Thule 753 Specialty Load Carrier Complete Roof Rack (BMW 3 and 5 Series 2000 - 2005)

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Complete BMW 3 and 5 Series Speciaty Carriers 2000 - 2005
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- Specialty Rack for BMW 3 and 5 series
- Includes feet, bars. Lockable with optional lock cylinders
- Precise, customized fit
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 "Great Rack!" 2004-09-20
By R. Sobrato
I bought this for a 2000 BMW 5-Series a year ago and have never regretted it once. Both rack bars fit perfectly and screw in with a single screw. A special Allen wrench is included to lock the screws down. Thieves cannot remove the bars unless they have that special wrench. The feet for the bars are rubber coated to help protect your paint. There are also a couple of washers for each scew that fall off easily when you remove the rack from the car. I lost two already, but found suitable replacements at a hardware store. Overall, a great product. I would not hesitate to buy one.


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Thule XADAPT9 X Adapter 9

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The Thule XADAPT9 Adapter Kit allows mounting of Thule 517 Peloton and Thule 518 Echelon bike carriers to slotted load bars such as Thule Rapid Aero, Thule Xporter, or Tri-Slot Thule Professional load bars.
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- For use with Thule 517 Peloton or 518 Echelon bike carriers.
- Adapts bike carriers to slotted load bars such as Thule Rapid Aero, Thule Xporter, or Tri-Slot Thule Professional load bars.
- Includes enough hardware for one bike carrier.
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4 Bike Swing Down Carrier with locking holddown bracket

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- Carries four bicycles which have a frame diameter 2" or smaller
- There are places for locks (locks not included) so that you have the option of securing your bike an
- The bike rack swings down so that you do not have to take it off if you want to get into the back of
- The rubber cradles will keep your bike from being scratched during transit
- This bike rack was made with all steel components that have been powder coated for weather resistanc
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Thule 971 Helium 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack

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At almost half the weight of traditional hitch racks the new Helium carrier brings an all new meaning to the term “ease of use”. Now you can put your strength and energy into riding instead of installing and removing your rack.
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- Thule 970 Helium 3-Bike Hitch Mount Rack offers secure, protected transport for all types of bikes on 2- and 1.25-inch hitches
- Up to 40 percent lighter than steel counterparts with high-grade ultra-lightweight aluminum alloy construction
- Tool-free installation with Stinger Swinger mount with a tightening knob; fold down arms; and Hitch Switch quick release lever to tilt the rack away from the rear hatch
- Close spaced T3 cradles fit all bike types and sizes; No Sway Cage eliminates bike-to-bike contact; and integrated anti-theft locking mechanisms secure bikes to rack and rack to vehicle
- Limited lifetime warranty
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 "Best Bikerack ever made (thus far)" 2009-08-23
By K. Conover (Carnegie, PA United States)
Over the past 40 years, I've either owned or regularly used about 10 different brands and types of bikeracks. While I can't give this rack five stars due to one minor problem, it is by far the best bikerack I've ever used or even heard about. I have it on the back of a 2006 Scion xA. (Did have to get a hitch put on the Scion, but this is very much worth it to be able to use a rack like this rather than some sort of a strapon kludge.)



As with all Thule racks (compared to several competitors), the stretchy rubber straps that hold the bike on the bikerack are easy to use, indeed even better than an older Thule rack I have on my Land Rover. (For instance, the Softride rack we have has straps and posts that are much more difficult to use.)



The posts that stick out the back are close together, so mountain bikes and kid's bikes fit on easily, without having to use the lower post of the bike as one of the attachments to the rack.



It really is light, though quite sturdy - you'll notice this especially when you pull up the little latch to let the rack come down so you can open the back of your car, or tilt it back up with one finger.



The integrated lock cable (locks with the same key that locks it into the hitch) is an elegant design. One cable comes out of the (as you look at it) left horizontal post, and another cable, with a lock on it, comes out of the top of the vertical post (yes it has a little cover on it to keep rain out of the lock, and the one in the horizontal post has a little keeper to keep it in place when not in use). You simply lock the two of these together (they're really quite short) over top of the bikes. This won't save your front wheels from being stolen, you might want another cable lock for that.



My only complaint is that, when I wanted to spread the saddles on the horizontal bar apart a bit to better accommodate three mountain bikes with lots of stuff on them (handlebar extensions, etc.), it was very, very hard. I do 250 pushups every morning and I couldn't get them to move by using my hands. I tried to use a large pair of Channelock pliers, which scraped up the saddle but didn't move it hardly at all. I then used an oil filter wrench, the type that has a length of nylon webbing that you wrap around the object (the saddle in this case), attach a 3/8" socket wrench. I twisted the saddle around the horizontal bar 2-3 times while gradually moving out or in as the case may be. That's really a minor problem, I figured I'll do this once and then never move them again.



Everything else in the installation is a snap. Everything is well-engineered, and you'll find lots of little details where Thule's experience and engineering expertise show - many incremental improvements over earlier Thule racks.



If I had to give this rack a grade using the US grading system, I'd give it an A-. I would give most of the other Thule and Yakima racks a solid B or B-, and some of them, like our Softride rack, a C+. And I was pretty happy with my Thule rack before, so this rack really raises the bar.



Final impression: best bikerack ever, if you just need to carry 3 bikes. Highly recommended, and worth getting a trailer hitch put on your car just so you can use it.

 "great device" 2009-08-01
By Claudio S. Ribeiro
it was very easy to assembly and to mount. The disapointment was that for carying a woman's bike need to order a separate part from Thule




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Allen 104S Premium 4-Bike Trunk Mount Rack

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- Trunk-mount bike rack that holds up to 4 bikes at once
- Designed to fit sedans, hatchbacks, minivans, and SUVs
- 22-inch arms accommodate road or mountain bikes
- Patented tie-down system secures and protects cargo
- Comes fully assembled and sets up in seconds
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 "One weak link" 2009-08-16
By Robert Crabb
I purchased a Allen 104S Premium 4 Bike rack and was pleased with the product when in arrived from Greenfish Adventure Sports. The rack was well built and easy to use.



My problem is the buckles that hold the main mounting straps tight on the car are not strong enough. I traveled about 140 miles when I heard a loud crack and looked in my mirror to see the bikes and the rack swaying back and forth. One of the buckles had broke and the other one was bent. I pulled over and tied the mouning straps on to the bike rack and had no other problems. If you purchase one - use the buckles, but also tie the straps fast in case the buckles break.

 "Still a problem" 2009-06-11
By Dr. Ruth (CT)
I read the first review and could not believe that it could happen again, so I ordered the same item. The condition of the box was so torn up,re-taped, damaged and repacked that I was not shocked to find the item inside used and damaged.I called Amazon and they had another sent out. This one also was NOT new. The paint was chipped

the rack scratched up, the foam crushed. Thankfully Amazon is so great about these things. BUT unless they get a new vendor--do not order it from their 'prime' source.

 "Arrived used and damaged" 2008-07-17
By Sierra Kelly (New England)
It's the first time I've had to return a product purchased on Amazon. The box arrived and it had obviously been returned once before as the box was torn and re-taped. One of the arms was bent and the product was dirty.



It seemed flimsy as well, so whoever used it last probably didn't have to do much to damage it. Returned again. Beware.


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Thule 579XT Canoe Roof Rack Mount Carrier

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Padded Cradle Canoe Carrier
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- Padded cradles provide maximum protection
- Quick and easy mounting design
- Impact resistant and long lasting contruction
- Mounts to Thule square bars only
- Includes a pair of ratcheting tie downs, as well as 2 straps and buckle protectors
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 "Securely holds your canoe and much more" 2009-09-24
By M. Erb (Syracuse, NY)
I bought the 579XT to carry my 17" Grumman Aluminum canoe. These do exactly what they are supposed to do. The padded mounts are easily adjusted on the bars to fit your canoe snugly. The included load straps and bow and stern lines are of good quality nylon with equally excellent ratchets and covered buckles.



Best thing is that these carriers are versatile... they helped me carry plywood, tables and a mattress on top of my car. Thule makes a great system and the Canoe Roof Carrier is one great part of that system.

 "Sturdy, high quality" 2009-09-17
By W. Weider (Appleton, WI United States)
I bought this to transport a canoe 200 miles on the windiest day of the year. It connected to my roof rack and provided a sturdy transport. It is worth the piece of mind to buy Thule. I was able to handle the whole operation myself.


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- Fits bikes with sloping top tube
- Comes with vinyl-coated hangers to prevent damage to bicycles
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 "Still doesn't help much with kids bikes" 2008-08-14
By M. Anthony (Camden, DE)
None of our kids' bikes would fit on the swagman bike rack we got as a gift so we had to get one of these. The problem is that the bar is too long to fit the way they tell you to attach it. In fact it barely would have worked on our adult bikes, if we had needed to use the adapter. My husband had to figure out a different way to put it on. It's not a simple way but it at least allows us to take the kids' bikes.

 "I should have ordered these years ago!" 2008-06-29
By M. VanBuskirk (Rochester, MI USA)
Great product. I should have ordered them much earlier. We have been lifting and loading 3 of 4 mountain bikes on the lower bar and upside down for years. This adapter makes it so much easier! I ordered 2 different ones and we like this one best because of the locking feature on each end. I will be ordering 1 more.

 "fast shipping, good product" 2008-05-08
By Ciobi (Chicago)
I got the product in 3 days (but I didn't pay shipping).

It is easy to use, you don't need any tool or anything.


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- Rooftop gunwale brackets designed to securely hold a canoe
- Fits any vehicle with round or square crossbars
- Low height and soft, rounded edges for easy loading
- Heavy-duty straps with padded buckles; stainless-steel hardware
- Requires set of bow/stern tie-down straps (sold separately)
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 "I love these gunwale brackets" 2008-07-31
By Don Jr (Rochester, NY USA)
I use these on 66" cross bars along with two Viper bike racks. Works perfectly. Take them off when n ot using them so the sun doesn't destroy them. People who leave their racks on their vehicles are making a bad choice. The sun destroys everything.

 "Won't fit RAV4" 2008-07-07
By William Albrets (Cupertino, CA United States)
Product seemed good, but it would not fit my 2008 RAV4 (cross bars too wide). Returned the purchase for refund.

 "Yakima Gunwale Brackets" 2008-05-27
By B. Aldrich (California)
Good product. Works as advertised. Easy to adjust. Easy to steal. I wish they were theftproof. This product, combined with the Yakima Bow/Stern tiedowns make for a rock steady setup that holds our 16'4" Kevlar canoe rock solid on my Explorer.


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Highland Black Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carrier is designed to expand the vehicles carrying capacity. It is made of rust resistant aluminum and includes adjustable straps and non-marring coated hooks. This carrier measures 49.5 inch long, 37 inch wide 7 inch tall which can be installed with mounting hardware and folds easily for storage.
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- Designed to expand the vehicles carrying capacity
- Powder coated lightweight aluminum tubing is rust resistant
- Adjustable straps and non-marring coated hooks for adjusting to any cargo load
- Measures 49.5 inch long, 37 inch wide 7 inch tall
- Folds easily for storage
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 "it works" 2009-09-03
By Mercer I. Englund
pads on rack want to fall off the foot when pressure is not applied, clips not fasten like they say, but with the door closed it does not move. all in all it works fine for the money.

 "Good for very short trips" 2009-08-21
By Ladyflower
I bought this so that I can buy larger items at the store and not have to worry if they'll fit in the trunk of my Ford Focus. I recently used it to get some large trash cans home and it worked perfectly. However, I wouldn't recommend this for long trips as it makes a very loud whining/buzzing sound if you drive above 40 mph. It does attach very tightly and securely inside the door frames, so no worries about the rack shifting or falling off. However, the roof of my car is slightly curved and the feet on the rack do not tilt so only one edge of each foot sits on the roof - worries me about putting too much weight up there and it denting the roof. The rubber bottoms of the feet are terrible - they barely attach. If you take the rack off your car you will need to put the rubber bottoms in a bag and attach them to the rack or you will lose them. Overall, it does what I need it to do so I'm satisfied with it.

 "Bad Hold Down Mechanism" 2009-07-18
By David L. Granteer (Clearwater, FL)
The carrier itself is good, but the mechanism to hold it to the roof of the car is abominable to the point of being dangerous. Whether it works properly depends very much on the design of the vehicle, as it does not have very good adjustment capabilities.

 "Highland Roof top carrier" 2009-04-21
By Gayas Ahmed (Birmingham, AL)
Highland 35036 Black Universal Car Roof Top Basket Carrier is a good product. Comes out real handy when you don't have enough room in your car trunk. Very light and easy to mount on the rood of the car.

The only disadvantage is that it can be easly stollen if left in the public parking places. Over all I am satisfied with this product.

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 "Great Roof Top Carrier" 2008-10-18
By Nytehawq (Norhtern VA)
My family and I, 5 of us, like to head to the beach for the summer. We only own sedans, which makes hauling boogie boards and beach chairs for everyone a bit difficult. Using this carrier along with a "car roof bag" solved the problem. It keeps items off the roof and allows us to bring all of our beach stuff along. It is sturdy and stays in place relatively well. It made a 900 mile round trip without any problems. A previous roof top carrier I owned had one of the legs snap during a trip and scratched up the roof of my car. For some reason it had a flex joint in the legs. The legs on this one is solid and very thick and strong.


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Bell Double Back Two Bike Rack is the quickest, easiest carrier for any bike, on any car.
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- Two-bike trunk rack with narrow frame configuration to fit wide variety of bikes
- Fits regular trunks to square back SUVs and minivans
- Four straps secure rack to vehicle
- Bike hold-downs separate and firmly hold bikes
- Reflective red end caps for increased visibility and safety
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 "Instructions don't match item" 2009-09-07
By James Claiborn (South Portland ME, USA)
I should have read the reviewer who said shred the instruction book. I made the mistake of trying to follow the instructions. The book contains drawings of an item with a different number of straps so I was confused at best. I tried to attach it in what seemed an intuitive way. I thought things were fine, put two bikes on it and started on a trip. I was fine the first mile then got on the highway. I fortunately was not far from the next exit because by the time I got off the highway a half mile later The rack was in a very different position. I fortunately can get the bikes in the back of my SUV and had to put everything inside to get it home.



I am reasonably literate, I have a PhD so you would think I could attach a bike rack. It suggests to me that the thing was not well designed.

 "Do Not Buy" 2009-07-18
By KC (MA)
I can not believe how many positive responses there are for this product. Now i got this as a gift and at first look it seems like a well built easy to use bike rack but there is one key problem, there is no way to lock down the arm that supports the bikes. You are suppose to push in the red buttons and move it into place but once you do there is this really weak locking system that is suppose to keep it in place. It did not look very safe to me so before i even though of putting my bike on it i applied a little downward pressure on the arms and it just popped out of place. Now it may hold for a little while but once you hit an average bump in the road ou end up scratching your car and dragging your bikes on the road behind you. Now maybe i am missing something but i refuse to even take a chance and try it out.

 "do not buy" 2009-06-27
By Judith E. Messenger (chester, ma. United States)
rubber bike hold snapped apart on my first try to install - I tightened the velco and the piece snapped apart !!!

 "overall poor design" 2009-03-02
By Matthew Bennett
Pro: inexpensive, fits trunk as it claimed it would for my car.



Cons: It lacks the ability to manually adjust the angle meaning that for my car the rack was add a ridiculously elevated angle (about 55 degrees).



It lacks side straps and therefore had a significant side sway.



It lacked a vertical strap to keep the bike from swaying and sometimes hitting the bumper of my car.



Overall the design of this trunk bike rack is poor. If you're never planning on driving on the highway with it, then this bike rack could work fine for you. I ended up paying a little over double for a Saris bike rack and I PROMISE you, it is worth every last penny! Dish out the extra and protect both your car and your bike!

 "Better than anticipated" 2009-01-20
By J. Irias
I have had this for a couple years now and it has held up pretty well. I mostly use it for short trips to the park. I recently moved and used this rack to transport my bike. It held tight the entire trip, all 3,000 miles of it, while driving an avg of 70mph. Neither the bike nor the rack budged. Didn't know if it would hold, but I crossed my fingers and came out fine


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