Does Thule Rodvault fishing pole carrier come pre-assembled?
Updated 08/07/2025 | Published 07/15/2025 >
Question:
Does the RodVault come pre-assembled?
asked by: Elizabeth
Expert Reply:
Partially. The Thule RodVault 2 carrier # TH34FR23YR has aluminum tubes and reel box that come pre-drilled, and you’ll bolt on the mounting brackets with the included hardware. One of our customers in Boise installed hers on a Subaru Ascent in under 30 minutes, solo. No special tools needed, just the included hex wrench and a little patience to align the brackets.
Have you installed roof racks or roof rack accessories before? If you let me know the crossbars you have, I can help you out a bit more.
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Thule RodVault Rooftop Fly Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - Black - 2 Fly Fishing Rods
- Fishing Rod Holders
- Vehicle Rod Carriers
- Roof
- Metal
- 2 Rods
- Clamp-On
- Black
- Thule
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Andrew N.
8/7/2025
Hey, did you get a chance to set up the RodVault on your vehicle? I'd love to hear how it went and if the installation process was smooth for you. If you need any more help, just let me know!