Track Setup that Could be Used to Install Thule Roof Rack

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Hello. A few q’s about Item # TH301668. Is this meant to be used with roof rails or just directly into the roof track? This is meant for the roof mount version, Or the rack mount version? Could you also use these to install Thule roof bars?

asked by: Paul G

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The Thule HideAway Awning Adapter # TH301668 that you referenced needs to only be used with a Thule HideAway awning on Mercedes Sprinter vans that have tracks present. It sounds like you are wanting a track setup that can have a Thule roof rack installed in it which we can help with. We have 31-1/4 inch long tracks like with # RRRTC8JWMY11 or 55 inch long tracks with # RTC14.

The right parts for that will consist of the following parts (the correct width of crossbars will depend on how far apart your tracks are. You want the bars to be wider than the tracks):

- Fit Kit for Thule Podium-Style Roof Rack Feet # THKIT3101
- Rapid Podium Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH460R

- 47 Inch Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711220 (Black) or # TH711200 (Silver)
- 53 Inch Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711420 (Black) or # TH711400(Silver)
- 60 Inch Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711520 (Black) or # TH711200 (Silver)

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have attached for you below the installation instructions for the Thule HideAway Awning Adapter for Mercedes Sprinter with OE Track part #TH301668.

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Answer 2

To add a set of tracks and crossbars for the roof of your ARE topper we have the Rhino Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack part numbers #Y02-480B which comes with everything needed to install and the tracks are 54 inches long.

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Answer 3

The foam on the underside of the tracks of the Rhino Rack track part #RTC14 does need to stay on. The paper backing of it gets removed but it stays on.

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Answer 5

Yes, the Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount - 31-1/4" Long - Qty 2, part #RRRTC8JWMY11, can be cut to a shorter length. The tracks will need to be cut in a straight line and the endcap will need to be taken off the end you…

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Answer 6

Yes, the 55 inches of length for the Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks #RTC14 includes the end caps.

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Answer 7

Yes, the 63" Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount part #RTC16 can be cut down to the size you need as long as you cut them perfectly straight to allow the end caps to go back on because at this time we do not carry them as…

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Answer 9

I went ahead and confirmed that the dimensions for the Rhino-Rack RTC-Style Roof Rack Tracks - Channel Mount #RTC14 are 2" wide x 1/2" tall x 55" long. If you need the crossbars and legs to mount onto the RTC-Style tracks,…

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Answer 10

Since your factory roof tracks are removed, you will need a complete roof rack kit that includes the roof tracks. I think your best option is to go with Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack #Y02-480B.. This kit includes 63" long tracks that will…

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Answer 11

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