Best Way to Attach Malone Downloader Kayak Carrier to Thule Aeroblade Crossbars

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I have a Thule AeroBlade and cant get the malone downloader to mount in a solid manner. When I pull on the downloader it wiggles quiet a lot. It doesnt seem to sit on top well. Any tips for making the downloader mount well?

asked by: Adam H

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Expert Reply:

The best way to install the Malone Downloader part # MPG114MD on the Thule Aeroblade crossbars will be with the T-slot adapter part # MPG8287. This will give you the super solid connection point you are looking for.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I am happy to inform you that the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier, part #MPG114MD, is compatible with Thule WingBar Evo crossbars. If you'd like to use the T-slots on your WingBar Evos, you use the Truck Rack Crossbar T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 will work with the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars. These are just an updated version of the Thule AeroBlade Crossbars. The Hullavator can be attached to the WingBar in one of two ways, with…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 is compatible with the Wingbar Evo Bars #TH711400 that you referenced. You will not need any adapters for this. I have attached our review video where the Hullavator has actually been installed on Thule Aero…

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Answer 4

I have a replacement option for you, but I reached out to my contact at Thule and he confirmed that the older Thule Hullavator 897XT you have will unfortunately not fit your new Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars #TH713600. He mentioned that unfortunately…

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Answer 5

Yes. Your Malone DownLoader #MPG114MD is compatible with Thule Square Bars like the 53" long #TH712400, but it looks like you may want to consider 60" bars like the #TH712500 because of the width of your new Jeep. If you can tell me what…

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Answer 6

In order to use your Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier #MPG114MD with T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 in the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MPG216 you will need to remove the rubber stripping (gasket) in the T-slot channel. You can remove, trim, and re-insert the…

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Answer 7

The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Side Loading, part #MPG114MD, should attach to your aero bars without the Truck Rack Crossbar T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone Kayak Carriers, part #MPG8287. The DownLoader comes with…

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Answer 8

Can you send me a picture of your Jeep's factory crossbars? Or if you can send the picture with the DownLoader on the bars showing how it doesn't fit. We haven't had the chance to install the carrier on a Cherokee yet so I'm not sure…

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Answer 9

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 10

The Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly part #AKHD-545-35-K is the correct replacement for an AL-KO 7230. In regards to the braking assemblies, I suggest getting a new pair, the Electric Trailer Brake Kit part #AKEBRK-35-SA. This option will save you some…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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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