Can Older Kayak Carriers Be Mounted on New Aero Bars?

Published 04/27/2021

Products Featured in This Question

Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2

(1277)

$279.95

Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed - Clamp On

(58)

$199.95

Watersports Adapter for Aeroblade/Aeroblade Edge Bars

(18)

$44.95

Question:

Thule kayak racks old style Can they be mounted on this style crossbar?

asked by: Mary O

Expert Reply:

Older kayak carriers can be mounted to newer aero bars, but it also depends on what type of kayak carrier you have and what kind of clamp it uses. The t-track are a fairly modern feature in crossbars so most of the older accessories only mount with clamps that go around the bars.

The new aero bars like the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420 are usually thicker and larger in order to create that aero design. For example, the WingBar Evos are 3-1/8" wide x 1" tall. You'll have to check if your clamps are wide enough to fit around the bar. Other Thule carriers use adapters like # THXADAPT11. Our product pages will usually tell you if the carrier requires this adapter or not, like it does for the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier # TH834.

expert reply by: Evangeline M