Crossbar Dimensions of Thule Adjustable Height Bed Rack 500XT

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I need to know the width if the cross bar not the length. If it is more than 3.5 inches, Ill need to fabricate four small pieces to mount a Tepui tent. Thanks for your customer assistance. -

asked by: James M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule Xsporter ladder rack # TH500XT has crossbar dimensions that are 3-5/8 inches wide and 1-3/4 inches tall.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We have a similar ladder rack made by the same company that fits your 2018 Ram 3500 as the Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH500XT. This has crossbars that are 72 inches in length and has an adjustable height.

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Answer 2

Since the uprights on the Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH500XT allow you to adjust the height all the way to the top crossbar, it really depends on the measurement from your trucks bed to the top-most point of the…

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Answer 3

The Thule SUP Taxi part #TH810001 that you mentioned is a confirmed fit for Thule Aeroblade Edge crossbars like what you have. I attached a picture that shows it installed on an Aeroblade Edge crossbar for you to check out as well. Is it possible you…

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Answer 4

The crossbars on the Thule Xsporter ladder rack #TH500XT-XK4 just bolt onto the uprights so taking one off can be done with simple hand tools or powered drive tools. You could also lift the crossbar and 2 uprights off but that would require 2 people…

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Answer 5

Yes you could take just the uprights off and leave the 4 bases on the truck for the Thule Xsporter Pro ladder rack #TH500XT. To do that you would have to remove the end caps from the bottoms of the uprights so they can be removed from the bases. I…

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Answer 6

There is a cap on the bottoms of each of the uprights that adjust up and down. You would need to unlock and remove the caps to take the uprights all the way out. I have included a picture showing what the caps look like when removed. So yes, you can…

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Answer 7

You can definitely use the Thule Xsporter Pro Adjustable Height Truck Bed Ladder Rack #TH500XT to transport and use your rooftop tent on your 2019 GMC Canyon. I reached out to my contact at Thule who confirmed that your estimated 500 lbs of weight…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

The recommendation for the 10" diameter lube plate on a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer has come from the manufacturer of the fifth wheel hitch, B&W. The Lube Plate for Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches part #RP83002 will work just fine…

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Answer 11

The best solution for your Ford F-150 is to get two of the Durabilt Hammerlock Coupling Link for 1/2" Chain #DU96MR. This style of link is a little difficult to install but it's very secure and is designed specifically for the size of chain…

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Answer 12

The Gen-Y Hitch 5th Wheel to Gooseneck Pin Box item #GY98GR weighs 120 lbs. I have attached a schematic below. This adapter is designed to replace the Lippert Rhino 5th-wheel pin boxes. If you do not have a Rhino pin box you won't be able to use…

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