Thule Hood Loop Strap
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I purchased a pair of Thule 529 Hood Loops from Amazon (one for each side of the hood). None of the other items mentioned are included. I also purchased the Thule 530 to secure the back of my canoe to the Subaru's tailgate. These, in my opinion, are exceptional products for tying knots quickly, easily, and safely. stowing a canoe, kayak, or other watercraft on the roof of a car
This isn't a frivolous query. At the point where the straps meet the hood's edge, I haven't noticed any wear of the finish. I have the impression that there is little rubbing of the strap because I cinch it pretty tight and the pressure is fairly consistent, so any rubbing that does occur is, I believe, minor. In any case, I haven't noticed any signs of wear in nearly three years.
The folded strap measures about 9 inches in total length. 5". The grommet's center is at. The open end is 75" away. It measures about 8 inches from the grommet's center to the looped end. 75".
If you secure it properly and secure your kayaks, you will have more than enough. I've driven 400 miles on the interstate with four kayaks and gone on dozens of other adventures. The straps are in excellent condition and have never been worn.
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Although the Thule Hood Loop Strap 529 will serve as a front anchor point for my kayak bow tie down, there was one aspect of it that disappointed me. I made my decision to buy this model on the assumption that it would be of the highest quality. I assumed that the materials and construction would be superior after finding similar straps for a significant price difference. My only gripe, which may be minor (or may be a cause for concern for the overall construction, I'm not sure), is that the loops are not all the same size; again, the loops' utility is unaffected; I'm just aware that Thule's lack of quality control/uniformity may be cause for future concern. br>br>Another note: after reading several reviews about the quality of grommets on other models, I decided to go with the Thule brand in the hopes of getting better and stronger grommets. What I discovered is that the grommet is thicker than I had anticipated (possibly indicating its strength). Because of its thickness, I couldn't mount the strap in the most ideal hood location because the factory specialized bolt was too short to support the grommet. When making your decision, keep this in mind.
Most modern vehicles have integrated, painted bumpers with limited areas for kayak tie downs in the front. Ours has tow hooks, but we didn't want any straps or ropes rubbing against the paint on the hood of our SUV. These straps can be attached to any support bracket with a screw underneath the hood to keep the straps in place. Our screws were long enough, but I've heard that some aren't. BEWARE! br>br> These straps can vibrate depending on the type of tie down straps you use. During a 12-hour trip with high winds and backwash from numerous tractor trailers, the double straps from our Yakima racks vibrated like crazy, even when twisted. To avoid the vibration, we had to switch to the thin Thule ropes during the trip, and even then, we had to stop once to adjust them. APPLY 3M PROTECTIVE BODY TAPE ON BOTH SIDES OF YOUR HOOD AND FENDER WHERE THESE STRAPS EXTEND FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD (this is the same tape you'd use to install a clear "bra" on your car hood). It's well worth the $12 price tag. 15 dollars to protect the paint on a high-end vehicle from potential damage. The 3M tape wrinkled a little on one side due to the terrible wind vibration, but it kept the paint safe. We took the tape strips off when we got home because we usually transport the kayaks in the pickup truck for short trips. Just keep in mind to watch a video on how to put the tape in place. To apply the tape, it must be wet, as well as your fingers. I know it sounds strange, but when you squeegee out the water, it sticks to the sticky part of the tape without leaving finger prints. 3M is one of my favorite companies to work for.
My wife and I own a 2010 Ford Edge as well as a large two-person kayak. Finding good attachment points for the front ropes has been a challenge for us because we carry the kayak on the roof of the car. br>br>At first, I used ropes to hook into holes in the car's front bumper. However, I had to be concerned about the ropes rubbing against the car's hood and bumper, and the angle to the kayak meant that the ropes were pulling the kayak forward almost as much as they were pulling down. This made me a little concerned for the kayak. br>br>For me, these loops solve both issues. They moved the attachment point closer to the load, removing the rubbing of the rope. As an added bonus, they raise the attachment point so you don't have to lie on the ground looking for the right hole to hook into. br>br>It was simple to set up:
- I popped open the car's hoodbr>- A bolt was found near the frontbr>- I removed the bolt with a socket from my impact driverbr>- Then I re-tied the strap by threading the bolt through the grommet. firmly fastened the bolt (ensure that the loop is facing the tire)br>- I did the same thing on the other side and was finished in less than five minutes from the time I opened the hood. br>br>Installation took less than five minutes from the time I opened the hood to the time I closed it. I just fold the straps in under the hood and close it when I'm not carrying a load on the hood. When I need them, I simply open the hood and fold the straps out before closing it again. Simple as that. br>br>Tying down my load is now faster than before, and I feel more secure knowing that I have a better angle to my load, allowing the direction of force to do more to stabilize the load while causing less damage to my vehicle. br>br>Overall, these straps have made me very happy.
These actually do what they say they're going to do. I'm not sure how long they'll last with constant engine heat/weather because they're a bolt in style rather than the slam/pinch in style. However, they appear to be sturdy and solve the problem of needing to add a tie down point in the front.
To transport my canoe on my Forester, I ordered these loop straps. I tie down my canoe with ropes, and the front eye bolts were positioned in such a way that I was concerned the sharp edge of the bumper would fray the rope. The loop straps were a great alternative because they were simple to set up and use. I've had them for over a year and am pleased with how they perform. I can't comment on durability in terms of longevity at this time, but they've held up well structurally.
The problem of the tie down point being too close to the wheels and tires was solved with these loops. Never considered the danger until the front tie down rope slid around my Jeep bumper, got caught in the front tire, wrapped around the front axle, and nearly yanked the roof rack off the Jeep as it yanked the drivers side removal top from the front latch. br>Now, one loop strap is connected to a bolt under the hood, and the back strap is connected to a bolt under the rear bumper, providing convenient tie down points far away from the tires. br>Learn from my mistake and think about getting a set before you really need them!.
The item is of good quality and matches the description. My issue is that under the hood of my 2016 Jeep Cherokee Latitude, there are no accessible attachment points. So I bought the type with the rubber bar to give as gifts.
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