Adapter Kit for Thule Flat Top Ski Carrier

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Hi, I have a pair of older Thule ski carriers model 71725, I believe and I would like to change it to flush mount on my Thule aero bars. Would this kit work if I remove the standard mounting hardware? Thanks!

asked by: Jose Q

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Expert Reply:

Instead of part # THXADAPT12, you'll need part # Xadapt2, which will add channel-mount parts to your carriers and allow it to flush mount on your Thule Aero Bars.

expert reply by: Jacob W

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Answer 1

The hardware you need for your first generation Thule Flat Top Ski Carrier (model number 725) is the Mounting Kit for Thule Flat Top Rooftop Ski and Snowboard Racks #7533998, as you mentioned. You will also need four of the Replacement Round Nut…

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Answer 2

The bolts of the #Xadapt2 that you mentioned are M6. For a low profile Thule M6 knob we have the part #753-0783.

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Answer 3

First, we need to determine which Thule aero bars you have. The older bars were called Rapid Aero bars and were more symmetrical. The new bars are called AeroBlade bars and look more like a wing. I have included a 3/4 profile picture of the…

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For attaching a Thule 725 ski rack to a set of Thule Aeroblade crossbars the adapter you'd need is the part #Xadapt2 which we have confirmed with Thule. This is only solution we can guarantee will work.

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Answer 5

The Replacement QuickAccess Interface Top T-Track Strip, part #1500052989, are available for purchase, but they are not compatible with the AeroBlade crossbars. The only option to have these strips would be to use them with the WingBar Evo…

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Answer 6

The mounting kit part #7533998 that you referenced would fit the width of Thule Aeroblade crossbars like the #TH711420.

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Answer 7

You may be able to use the Thule SpeedLink Mounting Hardware Assembly #7521241001 by modifying your older generation Thule Ski Carrier 91725. However, I cannot recommend you drill the rivets out as not only will this automatically void your…

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Answer 8

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 9

The Thule Flat Top 724 Ski Rack will fit a cross bar up to 3-3/4" wide and 1-1/8" tall with the Mounting Kit #7533998. If your factory cross bars on your 2017 BMW 328 are taller than 1-1/8" you will need the Thule Xadapt7…

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Answer 10

I went ahead and sent the attached images you have of your older Thule Ski carrier to my tech at Thule. Unfortunately, from the pictures alone, he could not identify the specific rack. However, he did say that the Mounting Kit for Thule Flat Top…

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Answer 11

Thank you for the information and the photos! According to what you sent in it looks like you have one of the discontinued Thule Flat Top (TH91724 or TH91725) or Pull Top (TH91726) carriers. These came with universal mounting hardware as well as an…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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