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
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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.
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Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 79" Long - Qty 2
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