Expert Answers about Chevrolet Cargo Bar

• Can You Get Six Matching Thule Lock Cores
• Yes, you can order matching lock cores for all six locks for your Thule crossbars and Evolution cargo box; the two will indeed have cores that are interchangeable. We have exactly what you need with the following: - Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 6 # TH450600
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• Differences Between Thule T-Track Adapter For Thule PowerClick Cargo Boxes
• The M8 T-bolts in the T-Track Adapter for Thule Cargo Boxes # TH27PQ are 20mm by 27mm. The T-Track Adapter for Thule Cargo Boxes # TH27PQ is actually the replacement for the T-Track Mounting Hardware TH697600. As they have different item numbers they show as different items.
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• Cargo Bag Options For 2008 BMW X3 With Moon Roof
• You will want to first check with your owners manual or with your dealership to find out what the roof weight capacity is for your 2008 BMW X3. With having a moon roof installed you may find that they recommend that nothing be placed on the roof surface or the moon roof of your vehicle. There are a couple of options for roof top carriers for you. If you find that your roof can handle some weight with the moon roof I recommend the Rightline Sport 2 Rooftop Cargo Bag, part # RL100S20. this...
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• Wind Noise Generated by Roof and Ladder Racks Mounted on Vehicles
• Any exterior vehicle feature, whether a roof rack or ladder rack or bike or cargo carrier that can catch wind has the potential to also generate noise. This noise is commonly a whistling-type sound as you noted. Often the objects that are mounted to the roof rack or ladder rack, say two roof-mount bike carriers and bikes on a roof rack or a ladder and some lumber on a pickup truck ladder rack, can actually make more noise than the rack itself. There are many variables in play when it comes...
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• What Are Cargo Management Rails And How Do They Work With Truck Bed Bike Racks 2014 Toyota Tundra
• The cargo management rails that our truck bed bike rack selection guide is referring to are side-rails that are installed on the inside of the truck bed frame rails. With these internal side rails installed you can add cross bars which will then give you two layers of cargo carrying ability. These rails are typically dealer installed and are not offered with all makes and models of trucks. I could not find where Toyota has these rails however this is an option on Ford trucks and Nissan...
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• Alternate Mounting Hardware for Mercedes Rooftop Box to fit 2020 Toyota Sequoia Factory Roof Rack
• If you want to adapt your rooftop box you may be able to, though we don't have a confirmed way for a Mercedes-branded rooftop cargo box to fit any vehicle, including your 2020 Toyota Sequoia with a factory roof rack. You would have to drill holes in the box and use mounting hardware like the Replacement Hardware Kit for Searsbox Cargo Box # TH05603 and fill the holes with Loctite sealant # LT37467. Apart from that you would need a new rooftop cargo box that is a confirmed fit for a 2020...
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• New Hardware for Cargo Box That Does Not Fit Current Crossbars
• It would be great if we had a way to guarantee you can essentially elongate your Thule Alpine rooftop box but there is no replacement hardware which is designed for that purpose and I would not be able to confirm hardware that can. If you are willing to drill new holes at whichever points will allow you to mount the box I recommend going with simple U-bolts, the Replacement Mounting Hardware for Car Top Cargo Roof Cargo Box # CTC-18PARTS which is just U-bolts, plates and hand knobs. You...
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• Correct Spring Bar Tool for Husky Centerline Weight Distribution System
• The # HT32334 is the correct spring bar tool for your system. To determine if you have the correct application, you'll need to first determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To that figure, add the weight of any gear stowed in the cargo area of the SUV or truck bed behind the rear axle. I've linked to an FAQ article that explains how to do this. These combined figures represent the Total Tongue Weight (TTW) of your set-up. The TTW of your trailer should...
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• Can Rear Hatch Be Opened With Trunk-Mount Bike Rack Attached To 2016 Mazda CX-5
• There are no trunk mount bike carriers that will allow the rear hatch on a vehicle to open. The Hollywood Racks Over-The-Top bike carrier # HRF2 is a great bike carrier for vehicles that have rear spoilers. The bike carrier has adjustable arms and has a weight capacity of 35-lbs per bike. If you are planning on carrying bikes with alternative frames like kids bikes or women's bikes I recommend using an adapter bar like part # 64005. This attaches between the seat post and the handlebar...
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• How is Trailer Tongue Weight for Weight Distribution Determined
• Since you are asking about tongue weight in the context of a weight distribution system, the answer is a flat yes, the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow vehicle does count towards your Total Tongue Weight (TTW). Overall, trailer tongue weight is the downward force that is applied to the trailer hitch, so it would be the weight applied to the hitch. In order to truly determine your tongue weight you do need a scale, and you can do so very easily with the etrailer # e99044. I...
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• Can Equal-i-zer EQ37100ET Weight Distribution System Be Used Without Spring Bars
• You can absolutely use the Equal-i-zer # EQ37100ET without the spring bars installed. It'll be just like towing with a standard ball mount, no different. The # EQ37100ET is rated for trailers with fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weights ranging from 600-1000 lbs (this figure should also include anything stowed in the bed or cargo area of the tow vehicle behind its rear axle). The system includes the 2-5/16 inch trailer ball, but you'll need a 1-7/8 inch thin walled socket to install...
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• Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Hitch Spacer Washers Minimum and Maximum For Hitch Head Angle
• It looks to me that you will want additional spacers to provide better weight distribution on your 2019 Ram 1500. The Fast Way e2 Weight-Distribution Hitch # FA94-00-1061 is capable of having up to 9 spacers to provide the correct pinion angle on the hitch head and provide adequate weight distribution. As you have done with the measurements that you have on the front of your Ram you can also do the same process on the rear axle. This will help you to dial in the exact amount of spacers...
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• Will Upgraded Weight Distribution System Improve Sway Control
• Your Curt TruTrack Weight Distribution System # C17500 already has sway control with its spring bars so adding the Curt Friction Sway Control # 17200 would not provide you with additional sway, it would essentially be redundant. Sway won't really be completely eliminated with these units but it should greatly minimize it; if you are experiencing more sway than usual it is possible your Curt system may not be rated high enough and an upgraded system would help improve sway. To know if...
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• Using a Track System to Fabricate an Upper Bed in a Mercedes Sprinter Van
• Since what you are doing is a custom modification, there is not really a clear "should have" to go by. That being said, I can provide some thoughts and insights to help you make a decision. Personally I would go with the CargoSmart Horizontal or Vertical X-Track # 3486500 and the CargoSmart Rotating Board Holder for E-Track and X-Track Systems # 3481740. This will allow you to use less space than installing an entire track along your Sprinter. You would install these on each side across...
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• Axel and Wheel Modification of the VTG201 Viking Solutions Tilt and Go 2 Cart
• The Viking Solutions Tilt-N-Go II Hauler and Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches, # 310-VTG002 is an import item supplied as a kit. Any modification such as replacing the axle with an extended version of, will need to be made by the purchaser as a custom fabrication.
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• Can Aries Switchback Headache Rack for 2017 GMC Canyon Support Ladders
• I have spoken with Aries before about weight ratings for headache racks and have been told that racks such as the Aries Switchback Headache Rack # AA1110109 that fit your 2017 GMC Canyon do not have specific weight ratings because they were not designed with the intention of supporting cargo like ladders. For carrying ladders the best option is a ladder rack, the Thule Xsporter Pro # TH500XTB which will fit either the 5 foot or 6 foot bed on your '17 GMC Canyon. The Xsporter Pro has a...
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• Can I Load My Bikes Before Raising the Center Mast on the # HR1450Z?
• When loading bikes onto the cradles before raising the center mast on the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE2 Bike Rack for 2 Electric Cargo Bikes # HR1450Z or the Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE Bike Rack for 2 Electric Cargo Bikes - 2" Hitches # HR1450Z-W, it truly depends on the height of the bike's downtube and the front derailleur/pedals. This is because the only way to raise the mast with a bike loaded is if the ratcheting hooks are all the way in the down-most position on the rack, and...
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• Why Does Using Hitch Extender Lower a Hitch Tongue Weight Capacity
• Using a longer ball mount doesn't usually reduce the capacity because it's a single piece installed into the hitch. An extender like the # HE06 is different, because it 1) increases the length between the receiver and the load which increases the leverage but also primarily because 2) Adding the additional piece will cause the whole assembly to bounce more which compounds the leverage to a huge degree by adding more force. When using the extender, your tongue weight capacity of the hitch...
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• Which Roof Rack for 2012 Subaru Legacy Will Generate the Least Wind Noise
• All roof racks will generate noise, but some more than others. Basic round and square bar racks tend to be noisier than elliptical and aerodynamic bars which do better at cutting through the wind. The best way to avoid this concern is to use a roof rack designed to be quieter. Please also keep in mind that at least as much as the rack itself, what you load onto a roof rack will be the primary cause for the noise you hear when driving. Luggage, cargo boxes or baskets, bike racks and bikes...
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• Does Wind Fairing Help Ski Rack Stop Whistling so Much
• A wind fairing really won't help to stop the noise coming from a ski rack, as it won't direct the air flow over the rack. The whistling is likely mostly coming from between the bars where it clamps onto your skis, but also on the top of the ski rack. While any accessory on top of your roof is going to make some noise, if you really cannot live how bad the whistling is (like on longer trips), then the only other thing I can think of would be to stop using the ski rack and instead put your...
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