by Rack James on September 2, 2010
by Rack James on August 25, 2010
Nice shot of a happy couple next to their Pontiac Vibe hitch mounted bike rack using the Thule 970XT Helium 2 bike hitch bike rack.
These folks stopped by on a beautiful day to pick up a new bike rack at our warehouse and they were nice enough to pose for a photo next to their Pontiac Vibe hitch mount bike rack set up using the lightweight Thule 970XT Helium bike rack for a receiver hitch.
by Rack James on August 25, 2010
Staff install photo taken outside ORS Direct Headquarters of a Nissan Pathfinder hitch bike rack and rooftop cargo box using the Yakima HoldUp hitch bike rack with the Plus 2 Add-on for a total carrying capacity of four bikes. Mounted to the Pathfinder's factory crossbars is the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
A red taillight and a row of pine trees break up this otherwise gray scale photo of a Nissan Pathfinder rooftop mounted luggage rack and rear hitch mounted bike rack. Installed into the Nissan Pathfinder receiver hitch is the Yakima HoldUp hitch bike rack with the Yakima Plus 2 Add On 2 bike extension. Mounted directly to the crossbars of the Nissan Pathfinder factory roof rack is the Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 cargo box. All racked up, back to Montreal they go.
by Rack James on August 24, 2010
Sportin' the Thule 480 Traverse base rack system with Fit Kit 1567, this 2001 Honda Accord kayak rack set up is using the Thule 835 Hullaport Pro kayak rack, shown here in fold down mode. A Thule 871XT roof fairing takes care of unwanted wind noise.
Here’s a great shot of a 2001 Honda Accord kayak rack system using the Thule 480 Traverse base system with Fit Kit 1567 and a Thule 871XT wind fairing/noise deflector. Currently in fold down mode, the Thule 835 Hullaport Pro kayak carrier is patiently waiting for the next kayak trip. For security, a Thule 544 lockpack is also used to keep the base rack secured to the car.
2001 Honda Accord kayak rack installation page.
by Rack James on August 18, 2010
Good look at a 2007 Hummer H3 roof kayak and rear bike rack using the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack with TK12 Tracker Kit, the Thule 873XT wind fairing/noise deflector, and the Thule 881 Top Deck kayak carrier. Mounted to the Hummer H3 spare tire is the Thule 963XT Spare Me spare tire bike rack.
This Hummer H3 roof kayak rack and spare tire mounted bike rack set up is looking fine using exclusively Thule racks. Starting with the roof, we have the Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with the TK12 Tracker Kit and LB 58 Loadbars. For kayak transport, the Thule 881 Top Deck kayak carrier is doing its thing. Mounted to the spare tire is the Thule 963XT spare tire bike rack for two bikes. Security is ensured with the Thule 544 lock pack for the 430 Tracker II base system and the Thule 538 locking cable for the bikes. The 963XT Thule Spare Me comes with a locking knob to prevent unwanted removal of the rack from the spare tire.
Install page and links to all products for ‘07 Hummer H3 Bike and Kayak Rack.
by Rack James on August 17, 2010
Picture of a Dodge Dakota truck bike rack for a trailer hitch using the Thule 964 Revolver swing-away 4 bike rack installed into the 2" receiver.
This Dodge Dakota pickup truck hitch mounted bike rack set up uses the fabulous Thule 964 Revolver swinging bike rack for 4 bikes, which can be swung out of the way of the rear of the vehicle even while the rack is fully loaded with bikes.
Install page for Dodge Dakota hitch mount bike rack.
by Rack James on August 17, 2010
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 August 12, 2010
by Rack James on August 12, 2010
Nice action shot of a Toyota Tundra truck bed canoe rack using the Thule 422XT XSporter truck bed rack with the Thule XK2 Adapter Kit for use with the Tundra bed mounted track system.
Here’s a great shot of a Toyota Tundra truck rack transporting not one but two canoes. It can be done and here is photographic proof. The Thule 422XT XSporter truck rack is mounted to the Toyota Tundra bed rails via the Tundra bed mounted channel track system using the Thule XK2 adapter kit.
Install page for Toyota Tundra truck canoe rack.
by Rack James on August 10, 2010
by Rack James on August 9, 2010
by Rack James on August 7, 2010
Image of 2007 Subaru Tribeca roof cargo box system using the Thule 480R Rapid Traverse base rack system with 1431 Fit Kit clips and the Thule 873XT wind fairing/noise deflector supporting the Thule 687BXT Atlantis 1800 cargo box.
by Rack James on August 3, 2010
by Rack James on July 29, 2010
by Rack James on July 28, 2010
Glorious shot of a 2009 Subaru WRX kayak rack using Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak racks attached directly to '09 Subaru WRX factory aero crossbars.
I get a lot of questions from customers asking if they can carry two kayaks on the roof of their car using their factory crossbars. The answer is generally yes, as long as you use the appropriate kayak carriers. This 2009 Subaru WRX factory rack mount kayak rack set up is using two Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak carriers. These J-style kayak carriers tilt the boats on their side to save crossbar space and come with universal mounting hardware to fit to most factory crossbars.
Installation page for 2009 Subaru WRX kayak racks.
by Rack James on July 28, 2010
by Rack James on July 26, 2010
Fantastic shot of a 2008 Toyota Tundra surf board truck rack using the Thule 422XT XSporter truck rack with Thule XK2 XSporter adapters for use with bed mounted rail system. Two Thule 554XT Hang-Two surfboard racks are holdin' down the surfboards.
Although the Thule 422XT XSporter truck rack is designed to carry much heavier loads, there’s no reason it can’t be used to carry lightweight items, such as surfboards. It does a mighty fine job of that in fact, as shown on this 2008 Toyota Tundra double cab surfboard rack set up, which uses the Thule XK2 Adapters for the factory installed bed track system. Two sets of the Thule 554XT Hang-Two surboard carriers keep the boards secured for the trip to the beach.
Install page for 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab Surfboard Rack.
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 24, 2010
Scenic shot of a 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack using Xterra factory rack with Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack and Thule X-Adapt 3 long bolt kit.
The Nissan XTerra factory crossbars are larger than most factory bars, but does that mean you can’t mount Thule kayak racks directly to them? Absolutely not. You just need a little help from the Thule X-Adapt 3 kit which is simply a long bolt kit that replaces the shorter bolts that come with the Thule 835XTR Hullaport kayak rack. With those in place, this Nissan Xterra kayak rack set up is ready for the water.
More photos and installation details for 2008 Nissan XTerra kayak rack.
by Rack Princess on July 23, 2010
Photo of kayak rack for 2001 Kia Sportage with factory rack crossbars featuring 835XTR Thule Hull-a-Port kayak racks.
This cute 2001 Kia Sportage roof top kayak rack gets its charm from Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port J-Hook style kayak racks – these are universal kayak racks that mount directly to factory rack crossbars on a Kia Sportage or any factory rack cross bars. Simple. Done. Time to hit the water.
More 2001 Kia Sportage Kayak Rack details…
by Rack Princess on July 22, 2010
Photo of 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Z71 bike rack for Pace Edwards Jack Rabbit Tonneau and Explorer rails. The tonneau Bike rack setup is comprised of Thule 430 Tracker II base rack system with TK1 Tracker kit and 3 upright mount bike racks.
This 2009 Chevy Silverado tonneau cover rack for bikes is a simple solution for what at first appears to be a highly customized pickup truck tonneau bike rack set up. The Thule 430 Tracker II Base rack system with the Thule TK1 Tracker Kit snaps right onto the rails of the Pace Edwards Jack Rabbit Tonneau with Explorer rails. The addition of 3 upright mount bike racks completes this Chevy Silverado bike rack solution.
More details on jack rabbit tonneau bike rack for 2009 Chevy Siverado…
by Rack James on July 20, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 19, 2010
Photo of kayak rack for 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack includes: 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks.
This 2010 Subaru Outback kayak rack set up shows that there is a swift and simple way to transport boats on a 2010 Subaru Outback with a factory roof rack. With 2 Thule 835XTR Hull-a-Port kayak racks that mount directly to the factory roof rack crossbars it is simple and easy to carry kayaks on the roof of a 2010 Outback with no additional base rack or attachments necessary.
More photos of 2010 Subaru Outback kayak racks…
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 Rack James on July 10, 2010
Hearwarming shot of two happy folks standing in front of thier 2010 Toyota RAV4 with Thule 630 Ranger 90 Cargo Carrier attached directly to the RAV4's factory roof crossbars.
A simple and affordable way to increase your cargo space is with a roof moutned cargo box or cargo bag. The Thule 630 Ranger 90 cargo bag is a cargo bag with a hard bottom that attaches to factory crossbars much like a cargo box. This 2010 Toyota RAV4 with factory crossbars is a prefect match with the Ranger 90 cargo bag.
More info for ‘10 RAV4 Roof Cargo Bag
by Rack James on July 10, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
by Rack Princess on July 8, 2010
Photo of roof luggage box for 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan which includes Thule 400XT Aero roof rack and Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo box.
This 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan roof rack is a nice example of how you can get more room for your gear without sacrificing vertical clearance. The Thule 400XT Aero Roof Rack together with Thule 204 Fit clips provide the base rack system for a 2001 VW Eurovan. The Yakima 8007171 SkyBox LoPro cargo roof box makes an excellent low profile solution to carrying gear on top of a VW Eurovan, and because the Yakima LoPro roof box fits almost any style roof rack cross bars it matches nicely with the Thule 400XT roof rack for a total solution.
Read full product details for 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan roof rack cargo box combination…
by Rack Princess on July 7, 2010
Photo of kayak roof rack for Audi Q7 includes the Thule 460 Podium roof rack, 4002 Thule Podium Fit Kit and Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack.
Look at this kayak roof rack for an Audi Q7! The Thule 460 Podium roof rack and Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak roof top rack combination really compliments the Audi’s slick engineering. The portion of this set up that makes up the base car rack system for an Audi Q7 is the 460 Thule Podium car rack system which includes the Thule 460 Foot Pack, Thule 4002 Podium Fit Kit Clips and Thule 58 inch load bars, the correct length load bars for an Audi Q7. For an Audi Q7 kayak roof rack the Thule 897XT Hullavator car top kayak rack is an amazing pairing – from the gas-assist struts to the universal ability to mount to any load bars.
See more details on Audi Q7 roof mount kayak rack…
