Thule rack system

14268 Views 36 Replies 18 Participants Last post by RedLex, Apr 17, 2003

whiteEXL

Discussion Starter · Jul 9, 2002

Compared Thule and Yakima adapters for the factory rails. The Railing Foot Pack #415 renewed my long standing faith in the Thule line. The Thule adapter has a much cleaner fit than the Yakima LowRider, almost factory fitted. The Yakima seems too universal. Look for yourselves. You'll need a minimum of a 50" load bar, 58" might be optimal, or a 66". Since the Pilot is 77" wide you can even go up to 78"ers.

As always, IMHO.

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Spartanman

· #9 · Jul 25, 2002

Thule Roof Box

I mounted my Thule "Frontier" roof box to the factory crossbars, full forward...which fit/held great...only problem is that I cannot open the tailgate all the way (2/3 max) without scraping the rear, high mounted brake lens/spolier.

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Spartanman

· #19 · Aug 27, 2002

Welbourn

So the 754 didn't give the box the necessary added height to avoid the tailgate?...How's the weight distribution?; Does the Mountaineer sit too far forward without crossbar support?.

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