Posts Tagged ‘roof rack’

Thule 91725 Ski Rack Install

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

this wasn’t just a normal ski rack install…this setup needed to have capacity for a family full of skiers and snowboarders, as well as their guests and friends. 

so we decided that we needed the capacity of 2 x Thule 91725 ski racks on top of the the Thule 45058 Railing Foot Package.  Essentially a Thule 450 Crossroad Tower, LB58″ (58″ Crossbars) and a set of 4 lock cores – Thule 544.   since the 45058 and the ski racks come with their own locks and keys, we keyed the whole rack system alike for the customer, so every lock on the rack is controlled by 1 key….a customary practice here at no additional charge 

As you can see in the images below, the 91725 ski racks are mounted partially outboard of the Thule 450 towers.  the overall length of each ski rack is 30″, but the distance from the mounting hardware closest to the latch to the rear hinge of the ski rack is only 27″.   that is how we are able to mount 2 of these side-by-side on 58″ crossbars with an inch or so at the middle so the ski racks don’t interfere with themselves.   there is a slight overhang of the ski rack over the crossbar on each side. 

Chevy Tahoe equipped with two Thule 91725 Ski Racks

 

Looking at the roof of the Chevy Tahoe shows that these 2 ski racks fit really well

 

A Closeup of the mounting hardware for the Thule 91725 Ski Racks

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2010 Ford Flex – Thule 480R Traverse Rack Install

Monday, November 30th, 2009

i gotta admit, i wasn’t a fan when i first saw it, but  now, i’m a believer…the ford flex is a really cool car – and that is coming from someone who drives a honda element – arguably the ugliest car on the road….

i’m also going to add in, this was one of the most satisfying sales we’ve made in awhile.   the first contact with the client came by way of email, and a screenshot of a product review that was on amazon.com…it turned out, this lost-in-cyberspace product review resonated enough with this customer to earn his business, which we were proud to accept.

as usual, we offer a personalized consultation for the purchase of a rack system.  there are just too many configurations and products out there to be a one-size-fits-all solution.  every car is different, every car owner’s needs are different too.   that’s how we ended up with the Thule 480R Rapid Aero Complete Rack System. 

Here are the pictures to show:

The Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack installed on the 2010 Ford Flex

The Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack installed on the 2010 Ford Flex

The 2010 Ford Flex with dual-sunroofs, equipped with the Thule 480R Rapid Aero Load Bars

The 2010 Ford Flex with dual-sunroofs, equipped with the Thule 480R Rapid Aero Load Bars

The Rapid Aero Load Bars, used with the 480R, create a solid and eye-pleasing foundation

The Rapid Aero Load Bars, used with the 480R, create a solid and eye-pleasing foundation

The 480R Traverse Rack is a very precise fit that works great on the 2010 Ford Flex

The 480R Traverse Rack is a very precise fit that works great on the 2010 Ford Flex

 The parts shown on this car are the following:
1 x Thule 480R Rapid Traverse Foot Pack
1 x Thule Traverse Fit Kit 1518
1 x Thule RB60 Rapid Aero Load Bars
1 x Thule 544 Lock Cylinders – 4 Pack

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Audi Q7 Roof Rack and Cargo Box

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

let’s face it, the q7 is a pretty nice looking SUV.  smooth body lines, and a luxurious interior have caught my eye over the past couple of years everytime we install a rack or replace a windshield on them.

this time, it was a rack install.  previously, we had installed the roof rack, but today, the customer was getting ready for winter by adding in a thule cargo box.

the rack system is a 460 podium complete rack system.  as you can see from the photo, the 460 foot and the fit kit 4002 really clamp down nicely to the flush mounted side rail on the audi.

The Thule 460 Podium Foot Pack with Fit Kit 4002 for Audi Q7

The Thule 460 Podium Foot Pack with Fit Kit 4002 for Audi Q7

with the rack in place already, we needed a cargo box that wouldn’t break the bank, would carry a bunch of skis, and look good on the champagne colored car. 
with those criteria in mind, we decided to go with the thule ascent 1600.  this box is 76″ long, fits a ski up to 185cm, and doesn’t end up hanging over the windshield when it’s mounted, even when it’s set back on the car so it doesn’t interfere with the back hatch when it’s mounted.
the ascent 1600, like the atlantis boxes, comes equipped with thule’s premium quick grip mounting hardware and dual-sided opening capability. 
 
 
The Thule 604 Ascent 1600 is a nice fit on the roof of the Audi Q7

The Thule 604 Ascent 1600 is a nice fit on the roof of the Audi

 
The Ascent 1600's width enables easy access to the dual-sided opening feature when mounted in the center

The Ascent 1600's width enables easy access to the dual-sided opening feature when mounted in the center

Even with the rear door open, the Ascent 1600 doesn't interfere or hang over the windshield

Even with the rear door open, the Ascent 1600 doesn't interfere or hang over the windshield

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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

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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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Yakima Wintersports Ski and Snowboard Rack Rebate

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

going on now through the end of the year 2009, yakima is offering a $20 rebate on the purchase of any yakima rooftop ski & snowboard racks and up to $50 on the purchase of yakima sky box pro models.

Yakima Wintersports Kickback Ski and Snowboard Roof Rack Rebate

Yakima Wintersports Kickback Ski and Snowboard Roof Rack Rebate

this is a really great deal, especially now since all of the yakima ski racks, like the fat cat 6 and the fat cat 4 include locks and keys and mounting hardware that will attach to yakima, thule and even factory installed crossbars. 

we’ve been really big fans of these 2 racks over the past couple of year too.  they’ve got great capacity, especially when you’re carrying fatter skis.  
probably the best value of the the whole campaign is the yakima powderhound – a staple ski rack for many years.  it too comes with locks, keys and mounting hardware and at only $99 after mail-in rebate is a great way to get going with up to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards, carried base to base.  if you need a little more space, check out the yakima 3081 big powderhound at $129.00 after the mail-in rebate.

the rebate is super easy to do, just download the coupon, and mail in a copy of your receipt from cracksandracks.com.  no hoops to jump through, no notarizing documents and no red tape.  the way things should be.

Yakima Snowsport Roof Rack Coupon

Yakima Snowsport Roof Rack Coupon

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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!

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