Compared to many factory rack crossbars which can be flimsy thule s aeroblade in combination with this foot pack provides a solid crossbar.
Rapid traverse roof rack.
Standard shipping on orders of 50 or more.
The thule rapid traverse roof rack foot pack th480r comes with a tool that s basically a torque wrench which lets you know exactly how tight to get the hardware.
There is not a torque spec for the mounting clamps on the thule rapid traverse roof rack foot pack part th480r.
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Basically you tighten the tool till the line on the green portion of the tool lines up with the line on the gray portion.
The thule 480r rapid traverse thule bare roof mount rack system.
How tight do the thule rapid traverse roof rack feet need to be.
All thule products are.
The next generation of roof racks.
Thule edge and thule evo.
Thule rapid traverse foot pac.
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Thule 480 rapid traverse replaces the thule 400xtr aero foot offering simplified installation and a stronger fit.
The low profile thule edge system offers a sleek integrated design while the thule evo system maximizes the loading area and comes with a variety of load bar options.
First the price is a bit steep.
The thule 480r rapid traverse foot pack is the best fitting foot for vehicles without a factory rack or rain gutters.
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Thule rapid traverse foot pack easy to install foot for vehicles with naked roof.
The rapid traverse provides a secure mount.
Constantly aiming at staying one step ahead and working closely together with the car industry thule introduces a new generation of roof rack systems.
I have used it in combination with thule s bike and boat carriers with relative ease.
The foot pack comes with an acutight tensioning tool which will be used to secure the feet onto the roof.
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