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Thule 480 Traverse Rack Install Photos – 2009 Ford Edge

Tuesday, November 10th, 2009

the first photos are in of the first thule traverse rack sold in the us. 

congratulations to john r. of chester, ny for outfitting his 2009 ford edge with the newest rack offering by thule in quite some time.  john utilized the complete rack system to make his purchase and left it to us to choose the right traverse fit kit for his car.

in a follow-up email to john, he wrote, “Easy to setup and very secure on the car.  Test drove at highway speed and not a bit of noticeable wind noise with the fairing.  What a great setup!”  he went on to say, “Thanks again for the GREAT customer service and the easy shopping experience with the “complete rack system”.

A great look at the 2009 Ford Edge with the new Thule 480 Traverse Rack

A great look at the 2009 Ford Edge with the new Thule 480 Traverse Rack

The 480 Traverse Foot,  Traverse Fit Kit 1530, and Thule Fairing

The 480 Traverse Foot, Traverse Fit Kit 1530, and Thule Fairing

 

 The parts shown on this car are the following:
1 x Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack
1 x Thule Load Bars 58″
1 x Thule Traverse Fit Kit 1530
1 x Thule Fairing 872xt – 44″
1 x Thule Lock Cores – 4 Pack

All of these parts are available as a complete rack system for the 2009 Ford Edge

Thule 480 Traverse Rack Early Release

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

it’s official…

November 3, 2009:  Cracks & Racks announces the early release of the new Thule 480 Traverse Foot Pack and Thule Traverse Fit Kits. Originally set for release in January 2010, cracksandracks.com is among a select few Thule dealers around the country stocking and shipping the product now, two months ahead of schedule.

New Thule 480 Traverse rack footpads for 2010 cars and trucks
New Thule 480 Traverse rack footpads for 2010 cars and trucks

The new Thule 480 Traverse tower works in conjunction with the new fit kits and and Thule Crossbars to create a complete Thule Traverse 480 rack system that fits a broad range of vehicles that lack factory installed roof racks, including many new 2010 models and other hard-to-fit vehicles. Like the traverse, Thule and Yakima rack accessories enable you to load ski, bike, snowboard, kayak, and other gear for camping, work, or just general outdoor fun.

Choosing the proper Thule Traverse Fit Kit and the proper length Thule Load Bar is easy using the free interactive Thule rack configurator at cracksandracks.com. Customers also have the option to contact one of our car and truck rack 5 star rated rack professionals that can assist with choosing the right parts for their vehicle when they provide their vehicle information at checkout.

The best Yakima Thule internet rack dealer now has a newly redesigned website and now includes easier product navigation of its hundreds of products, an easier checkout process fanatical customer service, and free FedEx Ground Shipping on orders over $99.00.

Craacks and Racks now introduces an exclusive 110% Price Beater Program which guarantees we will beat the competitors’ lowest, out-the-door price by 10% on most in-stock products. A 30 Day Price Protection Guarantee refunds existing customers 101% of the difference in price if they find a competitor’s lower, out-the-door price within 30 days of their original purchase. This programs ensures that when you shop for your next car or truck vehicle rack we will have the guaranteed lowest prices online for Yakima and Thule racks

A Personalized Rack Quote is available to customers who need guidance choosing the right parts and accessories for their vehicle and lifestyle through a simple, online questionnaire form. Customers receive an email reply within 24 hours with product suggestions and website links to facilitate purchasing.

About CracksandRacks.com:
Cracks & Racks is located in Aspen, Colorado and has been a Thule dealer since 2001 and is recognized by Thule as a 5-Star Dealer for exhibiting outstanding customer service above and beyond ordinary retailing. Cracksandracks.com also carries a complete line of Yakima Roof Racks and a wide variety of home storage solutions that can help you manage your gear, tools, and outdoor activity travel needs. Cracks and Racks also provides local automobile windshield repair service in Aspen Colorado

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2010 Subaru Outback Roof Rack

Friday, October 30th, 2009

whoa!  we just got a really good look at a brand new 2010 subaru outback wagon with the glass roof.  it’s a really nice looking car…and the factory installed roof rack is something we haven’t seen before from subaru.
the car is equipped with a side rail running front to back.  but wait…the siderail is modular and can pivot across the car and become a crossbar too! 
in the siderail configuration, there isn’t much versatility to add a tower system like the thule 450 crossroad.  the bar spread just isn’t there – only about 18 inches, which isn’t good for really anything, except maybe a ski rack. 
when you configure the factory roof rack to the crossbar position, you’ve got a nice bar spread – about 30″ and 36″ of usable bar space. 
while this car was here for a windshield repair, we talked about putting a narrow cargo box and a bike rack that attaches to the factory crossbars, like the yakima forklift on the roof for the customer.
i never thought i’d say this, but i think this new 2010 subaru outback is best configured with bike, ski and cargo accessories using the factory installed crossbars!