Can Malone Roof Rack Install in Top Channel of Volkswagen Crossbars

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I have Malone folding kayaks racks 2 pair left over from my RAV4. I now have a 2019 VW Golf Alltrack S with the OEM Volkswagen crossbars which I believe are made by Thule. I’d like to mount the Malone racks to the crossbars using the T-channel but am not sure if your product will fit

asked by: Peter B

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Expert Reply:

The top channels of your Volkswagen roof rack are standard size so the Aero bar adapter part # MPG8287 that you referenced will easily fit into them and work with your Malone kayak rack.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

The Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs #MPG114MD is designed to fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars so it should fit the aero style crossbars on your 2014 Subaru Forester. The Malone AirFlow2 crossbars are…

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Answer 4

The rubber strips in the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack are supposed to accommodate the T-Slot Fit Kit #MPG8287 by pressing them down. It may be a little tight but they were designed this way to help limit the amount of wind noise that is heard when the…

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Answer 5

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.

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Answer 6

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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Answer 7

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 8

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 9

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 10

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 11

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 12

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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Can Malone Roof Rack Install in Top Channel of Volkswagen Crossbars

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