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Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1
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Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1

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Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier. Includes 1 replacement 6" pad. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule accessories and parts part number 853-5540 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Thule Accessories and Parts - 853-5540

  • Watersport Carriers
  • Roof Mount Carrier Parts
  • Pads
  • Thule

Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier. Includes 1 replacement 6" pad.


Features:

  • Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier
  • Fits models:
    • Hull-A-Port (TH834, 835, TH835XT, and TH835XTR) and Hull-A-Port PRO (TH835PRO)
    • Hullavator (TH897XT) and Hullavator Pro (TH898)
  • Includes 1 replacement 6" pad


853-5540 Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1

Replaces 8535540





Video of Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1

Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.




Video Transcript for Checking Out the Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers

Ellen: Hey everybody. I'm Ellen here at etrailer.com, and we're going to be taking a quick look at the replacement pad for your Thule kayak carriers. This is going to be a six-inch pad to go on the ends of your roof-mounted kayak carrier to help protect the hull of your boat from any kind of damage.So it's just going to be this covered, basically, foam pad that's going to go around the ends of your carrier. It's got a little hook and loop closure to help keep that in place. Maybe this flew off, got bumped off, ripped up, or damaged in some kind of way, this is going to be a direct replacement from Thule to get that back on your carrier.So let's take a closer look and make sure it's the right fit for your particular carrier. Again, this does measure six inches from side-to-side.

So six inches there. About closer to six and a half inches longways.It just opens up. We'll have those layers of foam to help protect our carrier and also our kayak or any other watercraft that we're using with this. This works with the Hull-a-Port and Hull-a-Port Pro, as well as the Hullavator and Hullavator Pro. For the actual part numbers, you can see those listed on our product page here at etrailer.com.

And if you need a replacement cradle arm, we do also have those available for those J-Style carriers. So that's going to be the Hull-a-Port.So, if you need any other replacement parts for any kind of tool year, we usually have just about anything you can think of. So check us out right here at etrailer.com. Thanks for watching.

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Replacement 6" Pad for Thule Roof Mounted Kayak Carriers - Qty 1 - 853-5540

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (188 Customer Reviews)

Replace a cradle tube pad for your Thule roof mounted kayak carrier. Includes 1 replacement 6" pad.

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My kayak cushions finally wore out so I ordered replacements from etrailer.The price was reasonable and delivery was prompt.I bought a F150 back in 2015 and purchased my roof cross bar, tonneau cover and metal cargo carrier all from etrailer and 8 years later they're all still in good condition. The only issue I've ever had was losing a bracket for my cargo carrier and I tried to order replacement from etrailer but they sent me the bracket free of charge.So I would recommend etrailer for all your car/truck accessories .



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Exactly what I was looking for! The new Thule racks come with a curved pad - mine is an older model, and I wanted more padding for my kayaks. They were super easy to install!

Nancy K.

8/31/2016

Pads still working wonderfully! We do remove the hulivator in the winter to save uv damage.



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Excellent product, a perfect replacement. Delivered with great service.



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Replaced very worn out covers. I did not use the pads as ours were still in good condition. Very easy to put on our vehicle which now looks newer. Wish I would have ordered these sooner!



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These were perfect replacements for my kayak racks. They were super quick in shipping too. Thank you



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Thule part works just as advertised.



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Excellent replacement pads for my Thule folding J’s.
After 9 years (everyday) of exposure to all of the weather elements in SW, Ohio, I needed new replacement padding for my Thule folding J’s to carry my new Epic GPX kayak.
Perfect replacement padding-equipment !
Thank you very much etrailer !!!



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Quick, and exactly what I wanted. Website easy to navigate



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Exactly what i wanted



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Kayak carrier pads arrived in time for my next river trip!
Very easy to order online. Will buy from etrailer again.



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Easy to order. I appreciated the video which helped me to know I was ordering the right replacement pad for my kayak carrier.



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Prices a little high for what they are, but thanks for letting them know.



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Original equipment fits perfectly. Fast and easy



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Product arrived quickly, fit on the thule hullavator J-bar and time will tell how well they hold up in the sun and cold weather. I would recommend this product.



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Pro staff. Very helpful. Great products. Good prices.



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etrailer provides great communication and quick shipping.
The replacement pads for my Thule kayak racks fit perfectly and I'm excited about the new tie down strap loops.

Stpand

7/30/2016

After a year the pads have held up great, I would order them again.



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I was able to order the replacement pads for my Thule kayak rack. The parts were delivered swiftly and were installed easily.



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Exactly as described, quick shipping. I appreciate the updates regarding the timeline. Would definitely order from etrailer again



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Easy ordering and quick delivery! Thanks for having the replacement pads in stock. So much better than having to buy new kayak racks!



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We ordered 4 of these. 2 of them were Thule as pictured and 2 of them were generic knockoffs. They appear similar - slightly different fabric and no Thule name on them. Was a little concerned but when I put them on the rack they fitted fine - a little looser but the Thules were a really tight fit so...

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Heather A.

3/17/2022

It looks like we may have accidentally sent you 2 of the wrong pads that do not have the Thule name printed on them. I sent your review to customer service so they can reach out to you!



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The Thule replacement pads were perfect! I bought them to replace the ones that I had on my car’s kayak rack for the last six years. The old ones were ok but they had faded I wanted new ones. The service was EXCELLENT! I had originally ordered online one of each pad. Then a little while later I realize that I really needed two of each pad. When I called, the service department was excellent. Donna P. corrected my order for me. Donna P. was a pleasure to speak with and I even revived a follow up email. I received my order in a very reasonable amount of time. This is the second time I have ordered from this company and I will order any future needs I may have from Etrailer!



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I needed replacement foam pads for my Thule kayak racks so I went online to search for them. That's how I found etrailer.com. They had exactly what I needed so I ordered them. The price was fair and I received the pads a few days later. I replaced my old pads and the new ones fit great. I would recommend etrailer.com for accessories and parts. They carry many!



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We ordered the 6" Thule replacement pads for our Thule Kayak Racks we bought in 2009. It was easy to pull off the old ones and slide on the new ones; didn't even need to remove the kayak racks from the roof when we installed the new ones. Works great and the Kayak Rack now looks the way we bought it 10 years ago. Highly recommend buying these if yours are to torn & worn out. The price of these pads at eTrailer is very competitive and the service they provided was excellent



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I needed a new cover for my kayak carrier , the old one was at least 10 years old and shredding. I found a new cover at etrailer that fit. I ordered it and it came within a couple of days. it is in excellent condition.
the product was exactly what I was looking for!



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I purchased these about a year ago and they have held up under Texas sun and saltwater. I would purchase again. Customer service is fantastic.

Michael W.

10/25/2021

Technically, I have had the product almost two years now, and they have held up very well. I never remove my racks from my vehicle, so they take a beating. Plus, I use the racks a LOT so there is a kayak being slid across the pads fairly often. Great product!


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