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• Glide On Style of Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2006 Nissan Xterra with Factory Crossbars
  I checked with Thule and for your 2006 Nissan Xterra with factory crossbars they list their Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style Carrier part # TH896 as a confirmed fit. This is a glide-on style of kayak carrier that would fit and work well for you. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.
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• What Size T-Slot Works with the T-Bolt Mounting Feature of the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier
  The T-bolts that come with the Thule DockGlide kayak carrier # TH896 are designed to fit a channel that has a top opening of 7/16 inches and bottom width of 7/8 inches. If the slots in your roof rack crossbars match then you can use the T-bolt mounting feature of the DockGlide. There are no carriers that will clamp around bars that are 4 inches wide.
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• Comparing Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier to the Thule DockGrip Saddle Style Kayak and SUP Carrier
  For your Thule truck rack aero bars, the Thule DockGlide # TH896 is better if you want to slide your kayak from the back and utilizes felt pads to protect your boat and ease loading. I've attached a video to assist. The contrast is the Thule DockGrip # TH895 which has rear feet that grip. This is helpful for Stand Up Paddleboard use as well. I've attached that video for you to see the contrast. I recommend the Thule DockGlide for Kayak applications as the preferred easier product.
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• Does Thule DockGlide Fit Factory Crossbars of 2024 Mazda CX-5
  Hey Greg, it sounds like you are looking for replacement mounting brackets for your Thule Dockglide # TH896 which we offer with the part # TH78JH. This hardware is confirmed to fit the factory crossbars of your 2024 Mazda CX-5.
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• Can A Thule Hullavator Be Installed On A Roof Rack With Less Than 4" Of Overhang?
  Hi Lisa! The 4" minimum overhang isn't necessarily a recommendation. Anything under than and the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount # TH898 could potentially hit your 2022 Ford Explorer when lowered. That would be a pretty terrible thing to have happen. Is there any way you can have the crossbars offset to one side to get that 4" overhang? If there isn't, or you were wanting to put one on each side, you have two options. First...
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• Will Thule DockGlide TH896 Fit 2-1/2" Wide Elliptical Aftermarket Crossbars?
  Hello Christine, thanks for reaching out. Yes, the Thule DockGlide Kayak Roof Rack # TH896 will indeed fit the aftermarket crossbars on your 2025 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. The DockGlide comes with universal clamps that can mount to virtually any shape or size crossbar up to 4" wide and 1-1/2" tall. This includes Round, square, aero and elliptical bars. This covers virtually every factory or aftermarket crossbar and will undoubtedly work with a 2-1/2" wide bar. It does not require a T-channel....
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• Is There An Adapter To Get The Thule DockGlide To Fit Smaller Factory Crossbars?
  Hi Tara! I can't say I have had this issue with a Thule DockGlide # TH896 before, but there are some odd sizes with factory crossbars. There aren't adapters for this, unfortunately, but all is not lost! This will be a bit of an outside the box solution, but you could use some foam rubber to wrap around the bars in between the clamps to fill the space. We don't carry this, but your local hardware store will. I would try to find something pretty stiff to keep it from moving, but it will...
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• Is There A Thule Roof Rack For A 2016 Nissan Versa For Carrying Kayaks?
  Hi Laura! We do have a good option for a roof rack on your 2016 Nissan Versa with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 # RR46PP, but oddly enough, there are no Thule options available. I will admit to being quite surprised by this. The Rhino Rack isn't your bottom of the barrel option, however, and is extremely competitive with the bigger name brands like Thule and Yakima. Plus their racks are usually less expensive, so you save a little money! We...
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• Recommended Saddle Style Kayak Carrier for Adarac Aluminum Series Ladder Rack
  The Malone SaddleUp Pro Kayak Carrier part # MPG1001 or Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Rear Loading Kayak Carrier part # RR581 are what I recommend for a Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack like part # A4001219. The Malone SaddleUp and Rhino-Rack Nautic both have channel mounts which will match the channels on the Adarac Aluminum Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack. The Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part # TH896 dosn't have channels so would not mount to the Adarac...
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• Can 40 Inch Wide Kayak Fit on Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier
  The max width kayak the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898 can handle is 36". Since your kayak is 40" wide it will be too large for the Hullavator Pro. This is the case for the Yakima ShowDown # Y04081 as well (which is the Yakima equivalent to the Hullavator Pro). For your application you'll want more of a standard system like what we find with the Thule DockGlide # TH896. This comes with clamps or T-Slot hardware so you have a few different options for installation. The only down-side to this...
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• How to Mount Thule DockGlide # TH896 on Subaru Outback
  I can definitely clarify for you. The Thule DockGlide # TH896 will fit on factory crossbars on your Subaru Outback as long as they do not exceed 4" wide x 1-1/2" tall. There is no way for the DockGlide to attach directly to factory rails if you happen to have factory flush or raised rails/railings. In order to assist you with mounting the DockGlide to your crossbars, I went ahead and attached a helpful video that shows you exactly how to do it at timestamp 3:33.
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• Will Thule Kayak Carriers fit On Adarac Access Ladder Rack Crossbars
  The square crossbars of the Adarac Access Ladder Racks like the part # A90190 are the same dimensions as the Thule crossbars as they are 1-1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inch. We don't carry a K-Guard as that's a South African Thule product but the Thule carriers we do carry will fit these bars. Probably the most similar setup we offer would be the Thule DockGlide part # TH896 which does fit square bars as well.
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• Replacement Wing Nut for Staionary Roof Kayak Cradles
  If you have a Thule watersport carrier like the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier # TH896 and you are looking for replacement wingnut for the clamp part, then the Thule M6 knob # 753-0783 is a fit. If your saddles have a larger M8 bolt then the replacement part # 753-0776 is the one for you. If you can tell me what kayak saddles you have exactly, I help you get the correct wing nuts if they're available.
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• Converting Thule DockGrip Kayak Carrier to DockGlide
  I spoke with my contact at Thule and she said that you can indeed just replace the rear cradles on your DockGrip Kayak Carrier # TH895 with the DockGlide Assemblies # 1500052829 from the DockGlide Kayak Carrier to essentially convert it to this model. The mounting hardware is the same between the two systems so you just need the cradles themselves. They are sold as a quantity of 1 so you will need to order 2 of the assemblies.
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• Saddle-Style Watersport Carrier to Fit Prinsu Rack
  The Prinsu racks look pretty sweet but the 1" x 2" crossbars make it difficult to get product to fit. The Yakima Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04083-04082 won't fit due to the larger bars but it looks like you have T-Slots in the crossbars so you can use the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH896 instead which comes with hardware to clamp around standard crossbars as well as T-Bolts that will fit the T-Slots on your Prinsu. If the T-Slot opening for your crossbars is no...
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• Are Thule DockGlide Kayak Roof Racks Compatible With Factory Crossbars
  The Thule DockGlide Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # TH896 fit factory crossbars up to 4" wide x 1-1/2" tall, so you'll just need to measure your crossbars to confirm fitment. Factory crossbars tend to have a lower capacity so you'll want to check your owner's manual to ensure they are rated high enough to haul your kayak.
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• Thule Kayak Carrier Recommendation for T-Slot Mount on Yakima JetStream Crossbars on 2022 Highlander
  It truly depends on what Thule kayak carrier you wish to use on the Yakima JetStream Crossbars. For example, the Thule DockGlide # TH896 is compatible with the top slots of the JetStream crossbars without any additional nuts. I definitely recommend the DockGlide because it is a saddle-mount style that is much easier to load than the awkward positioning of j-style carriers. In order to have a full JetStream setup of a roof rack on your 2022 Toyota Highlander, it depends on what roof type...
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• Can the Thule Roof Rack from a 2014 Subaru Outback be Used on a 2019 Subaru Outback
  The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 and what looks to be the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part # TH896 that you had on your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon can still be used on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon assuming space permits. However, the 2014 Subaru Outback (non-sport) has raised side rails and the 2019 Subaru Outback (non-touring) has flush side rails so the mounting feet and fit kit cannot be carried over. Instead, you will need to swap these out for the...
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• Recommended Thule Roof Rack for a 2023 Volvo XC40 w/ Flush Rails
  I checked with Thule for your 2023 Volvo XC40 with flush rails, you will want the 53" WingBar Evo Crossbars item # TH711420. This crossbar is 6" longer than the 47" WingBar Evo item # TH711220 that is recommended for your Volvo. You'll have just enough room to transport two 29" wide kayaks horizontally using the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier item # TH896. Here are the rest of the parts you will need to attach the crossbars to the flush rails on your roof: Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule...
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• Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier Compared to Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier
  The Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs, # RR571 and Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH896 are similar products from two different manufacturers. Each carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak on your roof rack crossbars and fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. Both options are from manufacturers that have a well earned and solid reputation for quality products. My suggestion is to select what you think is the best price point...
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• Best Rear Loading Kayak Carrier to Fit Adarac Ladder Rack Crossbars
  The Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier # TH896 fits crossbars up to 4" wide x 1-1/2" tall. Since the crossbars on your Adarac ladder rack are 1-1/2" square they fall into the max dimensions of the DockGlide so it should fit. With that being said, I tend to operate under the "better safe than sorry" banner so since you'll be at the max for the DockGlide I recommend checking out the Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier # Y04074 as an alternative. This is a rear loading setup that actually uses rollers...
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• Is the Thule Compass Kayak Holder Compatible with the Thule TracRac?
  I have a solution for your Thule TracRac, but the Thule Compass # TH890000 will not fit on the 4" wide bars on the TracRac. To carry your kayaks with the TracRac I recommend the Thule Dock Glide # TH896 which provides an easy to install carrier that will allow you to load your kayaks from the rear of your vehicle. If you're carrying 2 kayaks, you are able to add a 2nd Dock Glide system to your TracRac system. If you wanted to utilize the T-slots on your TracRac bars, the Malone Saddle...
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• Can Thule Compass Kayak Carrier be Used With 2 Kayaks Side-by-Side
  The Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH890000 can be used with two kayaks, but they have to be on their side and not laying flat. The only way to carry a pair of kayaks laying flat is by using two saddle-style carriers, the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH896. The issue with this is that kayaks are generally too wide to fit next to each other on a single rack system, which is why they need to be on their sides. I have added links to video reviews...
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• Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for 2017 Jeep Renegade
  The WingBar Evo term is simply the new name for Thule's AeroBlade bars. Both the old and new bars include a top T-Slot channel that allows a second way to attach compatible accessory carriers but their Glide and Set kayak carrier 883 is NOT compatible with either generation of aero bar. I confirmed this with Thule. But we can help you with a nice new silver Thule roof rack and I recommend the Evo Raised Rail system, parts # TH711400 and # TH710401, if you have raised roof rails. These...
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