Adapting a Thule Flat Top Ski Carrier to a 2016 Volkswagen Touareg with Base Carrier Cross Bars

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I have a 2016 VW Touareg with OEM cross bars VW calls them base carriers. I would like to take my Thule Flat Top 4 -Snowboard carrier and flush mount it on the bars using the T-slots on the cross bars. Will buying 4 of these bolts Item # 853208904 and 4 of these knobs Item # 753-0745 work for this conversion? Im assuming I will need to first drill out the mounting brackets first.

asked by: Doug

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You can actually save a lot of time and avoid drilling by using the Thule XAdapter, part # XADAPT2 to replace your FlatTop's mounting hardware. This is sized to the Volkswagen's OEM crossbars and will let you make a quick swap to a flush mount.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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We can get what you need depending on exactly what you're doing the Thule Xadapt12 part #THXADAPT12 could work. It uses barrel nuts that thread down on the bolts for security. You can use the Replacement M8 T-Bolt part #853-0782 this will allow…

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Answer 2

I may have a solution for you to replace the hardware on your Mountaineer, but the Mountaineer cargo boxes cannot be upgraded to use T-Slot mounting hardware. Currently only the new cargo boxes like the Thule Force of Motion series boxes can be…

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Answer 3

Thanks for the awesome detail in your question! I pulled each part from our warehouse to provide you the measurements requested. The Thule Xadapt12 kit #THXADAPT12 T-bolt head size is 3/4 inches, 7/8 inch long threaded portion and .23 inch diameter.…

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The threaded portion is 1" long on the Replacement M8 x 16 mm Rectangular Head T-Bolt for Rhino-Rack Accessories - Qty 1 item #RR89HB.

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The M6 x 35 mm Square Head Bolt for Rhino-Rack Accessories #RR72UB is a M6-1.0x35mm bolt. The thread diameter is 6mm wide with one thread per mm and a overall length of 35mm.

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From my research I found the box mounting dimensions for the 669ES Mountaineer ES require 23 5/8" of minimum crossbar spacing, 34" of maximum crossbar spacing, 20" mounting width and 26" of rear hatch clearance. If this is not the…

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Answer 7

The Thule #Xadapt1 will allow you to fit your Sidearm bike rack on your Thule Wingbar Evo crossbars.

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Answer 8

It sounds like you are trying to find a bolt that fits in the t-track of the Subaru OEM Extended Aero bars manufactured by Thule. For that you would want to use an M6 bolt. I have listed a few M6 bolt options below, varying in length. - Replacement…

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Answer 9

If you have a non ES Mountaineer you will need to use the Thule Quick Mount QM3 #TH04997 that you also referenced. This is available and is the correct fit for your box, so I recommend going with that mounting kit. The EasySnap Mounting Hardware has…

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Answer 10

According to Thule, there is a handle on the Thule Xadapt1 Rapid Aero, AeroBlade and Xsporter Load Bar Adapter #Xadapt1. It consists of a fastener plate, two spacers, cam handle, two square head bolts, a nut, and a barrel nut. It will work with…

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You would need to look at the hardware. The 669ES will have easy snap hardware which will look like the part #43216 that you referenced. The 669 would have installation hardware that would look like part #TH04997 instead.

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Answer 12

It looks like you have the Thule Aeroblade bar. The T-slot dimensions are 1/2 inch wide for the top of the opening and 3/4 inch wide at the bottom. The T-slot is 1/8" inch tall.

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