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These Rapid Podium feet let you install Thule crossbars on your vehicle that has integrated fixed points, flush railings, T-tracks, or custom install rack attachment points.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (281 Customer Reviews)
These Rapid Podium feet let you install Thule crossbars on your vehicle that has integrated fixed points, flush railings, T-tracks, or custom install rack attachment points.These Thule racks worked great. There were some challenges in the Thule directions referring to parts that were actually from another kit, but the etrailer videos helped clear things up.
This product was a replacement to use with my Thule Crossbars that I had with my previous car. I'm glad I researched to find out what will work for my new car. The installation was easy and the Podium Feet fit well with my crossbars. Thank you for your help etrailer.com!
Mark - 10/22/2022
I’ve had my Thule roof rack for a year. It’s sturdy and easily handles two kayaks. Love it!
53” Thule bars fit our 2021 RAV4 Hybrid! Most people appear to be using 47” bars for the 2021 RAV4 with flush roof rails, but that’s smaller than I wanted. I sometimes carry a sheet of plywood, or a kayak plus a cargo box, and wanted a wider rack for that. I had heard that upsizing to the 53” bar was potentially not possible because the mounting slots on the bottom of the bar may not accommodate the rail locations relative to the bar length. etrailer helped me out with some dimensions, so I bought the 53” bar knowing it would be close. There is only about a quarter inch of play on either side on the rear bar, but it fit (the front bar had more play, since the towers are a bit further apart at the front).
I’m SO happy with the result! Now I can carry what I want on the rack, and have room to spare! It looks pretty good too!
I spoke with Nicole and explained I had a set of older Thule square bars and needed feet to attached to my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. I provided her with the model number of my bars, and she identified the Rapid Podium feet and fit kit. She placed the order for me and provided status updates on the shipping.
Bars & new podium feet install on Jeep rails as advertised.
Great experience. I would buy from etrailer.com again!
These towers are intended to work with the feet from the Thule system- and they do as intended.
The average rating is because of included Thule instructions. The front page of the instructions indicated the instructions were for the Podium feet. Page 2 and beyond were instructions for the cross bar assembly.
Instructions also included a parts list that required some parts that were not included in the box. These parts were included in a separate item from Thule. Upshot is the assembly instructions are not clear, leave the impression that parts are needed that were not included.
etrailer is simply the best in terms of advice and products. After trying unsuccessfully via the Thule site and multiple forums to figure out what parts I needed for a Thule mounting system (switching it to a new car), I contacted etrailer and they responded quickly and accurately with two sets of mounting brackets that were needed. Could not have done it without them.
Items arrived later than expected despite cancelling an month long order due to waiting stock on a different set up that was in stock. Once it arrived the box was all torn up and the person that delivered it just dropped it in the garage with the boxes spilling out of the bigger box. Love Thule products, etailer and the shipping supplier not so much,
Great fixed point solution, easy to integrate with bars and fit kit.
Love this roof rack. It is sturdy, quiet while driving (yes air dynamics matter), and easy to install. I highly recommend it.
I am a return customer: Very disappointed in the representative that sold me Thule crossbars/Feet//Kit ($701). He reassured me the crossbars, (after asking several times) based on a picture he was looking at, DID come with locking devices as this was the selling point for me. WELL, THEY DID NOT!!!! I called etrailer and asked for that specific rep, to advise him, and he was not available. I explained the situation to Mary, who was very nice, and after consulting with another rep, I was told I would have to pay for the locks, but they would give me free shipping. Really? This is disappointing as I am a return customer and was reassured there were locking devices. [I called to make sure I was purchasing the right bars and equipment/locks, as I didn't want to get it wrong spending that kind of money] DISAPPOINTING Two stars b/c shipping was timely.
Jenny N - 01/29/2022Thule wing bar evo was a breeze to inst all.
I would give the WingBar Evos 5 stars wish more accessories were available.
a little quirky to install but I finally figured it out
Excellent product. Very east to install. Excellent customer service. Package arrived very quickly.
Robert - 11/17/2022Bought the Thule AeroBlade and all the fittings recommended by etrailer earlier this summer. Everything fits perfect, was easy to install, and looks really great on the car.
Thule is the only premier cargo accessory manufacture in the industry. The design, manufacturing and quality of their products is world class. We currently own two German SUVs that are used regularly for a wide array of outdoor sports and refuse to outfit our vehicles with any other brand of equipment. This particular system was very easy to install when following manufacturers installation instructions and recommendations.
Very smooth process, told them what I needed and it was on my stoop a few days later,
Bad choice on my part. I should have ordered the Crossroad Feet for raised railing. These work, just mount rather high. I would like to exchange them.
Katrina B - 05/05/2022y’all are excellent at many things like the email below for example. The follow up after the order was also excellent. The products that you carry are excellent too - I have been a long time fan of the Thule products - I’ve used them on most of my vehicles over the years.
The only issue I had with this order was I had specifically talked to a customer service rep to see if a fit kit was needed in addition to the TH460R in order to attach my Thule bars to my suv. The answer was no - only the podium feet were required and that was all.
It was just frustrating to find that I need a kit (which I ordered from etrailer yesterday) when the podium arrived at my home.
I really appreciate the prompt shipment. I was able to get the roof rack on the car in about an hour. Are used it about two hours later to carry a ladder. It was very sturdy. Instructions were not great. But it was not a complex install either.
A bit pricy but it's a really good system. Went on easy and hauled my bike and kayak well. My only gripe is that for this price it should come with locks.
2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport Limited Edition..
Easiest rack I've ever installed. Instructions were clear and easy to understand. The rack looks amazing. Definitely an upgrade from my previous ones.
This came as a package to install on my Honda pilot 2022. This site was the only one that correctly described the assembly and what was needed. The video was extremely helpful. Arrived quickly, just as advertised, price was good, would recommend this company to anyone.
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