Can Kuat Roof Rack Accessories be Installed on Thule Roof Rack Using T-Slot
Question:
Thanks for the response. It was very helpful. I was more interested in how the ski/snowboard Grip holder would mount on the crossrails rather than the bike carrier. I'm told locally that the board carrier can be modified to utilize the T-Slot so it sits flush on the rails rather than have those clamps which would add too much height for my liking.
asked by: Raizo B
Expert Reply:
The Kuat roof rack accessories just use clamps but they also sit directly onto the crossbars so you would have the same amount of clearance whether they mounted in the T-Slot of Thule aero-style crossbars or not.
For example, the Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack, which comes in Gunmetal Gray # RU01 and Black and Polished Chrome # TR02, sits directly on the roof rack bars and then utilizes clamps that sit under the crossbars for the installation. The overall height you will be adding to the Thule roof rack when just using the bike rack is 1-3/8".
I have attached some pictures and a review video so you can see what I am talking about. If you are looking at a different roof rack accessory just let me know what it is and I can help you find out how much clearance you are looking at.
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T-Channel Mount Kit for Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Hardware
- Grip
- Kuat
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Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Black
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 23 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Kuat
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Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Gray
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 23 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Kuat
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Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Pearl
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 23 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Kuat
more information >
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 28 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Kuat
more information >
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Gray
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 28 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Kuat
more information >
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Pearl
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 28 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Kuat
more information >
Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Black and Polished Chrome
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Fork
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Black
- Kuat
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Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum - Gunmetal Gray
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 15mm Thru-Axle
- 20mm Thru-Axle
- 9mm Fork
- Bike Lock
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Standard
- Gray
- Kuat
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Raizo B.
3/18/2019
Thanks for the response. It was very helpful. I was more interested in how the ski/snowboard Grip holder would mount on the crossrails rather than the bike carrier. I'm told locally that the board carrier can be modified to utilize the T-Slot so it sits flush on the rails rather than have those clamps which would add too much height for my liking.