by Rack James on May 12, 2010
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 rackdawg on September 22, 2009
2009 Nissan Versa Roof Rack for Hauling a Canoe
Q: I’m trying to figure out what components are needed for a 2009 Nissan Versa car rack for carrying a canoe. The 09 Nissa Versa doesn’t have any kind of rack on the car top right now, no side rails or anything. Do I need a roof rack on the cartop that I can then carry the canoe on? I want something very solid and sturdy that will prevent the canoe from shifting sideways or anything. I’ve used cheap canoe foam blocks and stuff and that is a total nightmare.
A: Yes, no matter what gear you plan to carry on your roof, you will need a multi-purpose roof rack base system. The Thule 400XT Aero roof rack base system is an excellent choice for your 2009 Nissan Versa. The Thule 400XT Aero system includes four Thule 400XT Aero Feet, a set of four Thule 2183 Fit Kit Clips (the 2183 Fit Kit Clips are specific to your 09 Nissan Versa) and two load bars. You will attach the canoe carrier directly to the 400XT Aero front and rear cross bars. The 50 inch crossbars are the recommended length for your Nissan Versa rooftop.
You can then attach the Thule 579XT canoe rack directly to the Thule 400XT Aero base rack cross bars. Includes a pair of heavy-duty securing straps. Also includes a pair of Thule 885 Quick-Draw tie-down straps to fully secure the front and rear of the canoe for very safe and worry free canoe transport.
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canoe rack,
Nissan Versa,
Thule 400XT,
Thule Fit Kits,
Thule Racks
by rackdawg on September 21, 2009
Q: I’m looking into getting a 2007 Honda Accord sedan car rack system. What are the best options for me?
A: The Thule 400XT Aero, Inno INSU and Yakima Q Tower multi-purpose base rack systems will all attach directly to your vehicle’s smooth rooftop that currently has no factory rack, factory side rails, rain gutters etc. All of these options provides a sturdy base rack system capable of safely transporting all kinds of gear. You can attach gear carriers to the base rack cross bars for transporting bikes, skis-snowboards, surfboards, canoe, kayaks, luggage and much more.
Thule 400XT Aero Roof Rack System
Inno INSU Roof Rack System
Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack System
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Honda Accord,
Inno INSU,
Thule 400XT,
Yakima Q Towers
