I would like to get a roof rack/cargo box for my fit. I have seen photos of Thule brand racks/boxes on Fits, but I've been unable to find much info about people's experiences with the products.

Has anybody installed one? What has your experience been line?

Thanks in advance!

 

had thule for my last car (civic) for years, loved it! when i bought my fit i bought the new foot-kit so that it will mount on the Fit. Other than setting them up and placing on the Fit once, I haven't used them on the Fit. But it fits nice and is sturdy.

I have the thule 400xt & 50" bars.

no pics sorry..

 

Thanks for the info! Do you have any idea how to figure out how much weight it can support?

 

HTH

 

You'll find all sorts of ratings, but the "official" rating that comes in the custom-fit kit is ~90 lbs. To my knowledge no one has figured out why it's so low when 110-120 lbs. seems more common.

I also have a set of old Thule bars that I got on craigslist. Worked fine for my 40 lb. kayak. In the future I may get a basket or box.

I also researched the Yakima ones and there a couple reports of them moving/lifting on Fits and causing some fairly significant damage to the car and the load. Not many (I found 2 unique reports among how many hundreds or thousands of installations), but I could not find any such reports for Thule.

Someone on FF also has a kit from INNO that they reviewed favorably.

It also seems that permanently attached feet/landing pads are sturdier and potentially support more weight than clamp-on systems.

 

I just went through deciding on roof rack system/box for a subaru impreza. Check out ORS rack direct for user submitted photos, you might find a fit user. They have video tutorials and have friendly staff. Try the yakima/thule fitment guide forms, one of them even uses a fit in their marketing.

I think the decision comes down to whether you want/feel comfortable with drilling holes in the gutter rails.

Go check out the actual systems at REI, they usually have an assorted stock and they are helpful. They also have good deals from time to time. Ended up getting an Ascent 1500 box from thule, because of it's relative size (lengthwise) towards the vehicle.

The decision on the actual rack system was made easier for the subaru because they make an OEM rack with landing pads that is significantly cheaper than the Yakima/Thule and supports the same weight.

 

get a hitch and rack

 

Why...why...why can't people search? This has been talked about alot.

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...ck-mounts.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...long-term.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-racks-ge.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-info-ge8.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...installed.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...l-8-holes.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...top-racks.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...available.html

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...-roofrack.html

 

The most weight I ever put on my Thule bars was 15 landscape timbers. I don't know the exact weight, although A conservative estimate is that one timber weighs 15lbs-so the total was anywhere from 220-250lbs. Oh and the bars they were bending!! but they held up for the 3mi drive from Home Depot to my house.

FYI: I wouldn't recommend anyone put that much weight on them. And I won't ever do it again.

Also I've had two kayaks on them w/no problems on a 1000mi road trip once... but that was probably no more than 100lbs

 

Don't rule out a small enclosed utility trailer and hitch. The cost is competitive if not less and the ease of use is much better in my opinion.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...ler-66771.html

Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch for Honda Fit 2010 - 60218

 

i have a hitch and 4x8 trailer, and i couldnt be happier with the combination

 

I have had thule racks (and used them constantly) on every daily I have owned. The one for my new fit is on order. They are great, sturdy racks.

Zach

 

which thule rack is for a fit?
I'd like to order one, since you guys have done the ground work, if you send me the info to order one that would be sweet!

 

Go the the thule website, fill in the form, and it will tell you exactly what you need.
Or, head to your local Performance Bicycle store, and they will get you set up.

Zach