Thule Parts Cheapest Thule 5401 Snowcat 6-Ski Roof Mount Carrier For Raised Rail Factory Racks

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List Price :$239.95

Price : $206.95

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Complete ski carrier for vehicles with Raised Side Rail Factory Racks - no need for load carrier

Product Description

The Thule 5401 Snowcat ski and snowboard carrier is a snow sport carrier specifically designed for vehicles with factory installed side rails. The carrier has a maximum capacity of six pairs of skis or four snowboards, secured by four loading platforms that are accessible from both sides of the vehicle. Additional features include: compatibility with vehicles of varying rail widths, soft rubber arms that grip without scratching, the ability to secure skis and the carrier to roof racks and compatibility with water-skis, wakeboards and fishing rods.

The ski and snowboard carrier specifically for use with factory installed side rails.
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The Ski Carrier Specifically for Factory Installed Side Rails

The Thule 5401 Snowcat ski and snowboard carrier is specifically designed for vehicles with factory installed side rails, saving users money by eliminating the need for a roof rack in order transport skis and snowboards to the slopes. The Snowcat can accommodate up six pairs of skis or four snowboards - or even combinations of both via its four separate loading platforms. Two platforms are accessible from each side of the vehicle that the carrier is mounted on. Skis and snowboards are securely held by ultra-soft rubber arms that grip without scratching their surfaces, and the one-push button release mechanism of the Snowcat ensures that the carrier opens effortlessly, even when wearing gloves. Each of the carrier's outer corner sections has tower edges that are designed to quickly clamp to standard-shaped flat side rails using a few pieces of mounting hardware, padding and a bolts (all included). Once the mounting hardware in loosely attached to the tower sections, the two front-aligned assemblies are connected by a single telescoping support bar, as are the rear-aligned components. This bar snaps into place at increments as the tower sections rest on the side rails allowing for easy adjustability, regardless of the vehicle's rail configuration. When the desired width adjustment is achieved, Thule One-Key lock cylinders (included) are inserted into the four tower sections, and the two combined front and rear assemblies are bolted to the side rails. The installed locks at each corner secure the carrier's arms in place, locking skis and snowboards to the carrier. In closing the arms of the carrier the bolts attaching it to the vehicle's side rails are covered as well. The result is that the One-Key locks also secure the rack to the vehicle as well.

One-Key locks secure skis and boards, and cover the Snowcat's bolted connection to side rails.
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Telescoping steel bars allow the Snowcat to expand to the width of most vehicle side rails.
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Key Features

• Ski carrier specifically designed for vehicles with factory installed side rails
• Four loading platforms that accommodate up to 6 pair of skis or 4 snowboards
• The carrier holds skis and boards securely with rubber arms that grip without scratching the surfaces
• Push button mechanism is easy to open and close while wearing gloves
• Four One-Key locks included to lock the skis to the carrier and the carrier to the vehicle
• Also an excellent rack for water-skis, wakeboards and fishing rods

Technical Specifications

• Load capacity (skis) - Up to six pairs
• Load capacity (snowboards) - Up to four boards
• Number of loading platforms - Four
• Locks skis to carrier - Yes
• Locks carrier to roof rack - No (bolted)
• Fits Aero load bars - No
• Fits square load bars - No

What's in the Box

• Thule 5401 Snowcat ski and snowboard carrier (four carrier assembly pieces)
• Two telescoping steel bars
• Mounting hardware, padding and wrench tool
• Four One-Key lock cylinders and two matching keys
• Instruction guide and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

• Ski carrier specifically designed for vehicles with factory installed side rails
• Four loading platforms that accommodate up to 6 pair of skis or 4 snowboards
• The carrier holds skis and boards securely with rubber arms that grip without scratching the surfaces
• Push button mechanism is easy to open and close while wearing gloves
• Four One-Key locks included to lock the skis to the carrier and the carrier to the vehicle

Thule Parts Where To Buy Thule 501 Insta-Gater Truck Bed Bike Rack

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List Price :$159.95

Price : $139.95

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Super fast, super stable bike carrier for most pickup beds

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The Thule 501 Insta-Gater Truck Bed Bike Rack is the quickest and easiest way to secure your bicycle in the back of your pick-up truck. The Insta-Gater is extremely quick and easy to install in your pick-up, with no drilling or bolting required.

This truck bed bike rack handles a wide range of bike styles, and fits bikes with 20- to 29-inch wheels with tires up to three inches wide, all without requiring you to even remove the bicycle's front tire. The Insta-Gater has a one-bicycle capacity, and features Thule's secure and convenient, Ratcheting Quick-Load system. This fast, reliable, and stable bike rack system is cable lock compatible (no cable lock included), weighs only 12 pounds, and is constructed of frame-welded, powder-coated steel so it should last you a lifetime.

What's in the Box?
501 Insta-Gater rack, 2 x M8s, 2 x RQL arm bearing halves, 1 x bearing clamp, 1 x locking ratchet arm, 1 x hook for short ratchet arm, 4 x end caps (RMS), 2 x end caps, 10 x Philips screws, 2 x molded straps, and instruction guide

Manufacturer's Warranty
Limited lifetime warranty

• Ratcheting Quick Load System
• Quick installation in pick up bed- no drilling or bolting required
• No wheel removal, no frame contact
• Fits Wheels from 20-29" and up to 3" wide tires
• Thule one key system compatible

Thule Parts SportRack A30850 Folding Hitch Basket On Amazon

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List Price : $209.95 Price : $135.40

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Versatile and rugged hitch-mounted basket offers great access to cargo and folds out of the way when not needed

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This versatile, hitch-mounted cargo basket lets you take it all with you on your outdoor adventures.

This versatile, sturdy, hitch-mounted cargo basket lets you bring all of the necessities with you, and grants easy access once you get there. The basket loads and unloads at waist height for maximum convenience, and folds up flat against the vehicle when not in use. Rugged, powder-coated tubular steel construction ensures long-lasting durability, and the basket is designed to fit a two-inch receiver hitch.

In all, the rack offers an impressive combination of design, durability, and affordability when you need to safely transport your must-have outdoor gear from point A to point B.

Specifications

• Measures 60-by-six-by-20 inches (W x H x D)
• 67-pound weight
• Total weight of carrier and cargo not to exceed 500 pounds
• Hitch must have a minimum Class III/IV rating

About SportRack
Located in Granby, Quebec SportRack started manufacturing automotive ski racks in 1980. The company's early focus on "easy-on/easy-off" products has led to a product line featuring an array of multi-sport roof rack systems and accessories, hitch-mounted products, cargo boxes, and trunk-mounted racks.

• Versatile, sturdy, hitch-mounted cargo basket lets you bring all the necessities with you, and grants easy access once you get there
• Loads and unloads at waist height for maximum convenience, and folds flat against vehicle when not in use
• Powder-coated tubular steel construction ensures long-lasting durability
• Measures 60-by-six-by-20 inches (W x H x D); 67-pound weight; total weight of carrier and cargo not to exceed 500 pounds
• Fits two-inch receiver hitch with minimum Class III/IV rating

SportRack A30850 Folding Hitch Basket Reviews

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful Almost perfect, December 3, 2008 By  J. Pierce (Texas) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: SportRack A30850 Folding Hitch Basket (Sports) Great size, very strong, love the high sides, snugs into hitch to eliminate rattling... only complaint is it is a real close fit when folded up. It doesn't quite clear the rear bumper on my Honda Pilot (it's real close and I can use a smaller diameter bolt to hold it up since I can't fold it up far enough to use the provided bolt), but does fully fold up on my 4Runner, so be careful if your hitch doesn't extend slightly past your bumper. Other strange thing was the cotter pin was too large in diameter to fit through bold... had to drill it out some. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 13 of 13 people found the following review helpful Nice product, but fit and finish could use work., December 20, 2008 By  OIFvet (TX) - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: SportRack A30850 Folding Hitch Basket (Sports) Great product, I like the high sides, and it is really rugged. I had a couple of problems with fit and finish with some of the hardware though. A washer that goes on the bolt to connect the basket with its arm was too small, so I had to buy a larger one. Also, the pin that secures the basket in either an up or down position doesn't fit through its hole, so I will have to either grind it down or buy a smaller pin. Lastly, on my RAV4, I can't fold it up because of the spare tire on the back of my car, so I purchased a 6" hitch extender so that I could fold it up. As far as the small bolt that screws into the hitch receiver to secure the rack to the hitch is kind of untrusting, so I bought sport racks Locking Hitch Pin, which still threads into the hitch receiver, but is full length and also lockable. Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 11 of 11 people found the following review helpful Great rack, is a hit with my family!, August 4, 2010 By  Jeff - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: SportRack A30850 Folding Hitch Basket (Sports) Purchased this item for use on my 2010 Honda Pilot. The rack fits perfectly on the vehicle and can haul a lot of gear. The high sides help to keep items in place, we also purchased it with the matching cargo net and they make a great combination. I also like that the way the rack is built to be above the hitch, this gets it above the exhaust on my SUV, this was a concern with some other racks I have seen that come straight out from the hitch. I have not tried the folding feature since it would most likely block being able to use the back hatch on the vehicle. As some other reviewers have noted, the threaded bolt supplied with the unit to hold it to the hitch looked a bit small to me. I took the block out of the neck of the rack and use a locking through bolt that I use with my towing kit for my trailer hitch. Once again if you plan to purchase this rack I highly recommend the matching cargo net, it does a great job of keeping items in place on the rack and is... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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Thule Parts How Do I Get Thule 9027 Apex Swing Away 4 Bike Hitch Rackhttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/315gndz3fmL.jpg

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Thule’s newest premium hitch also comes in a swing-away version for convenient rear of vehicle access.

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The Thule 9027 Apex swing away is a four-bike hitch mount carrier for use on vehicles with previously installed 2" hitch receivers. It is designed for cycling enthusiasts and families that want the stability, functionality and space-saving rear orientation of a hitch mount bike carrier, but not the restrictions on the opening and closing of vehicle hatchbacks that often go along with those same carriers. Features include: a "swing away" design, an integrated hitch pin, an arc arm design for easier bike loading and carrying performance, increased mast height, Thule Hold Fast cradles and no-sway cages, fold-down bike arms, locks for securing the carrier and the bikes, and an integrated carrying handle.

Hitch mount receiver stowage for four bikes with swing to the side action that ensures access to rear vehicle openings.
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Premium Four-Bike Hitch Receiver Stowage That Doesn't Block Hatchbacks

The 9027 Apex is arranged in two primary sections: an upright mast assembly with folding arms to support bikes, and a two-piece, horizontally folding swing arm assembly. Included hardware and generic tools provide for easy combining of the mast and swing arm sections, which terminates in a 2" hitch that is inserted into the vehicle's hitch receiver. The carrier ensures access to rear hatchbacks, even when fully loaded, through its spring-loaded mechanism that connects the two assemblies and that allows the entire unit to be pushed to the passenger side of the vehicle. As this is done the two folded pieces of the swing arm unify along a single plane, and are held in place by a tethered hold-open pin. A moveable joint at the edge of the outer end of the swing arm and below the mast assembly can also be secured in place using the carrier's main lock-up pin. This ensures that bikes extended to the side will not pivot and make contact with vehicles. When not swung out to the side, the carrier automatically centers itself against the rear of the vehicle, the two pieces of the swing arm pressed together by spring loaded joints, which is locked in place by the lockup pin, which clicks into position automatically. A turnable locking handle positioned at a 90-degree angle to the lockup pin provides additional security when the vehicles is in motion.

Special arched bike arms, Hold Fast cradles, no-sway cages and a cable lock keep bikes stable and secure.
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The easy-to-use lockup pin secures the mast section of the carrier in all positions.
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Bike arms fold down and out of the way when the carrier is not in use.
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The 9027 Apex has a four bike carrying capacity. Stowed bikes sit on top of Thule Hold Fast cradles, which are attached to bike arms that fold up and down from the carrier's mast section. Hold Fast cradles feature a soft, rubberized texture that cushions bikes and heavy-duty rubberized ripple straps to hold them tight. To provide maximized bike stability, bike arms also feature no-sway cages. No-sway cages are rigid rubberized bike rack components that attach to the lower edge of the bike arm, hanging below the bike cradle (one for each bike). As the top tube of bike frames rest on the cradles, the no-sway cages attach to the vertical tube section of bike frames with included straps. This holds bikes firmly in place without the need of a heavy wheel tray sometimes incorporated into hitch mount carriers. Bikes can be locked to the carrier with a cable lock (included). The cable is retractable, pulling out of the mast section when needed, and automatically stowing there when not needed.

Integrated Hitch Pin and Locking Functionality

Another valuable feature of the 9027 Apex swing away four-bike carrier is its integrated hitch pin, referred to as an auto pin. This pin provides the main connection between the carrier's 2" hitch and a vehicle's 2" hitch receiver. The auto pin is spring loaded and built into the swing arm section of the carrier. To install, simply lift the auto pin slightly as the carrier's hitch section enters the vehicle's hitch receiver. The auto pin will click into the hitch receiver's pin hole automatically. The carrier's locking knob can then be twisted tight to secure the connection further, and locked into place with the lock (included) embedded into the knob, securing the carrier to the vehicle.

Key Features

• Hitch carrier for transporting up to four bikes
• Swing-away design allows a fully loaded hitch rack to swing away from the vehicle for rear of vehicle access
• Compatible with 2" hitch receivers
• Integrated auto pin functions as hitch pin, and moves into place with an audible click
• Snug-Tite receiver lock virtually eliminates hitch rack movement in hitch receivers, and locks the carrier to the vehicle
• Hold Fast RDT (Road Dampening Technology) cradles absorb the shock of the road protecting your bike during transport
• Arc design of the arms gives bikes greater clearance off the ground and provides greater distance between bikes, preventing contact
• Increased mast height for improved ground clearance
• Patented No-Sway cages prevent bike to bike contact
• Heavy-duty integrated lock along the bike arms allows you to lock the bikes to rack and stores in the carrier mast section when not in use
• Integrated handle for easy carrying and handling
• Top-oriented hitch switch lever allows the bike arms to fold down when not in use

Specifications

• Capacity - Four bikes
• Hitch receiver compatibility - 2" only
• Weight limit - 140 lbs. (63 kg.)
• Bike to carrier locking functionality - Yes (cable and lock cylinder included)
• Carrier to vehicle locking functionality - Yes (integrated hitch lock included)
• Fits most bikes with disc brakes - Yes

What's in the Box

• Thule 9027 Apex swing away five-bike hitch mount carrier
• All necessary assembly hardware and tools
• Integrated hitch pin
• Hitch lock and cable lock, with lock keys and lock cylinder change key
• User's manual/instructions and warranty information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

• 2" hitch mount carrier for transporting up to four bikes that swings to the passenger side whether the carrier is loaded or unloaded, allowing access to vehicle hatchbacks
• Bikes lock to carrier, and carrier to vehicle using the included cable and hitch locks
• Integrated auto pin functions as hitch pin, and moves into place with an audible click
• Hold Fast cradles absorb the shock of the road protecting your bike during transport and patented No-Sway cages prevent bike to bike contact
• Top-oriented hitch switch lever allows the arc style bike arms to fold down when not in use
• The adapter needs to be installed to make in 2"

Thule 9027 Apex Swing Away 4 Bike Hitch Rack Reviews

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful Good rack, some strange configuration choices, April 12, 2012 By  Thomas M. Mcdonnell (Olivia, MN USA) - See all my reviews    Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Thule 9027 Apex Swing Away 4 Bike Hitch Rack (Sports) Received rack very quickly courtesy of Amazon Prime shipping. Unpacked the unit and had it assembled within 30 minutes or so. Instructions were a little lacking in some areas, but I didn't have any trouble figuring out what was needed. A couple of strange things that I noticed during assembly - 1) while this rack offers built in locks both at the hitch and a cable lock for the bikes, there are two exposed bolts that could be easily removed and would allow the majority of the rack to still be stolen... 2) While the rack is listed as for 2" receivers only, the hitch mount is in fact a 1" and it ships with a 2" adapter that I had to install... so this may very well work for people with the smaller 1" receiver hitches. 3) The hitch lock/tightening mechanism while a good idea, is very large and bulky. If your receiver is set back in and under your bumper even a little bit you may find the fit to be tight if not impossible to mount. I was extremely... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comments (2) 5 of 5 people found the following review helpful It's all I expected it to be, May 24, 2012 By  daddy_will_fix_it - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Thule 9027 Apex Swing Away 4 Bike Hitch Rack (Sports) I can't say anything bad about this bike rack. It's very nice. The only problem I had with it was assembling the 2" hitch adapter. (Yes, it does look like it can be used in 1-1/4" hitches too.) You can rotate it 180 degrees and it still bolts on, and the line diagram in the instructions is very cluttered and hard enough to make out in my eyes that I managed to bolt it on the wrong way around. After putting it in the hitch and being unable to tighten it and stop the "wiggle" I took it back off, flipped it around, and it works perfectly. This could probably be avoided by not putting the bolt holes centered on the 1-1/4" stinger. Really, offset them 3 or 4mm and it will only fit one way... the right way. The "auto-pin" is ok I guess. I would prefer a regular hole that I could put a standard hitch lock into. Using the wiggle tightening wedge as a hitch lock doesn't seem like a great idea to me. Anyway, there are 2 perfectly exposed hinge bolts that could be removed... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment 6 of 7 people found the following review helpful Tough to fit 4 Mt Bikes, June 8, 2012 By  Jim - See all my reviews Amazon Verified Purchase( What's this?) This review is from: Thule 9027 Apex Swing Away 4 Bike Hitch Rack (Sports) I did a lot of research and the reviews for this rack were very good, so my expectations were high. I bought this to replace an aging Yakima Swing Daddy, which we had nicknamed "the Beast" that was just too difficult to work with. My initial impression was that, although it was just as heavy and cumbersome to maneuver onto the receiver as the Beast, it was well made and would last a long time. I liked the built-in cable and lock system, and it was easy to put together. However, fitting 4 mountain bikes on it proved to be even more difficult than the old Yakima rack. We have two 26" and two 24" Trek Mt. bikes, and only the Men's 26" bike would fit between the forks that the bikes are supposed to rest on. Because the forks are so far apart, the Women's 26" bike had to be placed so that one fork was above the top tube and one fork was below the tube, then I turned the cradle around to hold it. Neither of the 24" bikes would fit between the forks, so adapters were required to hold... Read more Help other customers find the most helpful reviews  Was this review helpful to you?  Report abuse | Permalink   Comment

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