Thule Base Rack Systems

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Thule Custom Configures the
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Features

  • Get your car, truck or SUV ready to haul anything with the Thule Base Rack System
  • No guesswork needed—each kit comes custom configured to fit your year, make and model
  • Includes a pair of crossbars, 4 tight-gripping feet, and all mounting hardware
  • Attach any of Thule's carriers to your Base Rack System to transport kayaks, bicycles, snowboards, and more with ease
  • Tougher than nails—the crossbars and feet are all made from galvanized steel and coated with scuff-resistant rubber
  • Integrated locks on nearly every System protect your valuable gear from thieves
  • Painless installation that requires no drilling or body modification
  • Your Thule Base Rack System is backed by a Lifetime Warranty

Description

When the great outdoors starts calling your name, the Thule Base Rack System makes it easy to answer. It converts the dead space on top of your vehicle into a sturdy platform for mounting Thule's entire range of carriers. Whether you're into skiing, kayaking, surfing, or just road-tripping, this crossbar kit is the perfect base for hauling all your toys.

Thule takes the guesswork out of equipping your vehicle with a professional-grade rooftop rack. The experts at Thule have created custom kits for just about every vehicle on the road. Each Base Rack System comes with properly sized crossbars, tight-gripping feet, and all the hardware you need for a fast installation.

For maximum strength and durability, your Thule Roof Rack System's crossbars and feet are built from galvanized steel. And, they're coated with a layer of rubber to prevent scuffing your gear. They even come with in-depth installation instructions for an easy, no-drill mount. Lifetime Warranty.

Thule Base Rack Systems Customer Reviews

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Great mount--hihg price

Posted on 05/21/2009 by Ronald M. - 2007 Ford Freestar (Aurora,CO)

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"The rack system is great, and will work on just about any vehicle. Be sure to shop around."

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About Ronald M.
Vehicle
2007 Ford Freestar
I use my vehicle for
Family travel
 
Thule Base Rack

Posted on 03/25/2009 by Paul R. - 2007 Chevy Tahoe (Manlius,NY)

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.

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"The rack was what I had expected although, I could not use it due to the wind noise. I just ordered the Thule Fairing for an additional $75. I plan to try the rack with the fairing this weekend. If the rack noise is improved it will be at an added expense. If it does not improve with the extra part and cost, I will not be satisfied. Overall, the rack is solid and easy to install."

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About Paul R.
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2007 Chevy Tahoe
I use my vehicle for
family activities; bike transport; trailer boat; ski season;
 
i like it

Posted on 03/12/2009 by Colin C. (Rocheaster,MN)

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"my favorite part about this purchase was the price. i already knew i was going to buy the product and this was definitely the best price i found from any store or website--and tht's not even including the free shipping. very simple to install, took about 15 min max."

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I use my vehicle for
everything
 
Great ...

Posted on 03/11/2009 by Bernadette W. - 1998 Ford Explorer (Miami Beach,FL)

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"The parts fit my Ford Explorer perfectly. Easy assembly, great quality. Everything was as it was supposed to be according to the directions. I'm very pleased."

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About Bernadette W.
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1998 Ford Explorer
 
Thule Base Rack System

Posted on 02/05/2009 by Sandra T. - 2007 Ford Expedition (New Orleans,LA)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"Shipment was quick! I do believe it was too costly though. Seems like alot of money to just hold up a carrier. One disappointment - it was not vehicle specific, so as a result, it is bigger than I needed and rods stick out slightly, but it surved the purpose and is working out fine. I didn't know I needed the rack system to hold the carrier on until the salesman told me though. I would think if you bought the carrier, they (Thule) should either include the rack or DRASTICALLY discount the rack. I am, however, a satisfied customer and will continue to buy Thule and Autoanything products."

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About Sandra T.
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2007 Ford Expedition
I use my vehicle for
Everything!
 
Thule Base Rack Systems

Posted on 01/31/2009 by Michael L. - 2009 Ford Flex (Valley Stream,NY)

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"Mounted quick and easy to the factory roof rails and cargo carrier bolted right on."

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About Michael L.
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2009 Ford Flex
I use my vehicle for
family activities
 
Great product!

Posted on 10/31/2008 by Jesse W. - 2007 Volvo XC90 (Watsonville,CA)

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"The Thule Base Rack System was easy to install and looks great, the product works as described and really adds a nice finishing touch to my vehicle."

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About Jesse W.
Vehicle
2007 Volvo XC90
I use my vehicle for
camping, snow skiing, dog travel
 
easy of ajusting rack spacing

Posted on 10/06/2008 by Chris G. - 2007 Ford Freestar (Reno,NV)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.

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"The easy of ajusting rack spacing will be a hassle. A quick release spacing adjusment of the cross bar racks would be nice."

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About Chris G.
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2007 Ford Freestar
I use my vehicle for
service work
 
Roughed

Posted on 09/23/2008 by Cathrine N. - 2007 Chevy HHR (Pearland,TX)

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful.

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"Traveling to New Jersey from Texas I found on the return trip I had more items to bring home than we started out with I decided to surf the net to purchase a cargo carrier when I came across Auto Anything. My first purchase was the cargo carrier. I went with the Yakima as the customer service gentleman suggested for my sized car. I did not realize that I needed the rack system until the carrier was delivered, therefore I had to stay another five days until the rack system arrived. I am a 58 year old female and I was able to install by myself. There was a little difficulty with the carrier as the clamps were out of reach because of the direction the unit opened. Fortunately I had a sun roof and was able to climb out there. After installation of everything and packing the carrier, I took the car for a test drive. All seem to work well so the next day we were off to return home. Well, aproximately 450 miles into the trip, the carrier flipped open and I lost nearly all my items. Fortunately no one was injured. The lock was not strong enough to endure a gust of wind that ripped that cover up. Nowhere did I read that I should perhaps use tie downs to secure that cover. I had seen many vehicles with these and many did not have additional ties. I only packed sheets, towels, pillows and comforters as I realized not to put anything heavy weight in there because a sudden stop would push everything forward and probably cause a hazard. I did not think what I had packed to be too heavy for the unit and it should have been fine if not for the strong wind that I encountered."

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About Cathrine N.
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2007 Chevy HHR
I use my vehicle for
Travel and family activities.
 
Honda Odyssey rack and cargo carrier

Posted on 08/01/2008 by Christopher R. - 2006 Honda Odyssey (Columbus,OH)

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.

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"Bought base system as part of cargo carrier config. Extremely solid connection to factory rack and installation is quick and easy. Very well engineered product - highly reccomended."

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2006 Honda Odyssey
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