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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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Today we have a 2012 Jeep Compass and were going to be test fitting the Thule Aeroblade Roof Rack System. Well be using fit kit part number THKIT3097, the 47-inch Aeroblade bars part number THARB47 as well as the Thule Rapid Podium Feet part number TH460R. We already have our roof rack put together according to the instructions and now were ready to fit it up on the vehicle. The first thing we need to do is remove the plastic covers on the mounting points on our Jeep Compass. Once weve done that, we can place the front load bar up on top of the roof. Well then take the Allen head bolts that came with the fit kit and start them through into the flush rails on our Jeep Compass.
Well move back and forth from the driver side to the passenger side to tighten down the bolts that secure our fit kit to the vehicle and the fit kit to the podium feet. Once weve done that, we can move to the rear and repeat the same procedure. With all of our hardware tightened down, we can go ahead and install our covers over the podium feet. With that done, our roof rack install is complete and were ready to hit the road. With our new roof rack installed, weve added about 4 inches of height on top of our flash side rails.
That does it for our test fit of the Thule Aeroblade Roof Rack System on our 2012 Jeep Compass.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (148 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.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.
The product fit really well but the instructions were horrible. You should expect to spend some time figuring it out.
Jason - 12/01/2020Just installed on 2020 Telluride. They look great. The 3 minute video from etrailer was perfect....though it took me about an hour.
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.
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.
Good products, but the cap to the podium feet doesn't feel secure. I had to put zip tie it together.
Great product. Relatively easy instructions for install. Although not giving 5 stars because I was pretty disappointed with the shipping time (even despite COVID challenges). I purchased from etrailer because the availability date of the parts was sooner than other vendors, only for the shipping date to be delayed in total by more than a month without any update on the delay unless I went in to check my order status. I would think that a delay in shipping date, especially when it happens multiple times, would trigger and email notification to the buyer.
These just work great. It's a little pain to start the threading the bolts in. When I finished installing them, they felt very secure.
Bought 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.
great product, very easy install, video very helpful and customer service was excellent. highly recommend etrailer and their products.
By no fault of their own I'm sure, a cap was missing in the box. They were awesome!!! Sent me the missing part right away. Now I'm ready to show off my new hobby this summer. Thank you!!!
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.
Just installed the Thule roof rack system including the Fit Kit, Aero Blade Bars and the Podium Foot Pack. All components are made with excellent quality materials. The installation took me less than an hour overall. etrailer provides detailed instructions in their video which makes the installation very easy.
Doug C - 01/19/2020I purchased a full direct mount Thule kit for my 2018 Infiniti Q30s. etrailer.com made it very easy, pairing what I needed at a great price. My kit arrived earlier than estimated and looks great on my car. If there was one negative, it would be the Thule instructions. Written in multiple languages to cover thier market made installation a bit challenging but it all worked out.
Easy to install and it looks great. Wish it had holes in the ends for hooking bungee cords on. But other than that its perfect.
Great roof rack. Everything shipped and arrived as expected. The kit had everything I needed to install on my 2017 Highlander with factory side rails. Followed the directions provided and watched the video. Install took about an hour by myself. I have purchased a number of products from etrailer and have never had any complaints or issues.
I needed a way to haul SUP board's on my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Product was exactly what I needed. Make sure you read all the instruction from the multiple boxes before you begin. Easy to install and a great fit!
We just purchased a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe as our retirement vehicle for traveling. We wanted to install cargo accessories but the dealer prices were WAY to high. After researching for several days we found etrailer.com. The prices were the best we found and the service was outstanding! We installed a Thule roof rack system that fits flawlessly and allows the panorama sun roof to plenty of roof to operate. The videos made in really easy to install. We also installed a trailer hitch system. The Tekonsha Trailer Wiring kit was also a piece of cake to install. If you're hesitant to work on electrical systems, there's no need to be afraid. It's actually easier than it looks in the video. The Curt Trailer Hitch gave me major headaches. The delivery company banged the box up pretty badly. Apparently it tweaked the hitch just enough so that the holes were misaligned. No problem, after talking me through the installation one more time to be sure it was damaged, they shipped a new unit. The second hitch went in fine. It took a while, and it's not as easy as it looks in the video, but I'm 67 years old I did the installation myself... Overall, I gave five stars because the price match guaranty makes it a wise choice price wise. he videos are a big help during installation. But the real difference is the service. A lot of folks provide good service to make a sale, but etrailer goes the extra distance to provide great service afterwards. That's unique! Thanks etrailer!
etrailer's website and their tools to understand the products they offer are very helpful. I previously purchased Thule Aero cross bars for my 2017 Kia Sorrento. We recently decided to outfit my wife's car to give us more flexibility in traveling. erailer's video on installation on a Toyota Highlander helped me understand the slight variation in installation. I can easily recommend etrailer. com to others.
Great product that compliments the look of my vehicle while serving a function. Initially, the product arrived missing some key parts, but the staff responded immediately to my email and took great care of me to ensure that my experience was completely satisfactory. Carol and Kelsey are truly attentive to the customer’s needs. Great job everyone!
Final product is great, just took three tries to get the right fit. Thanks to Bryan, I am happy with my final product. Thanks etrailer!
the thule roof rack system is basically well thought out, and seems to be well constructed. time will tell. i am surprised though at the wide gaps in some of the fits between pieces. the star [hex style] screws fit well, and drive easily with a drop of wd-40. make sure to save the drivers and put them where they will not be lost in the event that you wish to adjust, tighten or remove the racks. one oversight is that when installed on my 2017 murano rails, there are gaps on either side of the foot. seems to me that thule would have a solution for that, as these gaps will allow snow, rain, dirt to enter the gaps and build up inside of the murano rails. i used the system last week loaded up with heavy long boards to drive to and from my break in montauk, at speeds up to 65 mph, and nothing vibrated, rattled or made any notable strap noise above and beyond what is to be expected. it will be interesting to see how the thule system holds up for say, 2,3,4,5, years up here in the north east.
Overall rack is very solid. Good design and quality is as you would expect from Thule. Only complaint would be that locks are not included at this price point. Service was excellent as Greg was able to provide us with our products within 4 days!
Love the racks, and I got them for a fraction of the price of other places. Great fit. Highly recommend.
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