose well & look good, it was easy to order online and arrived in a timely manner. Hopefully going to be able to order the kayak attachment soon. ;-) Adventures await! 729944
I am not much of a do it yourself-er when it comes to things such as this. However, the product installed very quickly and without an issue. The instructions were better than most. I look forward to using the racks to get more involved with family outings and adventures. 722411
Great product. Works well for our intended purpose. Very versatile a multiple accessories to use on it. 714955
Easy to install and very functional 703964
Fits my 2014 grand caravan great. Have taken it on 4 road trips so far. Have not loosend at all. It took me 15 min to install and then i made slight adjustments to get it just right they way i wanted it. I would recommend this product 698028
As far as the product is concerned it works and looks good. I do not understand where they get their x and y dimensions from on the 1724 kit. That part was a pain. You get all set up and the distance comes up short. This was on a 2017 Acura RDX. 696701
The # THKIT1724
Thule Roof Rack Fit Kit for Traverse Foot Packs - 1724
$119.95 is confirmed as a fit for your 2017 Acura RDX. The X measurement is the side to side measurement of the front crossbar tower placement is 44-1/8 inches. The Y measurement is 42-1/2 inches side to side for the rear crossbar. The front crossbar should be positioned 13 inches from the windshield seam, the rear crossbar should be 24 3/4 inches back from the front crossbar.
Rachael H - 09/18/2019Great video on 2018 Durango SRT install . etrailer gives you all info on mount,bars ,feet..everything needed. This is my 2nd set up using Thule set up...Super product 692979
Everything fit perfectly. Looks great and it arrived sooner than I expected. Thanks for the good service. 679535
I received my order from etrailer within 24 hours! Incredible. Free shipping too. The product was as ordered. Thule makes great racks, expensive but solid, well engineered and dependable. I've used them on 3 different cars. My husband didn't read the directions so it took us a few redo's to get the right latches and pads on the front and back racks, but otherwise, very straightforward installation and many installation videos to help. 673230
Assembled and functioned just as the instruction said it would. I had absolutely no problem installing and using these rack bars on my Ford Edge. They have nor shifted and have held my equipment perfectly. Would certainly recommend them. Purchasing and getting additional from eTrailer was also excellent. 667797
Used on top of an F450 to carry a kayak. Easy to install. I'd suggest going to U Tube to see excellent instructions. Once set up, it takes just minutes to install. 664899
I got a complete Aerobar kit for my 2009 F150 SuperCrew and really appreciated that eTrailer packaged the bars, feet and fit kit all in one deal so that there was no chance of getting the wrong items. Service was quick and the system went together well and works great on my truck. I couldn’t be happier! 653845
They work great! I just missed the fact that I needed to order the foot pad kit for my car as well. 647648
Excellent product! Excellent service from etrailer. Thule needs to radically improve their assembly instructions. 643376
I've had this product for a year now and I love it. I have no issue with it. Very easy to assembly. I would highly recommended this product. 641841
A good, quality product. 638691
These are the easiest to use mounts I have ever used. They worked great on our 600 mile Canada vacation. We had some high winds to deal with and they worked perfectly. 615432
Great product and on-time delivery! Very satisfied! 614800
Absolute Nightmare installing Thule instructions incomprehensible and at times contradictory 1 part from the carrier broken Getting replacement and support from Thule in all 6 months from purchase before sucessful mounting. But now that its on it is a great rack This was not really your fault but Thule's they need to provide clear instructions and fast on line support. 607006
the thule racks are perfect and look great the kayak carrier that wasnt thule brand was alright not a perfect fit but will work when needed...thanks 606170
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
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
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
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
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
It fits and it works. It looks good. It is solid. Good product. 577928
Everything arrived on time, and was easy to install. Looks great on the car. 577785
Great customer service kayak rack easy to install and looks great 559165
Great rake - fit perfectly. Still going strong. 541372
Very easy to use! 527405
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
Easy to install and looks great! 517459
My order arrived in a timely manner and installation was a breeze with the instructions provided 510034
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
The rack has been on my car almost continuously for a year now. It has carried dozens of boats tofrom put-ins and take-outs. It is a hassle to remove it to wash the roof of my car so Ive taken to just leaving it on all the time. THe rubber wear strips are pretty torn up now but that isnt an issue for me. It holds boats securely on my car.
Martha M - 05/13/2019Sturdy, 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
Highly recommend 480959
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