It also helps to know something that the instructions do not spell out: that the instructions actually provide 2 options for installing the basket onto the cross bars: either with the square-headed black screws through the middle hole on each of the 4 mounts, OR, by using 4 of either the small, medium or large sized U-shaped threaded brackets. Too bad the instructions rely solely on pictures to convey information. Of course a person could maybe go all out and use both the square headed screws (provided the cross bars on the car had a recessed groove running along the top of each bar that the head of the square headed screws could mount into) and the U-shaped brackets for a really secure mount. However, since the basket only comes with 8 of the grey knobs, a person would need to get 8 more lock nuts from the hardware store.
I am looking to get a roof basket for my thule bars, and like yours, mine are the kind that clamp to where the top of the doors go, and have to sit in a specific place. What happens if the basket mounting points don't line up with where the bars are?
On the mount around 1:45, do you have the two screws(on the side, without the twist caps) going through the second holes on the plastic bracket? My screws don't go through all the way and worried about safety
Now that you have a few years on it, any issues with water getting in the two halves and leaking out rusty water at the screws? I just took mine apart and sealed it up with black silicone. Havent put it on my new forester wilderness due to needing new crossbars to fit the wider rails. My rack is over 6 years old and has seen well over 200k miles
I'm here cuz the dealership installed it free of charge and of course It's not centered and they didn't leave the instructions in the small box. Thanks for the vid.
Hi, Is there a reason you didn't fix to the Yakima bar using the Tee Nuts ? I have the same roof bars and was hoping to attach directly via the tee slots in the Yakima bars.
Does most of the basket sit on the rack or is it suspended above it? I have a rack that unfortunately has plastic that grips the bar on the outside. The basket would sit on this instead of the rack itself. Not sure if this is acceptable.
I have Thule Wingbar Evo crossbars and the little square u bolts that came with the Thule Canyon XT are too short. What size square u bolts would you recommend using?
Thanks so much, headed out to install now. I understand why you were sweating so much once you were all done. Thermostat in your garage reads 82 degrees. ugh! thanks for braving the heat!
It depends on what you want to do. Yakima has a lot more basket accessories available while, while thule baskets tend to be more low profile and better fuel economy.
The u brackets were protruding too high that the plastic covers wouldn’t fit over the bracket. How did you avoid that and still have the bracket tight enough? Anyone else have this issue?
So I just purchased one of these and the screws for holding the front and back sections together are too long. The went in smoothly enough, but then reached a point where if I kept going any further (& the threads didn't give out), the screw would have tried to punch through the wall of the smaller (inner), tube, and hot the inside wall of the larger (outside tube. I removed the screws and (with the washer installed), held it against the side of the assembly (tubes slid into place), and it was clear that even with the washer they were too long. I measured the screws, and they were 26/27 mm long).
this is very wrong, the u bolts just come out right after, what are you thinking, please show me a way to actually to do this correctly because you are showing wrong information
He is probably referring to the t nuts which are supposed to be inside of your aeroblades coming up and screwed down to keep from coming apart but im not sure if they will work with the yakima blades
You don't even show how to assemble and install...that's like showing a completed shelf and pointing to different parts of it.... And if it so simple, people wouldn't have to look it up on the internet...
Ok, I bought a used car with this already installed and could not figure out how to get it off until I found your video. THANK YOU!!
Glad I could help
thank you you saved the day and our sanity
Great video. Thank you. Saved my ass tonight. Leaving on a trip last minute and I can't find the instructions that came with it. Life saver!!!❤
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Great tutorial. It looks like a great accessory for carrying a variety of cargo. Thanks for taking us through step by step.
Thanks for watching Matt. Yes it actually worked great. It gives me more room in the truck.
get it done home repairs Nice, I definitely need more room when my whole family is traveling.
It also helps to know something that the instructions do not spell out: that the instructions actually provide 2 options for installing the basket onto the cross bars: either with the square-headed black screws through the middle hole on each of the 4 mounts, OR, by using 4 of either the small, medium or large sized U-shaped threaded brackets. Too bad the instructions rely solely on pictures to convey information.
Of course a person could maybe go all out and use both the square headed screws (provided the cross bars on the car had a recessed groove running along the top of each bar that the head of the square headed screws could mount into) and the U-shaped brackets for a really secure mount.
However, since the basket only comes with 8 of the grey knobs, a person would need to get 8 more lock nuts from the hardware store.
Yes! Just spent a lot of wasted time trying to use all of it. Now realised it’s either or. Why on earth done they say this in the instructions
I am looking to get a roof basket for my thule bars, and like yours, mine are the kind that clamp to where the top of the doors go, and have to sit in a specific place. What happens if the basket mounting points don't line up with where the bars are?
On the mount around 1:45, do you have the two screws(on the side, without the twist caps) going through the second holes on the plastic bracket? My screws don't go through all the way and worried about safety
Now that you have a few years on it, any issues with water getting in the two halves and leaking out rusty water at the screws? I just took mine apart and sealed it up with black silicone. Havent put it on my new forester wilderness due to needing new crossbars to fit the wider rails. My rack is over 6 years old and has seen well over 200k miles
Actually they are holding up very good but I do take them off for the winter.
I'm here cuz the dealership installed it free of charge and of course It's not centered and they didn't leave the instructions in the small box. Thanks for the vid.
Glad it helped!
Hi, Is there a reason you didn't fix to the Yakima bar using the Tee Nuts ?
I have the same roof bars and was hoping to attach directly via the tee slots in the Yakima bars.
Thanks for watching.
Does most of the basket sit on the rack or is it suspended above it? I have a rack that unfortunately has plastic that grips the bar on the outside. The basket would sit on this instead of the rack itself. Not sure if this is acceptable.
I have Thule Wingbar Evo crossbars and the little square u bolts that came with the Thule Canyon XT are too short. What size square u bolts would you recommend using?
Thanks so much, headed out to install now. I understand why you were sweating so much once you were all done. Thermostat in your garage reads 82 degrees. ugh! thanks for braving the heat!
Wow very observant. Glad I could help!Thanks for watching.
i have square thule cross bars, what basket can i use??
Stumbled on your channel looking for reviews of the Canyon XT, how do you like it so far?
I love it! The only problem is it is noisy on the highway.
The diffuser on the basket does not stay straight. It needs to be made out of thicker material and have more support brackets.
I've learned from you that you can use Yakima cross bars with a Thule basket. Thanks.
When I was trying to buy the Thule cross bars they did not fit properly but the Yakima worked perfectly.
Thank you so much pretty straight forward and Direct 👍🏽
Yakima of this? What’s better?
Thanks for watching.
It depends on what you want to do. Yakima has a lot more basket accessories available while, while thule baskets tend to be more low profile and better fuel economy.
The u brackets were protruding too high that the plastic covers wouldn’t fit over the bracket. How did you avoid that and still have the bracket tight enough? Anyone else have this issue?
How thick are the crossbars? You may need shorter u bolts.
So I just purchased one of these and the screws for holding the front and back sections together are too long. The went in smoothly enough, but then reached a point where if I kept going any further (& the threads didn't give out), the screw would have tried to punch through the wall of the smaller (inner), tube, and hot the inside wall of the larger (outside tube.
I removed the screws and (with the washer installed), held it against the side of the assembly (tubes slid into place), and it was clear that even with the washer they were too long. I measured the screws, and they were 26/27 mm long).
Are you sure that the store sold you the correct one.
Great!! Very helpful 👌
Glad to hear that!
Thank you!
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Very helpful video!
Glad it was helpful!
How noisy is it
Thx.
You answered my question... will it fit a non Thule roof rack? The U joint size comments were especially helpful.
nice try. but too dark.
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this is very wrong, the u bolts just come out right after, what are you thinking, please show me a way to actually to do this correctly because you are showing wrong information
What are you talking about ? If you put it together like I showed they will not come out .After I installed mine I drove over 3,000 miles
He is probably referring to the t nuts which are supposed to be inside of your aeroblades coming up and screwed down to keep from coming apart but im not sure if they will work with the yakima blades
You don't even show how to assemble and install...that's like showing a completed shelf and pointing to different parts of it....
And if it so simple, people wouldn't have to look it up on the internet...
You are welcome.