Now available from Thule Racks are the 480 / 480R Traverse Fit Kits - 1625 for 2012 Audi A7 RS7 S7 Sportback, 1629 for 2011-2012 Kia Optima, 1633 for 2011-2012 Nissan Leaf, 1638 for 2012 Kia Cadenza, 1651 for 2012 Audi A6 S6, 1656 for 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

In an ongoing effort to ensure many of the latest cars, vans and pickup trucks are compatible with Thule Racks roof rack systems, Thule is constantly testing, engineering and designing new components to fit new vehicles. Thule has recently released new Thule Fit Kits for use with the 480 Traverse and 480R Rapid Traverse car racks. The latest Fit Kits are the Thule 1656 Fit Kit for 2011-2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee with factory racks and 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (bare rooftop) SUV models, Thule 1651 Fit Kit for 2012 Audi A6 and 2012 Audi S6 4-door sedan models, Thule 1638 Fit Kit for 2012 Kia Cadenza 4-door sedan model, Thule 1633 Fit Kit for 2011 Nissan Leaf and 2012 Nissan Leaf 5-door hatchback models, Thule 1629 Fit Kit for 2011 Kia Optima and 2012 Kia Optima 4-door sedan models and the Thule 1625 Fit Kit for 2012 Audi A7 Sportback, 2012 Audi RS7 Sportback and 2012 Audi S7 Sportback models.

Image of a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo factory rack mount bike rack using the RockyMounts Noose SL bike rack (now replaced by the RockyMounts TieRod bike rack).

RockyMounts Bike Rack Company makes very nice, affordable and easy to use factory rack mount bike racks. Shown in this customer install picture is a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof bike rack system using the RockyMounts Noose SL bike rack mounted directly to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross bars. UPDATE: The RockyMounts Noose SL is now replaced by the RockyMounts TieRod bike rack, an all-new innovative, sleek and good looking fork mount bike rack that attaches directly to factory racks.

1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack bike rack install details

Photo of the Thule 916XT T2 hitch bike rack, Thule 450 Crossroad car rack and 2 Yakima Bowdown kayak racks used as a 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee hitch bike rack and kayak roof rack system.

Check out this fantastic 2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack kayak carriers and hitch mount bike rack configuration using the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack system mounted to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory side rails, two Yakima Bowdown kayak rack j-cradle carriers attached to the 450 Crossroad cross rails and Thule 916XT T2 hitch mount platform bike rack mounted to the 2 inch trailer hitch on the rear of the Jeep Grand Cherokee. This customer installation is an exellent example of how you can use both the car roof and rear of the car to transport all your gear for those water and trail adventures.

2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak & bike rack install details

Image of a 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack and cargo luggage box system using the Thule 450R Rapid Crossroad roof rack, Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack and Thule 604 Ascent 1600 roof box.

Using the world’s easiest loading kayak rack, this 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack system with a kayak carrier and cargo roof box attached is an excellent example of how easy it is to carry luggage and cargo gear and also for one person to load and unload a kayak from a car top. The Thule 450R Rapid Crossroad car rack system is mounted to the 2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee side rails, while the Thule 897XT Hullavator side-loading lift-assist kayak rack and the Thule 604 Ascent 1600 roof box are mounted to the 450R Rapid Crossroad load bars. This entire configuration delivers the ultimate combination of premium design styling, long-lasting durability and effortless easy loading of all gear and equipment.

2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack kayak & luggage carrier details

An excellent solution for carrying a kayak on factory racks, this image highlights a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee roof rack kayak rack system using the Yakima BowDown kayak carrier on the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross rails.

The chance to mount a kayak rack directly to factory rack cross rails offers a great way to save money by not having to invest in an after-market multi-purpose base rack system. This customer installation picture demonstrates that solution via a 2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack on factory rack cross rails. The kayak carrier used is the 8004042 Yakima Bowdown cradles, which connect directly to the Jeep Grand Cherokee factory rack cross bars. A pair of yakima locks is also used to lock the Bowdown to the roof rack.

2010 Jeep Grand Cherokee kayak rack install details