Thule  SnowPack Ski/Snowboard Rack - Large

I have Rhino Rack Reconn bars on my Jeep Wrangler. I was able to install these Thule ski holders with no extra parts needed. The Tule T-bolts work perfectly in the Reconn bars. After looking at Yakima, I learned that Yakima need over $100 of extra parts to make them work. These Thule bars are also easy to install and remove with NO tools! Which is great, because they will come off for summer time. Very pleased with these. They also come with two lengths of bolts and height risers, which should be used if there are clearance issues when snowbards are upside down.

No where does this say I needed to separately purchase a Lock Cylinder & Key. At this time I’m not able to lock down and secure my boards… Always expected these to come with the (2) Keys for 4) Lock Cylinders on the mounting portion, (2) Keys for (2) Lock Cylinders for securing the boards or skis. For a hefty $350+ product this should automatically come with them. Also, the Local REI store doesn’t care the correct Lock Cylinders or Keys for this product. Lol. How in efficient. The pictures are misleading. The very first picture shows a Lock Cylinder in the rack already.

Bolt came straight through the mounting when tightening down. Flimsy product with cheap parts. REI will not help replace or return the product.

Very disappointed with this product. we opened the box and started assembly when one piece broke instantly. this is equipment that should be able to sustain outdoor elements and driving on the freeway carrying heavy ski equipment. it should not break easily. tried to exchange at REI and they were no help. beyond disappointed with the service.

I put this on my acura ilx with the thule square bar and it works great. Depending on your roof rack bar will depend on how easy it is to assemble. The instruction manual could be better labeled because they show you how to install this on all the different bars thule sells (square bar or aero blade) but there is no label saying "installation for square bar" or "installation for aero blade". Just a bunch of numbers and images. Other than that, this works great! I was a bit hesitant to put in 4 snowboards since the rubber part bunches, but I think it's supposed to do that.. I've driven with 4 snowboards with this from los angeles to mt high and los angeles to mammoth and no problems have occurred so far, and hopefully not problems in the future!

I have only used this once with 3 skis and it worked great. The issue is that the T bar bolts are not long enough to fit in the Snow Pack L. I assume this is also going to be an issue with other accessories so I have emailed Thule to ask. In the meantime I only gave it 3 stars because it is not working as expected. If you are looking to use the straps then thats fine but I bought this combination to specifically use the T bar bolts. I've attached pictures showing the short thread with and without the snow pack attached.

Have yet to use it for the ski season, but we had the smaller version which made installation much easier. It's true that there are only pics for instructions. It came with locks, which we didn't realize after purchasing a 4-pack of locks. Our last one has lasted several years of skiing, so looking forward to using this.

The instructions are awful. Not intuitive or easy to follow at all. There are pictures that didn’t make sense and a bunch of extra pieces that we didn’t realize we didn’t need. Took us much longer to figure out how to assemble as a result. Thule / REI need to do a better job providing install instructions or maybe a video would be nice!?!?

I have had a horrible experience with REI. I've ordered this product 3 times and the day before it is scheduled to be delivered, the order is cancelled with no explanation or notice. I've had "help" from a customer service representative, who told me the order was cancelled the first time because the ship address was different from the billing address so instead of having it shipped as a gift, I ordered again to have it shipped to my billing address. Canceled again the day before it was to be delivered. This time a customer service representative placed the order form me while I was on the phone. It's supposed to be delivered tomorrow, and I find it has been cancelled again. No notice, no explanation. I've checked with my credit card company, and there is not problem with the card. I will never order/purchase anything from REI.

Bought the Snowpack large to replace our Snowpack medium which was stolen along with our car earlier this year...long story. This rack works flawlessly. The T-Bar mounting is super easy and VERY clean looking. The release mechanism is large and works in sub zero temps. Skis are held securely and are easy to load provided you're tall enough to reach more than just the edge of your car roof.