How Far Apart Should Artificial Ran Gutters Be Attached for a Roof Rack for a Thule Cargo Carrier
Question:
I’m installing artificial rain gutters on my 79 Volkswagen westfalia on the fiberglass pop top. How far apart should I install them to accommodate the Thule XL carrier box I’ve also purchased.
asked by: Marco
Expert Reply:
The Thule Artificial Rain Gutters # TH542 are designed to provide you with an attachment point for Thule gutter feet like the # TH65BJ for 5" tall feet, # TH33ZR for 8" tall feet or # TH93ZR for 11" tall feet. The gutter feet will the provide the attachment points needed to use Thule Crossbars like the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711520 for 60" bars or # TH711320 for 50" bars. The cargo carriers then attach to the crossbars.
The distance you should spread your gutter feet apart will be determined by what Thule carrier box you have. If you have the Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6358B then you would want a crossbar spread between 23-5/8" - 35-1/2". So you could attach your feet anywhere within that range. If that is not the carrier box you have, the instructions that come with your carrier should have information for the required crossbar spread.
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Rapid Gutter Feet for Thule Crossbars - Rain Gutters - 8" Tall - Qty 4
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Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
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- Square Bars
- Long Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
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Rapid Gutter Feet for Thule Crossbars - Rain Gutters - 5" Tall - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
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- Overhang
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Rapid Gutter Feet for Thule Crossbars - Rain Gutters - 11" Tall - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
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- 4 Pack
- Thule
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