Do you know if the thule fastride and topride are both strong enough for mtbs? Both have a stated max weight of 15kg which for the average mtb is only just under by approx 3kg
Paul - thanks so much for your helpful and clear guidance. I managed to fit my bars perfectly as a result. So much easier than trying to make sense of the written instructions!
Dude thank you so much for this video! Instructions weren’t very clear in the booklet but this video made everything 100 x easier. Amazing job and it’s sitting on my Chevy Colorado perfectly.
Paul super clear and to the point video. Thanks for doing this. Thule should compensate you for this video as the Thule instructions video is extremely basic and not great at all.
You just saved me so much trouble and money with this vid! My quote for an installation was $70 and I figured I could just do it myself instead. Didn’t realize how awful the instructions were written. This video got me through super quick!
I like to say you sometimes need a degree in hieroglyphics to understand what the pictures are trying to say. Glad you found the video helpful! Enjoy the ride!
Thanks Robert! These are the kind of comments that make the videos worth while. Look for more and more amazing content in the future. Enjoy the ride and have an amazing Summer!
sir, do you know where does the weight of the load goes to? does it go to thw side window frame? not the roof? i am thinking if this is ok over a stargazed glass moon roof, without railings.
Excellent video - gives me confidence in the process. I wish Thule's website had the smarts to upsell me on a set of locks instead of making me put in another order once I realized they're not included.
@@rackattack unfortunately I'd already placed the order before seeing your video. Anyway, your video resulted in a successful installation and the locks are on their way. 👍
great video thanks a lot, especially when you say : loosening it. But to carry a kayak, the distance between front and rear bars (710mm for my Kia Soul) is too small, so I installed the rear bar much further
Hello. Thanks! It's best to stick with the measurements provided, when it comes to the KIA Soul, the geometry of the rear door mounting area is mostly consistent so there may be some leeway to position further back.
the instructions in the kit for my F30 doesn’t mention any x y scale. though i have those smart sliders.. how can i find the scale for my specific vehicle?
Hello. The BMW 3 Series (F30) 2012-2018 (North America) has a listing for fixed point connections, no bare roof fit using the Evo Clamp. Double check the vehicle fit guide, the results will include the list of approved components including the fit kit which will have a PDF instruction manual to review: www.rackattack.com/fit/
Great video, gave me the confidence install my roof bars. Initially, the feet didn't seem to fit when set to the width in the instructions. Paul's insight on loosening the ratchet was very helpful but I still had to adjust the distance between the feet a little.
Hello. Yes, a foot pack can be reconfigured for another vehicle base on the results of the fit guide. The rubber bases can be pealed off the foot bases and the metal brackets can be removed by pushing upward into the foot, then rotating inward, and then pulling down.
Hello. The slide scales are included with the load bars while the vehicle specific fit kit will have the instruction sheet with the scale number for the vehicle, eg: www.rackattack.com/public/product-instructions/145001_521-5001-01.pdf Thanks!
Hello. It is possible, the correct method would to trim equal amounts from both ends to maintain the even curvature. The cut would need to be very precise for the end cap to press on flush and a special rectangular punch out would need to be added for the endcap tap to engage. For those who prefer the shortest bar possible, consider the Thule Edge Clamp system which uses flush ended feet that telescopically match the vehicle width perfectly. Thanks!
Yes, there will be a slight curve to the bar. As long as the curve is identical on the bars, you are good to go! If one bar is more curved than the other, however, reach out to us or the retailer you purchased from to assist.
@@rackattack нет, они оба одинаково выгнуты в сторону багажника, вверх. Я предположил что это сделано специально, компенсировать будущую нагрузку от багажника, и еще когда затягивают крепления, они обычно прогибаются во внутрь, к крыше автомобиля. Спасибо вам за ответ, и за инструкцию!
Hello. Clamp-on type racks are not suitable for the roof top tent application. You may want to consider a custom rack for the vehicle, contact our store nearest to you to speak to a rack expert for possible options: www.rackattack.com/stores/ Thanks!
It's says on my drawings 40.5 were to set the ruler gadget to get the correct with but my black measurement black sticks only go to 35? Any help please
Hello. Is is possible you have chosen a bar length other than the what's listed for the vehicle in the fit guide? If you'd like us to look into this further, please provide the year, make and model of your vehicle and the bars, towers and kit that you're using now. Thanks!
@@rackattack hello sorry I'm all new to this my car is a 2021 vauxhall crossland elite nav the bars are from vauxhall and are the same as this set in your video and the instructions that come with the bars are a waste of time. Thank you for replying and your videos are great
Hello! Im thinking about getting this rail. I have a question, since it's my first time, will the water enter the top part of the door, since the door rubber gasket isn't completely sealed due to the clamp? Sorry for the simple question.
Hello. The intrusion of the door frame bracket is minimal and generally only deforms the outer wind gasket slightly and has no impact on the other inner water gaskets. Thanks for asking!
Great video! Thanks for the full and detailed explanation. We just installed our Thule Clamps + Wingbar on our Golf Mk VII but had issues with the wideness. We had to shift the given distances between the two clamps by a few millimeters so that we could put it on. Did you run into similar issues? Thanks for your help and greetings from germany :)
The Thule 599 Upride was designed to work on all of Thule's and almost every brand's cross bars. You can either attach the Upride using the T-Bolts (comes in box) and sliding them into the bar's top channel. Or you can go "Old" School" and use the brackets and bolts to wrap the Upride around those crossbars. I've added the Upride's instructions below, I'm more of a picture person myself! www.rackattack.com/public/product-instructions/Thule_UpRide_599000_v02.pdf
Perhaps REI should watch your videos! They don’t know how to sell the Thule kits, they sell it without the fit kits but say you can install it without it.
i am not mounting my front and rear bars that close together i will be adding 10 inches in between and its a shame that the top rubber track on the yakima is way better system that double rubber rail fails to easy and harder to work with
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
Unfortunately, this option is not possible for that vehicle. Due to the age Thule no longer makes a standard fit for this vehicle. You will need a custom option to install crossbars on the vehicle
The prices are set by our supplier and are fairly comparable for the brand that we carry. This is so they can continue to offer their limited life time warranty on their products and supply the customer services necessary.
@@rackattack lifetime warranty but not covered by normal wear and tear such as rust. Lifetime warranty just covers defects in materials. This is all from carid where I bought mine.
🚗 To find the best fit for your vehicle, try our Rack Wizard: www.rackattack.com/wizard/
Do you know if the thule fastride and topride are both strong enough for mtbs? Both have a stated max weight of 15kg which for the average mtb is only just under by approx 3kg
Paul - thanks so much for your helpful and clear guidance. I managed to fit my bars perfectly as a result. So much easier than trying to make sense of the written instructions!
Glad it helped!
Hi Paul
Can you tell me how to remove the foot pack fitting kit inserts once theyve been clicked in?
@paul I need to know as well
Dude thank you so much for this video! Instructions weren’t very clear in the booklet but this video made everything 100 x easier. Amazing job and it’s sitting on my Chevy Colorado perfectly.
Glad it helped!
Paul super clear and to the point video. Thanks for doing this. Thule should compensate you for this video as the Thule instructions video is extremely basic and not great at all.
Hello. Glad it was helpful. Thanks!
You just saved me so much trouble and money with this vid! My quote for an installation was $70 and I figured I could just do it myself instead. Didn’t realize how awful the instructions were written. This video got me through super quick!
I like to say you sometimes need a degree in hieroglyphics to understand what the pictures are trying to say. Glad you found the video helpful! Enjoy the ride!
dude you are the man. no chance in hell I could have installed this without your guidance
Just a very well done step by step installation guide - nice work guys!!
Thank you kindly!
Really well done! Thanks for the instructions! It helped me so much. Just installed my Thule Rack, couldn't have done it without this video!!!
Thanks Robert!
These are the kind of comments that make the videos worth while. Look for more and more amazing content in the future.
Enjoy the ride and have an amazing Summer!
Thank you, Paul. Followed your every word, and no snags at all in the assembly or fitting. Full marks.
Glad to hear things went smoothly for your installation
Thanks for making and sharing this. I could not figure out what the extra rubber insert for the bars was for. Now I know! Thanks again!
Glad it helped!
Paul, thank you for this instructional video! Very well done and truly invaluable.
Happy to hear if was helpful!
i set mine up with 100% your help! thanks!
sir, do you know where does the weight of the load goes to? does it go to thw side window frame? not the roof? i am thinking if this is ok over a stargazed glass moon roof, without railings.
Thank you for posting this video, it was super helpful!
You're so welcome!
Paul, awesome video,
How do I get the clips back out of the EVO foot pack? They click in, how do the clips come
Out?
Excellent video - gives me confidence in the process.
I wish Thule's website had the smarts to upsell me on a set of locks instead of making me put in another order once I realized they're not included.
Hello. Yes, locks are important and the RackAttack.com roof rack fit guide suggests locks twice before checkout: www.rackattack.com/wizard/ Thanks!
@@rackattack unfortunately I'd already placed the order before seeing your video. Anyway, your video resulted in a successful installation and the locks are on their way. 👍
@@unclemick-synths Great, thanks for sharing the feedback.
Incredible overview Paul! Very well presented / very thorough.!
Hello. Thanks for the encouraging feedback!
great video thanks a lot, especially when you say : loosening it. But to carry a kayak, the distance between front and rear bars (710mm for my Kia Soul) is too small, so I installed the rear bar much further
Hello. Thanks! It's best to stick with the measurements provided, when it comes to the KIA Soul, the geometry of the rear door mounting area is mostly consistent so there may be some leeway to position further back.
the instructions in the kit for my F30 doesn’t mention any x y scale. though i have those smart sliders.. how can i find the scale for my specific vehicle?
Hello. The BMW 3 Series (F30) 2012-2018 (North America) has a listing for fixed point connections, no bare roof fit using the Evo Clamp. Double check the vehicle fit guide, the results will include the list of approved components including the fit kit which will have a PDF instruction manual to review: www.rackattack.com/fit/
Great video, gave me the confidence install my roof bars. Initially, the feet didn't seem to fit when set to the width in the instructions. Paul's insight on loosening the ratchet was very helpful but I still had to adjust the distance between the feet a little.
Glad it helped. Feel free to use our live chat if you need any more help!
Just set mine up with your help 😊 thank you!
How can you change the clamps for your car? Is there any video that shows that for wingbar evo?
Hello. Yes, a foot pack can be reconfigured for another vehicle base on the results of the fit guide. The rubber bases can be pealed off the foot bases and the metal brackets can be removed by pushing upward into the foot, then rotating inward, and then pulling down.
@@rackattack thank you so much ☺️
So that's how the tape fits! I was trying to get it in without spliting 😆
Seems so odd ripping something apart as step one lol.
why in none of these videos does it say which part of the order of the 3 will contain the slide scale?
Hello. The slide scales are included with the load bars while the vehicle specific fit kit will have the instruction sheet with the scale number for the vehicle, eg: www.rackattack.com/public/product-instructions/145001_521-5001-01.pdf Thanks!
Thanks you very much for making this video. Installation very easy....thanks to your guide!
You're welcome!
This was by awesome, thanks Paul!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Buddy, great explanation, BR. GG
Can you put tents on these?
Hello. No, clamp-on type rack systems from Thule and other manufactures are not approved to support RTTs.
hello man! Thanks for all this. Can you shorten the bar (by sawing it) for a better look? Cheers
Hello. It is possible, the correct method would to trim equal amounts from both ends to maintain the even curvature. The cut would need to be very precise for the end cap to press on flush and a special rectangular punch out would need to be added for the endcap tap to engage. For those who prefer the shortest bar possible, consider the Thule Edge Clamp system which uses flush ended feet that telescopically match the vehicle width perfectly. Thanks!
@@rackattack cheers for that!
Сегодня купил дуги Thule wingbar evo. Заметил что они слегка выгнуты. Это так?
Yes, there will be a slight curve to the bar. As long as the curve is identical on the bars, you are good to go! If one bar is more curved than the other, however, reach out to us or the retailer you purchased from to assist.
@@rackattack нет, они оба одинаково выгнуты в сторону багажника, вверх. Я предположил что это сделано специально, компенсировать будущую нагрузку от багажника, и еще когда затягивают крепления, они обычно прогибаются во внутрь, к крыше автомобиля. Спасибо вам за ответ, и за инструкцию!
Absolutely fantastic! Very helpfull thanks! :)
Glad it was helpful!
Can you put a roof tent on to this ?? The lite version
Hello. Clamp-on type racks are not suitable for the roof top tent application. You may want to consider a custom rack for the vehicle, contact our store nearest to you to speak to a rack expert for possible options: www.rackattack.com/stores/ Thanks!
Super video. Thanks for the help. Thule should pay you for this
We are hoping for that TH-cam money hehe. And appreciate the comment greatly! Glad these vids are helping!
It's says on my drawings 40.5 were to set the ruler gadget to get the correct with but my black measurement black sticks only go to 35? Any help please
So basically the little black ruler mine only goes to 35 and it says on my drawings they should be set at 40
Hello. Is is possible you have chosen a bar length other than the what's listed for the vehicle in the fit guide? If you'd like us to look into this further, please provide the year, make and model of your vehicle and the bars, towers and kit that you're using now. Thanks!
@@rackattack hello sorry I'm all new to this my car is a 2021 vauxhall crossland elite nav the bars are from vauxhall and are the same as this set in your video and the instructions that come with the bars are a waste of time. Thank you for replying and your videos are great
@@rackattack I've finally fitted them and all is good.
Very very good Paul😁
Hello! Im thinking about getting this rail. I have a question, since it's my first time, will the water enter the top part of the door, since the door rubber gasket isn't completely sealed due to the clamp? Sorry for the simple question.
Hello. The intrusion of the door frame bracket is minimal and generally only deforms the outer wind gasket slightly and has no impact on the other inner water gaskets. Thanks for asking!
Great video! Thanks for the full and detailed explanation. We just installed our Thule Clamps + Wingbar on our Golf Mk VII but had issues with the wideness. We had to shift the given distances between the two clamps by a few millimeters so that we could put it on.
Did you run into similar issues? Thanks for your help and greetings from germany :)
Also installing onto the Golf Mk VII and finding exactly the same, I'll do what you have an widen it slightly.
Is there a way to remove the fit kit and replace it with another set?
Hello. Yes, the Evo Clamp fit kits are removable and sold separately, do confirm that the bar length is transferable to the the other vehicle. Thanks!
Thanks for that video. A question. How do I use it with the Thule 599 UpRide?
The Thule 599 Upride was designed to work on all of Thule's and almost every brand's cross bars. You can either attach the Upride using the T-Bolts (comes in box) and sliding them into the bar's top channel. Or you can go "Old" School" and use the brackets and bolts to wrap the Upride around those crossbars. I've added the Upride's instructions below, I'm more of a picture person myself!
www.rackattack.com/public/product-instructions/Thule_UpRide_599000_v02.pdf
very helpful, thanks a lot!
Glad it helped!
Perhaps REI should watch your videos! They don’t know how to sell the Thule kits, they sell it without the fit kits but say you can install it without it.
Hello. Glad our video helped clarify. The only roof rack fits that do not require a separate fit kit would be vehicles with raised side rails. Thanks!
Nice video! :)
Thanks!
some cars, the feet aren't all the same, Golf R 2012 3DR is different front to back
Hello. Yes, each fit kit is unique to the vehicle and it is not uncommon to have up to four unique door brackets and rubber bases. Thanks!
Thank you sir!
You are welcome!
i am not mounting my front and rear bars that close together i will be adding 10 inches in between and its a shame that the top rubber track on the yakima is way better system that double rubber rail fails to easy and harder to work with
The installation instruction are layout by Thule for the best bar fitment on the vehicle.
Thule wingbar edge VW golf installation
Hello. Yes, we look forward to creating content on Thule's new WingBar Edge systems, should be soon. Thanks!
I was very nervous putting my brand new beach cruiser on this rack. th-cam.com/users/postUgkxG6JIgwJhur8_Rg8UeQ3EmePzi_wSncL8 But after reading many reviews I decided to get this one and take a chance. When arrived it was very simple to adjust and put together. I also added spike tape over the metal hooks before securing and tightening the straps, and no scratches. I also purchased the top bar made by the same company so that my cruiser sits straight on the rack without having to turn upside down. Extra bungee cords are used to secure the front wheel from flapping and even piece of mind knowing your bike is secure. Definitely recommend...
Hello. Great, thanks for commenting!
thank you better then the thule video!
Glad it helped!
HI İs it Possible for BMW 1995 E34 ? Best THE Best Erkan aktepe
Unfortunately, this option is not possible for that vehicle. Due to the age Thule no longer makes a standard fit for this vehicle. You will need a custom option to install crossbars on the vehicle
Payed $400 just for the fit kit and the clamp. And an extra $250 for the actual crossbar. Seems very expensive for a roof rack
The prices are set by our supplier and are fairly comparable for the brand that we carry. This is so they can continue to offer their limited life time warranty on their products and supply the customer services necessary.
@@rackattack lifetime warranty but not covered by normal wear and tear such as rust. Lifetime warranty just covers defects in materials. This is all from carid where I bought mine.
Thanks for the tutorial but that isn't cardboard... It's corrugated paper, way stronger 😂 cardboard is what they use for cereal
Thanks for the info
Very good video. The instructions are pretty useless
Glad it was helpful!