by rackdawg on February 8, 2012
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.
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by Rack Princess on October 6, 2011
Image of Thule 480 Traverse car rack with 487 Traverse SRA Short Roof Adapter Kit for 2010 Honda Accord 2-door.
This 2010 Honda Accord 2 Door Roof Rack is composed of the 480 Thule Traverse rack system paired with the Thule Traverse SRA (487) short roof adapter kit. This is the ideal roof carrier set up for the 2 Door accord short roof line. They complete system includes Thule 1559 Fit Kit ( the correct fit kit for 2010 Honda Accord) and LB58 Thule Load bars.
More details on roof rack for 2010 Honda Accord short roof…
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by rackdawg on May 29, 2010
Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system
The Thule 480 Traverse roof rack video from ORS Racks Direct offers an excellent demonstration of this multi-purpose base rack system that fits virtually all cars, vans and pickup trucks that currently have nothing on the roof top (no factory rack or factory side rails, no raingutters, no roof tracks, fix-point attachments etc.) The result of years of extensive design and engineering, the Thule 480 Traverse system is a vast improvement over the previous Thule 400XT Aero roofrack system. Uses half the parts of the 400XT Aero and installs in a fraction of the time. Includes Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack, Traverse Fit Kit clips (many Fit Kits available, each designed to custom fit specific vehicles) and pair of load bars (varying load bar lengths available). Features sleek, aerodydnamic and modern styling that delivers a slick integrated look on all styles of vehicles. Any Thule gear carriers (as well as gear carriers from other car rack makers) will mount directly to the Thule square load bars.
Thule 480 Traverse video
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by rackdawg on April 22, 2010
Image of the all-new Thule Racks 480 Traverse Half pack roof rack, ideal for pickup truck cab roof tops.
Now available is the Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack roof rack system. Includes a pair of Thule 480 Traverse Feet, two Thule Traverse Fit Kit clips and a single Thule square load bar. The Half Pack is a superb option for car roof tops and pickup truck cabs when only a single cross bar is required, instead of the usual two cross bars on a typical roof rack system. The Thule 480 Traverse Half Pack is most often used in a configuration that includes the Half Pack installed on a truck cab roof and a T-mast style rack mounteed to the rear trailer hitch reciever or used along with a pickup truck bed rack. Ideal for hauling long items such as canoes, kayaks, lumber, ladders etc.
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by rackdawg on April 18, 2010
The Thule 480 Traverse car rack base system and Yakima Buttondown Aero ski-snowboard rack used as a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR roof rack ski-snowboard carrier setup.
A superb customer installation photo above that features a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution IX MR car rack snowboard-ski rack system with the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack mounted to the Mitsubishi Lancer roof top using the Thule 1477 Traverse Fit Kit clips (included with the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system, along with the 480 Traverse Foot Pack and pair of 50 inch cross rails). The Yakima Buttondown Aero ski-snowboard rack is then connected to the cross rails. The Buttondown Aero can carry up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards, and of course you can combine carrying skis and snowboards at the same time. The 480 Traverse base rack is a great versatile, multi-purpose base rack platform that allows you to attach all sorts of other gear carriers as well for carrying bikes, canoe, kayaks, luggage, surfboards, stand-up paddle board and more.
2006 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution roof rack ski-snowboard rack details
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by rackdawg on April 17, 2010
by rackdawg on April 6, 2010
Picture of a 2008 Honda Civic EX 2-door coupe bike roof rack and fairing setup using the Thule 480 Traverse car rack system (with Thule 1557 Traverse Fit Kit clips), Thule 872XT wind fairing and Thule 594XT Sidearm bike rack.
An excellent example of how to set up a sweet looking 2008 Honda Civic bike roof rack system. The 2008 Honda Civic EX Coupe 2-door model is using the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack (which includes the 480 Traverse Foot Pack, Thule 1557 Traverse Fit Kit clips and a pair of 58″ length load bars), size large Thule Racks 872XT wind fairing and the Thule 594XT Sidearm car rack mount bike rack. This customer installation was performed in Charlotte, North Carolina and the owner uses it to carry his mountain bike all over the southern USA.
2008 Honda Civic bike roof rack install details
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by rackdawg on April 3, 2010
Image of a 2004 BMW 545i roof rack snowboard rack setup using the Thule 480 Traverse car rack (with the Thule 1325 Fit Kit), Thule 872XT large fairing and Inno INA-945 Rail Slider ski-rack-snowboard rack.
A very nice looking 2004 BMW 545i roof rack ski-snowboard carrier system is shown above. Components used include the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system (using the Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack, Thule 1325 Traverse Fit Kit clips and 50 inch load bars) mounted to the 2004 BMW 545i roof top, the Thule 872XT rack fairing and Inno Racks INA-945 Rail Slider ski-snowboard rack. This system easily transports up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards, and of course you can carry skis and snowboards at the same time.
2004 BMW 545i snowboard roof rack install details
If interested in purchasing these items and you live in new England or will be in the area, Adventure Skier is an excellent resource for finding store locations. It is also a nice guide for skiing and snowboarding in New England.
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by rackdawg on March 10, 2010
Thule 480 Traverse car rack review by 'Derek'. He is using the 480 Traverse system as a 2005 Honda Accord roof rack. The Thule 835Pro Hull-a-Port is then attached to the 480 Traverse cross rails.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)
Configuration: 2005 Honda Accord roof rack for carrying a kayak
“Installing the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system was a snap! I was worried that I wouldn’t be able to do it by myself, but I was very pleased with how easily it all went together. I also use the Thule Hull-a-port Pro for carrying my kayak, and I am very pleased with how stable everything is! I never have to worry about transporting my kayak again.”
all Thule 480 Traverse car rack reviews
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by rackdawg on March 10, 2010
Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system review by 'Andrea". She is using it as a 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup truck rack.
Overall Rating: 5 Stars (out of 5)
“I ordered the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system for my husbands 2003 Chevy Silverado pickup truck and he was able to install the system and found it fairly easy to do. I also ordered the fairing because I think it makes the overall system look better and sportier. I am overall happy with my purchase, although I cannot compare it to the Yakima Racks system because I have never owned one but many canoeing enthusists tell me the Thule system is better than Yakima. The only suggestion I would make is that on the fairing they suggested that his truck would need the size Large and to me the fairing doesn’t look quite wide enough for his truck. After measuring it and looking at the meausurements for the xlarge I think the xlarge would have been the better choice because I think the fairings should go across the whole vehicle.”
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by rackdawg on February 9, 2010
Q: I’m trying to install the Thule 480 Traverse car rack system on my Saab 9-2x but having issues. Specifically, the Thule 1210 Fit Kit clip is not long enough to reach from the Thule 480 Traverse Foot to the correct position on the Saab 9-2x door well. Any help?
A: Check out the photo below that troubleshoots this issue…
Image A depicts grey screw on the Thule 480 Traverse Foot in the fully tightened position and clip positioned at highest point (the Fit Kit attaches to the clip). If you find that the Fit Kit does not reach down far enough to be positioned correctly on your doorwell, simply fully loosen the grey screw and the clip will lower to its lowest position as depicted in image B. You can then attach the Fit Kit to the clip in this lowest position, allowing the Fit Kit to be properly positioned on the doorwell.
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