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Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair

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Item # 490019

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These rectangular crossbars are one component of a Thule car top rack system.

Bars span vehicle's roof providing the point of attachment for gear mounts and accessories
Load bars are available in 4 lengths; refer to Thule's Fit Guide for the minimum length recommended for your specific vehicle
Bar dimensions are 50" x 1.3 " x 0.96"

Please note: Thule products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.

Made in USA.

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Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair Customer Reviews

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Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair

4.0

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (4)
Easy to install (3)
Easy to use (3)
Stable (3)

Cons

Best Uses

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Sep

2007

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Strong From Texas to Minnesota

By hornsfan

from Amarillo, TX

About Me Active Retiree, Experienced traveler, Seasoned Paddler, Whitewater Rafter

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Well Constructed

Cons

Moderate aerodynamics
Pricey

Best Uses

Outdoors
Sports

Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

The Thule system held my 62 pound canoe in place for 1400 miles on a recent trip to the Boundary Waters in Minnesota. During that time I drove 70 mph through 45 mph crosswinds and on rough backroads. The Thule load bars held firm. My canoe never budged. The whole system worked like it's supposed to!

Jan

2010

(1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Ok, but... wind noise.

By Vancouver Guy

from Vancouver, BC, Canada

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy to Install
Easy to Use
Stable
Strong

Cons

Heavy
Too much wind noise
Ugly

Best Uses

Cross-over vehicles
Large Cars
Mountain Bikes
Road Bikes
Small Cars
SUV

Comments about Thule 50-Inch Load Bars - Pair:

This is an OK product if you don't mind wind noises. I returned these and got the Rapid Aero bars and what a difference. The Aero bars were so quiet, you wouldn't even notice that you have anything on your roof.

These tubular bars are OK if you don't mind wind noises. - Not for me.

As for esthetics, go for the Aero bars. When I have to remove my cargo box to get into a garage and leave the bars on top, these square tubular bars look so outdated.