Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier , Black
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This fits on a 2017 Toyota RAV4 according to the Thule Fit Guide.
Unfortunately, this isn't the case. Thank you for contacting Thule and inquiring about their services.
I'm not sure if it'll fit your car or racks. However, the attachment brackets are designed to work with both round and square/rectangular crossbars, so I assume they will.
I can't think of any reason why they wouldn't do so. They fit perfectly on my 2019 Honda Passport, and the braves can be turned two different ways to accommodate various racks. However, I had to return the item for another reason.
Selected User Reviews For Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier , Black
These are exactly what I needed to easily and safely load my kayak onto the roof of my Honda SUV by myself. I drape a thick folded quilt across the back window and top back end of my SUV, hoist and place the front tip of the kayak on the back window, then carefully work my way back to the end of the kayak, keeping it steady with one or two hands as needed, before lifting and pushing it up onto the kayak carriers. When the kayak is dropped down onto the front carriers, the rear carriers allow the kayak to glide forward easily over the rubber surfaces of the front carriers, which grip the kayak once it is dropped down onto them. I can now put all four carriers on or take them off in just a few minutes after practicing with them on the crossbars. I've taken my kayak out twice this week and plan to use it a lot more now that I've figured out how to mount and unmount it properly. They appear to be well-made. br>br>I had previously purchased a set of J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J-shaped J- Yakima racks and locks, which were extremely well made. However, loading my kayak into the J-car was a challenge. I was working alone on the racks and needed something I could do on my own. The Thule carriers also included a set of hold down straps, which I have yet to use because I'm still using the straps that came with the. They may be from Yakima, but they appear to be well-built.
Even if they are completely tightened, they may rotate if the boat is suddenly pushed. Between the clamp and the crossbar, I'll have to sandwich a piece of inner tube. I've used them four times now to load my fiberglass sea kayak. The blue rope with the ratchet that connects the two ends is particularly appealing. Two of these are included, and because I carry two kayaks, I use these two to secure the front end of each kayak. I prefer these to the old webbing-based setup that Yakima provided ten years ago. br>It's a plus that the blue rope holds a knot well (it won't come undone even if you drive at 75 mph for an hour), but it's also simple to undo once you get there. This was a pleasant surprise for me. br>Also, when you take the boat off, you can pull the back end towards the ground, raising the nose, and then rotate the boat so the nose moves towards the side of the car, making it much easier to grab and lift off (if you don't want to slide the boat off because the bottom is sandy).
This carrier was installed on my Thule square bar roof rack to transport a 50 pound 12-foot trailer. kayaking on foot The IKEA- The style instructions were a little more difficult to follow than they needed to be, but they were adequate in other ways. Before choosing this carrier, I looked into a few others. I like how the horizontal orientation allows me to load and unload the kayak from the back of my car (padded with a towel) by sliding it up and down the trunk. With just the two cameras, it's possible to achieve a lot of results. At 75 mph, my boat feels rock solid and stable thanks to the buckle straps. Tie with a bow and a stern. Downs are also included, but I find that I don't need them because the saddles keep my kayak in place so well.
It's very nice, but it's a little on the pricey side. I sold the truck and now ride in the Subaru Outback with an Ocean Kayak Trident 11. It's convenient because we store the kayak in the garage on a pulley system and simply lower it onto the holders. When it came time to reload the kayak after getting out of the water, we bought the back glass suction cup roller assembly thingy, which makes it almost effortless to load. By placing the kayak's bow on the roller and then lifting/pushing the stern, it glides easily onto the back two holders before resting on the front two holders. Then tighten it up and you're ready to go.
This product disappointed me because the specifications stated that the docking system would accommodate a kayak up to 36 inches wide, but it does not. Between the saddles on my kayak, there isn't enough room. Despite three straps, the bag slides around during transportation. 2 tie downs at the ends The product was delivered in a haphazard box with no clear instructions on how to return it. Overall, this was a poor purchase.
Unfortunately, one long bolt was missing when it arrived, so we couldn't use it right away. They sent another set, but it was the same short bolts. They then sent another replacement package, this time with the incorrect sized part; fortunately, a local shop had some spare parts, so we were able to obtain the missing long bolt, allowing us to use the product.
Very simple to use; I'm not particularly tall, and getting my kayak onto the roof of my van has never been easier!.
For larger, heavier kayaks, this is an excellent setup. Thule Bars are simple to integrate.
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