by Rack James on August 27, 2010
I spy a Toyota Rav 4 hitch bike rack for two bikes using the SportRack A30901 2EZ hitch mount bike rack.
Here is a shot of a Toyota RAV4 rear hitch mount bike rack for two bikes using the SportRack A30901 2EZ hitch bike rack. Notice that the spare tire does not interfere with the rack.
by Rack James on August 24, 2010
Stylin' shot of a Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366. Supporting two kayaks is the Thule 830 "The Stacker" kayak carrier and two Thule 594XT SideArm bike racks carry two bikes.
Here is an inspirational shot for all you Mini Cooper owners out there looking to haul two kayaks and two bikes who may have thought it was impossible. This Mini Cooper kayak and bike rack system uses the Thule 480 Traverse base rack with Fit Kit 1366 and instead of the recommended bar length of 50″, we see here a pair of Thule LB58 58″ bars, which allow for more gear capacity. Carrying two kayaks is the Thule 830 Stacker kayak rack and for the bikes, we see the two Thule 594XT bike racks.
by Rack James on August 12, 2010
Great shot of a Honda Pilot rear mounted hitch bike rack using the fabulous Thule 964 Revolver swing away bike rack for trailer hitches.
The bikers must be out on the trail and good for them. When they get back, this Honda Pilot hitch mounted bike rack using the Thule 964 Revolver hitch bike rack is waiting for them.
by Rack James on July 27, 2010
I spy a Volvo XC90 hitch mount bike rack and roof kayak rack using the Yakima FullSwing 4 hitch bike rack, which has been replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch mounted bike rack for four bikes and two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles mounted to the Yakima LowRider base system, which has been replaced with the Yakima RailGrab System.
This Volvo XC90 bike and kayak rack has the right idea. Using the Yakima FullSwing 4 bike rack (no longer available, replaced with the Yakima SwingDaddy hitch bike rack) installed into the 2″ receiver hitch, access to the rear of the vehicle is not an issue, even when the rack is loaded with four bikes. Mounted to the Volvo XC90 factory side rails is the Yakima LowRider rail system (like the FullSwing 4, it too has been disctontinued and is now the Yakima RailGrab System). For carrying two kayaks, there are two sets each of the Yakima HullyRollers kayak rollers and the Yakima Mako Saddles kayak saddles.
by Rack James on July 24, 2010
I Spy a Honda CRV luggage and kayak rack using the Thule 460 Podium base rack system with Fit Kit 3042 with the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak rack and the Thule Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
This was shot in Bar Harbor, ME, a tourist destination if there ever was one. This Honda CRV kayak rack and luggage rack has the right idea for carrying toys and gear for a great vacation. Starting with the Thule 460 Podium base rack with Thule Fit Kit 3042 for direct installation using the Honda CRV fixed mounting points. Lots and lots of gear must be inside the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 roof box which boasts 18 cubic feet of storage space. Finally, the Thule 887XT SlipStream kayak carrier allows easy loading and unloading of a single kayak.
by Rack James on July 13, 2010
Nice shot of a Toyota Sienna kayak rack and bike rack using Yakima Q-Tower base rack system with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and 48" bars with two Yakima HullRaiser kayak cradles and Yakima Little Joe 3 rear mounted bike carrier.
Here is a great shot of a Toyota Sienna roof mounted kayak rack system using the Yakima Q Tower System with Yakima Q62 Q-Clips as a base rack to support two Yakima HullRaiser kayak racks. The Toyota Sienna rear bike rack is the Yakima Little Joe 3 trunk bike rack and is shown doing a fine job carrying three bikes.
by rackdawg on June 25, 2010
by Rack James on June 8, 2010
by Rack James on May 24, 2010
by Rack James on April 20, 2010
Nissan X-Terra bike rack set up using Thule's 594XT Sidearm mounted to factory crossbars and Thule's 916XT T2 hitch mounted bike rack for receiver hitch.
Here is a great shot of a Nissan X-Terra racked up to carry four bikes. Mounted directly to the factory crossbars, which due to their size and shape isn’t an application you’ll find in Thule’s Fit Guide, but is nontheless possible with a trip to the hardware store, are two Thule 594XT Sidearm upright bike carriers. Mounted into the trailer hitch is the Thule 916XT T2 bike rack. Both of these carriers use a ratcheting hook to support the bikes by the front wheel rather than the frame, so regardless of frame dimensions or wheel size, as long as your bike has two wheels, these carriers will work.
by Rack James on April 17, 2010
2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with Yakima MegaWarrior cargo basket mounted to factory installed roof racks.
Here is a great way to maximize the C.C.C. (Cargo Carrying Capacity) of your vehicle. Mounted on top of the factory roof racks of the Subaru Outback is the Yakima MegaWarrior Cargo Basket. This set up allows transport of all sorts of things, but what about bikes, or kayaks, or skis/snowboards you ask? Well, although it isn’t being shown here, the LoadWarrior comes with an accessory crossbar that can be mounted to the sides of the basket. When paired with the rear tube of the frame, you’ve got two Yakima crossbars that you can use to mount your bike, kayak, or ski/snowboard carriers, leaving room in your basket for the appropriate gear. To protect your investment, we suggest a set of Yakima Basket Lock Brackets.
by rackdawg on April 16, 2010
Porsche 911 coupe car rack using the Thule 300 RainGutter roof rack system.
Just love this setup, someone who has their cake and eats it too! Sure you have the fast car, but are you cool enough to also carry your toys with you? This Porsche 911 roof rack is configured with the Thule 300 RainGutters car rack system mounted to the Porsche 911 coupe rain gutters. The Thule Racks 300 system includes the 300 Foot Pack and a pair of 50 inch load bars. You can then mount any Thule gear carriers to the load bars for transporting bikes, surfboards, luggage, kayaks and more!
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Porsche 911,
Thule 300
by Rack James on December 6, 2009
Toyota Highlander Hybrid bike rack using Thule 450 Crossroads rack system with Thule 599XTR Big Mouth upright bike carrier and Thule 518 Echelon bike rack and Thule XG-12 tire chains
You never know when you might run into snow on your way to your favorite bike trails. This Toyota Highlander Hybrid is prepared if that may be the case. Mounted to the Toyota Highlander factory side rails is the Thule 450 Crossroads racks system with not one but two premium Thule bike racks. On the right is the Thule 599XTR Big Mouth upright bike rack and on the left is the Thule 518 Echelon fork mounted bike rack. In the event of inclement weather, this Toyota Highlander has a pair of Thule XG-12 tire chains.
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Snow Chains,
Toyota HighLander
by Rack James on December 1, 2009
Honda Pilot roof top cargo system using Yakima Railgrab sytem with Yakima Skybox LoPro roof box, Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike rack and Yakima Kayak Stacker with Yakima RackandRoll trailer with Yakima ForkLift bike tray. Phew.
Either this person is the ultimate rack star or our Yakima rep. Either way, someone knows how to use auto racks to carry lots and lots of gear and cargo. From the top of this 2006 Honda Pilot is the Yakima Railgrab system mounted to the factory side rails upon which is mounted the Yakima SkyBox LoPro cargo box, the Yakima Sprocket Rocket fork mounted bike carrier, and out of view but nonetheless present is the Yakima Kayak Stacker. On the roof of this Honda Pilot alone, a bicycle, two kayaks, and lots of gear can be safely and securely carried. But that wasn’t enough for this rack king of the road. To really go over the top, this Pilot is towing a Yakima RackandRoll trailer with 66″ roundbars which can carry just about any Yakima, (such as the Yakima ForkLift bike rack pictured here) Thule, Inno, Malone, or RockyMounts accessory, as well as general cargo such as cardboard boxes, held securely down with Yakima Heavy Duty loadstraps. There’s not much room left over to rack this ride, but in this case, I think that is ok.
by Rack James on November 23, 2009
Volvo XC70 luggage rack using Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 cargo box mounted to Volvo XC 70 factory side rails.
Nice car. Nice cargo box. This Thule 687xt Atlantis 1800 roof box has 18 cubic feet of capacity to carry all the stuff that you don’t want to carry inside your own nice car. This Volvo XC70 comes with factory crossbars that the Atlantis 1800 mounts directly to.
by Rack James on November 15, 2009
Dodge Stratus roof rack system using Thule 400XT base system and Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak carrier.
If you drive a Dodge Stratus, it doesn’t mean you can’t carry your toys. All you need is the right rack set up and you’re good to go. This Dodge Stratus rack system is using the Thule 400XT base rack, and to carry a kayak, we see the Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak saddles.
by Rack James on November 2, 2009
Dodge Ram roof rack system with cap rack system using Thule 400xt base rack for the cab and Thule 300 Raingutter system for the cap.
Here’s a set up demonstrating the use of two different rack systems working in harmony to deliver some serious cargo carrying capacity. On the cab of this Dodge Ram is the Thule 400xt base rack system for naked roofs. On the cap is the Thule 300 Raingutter system for use with raingutters. Add ’em up and you get a total of 8 feet, four loadbars, and one heck of a rack system.
by Rack James on October 28, 2009
Nissan Titan bed rail bike rack system using Thule 42" tracks and Thule 430 Tracker II base system with Thule 517 Peloton bike rack
Here’s a great alternative rack system for truck owners. Instead of a rooftop system, like the Thule 400XT complete base system, or a truck rack, like the Thule 422XT Xsporter, this Nissan Titan is rocking a pair of Thule 42″ tracks permanently mounted to the bed rails which allows the use of the Thule 430 Tracker II base system. The great thing about this set up is that the feet and bars can be taken off when not needed with the push of a button. You can also see a Thule 517 Peloton bike rack attached to the crossbars with plenty of bar space left for a Thule cargo box or other attachment. The other nice thing about this set up is how it doesn’t interfere with the Tonneau cover. If you’re thinking of mounting racks to your Tonneau cover, consider this solution first.
by Rack James on October 15, 2009
by Rack James on October 15, 2009
GMC Envoy with Thule Evolution Cargo Box attached to factory roof racks. Thule Evolution cargo box has become Thule Atlantis Cargo Box.
This GMC Envoy looks mighty fine with a nice Thule cargo box mounted directly to the factory roof racks, but don’t fall in love with this particular cargo box, because The Thule Evolution 1800 cargo box has been upgraded and is now the
Thule Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
by Rack James on October 7, 2009
Audi A4 roof bike rack with Thule 400XT roof racks and Thule 518 Echelon bike tray
The Thule 400XT base rack system installed on this Audi A4 adds a sporty flair to this fine vehicle, but its main purpose, of course, is carrying a bicycle on the roof. The Thule 518 Echelon does a great job of that and is in fact Thule’s most secure roof top bike carrier.
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Audi A4,
Thule 518 Echelon
by Rack James on October 7, 2009
by Rack James on October 2, 2009
by Rack James on October 2, 2009
by Rack James on October 2, 2009
by Rack James on October 2, 2009
by Rack James on October 2, 2009

- Toyota Matrix Cargo Carrier using Thule 400XT rack system with Thule Atlantis 1600 Cargo Box
A great way to boost the cargo capacity of a smaller car is with a cargo box. This Toyota Matix is using a Thule Atlantis 1600 Cargo Box, which is the perfect size box for this vehicle. You can see that because it isn’t too long, it won’t interfere with the opening of the rear hatch, yet it is wide enough to carry lots of gear. The Thule Atlantis 1600 luggage rack is mounted to the Thule 400XT base rack system.
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cargo roof box,
Thule 400XT,
Thule Racks,
Toyota Matrix
by Rack James on September 25, 2009
by Rack James on September 25, 2009

- Nissan X-Terra Luggage Rack using Thule Atlantis 21 Cargo Box mounted to Nissan X-Terra Factory Crossbars
Check out how nicely this Thule Atlantis 2100 cargo box nests into the Nissan X-Terra factory racks. Althought the Nissan X-Terra factory crossbars are oversized, the QuickGrip mounting hardware of the Atlantis 2100 has no problem latching on.
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cargo roof box,
Thule Racks
by Rack James on September 24, 2009