Product Description

The revolutionary new foot that provides the strongest hold, safest fit and easiest installation for the ultimate in roof rack technology and peace of mind.

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Product Details

• Size: 480R
• Color: Black
• Brand: Thule
• Model: 480R
• Released on: 2010-01-01
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.75" h x 7.50" w x 15.25" l, .25 pounds

Features

• Designed for use with aerodynamic Thule Rapid Aero bars
• Includes a set of four feet and four Thule end caps
• MaxClamp technology provides the most secure fit possible for your vehicle
• Integrated AcuTight tensioning tool indicates when the rack is correctly attached
• Backed by limited lifetime warranty

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful.
Great Rack
By Alan Swartz
Outstanding product line. I was really very impressed with the Thule roof system, all aspects. After visiting the fit guide I knew exactly what I needed with MSRP included per part. All the bits I needed where easy enough to find; had the whole thing ordered in a matter of minutes saving about $30 off sticker , free shipping with prime PLUS since its amazon the sales tax was, shall we say absent. All in all I made out like a bandit on the purchase.

As far as installation(06 VW GTI) the instructions are a little daunting without the pieces out in front of you, but, once you visualize the installation as illustrated it's actually quite simple. By the time you've done one cross bar, you're a pro; super intuitive. Also I want to point out that you get some thoughtful extras that are left out of the product description, like very hefty clear poly-somthing sheets to actually adhere to the car preventing clear coat damage, as well as supplemental weather stripping for your door wells to help seal out the elements. Quality hardware and materials, they give you your money's worth.

Just a heads up though, the front load bar disrupts airflow over the roof line at speeds above about 40mph generating a low howling noise. You should count on buying a faring, It totally eliminates this problem plus it's so darn nice to look at.

All things considered this is a fine product- solid, intuitive, beautiful and practical; really the perfect hat for your auto. If it would be beneficial for you to carry stuff on your roof, you'll be happy with this product family.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Absolutely Great 4 My Ford Edge
By Luis Angel Betancur F
I bought this one for my Ford Edge 2009. This works absolutely great. It is really safe, easy to install and uninstall.
Package I bought: Thule RB53 Rapid Aero Aluminum Roof Rack Load Bars (53-Inch, Set of 2), Thule 1530 Fit Kit for 480 Traverse and 480R Traverse Foot Pack, Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack (Set of 4), Thule 544 Lock Cylinders for Car Racks (4-Pack). Everything fits properly. I am really happy, this gives me a lot of help so that I can have plenty of options to adjust to this system. Actually I am using the: Thule 630 Ranger 90 Rooftop Cargo Bag (Rack Mounted) that is absolutely great.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Love the product, but the instructions could use improvement
By zimmer78
There were two separate sets of instructions that were both needed for installation. Because the instructions are pictoral only, there was no referral back and forth. I figured it out, but it was more time consuming than it needed to be. Otherwise, it is a great product.