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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Picture of the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team Car roof rack system ( 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system using the Thule 45058 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback factory side rails and 5 Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks attached to the cross bars. )
Check out this picture of a super fast set up for carrying all the Hudz Subaru Cyclocross Team bikes, the 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack system is configured with the Thule 45058 CrossRoad car rack system mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Five RockyMounts Pitchfork bike racks are then connected to the 45058 Crossroad load bars.
2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack details
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I spy a Dodge Dakota Quad Cab roof mount rack with bed mount rack using Yakima's Q-Tower Half Pack base system (Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack, one pair of Yakima Q62 Q Clips, and single Yakima 48" crossbar) and Yakima's Outdoorsman 300 Compact truck rack.
Great shot of a 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab using the Yakima Q-Tower Half Pack Base Rack System paired up with the Yakima Outdoorsman 300 Compact Truck Bed Rack using a single Yakima 58″ crossbar. This combo is ideal for truck drivin’ folks who need adequate bar spread to carry canoes, lumber, ladders and other similar longer loads. The Yakima Q-Tower single bar system uses the rear mounted crossbar position and is held on with a pair of Yakima Q62 Q-Clips and supports a single Yakima 48″ roundbar.
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A 2007 Ford Focus wagon with factory side rails using Thule Racks 450 Crossroad roof rack system with Thule Racks 594XT SideArm bike rack and Thule's 878XT Set-To-Go Kayak Saddles.
This 2007 Ford Focus wagon is racked up and ready to go to the water or the trail. Mounted to the factory raised side rails is the Thule 450 Crossroad roof rack system, which provides the crossbars needed to mount the Thule 594xt SideArm bike rack and the Thule 878xt Set-To-Go kayak rack. Locking it all down is the Thule 596 Lock pack which provides the 4 lock cylinders needed for the base system and 2 cylinders for the bike rack. Be it land or sea, this Ford Focus, thanks to it’s Thule racks, can take it on.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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I Spy photo of Toyota Sienna with Yakima Rocket Box 15 luggage rack and Yakima BowDown kayak racks mounted to Yakima LowRider roof racks.
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GMC Envoy with Thule Evolution Cargo Box attached to factory roof racks. Thule Evolution cargo box has become Thule Atlantis Cargo Box.
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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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Saab 9-3 bike rack system utilizing Thule 450 Crossroads system with Thule 516 Prologue Bike Rack
A very nice car with a very nice rack system. Here’s a Saab 9-3 with factory roof rails using the very nice Thule 450 Crossroad car rack base system which fits most raised side rails. For safe and secure bike transport, this Saab 9-3 has chosen the very nice Thule 516 Prologue bike rack for carrying what I can only assume is a very nice bicycle.
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Audi A4 wagon roof rail bike rack system with Yakima Railgrab base rack and Yakima Steelhead Bike racks
Here’s nice sunny shot of an Audi A4 wagon sportin’ the Yakima RailGrab base system mounted to the raised side rails. The RailGrab towers can also mount to flush side rails as well as oversized side rails. Mounted to the crossars are two Yakima SteelHead bike racks. This guy has chosen to go with the Yakima 58″ Round Bars instead of the recommended Yakima 48″ Round Bars, which leaves plenty of space between his bike trays for perhaps a Yakima cargo box, cargo basket, or rooftop cargo bag.
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Nissan Rogue with factory racks bike rack system using Thule 450 Crossroads Base Racks System and Thule 517 Peloton bike racks
There is nothing rogue about this particular rack set up. Mounted to the factory side rails of the Nissan Rogue is the Thule 450 Crossroad base rack system with two Thule 517 Pelotons bike racks.
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Honda CRV with Yakima Control Tower System and Yakima Copperhead bike trays.
At first glance, this Honda CRV with the Yakima Control Tower System appears to be set up to carry two bicycles, but a closer look reveals that there are not two but three Yakima Copperhead Bike racks mounted to the 48″ Yakima Round Bars. Just goes to show that you don’t need a lot of bar length to carry a lot of gear!
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Subaru Impreza roof ski rack system using Thule 450 Crossroads base rack system with Thule 91725 Universal Flat Top ski/snowboard carrier
All this Subaru needs now is a little bit of snow. It is ready to go with a Thule 91725 Universal Flat Top ski/snowboard rack for carrying up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards. The Thule 91725 ski rack is mounted to a Thule 450 Crossroads base rack system for raised factory side rails. This Subaru Impreza was spied in October in Vermont so it won’t be long before this set up is put to good use.
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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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Audi A6 roof rack system for bike transport using Thule 460R Rapid Podium base rack system with Thule 594 Sidearm bike racks connected with Thule X-Adapt 9 adapters
A fine automobile like this deserves a fine rack system like this. Here we have the Thule 460R Rapid Podium base system which installs into the factory fixed mounting points of this Audi A6 wagon. Mounted on top of the Rapid Aero Bars are two premium Thule 594 Sidearm bike racks held in place with Thule X-Adapt 9 adapters. Clean and tight and alright.
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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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gmc sierra truck rack using thule 375 Professional truck rack system with thule 883 glide and set kayak rack
Here is a good example of how a commercial truck rack can do light duty work on its days off from hauling up to 750 pounds of contracter supplies. The Thule 883 Glide and Set kayak rack mounts directly to the crossbars of this Thule 375 Professional truck rack. Shown also are a set of Thule 344 Load Stops which come free with the Thule 375.
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