Thule Top Deck Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On

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• Fitting a Thule Square Kayak Carrier to a 2010 Honda CR-V with Factory Crossbars
  All of the current Thule Saddle-style kayak carriers like the Thule TopDeck, part # TH881 include wide brackets that are designed to fit most factory crossbars without any special adapters. The limit on these models are crossbars equal to or smaller than 3-1/2 inches wide by 1-1/2 inches tall. If you have an older model, reply to this with a picture of it and I can better recommend a solution for you.
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• Cost-Effective Recommendations to Carry 1 Kayak and 2 Bikes with a 2017 Subaru Impreza Sedan
  I checked out the OEM roof rack for your 2017 Subaru Impreza that you inquired about and it doesn't quite look like any of the roof racks that we have to offer. Typically OEM roof racks will get the job done, but going with a brand like Thule or Yakima will last much longer due to the quality of the work. With that being said, the most cost effective roof rack that we currently have to offer for your Impreza is the Inno square bar roof rack which consists of the Crossbars # INB127, Inno...
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• Canoe Carrier for a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 with Thule Xsporter Crossbars on a Ladder Rack
  None of the actual canoe carriers are going to offer enough height to lift the canoe up above the truck roof so I suggest a different approach. You can use the Rhino-Rack T-Load, # RTL002, if your 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 has a 2 inch trailer hitch. The height adjustable support bar will offer a third bar so you can mount the canoe a little further back and not have it interfere with the truck. If you do need a hitch, I have included a link to the hitch main page for your truck. Canoes do...
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• Ladder and Bed Rack to Carry Kayaks on a 2016 Ford F-150
  Ladder rack bars are often much larger than roof rack bars which is the case with the Thule Xsporter Pro ladder rack # TH500XTB or # TH500XT for your 2016 Ford F-150. I do have a kayak carrier option that will work but the Malone carrier # MPG107MD will not fit. Instead you can use the Thule Top Deck # TH881 and to get it to fit the Xsporter bars you will also need adapter # THXADAPT3.
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• Recommendation on How to Carry a SUP Board on a 2017 Nissan Rogue
  I have a solution for you. However, the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier, # TH881, has only been tested with carrying kayaks, and not SUP boards. Therefore, I cannot recommend using this carrier with a SUP. I recommend the Rhino-Rack SUP and Surfboard Pads w/ Tie-Downs, # RRRWP03 at 21-1/2 inches long or # RRRWP05 at 33-1/2 inches long. The pads come in two different lengths depending on the width of your board. The Thule carrier can be loosened to move the out of the way. However,...
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• Will Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier fit Rhino Rack Aero Crossbars
  Yes, the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs # TH881 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the Rhino Rack Aero style crossbars that you mentioned.
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• Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier Compatibility with Thule WingBar Crossbars
  The Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs # TH881 will absolutely fit the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar. The 3 inch by 1 inch dimension is the standard dimension of most aero style bars which are the most common. Almost all of our kayak carrier options are compatible with those crossbars.
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• Glide On Style of Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2006 Nissan Xterra with Factory Crossbars
  I checked with Thule and for your 2006 Nissan Xterra with factory crossbars they list their Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - Saddle Style Carrier part # TH896 as a confirmed fit. This is a glide-on style of kayak carrier that would fit and work well for you. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well.
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• Will the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier on a 2017 Honda CRV with Honda Crossbars
  The Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs, # TH881, is compatible with most factory installed roof racks. The carrier uses a U-bolt style clamp to mount to your crossbars. The Thule carrier does require at least 24 inches of crossbar spread to allow for proper mounting. To measure you crossbar spread measure from the center of the front bar to the center of the rear bar. If your bars meet the minimum spread requirement, then the Thule carrier will work well on your...
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• Fit of Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier on 2014 Subaru Outback with OEM Roof Rack
  According to Thule, their Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier is indeed a fit for the crossbars on your 2014 Outback. The mounts will fit crossbar profiles that are up to 3 inches wide and 1-1/4 inches thick. The Top Deck carrier includes the saddles, mounting hardware, straps and bow/ stern die-downs. I also recommend the Malone T-Style Hood Loops, part # MPG308. These quick loops will close in the hood and rear hatch openings, and provide a good attachment point so the metal hooks for the...
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• Using the Thule XSporter Ladder Rack on a 2017 Toyota Tacoma to Carry a Kayak and Bikes
  When installing the Thule XSporter Pro, part # TH500XTB-THXK4B on your 2017 Toyota Tacoma with a BedRug, like the complete kit for bare/spray in liners, part # BRY19DCK, you may need to measure and cut away the top of the bedrug to allow the clamps to attach to your bedrails, depending on the fit. The posts of the XSporter should move easily enough as they sit inside the bed about 1 inch. For the Thule Peloton, you'll need part # THXADAPT9 to properly fit to the XSporter bars, as its...
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• Does Thule Top Deck Saddle Kayak Carrier # TH881 Fit 2016 Toyota Highlander Factory Crossbars
  Yes, the Thule Top Deck saddle kayak carrier part # TH881 does fit the factory crossbars of your 2016 Toyota Highlander and also will be a much more secure mounting method than foam blocks. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Will Two 9-Foot Kayaks Fit in Thule Kayak Carriers on SportRack Roof Rack on a 2012 Toyota Corolla
  The SportRack semi-custom roof rack # SR1002 will fit your 2012 Toyota Corolla and can be used to carry kayaks. But as far as your Thule kayak carriers go it depends on which carriers you have. If they only fit square bars then they will not fit the SportRack bars because of the differences in size between the bars. But if you have any of the following carriers, they will fit: The Stacker, # TH830 Hull-A-Port Pro, # TH834 Top Deck, # TH881 Slipstream, # TH887XT Roll Model, # TH884 Be...
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• Recommended Roof Rack And 2 Kayak Carrier For 2016 Toyota 4Runner
  For your 2016 Toyota 4 Runner, I recommend the Inno Aero Crossbars # INXB138-2 and Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS150. For your Kayak Carrier, to avoid the J-style, I recommend the the Thule Stacker Kayak Carrier System # TH830. For a bottom riding option, I recommend the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs, # TH881. The only issue you may run into with this style is the width of your kayaks.
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• Kayak Carrier Recommendation for Rhino Rack Aero 2500 Bars on a 2011 Toyota Corolla
  For a similar kayak carrier that is confirmed to fit your Rhino Rack Aero 2500 crossbars check out the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier part # RR571. Your cross bars are 3-1/2 inches wide whereas the Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier # TH881 can only accommodate up to 3 inch wide crossbars so it would not work for you. I spoke to my contact at Rhino Rack and he informed me that the # RR571 does not necessarily have a weight capacity. You would be limited to the capacity of the crossbars...
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• Replacement Carriage Bolts For Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier To Fit Xsporter Ladder Rack Crossbars
  The carriage bolts that are included with the Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier, part # TH881 are M6 x 50 mm. Depending on the length you need we do offer longer carriage bolts from Thule. For a carriage bolt that is just a little over 1/2 inch longer than the bolts you have you can order part # 915-066-554. This is an M6 x 65 mm bolt. If you need it even longer than that we also offer a carriage bolt that is M6 x 75 mm, part # TH915-0675-11, which would be nearly an inch longer than the...
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• Will the Thule Top Deck Kayak Carrier Fit on Yakima CoreBar Crossbars?
  Yes, the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs # TH881 will work with your Yakima CoreBars crossbars (aero style). With the Top Deck, you will be able to use your rear load assist for rear loading.
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• Can The Inno Locker Watersport Carrier Be Clamped Onto Crossbars?
  I have a solution for you but unfortunately there is not an adapter that will allow the Inno Locker Watersport Carrier - Locking - Channel Mount - 1 Boat or 2 Boards # INXA445 to clamp onto crossbars since it utilizes the T-slot, so you will need to go with a different watersport carrier. If your crossbars are no wider than 3" and no taller than 1-1/4" then the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs # TH881 will clamp-on without an issue. Another option that may work...
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• Saddle Style Kayak Carrier that is Easier to Load from Rear than Thule Top Deck
  For a rear loading application the better choice for a saddle style kayak carrier similar to the Thule you mentions is the Rhino Rack part # RR571. The rear saddles have felt on them which allows the kayak to easily slide forward into position. The rear saddles of the Sportrack would be more challenging to slide on so it wouldn't be your best choice. I attached a review video for this carrier for more info on it as well.
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• Thule No. 881 Top Deck Kayak Saddle Carrier/Malone Versa Rail
  Yes, the Thule #TH881 Top Deck Kayak Carrier system absolutely works with the Malone Versarails. The Top Deck system works with many different crossrail shapes including square rails, round rails, and flatter aerodynamic rails. I have attached a picture so you can see how very large the opening is for the mounts. I have also attached a link to this product page, and a link to a video demonstration showing how it attaches to your crossbars.
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• Recommended Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier for a 2014 Jeep Wrangler
  In order to carry a kayak on your 2014 Jeep Wrangler you will need a roof rack and kayak carrier. For a roof rack, I recommend the Thule SquareBar System which is composed of part # TH712500 and part # TH65BJ because it is cost effective and high quality. For a kayak carrier, I recommend the Thule Top Deck Rooftop Kayak Carrier System with Tie Downs part # TH881. This system features saddle style cradles which will give you the best clearance and least wind resistance. The saddles are...
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• Kayak Carrier for 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport
  If your 2001 Isuzu Rodeo Sport has a factory roof rack then all you'll need to carry a kayak is the Thule Top Deck # TH881. This will carry one kayak and is confirmed to fit the Rodeo's factory rack. If you need to carry more than one kayak use the Thule Stacker # TH830.
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• Replacement Parts for Yakima TLC Kayak Cradles
  Based on your picture it appears that you have the TLC Saddles made from 1986 to 1999. We have a few replacement parts that will fit these cradles: 1) Replacement 5/16" Hex Key Set for Yakima Roof Mounted Carriers - (QTY 4) Item # Y8810041 2) Yakima SnapAround Mounting Brackets (SNARs) Round and Square (QTY 4) Item # Y8810135 3) Replacement Snap Rivets for Yakima Fairing - All Models (QTY 8) Item # Y8840005 These are the only replacement parts for that rack that are still available. It...
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• Can a Kayak Carrier be Used on TracRac Ladder Rack Crossbars
  The TracRac ladder rack crossbars are too large for kayak carriers but I have a solution for you. You can use the Thule Surf Pads # TH845000 to protect the hull of the kayak. These pads will fit the old Thule Xsporter bars which are similar in shape and size to the TracRac bars. You would then just need bow and stern tie downs to secure the kayak to the TracRac bars, # TH855XT.
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