Thule Rack Components for Snowboards

JaredT · #1 11-17-2005, 05:06 PM

I’m trying to figure out what Thule Components I need for carrying 4 snowboards. I have tried going on the Thule website, but it gets pretty overwhelming. I came down to this so far:

*726 - Deluxe Pull Top 6pr Ski Carrier
*450 Crossroad
*Locks cylinders for rack and 450 Crossroad
*Cross bars

Anything else? And the 2 bars that run from front to back on the roof mean that we have a factory rack right?

WMG/BMW · #2 11-17-2005, 05:17 PM

Thats all you need..............also for cosmetics the 871 Fairing for $55 is nice. The Thule website is very interactive.

JaredT · #3 11-17-2005, 05:37 PM

thanks! what does the 871 Fairing do?

WMG/BMW · #4 11-17-2005, 05:51 PM

It cuts down on the drag, especially when its windy out. And I admit it looks dam good.

JaredT · #5 11-17-2005, 06:05 PM

Has anyone tried out the 5401 Snowcat from Thule?

http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/prod...id=24&sku=5401

Appears to be a pretty good option: slim, compact, and it appears to cost less $$

All I would ever carry would be snowboards and maybe skis.

JaySpec7 · #6 11-17-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JaredT

Has anyone tried out the 5401 Snowcat from Thule?

http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/prod...id=24&sku=5401

Appears to be a pretty good option: slim, compact, and it appears to cost less $$

All I would ever carry would be snowboards and maybe skis.

I currently have the snow cat... it's nice, but I don't think you can fit a spoiler on it. It's great if your only use is for snowboards or skis..

Brumann · #7 11-17-2005, 10:47 PM

i have this... it is great... highly suggest this if you are only going to carry skis or snowboards.... the fairing is overrated imo,,,, does look nice

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Originally Posted by JaredT

Has anyone tried out the 5401 Snowcat from Thule?

http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/prod...id=24&sku=5401

Appears to be a pretty good option: slim, compact, and it appears to cost less $$

All I would ever carry would be snowboards and maybe skis.

UCrewX5 · #8 11-17-2005, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JaredT

Has anyone tried out the 5401 Snowcat from Thule?

http://www.thuleracks.com/thule/prod...id=24&sku=5401

Appears to be a pretty good option: slim, compact, and it appears to cost less $$

All I would ever carry would be snowboards and maybe skis.

Here's a set that just came up on eBay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-T...91573059QQrdZ1

statdoc · #9 11-17-2005, 06:53 PM

Question about the 871 fairing: Does it touch the paint? I wouldn't want to risk it scuffing the paint on the roof.

dkl · #10 11-17-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by statdoc

Question about the 871 fairing: Does it touch the paint? I wouldn't want to risk it scuffing the paint on the roof.

Supposedly, the fairing comes with some transparent 3M tapes for you to stick it on the paint where the fairing is in contact with the roof to avoid scuffing. But in general, I do agree with you that the fairing doesn't warrant the risk of damaging the paint work (either from scuffing or from the gooey sticky stuffs that the tape may leave behind). Anyone have the fairing want to chime in and let us know how much wind noise that it will actually cut down? I noticed that just having the crossroad feet and crossbars on alone will increase wind noise dramatically when driving above 45mph.