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Allows gutterless vehicles or camper shells to use Thule Gutter Feet (TH300, TH387, and TH953) to build a roof rack. 1-800-940-8924 to order Thule accessories and parts part number TH542 or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Thule products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Thule Artificial Rain Gutters. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Thule Accessories and Parts - TH542

  • Roof Rack
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  • Rain Gutters
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Allows gutterless vehicles or camper shells to use Thule Gutter Feet (TH300, TH387, and TH953) to build a roof rack.


Features:

  • Easy installation on top or side
  • Great for camper shells and caps
  • Requires drilling
  • Quantity: 4 rain gutter mounts
    • Includes reinforcement brackets and gaskets


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Video Transcript for Review of Thule Artificial Rain Gutters - TH542

Hi, everybody. Andy here with etrailer.com. And today, we're gonna take a look at these Thule artificial rain gutters. Now, this is going to allow gutterless vehicles or camper shells to use the Thule Gutter Feet to build a roof rack. Now, on your screen, I am including the model numbers of the Gutter Feet that these rain gutters will work with. So, this is going to be great for camper shells and caps.

And this is going to be an easy installation on the top or the side. It does require some drilling. And you're gonna get everything that you see here on the table before me. And just to explain to you what I've done here, I have three assembled here. Kind of loosely assembled just to kind of give you an idea of what these are going to look like together.

And then this one I have completely unassembled just so you can see the parts that are included with just one of these here. So, this is going to include the reinforcement bracket, and then the gasket, and then the artificial rain gutter itself along with the hardware. And while I have this one loosely assembled, let me go ahead and just give you some overall dimensions. So, I'm gonna pull out my ruler here. So, looking at the overall width, we are sitting right at about 6 1/2 inches long.

And then looking at the overall height and I'm not including the gutter itself, just the actual actual bracket, we're sitting right at about an inch and three quarters. About an inch three-quarter tall, it looks like. And then the bolt holes, center to center, let me go ahead and put this back down and just pull out the unassembled gutter piece here that'll be easier to measure. Center to center, we're sitting right at 5 1/8 inches. Now, instructions are included.

And that's going to conclude our brief look today. I do hope that it was helpful for you. Again, my name is Andy. Thank you for joining me..


Customer Reviews

Thule Artificial Rain Gutters - TH542

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (19 Customer Reviews)

Allows gutterless vehicles or camper shells to use Thule Gutter Feet (TH300, TH387, and TH953) to build a roof rack.

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I think the gutter brackets are great. they are easy to install , and seam to be of an extruded aluminum stock. great stuff for exterior use. I first used a 4 foot level for a straight edge so i could parallel the camper windows. after laying out the location , using the rack to find the best elevation, dry mounted to the gutter bracket. I marked this location. I made sure this location was parallel to the windows. Then I used the backing plate as a template while drilling , this guarantees a perfect fit. A little silicon for fit up and bolt in place . As you can see my rack is a Yakima system. But the Tully gutter brackets work great. I was glad to see they were made in the U.S.A. very cool . you need to include this bit of info in your ads ... thanks for your help.. I am a kayak fisherman. California and Baja. this will work good...see ya,,,,,

Joe L.

11/8/2014

Did you use sealant in addition to the rubber gaskets that are provided with these artificial gutters? If so, where did you use it and how much? Thanks!



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Have ordered and used the Thule 542 before, so I know the product itself is just fine. Actually, the 542's are better than other similar mounts that I looked at. The difference is the customer service I received from Andrew L. He did a great job, was polite and professional. Can't find that combination very often anymore!!

Randall

4/30/2023

The Thule mounts are holding up just fine. No complaints and would recommend to others.



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I have ordered from etrailer prior to this order with very good results. My current order is no exception, shipped very quickly and in perfect condition. I haven't had a chance to install the rain gutters but I did size it up and see no potential problems. I will let everyone know how I made out once it's installed.



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The Thule artificial rain gutters are the perfect solution for creating the rain gutters I need on my camper shell in order to attach my vintage surf racks. Etrailer.com was the perfect outlet to have ordered these through. They provided fast shipping and outstanding customer service!! Highly recommend both the rain gutters and etrailer.com Thank you.



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the retention bumps that stop the rack from sliding off are on the rail are better placed and a little bigger.
it is 1/2 the price of yakima that i purchased before because you get 4 instead of two from Yakima for the same price.



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Was a little frustrated with the communication on the product since when I bought it the website said there were some in stock and then got an email that it wasn’t and would be delayed by a week. They got it out quicker than expected and with all the delays in online ordering due to Covid 19, I have to say they did a good job getting the item to me quick. It’s the first time I tried Etrailer and think I’ll try them again as an alternative to online shopping. Thanks!



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Used them on my son’s camper top on his pickup. They work great! They’re used to support his kayak, canoe, and bicycle. A wonderful product.



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The rain gutters themselves are great. I used these on a pop top VW Eurovan had to find other screws, as the included ones were too long, would wear holes in the canvass of the pop top.



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I ordered Thule ARGs and everything went perfect - good communication, fast shipping, excellent service - Thanks.



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It’s a good product, and the service was above and beyond. Greg did a great job, and the product arrived in a timely manner. Thx!



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The entire process and discussion was p erfect!



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Received items promptly and everything looks great. Thank you.



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Looks to be good quality



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There were very easy to mount on My new ARE topper



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Good product, well made.



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Artificial gutters work very well. Thanks



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  • Dimensions Between Dimples on Thule Artificial Rain Gutters
    The dimension I believe you are referring to for the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542 is 3-1/8" (see attached). Please note that these artificial rain gutters are designed for the Thule Gutter Feet TH300, TH387, and TH953. If you have something else I'm not sure if these will be compatible or not.
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for 2013 Wrangler 2 Door with Hard Top
    The easiest solution would be to assemble a roof rack using the following parts from Yakima: 58 Inch Long Round Crossbars, part # Y00409 Yakima 1A Raingutter Towers, part # Y00101 Once the crossbars are in place, the Thule Flat Top Ski and Snowboard Carrier you already have will attach directly to the crossbars. When used on a Wrangler Hard Top, the drip rails that the roof rack towers attach to have a limited carrying capacity. Yakima recommends carrying skis or snowboards only, nothing...
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  • How Many Rain Gutters Come with the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters, # TH542
    The Thule Artificial Rain Gutters, # TH542, include the parts and hardware for a complete set which is 4 artificial rain gutters. If you look at the second picture on the product page you will see that each rain gutter consists of 3 plates, 2 bolts, 2 washers, and two nuts shown in the other two images. I have included a link to the installation details below.
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  • What Metal is the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters Made Of
    I went out into our warehouse to grab a set of the part # TH542 that we had in stock and determined that the plates of this kit are aluminum.
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  • How Can I Install A Ladder Rack On A 2014 Chevrolet Express To A 2013 Nissan NV 3500
    You can install the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters, part # TH542, on your 2013 Nissan NV 3500. You will have to do some drilling in order to install these rain gutters. Once installed, you can then install the Thule TracRac TracVan Van Ladder Rack - 3 Bar - 750 lbs, part # TH29056XT. I have included a product description link and video review link below.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Thule Gutter Feet on Van Roof that Doesn't have Gutters
    I sent this to my contact at Thule and she said that's not how that's supposed to install. What you have are gutter feet like # TH300R which require a rain gutter on the side of the roof. What you'd need to install this setup without a gutter on the roof is the artificial gutters # TH542.
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  • What Options Are There For Replacing No Longer Available Thule Rain Gutter Roof Rack Parts
    We can absolutely help you find the parts that you are needing for your Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542. The correct replacement for your Thule 300 gutter feet are the Rapid Gutter Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH65BJ. Unfortunately, the load bars you are looking for are no longer available. The longest that we have in the style you mentioned are the Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars # TH712500 which are 60" long. There is also an alternate style that is available. - Thule ProBar Evo...
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  • What Roof Rack Do You Recommend For My 2021 Mercedes-Benz With High Roof
    There is definitely a roof rack fit for your 2021 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 with the hitch roof. You indicated that you need towers/feet that are at least 8" tall. The only roof rack that would provide that type of height is a rain gutter option. In order to use a rain gutter tower/foot, you will need to install the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters, part # TH542. These artificial rain gutters do require drilling for installation. Once they are installed you can get your rain gutter mounted...
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  • Can Thule Artificial RainGutters Be Installed on the Roof of a 2016 Ford Explorer
    I have a solution for you, but you cannot mount the Thule # TH542 on the roof of your vehicle and still have a secure mounting point for the towers of a roof rack. From what I was able to determine, the 2016 Ford Explorer came standard with flush mounted roof rails. For this reason you can use the Rhino Rack # RRRCP45-BK, # RRRCH4 and # RRVA137B-2 to give yourself a complete roof rack for your Explorer.The Rhino Rack is a great option because it provides you with a high quality and durable...
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  • How Does Thule Artificial Rain Gutter TH542 Attach to Dodge Ramcharger
    Part TH542 does not attach to vehicles with rain gutters. From my understanding, the Ramcharger already has rain gutters on it, so you would need a roof rack that fits vehicles with rain gutters. If you write back with the year of your Ramcharger, I can make a recommendation as to what rack will fit best.
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  • Are Thule and Yakima Rain Gutters Basically the Same Thing
    The reality is that both the Yakima and Thule artificial rain gutters were designed to mimic the same thing so they would work between each other. The rain gutters they tried to emulate is a universal design. So either the # TH542 or # Y08002 would work well.
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  • Can Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack Crossbars be Installed on a Truck Camper Shell
    Yes, there are Thule gutter feet for the AeroBlade crossbars. They are the Thule Rapid gutter feet # TH65BJ. There isn't a way to adapt the Tracker II system AeroBlade bars. The newest version of the Hullavator, 897XT, does fit the AeroBlade crossbars. And the forth-coming Hullavator Pro (TH897PRO due to come out in April, 2015) will also fit the AeroBlade bars.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Thule SquareBar Evo Bars on Top of Trailer
    It is possible to use your Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars # TH712500 on your trailer. What you will need is the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542. These will allow you to mount the Rapid Gutter Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH65BJ which are compatible with the SquareBar Evo Crossbars. If you would like to keep it secure these are compatible with the # TH450400 locking cores.
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  • Roof Rack for 1997 Jeep Wrangler
    The rack comprised of the Thule WingBars # TH711400 and Evo raised rail feet # TH710401 attach to the existing roll bars once the hard or soft top is removed. The feet clamp to the Jeep's roll bars. If your Wrangler has a hard top that has rain gutters running along the edge of the roof, another option is the Thule 60 inch SquareBars, # TH712500 combined with the # TH65BJ Rapid Gutter Feet. The feet attach to the rain gutters. If your hard top does NOT have rain gutters, Thule offers brackets,...
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  • How Far Apart Should Artificial Ran Gutters Be Attached for a Roof Rack for a Thule Cargo Carrier
    The Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542 are designed to provide you with an attachment point for Thule gutter feet like the # TH65BJ for 5" tall feet, # TH33ZR for 8" tall feet or # TH93ZR for 11" tall feet. The gutter feet will the provide the attachment points needed to use Thule Crossbars like the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711520 for 60" bars or # TH711320 for 50" bars. The cargo carriers then attach to the crossbars. The distance you should spread your gutter feet apart will...
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  • Artificial Rain Gutter Recommendation for Installation of Roof Rack
    Sounds like you are looking for a set of artificial rain gutters to allow your roof rack install on your camper. For that you would need the part # TH542.
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  • What are the Measurements of the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters
    I went out to the warehouse and pulled Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542. When assembled the overall length is 6-1/2 inches wide by 1-3/4 inches tall. I made a video showing the measurements I took. The rain gutter plate mounting surface by itself measures 1-1/2 inches tall. The threaded part of the bolts with the unit assembled that would go into the trailer is 1 inch long.
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  • Can Thule Rain Gutter Roof Rack be Installed on 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with One Touch Roof
    If your 2020 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon has gutters then you can use the Thule TH953 Rapid Gutter Feet (discontinued) with the older style square bars. If you have the 60" new style SquareBars # TH712500 then you can use the (discontinued) Rain Gutter Feet TH953R or the Rapid Gutter Feet # TH65BJ which has a slightly different part number but is the newest style. I have attached an installation video of this style on a 2020 Wrangler Unlimited for you to check out. If you happen to...
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  • Distance of the Bolt Holes for the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542
    The bolt holes of the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542 measure 5-1/8" center on center. I went out to the warehouse and verified this.
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  • Will Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542 Work with Yakima 1A Raingutter Tower # Y8810137
    The Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542 are roughly similar to the Yakima Side Loader Mounting Brackets for Yakima 1A Raingutter Towers, part # Y08002, but since neither Thule nor Yakima test or approve their own products for use with other manufacturers', compatibility is unknown. You will be better served using the Yakima Side Loader Mounting Brackets for Yakima 1A Raingutter Towers # Y08002.
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  • How to Use Roof Top Tent on Truck Bed with Tonneau Cover Installed
    If the tonneau cover on your Toyota Tacoma installs completely inside the bed rails then you can install crossbar tracks like the Rhino Rack # RRRTV168 that you mentioned for a 5-1/2 foot bed or part # RRRTV208 for a 6-1/2 foot bed. Just note that you will need to cut into a factory plastic bed liner if present where the rivets for the tracks need to attach. Then with the tracks installed you can add the Rhino Rack RLTF Legs # RLTF and the Heavy-Duty Crossbars # RB1800B. Whether or not...
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  • Bolt On Gutters for Installing Gutter Mount Roof Rack on Truck Camper Shell
    The bolt-on gutters are specific to the brand of tower you're using. We offer bolt-on gutters for Yakima, Rhino Rack or Thule gutter mount roof rack roof rack feet. • For Thule Gutter Feet, use # TH542. Sold in quantity of 4. • For Rhino Rack, use # 739AHALF (sold in pairs, for 4 mounts, you'll need two kits) • For Yakima 1A RainGutter towers, use # Y08002. These are also sold in pairs.
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  • Will the Thule Artificial Rain Gutters Work For Additional Cross Bar Spread on a 2005 Jeep Wrangler
    I spoke with my contact at Thule about the rain gutters and rain gutter kit for your 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. If you are only carrying skis you could use the Thule SquareBars, # TH712500, and the Thule gutter feet, # TH65BJ, on the rain gutters above the doors on your 2005 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. This will provide a cross bar spread of 18 inches, which pretty much limits you to ski carriers. If you need additional cross bar spread for other roof mounted items 36 inches cross bar...
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  • Roof Rack And Kayak Carrier Recommendation For 2009 Jeep Wrangler Hard Top W/No Gutters
    We do offer a roof rack for your 2009 Jeep Wrangler Sahara with a hard top. You should be aware that anything attached to the roof of your Jeep will create noise, The toughest part of any roof rack that is designed to fit your Jeep is that they will whistle on the highway. The roof rack we offer that is designed for your vehicle with no rain gutters is the Thule Roof Rack. This system features square bars which will create noise when attached to the roof of your Wrangler. To order this...
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