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Thule Tram Ski and Snowboard Adapter Compatibility With Thule Apex Swing 4 Bike Rack  

Updated 02/12/2026 | Published 08/19/2017

Question:

Will the Thule Tram ski/snowboard carrier fit on a Thule Apex swing away 9027? Thanks

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule Tram Ski and Snowboard Carrier Adapter for Hitch-Mounted Bike Racks # TH9033 will fit on the Thule Apex Swing XT 4 Bike Rack for 2" Hitches # TH9027XT. The adapter will mount directly into the cradles of the bike rack and will mount to the vertical support shaft. The swing away function of the bike rack will not interfere with the function of the adapter in any way. They will work very well together.

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Jason S
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Adam

2/12/2026

My TH9033 does not mount directly into the cradles of the TH9027XT and now I am trying to figure out how to move the cradles. Any hints? Are those torx screws holding the cradles in place?

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Jameson C.

2/12/2026

@Adam There's a little allen/torx bolt that holds the cradle. I would try loosening that and that should allow it to move easier.
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Adam

2/12/2026

@JamesonC Thanks. I don't think it's an Allen (hex) bolt. It looks like either a torx 25 or 30. I need to go get a torx set to try loosening.

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