Can the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars Be Used on a 2004 Ford Excursion with Factory Roof Rack
Updated 08/23/2023 | Published 08/22/2023
Products Featured in This Question
Question:
Im looking for a roof rack for Ford Excursion. I dont want a small width product. I want something like 79 or 80 inches. I need some roof rack feet that attach a oem Ford factory roof rack to something like a Thule Pro bar Evo cross bars. We want to haul 3 kayaks up there. It is a large SUV so there is plenty of room. Please respond. Thank you
asked by: Walter B
Expert Reply:
I do have the parts you will need to use the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars # TH713700 on your 2004 Ford Excursion, but they are not going to work with the factory roof rack.
If you want to use the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars # TH713700 you will need to replace the factory rack all together. You can do this by getting the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars # TH713700, Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH460R and the Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet # THKIT3101.
This will allow you to use kayak carriers like the Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak Rack w/ Tie-Downs # MAL38FR on one side of your roof rack to carry 2 of the kayaks. When carrying 1 kayak on the # MAL38FR carrier, it can be used in the J-style position. When carrying 2 kayaks, it will be moved vertically to the post-style, this provides more room to then use the Malone FoldAway-J Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs # MAL98FR on the other side of the roof rack for the remaining kayak.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 79" Long - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- 79 Inch Bar Space
- Square Bars
- 2 Bars
- Thule
more information >
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Is There a Tie Down Kit for the Retrax XR Tonneau Covers
- Q&A: Recommended Rack for Pace Edwards JackRabbit with Explorer Rails On Toyota Tundra
- Q&A: Will The TruXedo Elevate Rack Work On The Pace Edwards JackRabbit Explorer Rails?
- Q&A: Roof Rack that Can Fit Explorer Rails of Pace Edwards Tonneau Cover
- Q&A: What Thule Roof Rack Fits the Pace Edwards JackRabbit Hard Tonneau Cover
- Q&A: Roof Rack, Bike Rack, and Kayak Carrier that Fits Channels of Tonneau Cover
- Q&A: Recommended T-Track Tie Downs For Pace Edwards Explorer Series Rails
- Article: Rooftop Cargo Carriers
- Article: How to Raise Your Travel Trailer Height
- Article: How to Install a Roof Rack
- Article: Tire TLC: How & When to Check Your RV/Trailer Tire Pressure
- Article: How to Strap a Kayak to a Roof Rack in 4 Steps (With Pictures)