Thule Fit Kit
#1
Thule Fit Kit
Just called Thule today for an update on the fit kit for our 3rd gen's. The part number is 1751, for the 480 foot pack. Was told it should be made available to dealers around the 15th of this month. Can't seem to find anything online for preorders other than at Rack Outfitters - Honda Fit Thule Rapid Traverse SILVER AeroBlade Roof Rack 2015- - Rack Outfitters - and right now it's only for the complete rack. No preorder available for just the fit kit, as I'm looking to use my current square bar set up. Anyone else have any leads from other dealers?
Sorry if this info is somewhere here already, or if this is the wrong forum for this post
Sorry if this info is somewhere here already, or if this is the wrong forum for this post
#2
Good news, thanks!
Googled up this web page, useful for showing the choices in the pipeline...
https://roofracks.co.uk/Thule-Fit-Gu...014-plus&id=46
Googled up this web page, useful for showing the choices in the pipeline...
https://roofracks.co.uk/Thule-Fit-Gu...014-plus&id=46
#4
I pieced together a kit using 2 different foot pads that I had already. One set of feet partially sits in the rain channel and the other sits on the flat, uses square bars and side brackets that grip the roof edge. the changing roof width compared to the rain channel makes it tough. Curious what Thule actually offers.
#6
Thule's new fit kit is designed specifically for the 3rd gen, so all 4 sides should sit in the rain channel and clamp perfectly with the door frame.
I believe 47 inch bars are exactly what would come from Thule I believe if buying a complete kit
I believe 47 inch bars are exactly what would come from Thule I believe if buying a complete kit
#7
Looks like Thule has finally released the Fit Kit for the GK:
KIT1751 For 480 and 480R Foot Packs only - Thule
KIT1751 For 480 and 480R Foot Packs only - Thule
#9
I got an email from Yakima last week, they still refuse to fit the '15 Fit despite Inno and Thule having clips. I guess it's not a total loss, if we need things on both Fits simultaneously we can have the Yakima on the 2nd gen and an Inno our Thule on the 3rd gen. So much for trying to buy a U.S. brand.
#10
I got an email from Yakima last week, they still refuse to fit the '15 Fit despite Inno and Thule having clips. I guess it's not a total loss, if we need things on both Fits simultaneously we can have the Yakima on the 2nd gen and an Inno our Thule on the 3rd gen. So much for trying to buy a U.S. brand.
I just ordered the square bar foot pack and fit kit from Thule, to go with the other pieces I'm carrying over from the setup I previously had on my Element. Still can't seem to find any pictures online of a GK with a Thule rack, so I'll post pictures when it's on the car
#12
from what i can tell, both the regular and aero inno setups sit onto the edge of the rain gutter, but agreed that the thule looks better overall.
#15
i'll aim to post some better images soon.
#17
It's been great! I think I might have replied to another thread before, but looking at my old picture posted above, I'm actually running the aero bars now instead of the square bars - which are hell of a lot quieter, and look cleaner. No issues since.
#18
Glad to hear that. What do you usually carry with the rack -- bikes, kayaks, skiis? Sounds like you are pleased with Thule saddles and the way they protect the roof from dents and scuffs.
#19
I carry road bikes. Been on some long road trips and no issues. And yup, the pads seem to hold up well. I have them each taped / marked off in the rain channels, and have yet to see that any have moved.
#20
No issues with dents in the roof? I know this is a concern that I've read about around here.