Thule EVO Flush Rail Roof Rack Overview and Installation

[@Ledroo]

I want to make clear for everyone, that even your car in the video has marking points in the roof rail, you don't need to measure the distance between the rails. 06:00 onwards you can clearly see them. You can safely align the roof mounts according to them and you will be fine.

[@KillaKay2012]

THANK YOU!!!! I needed this super easy breakdown and it helped immensely. I liked how you were quick, specific, clear and precise.

[@paultitley5117]

Excellent video. Ive just finished installation. Thule instructions may as well have been written in Klingon. Many thanks from UK

[@PhilReid1984]

This is an absolutely fantastic video - thank you for demystifying the parts and install process!

[@rackattack]

Thanks for the nice comment! Glad it helped out!

[@russellbaker2611]

This is a great video - clear, thorough - thank you so much from UK.

[@stamfordmeetup]

Hi from England, thanks for uploading this. It is by far the most helpful video that I have seen.

[@georgerudinsky489]

Cheers mate, great video. You just forgot to mention that you need to split the tunnel rubber seal.

[@rackattack]

Hello. Yes, good point. The Evo WingBar top rubber strip is molded as one piece and must be pulled apart to separate the two halves prior to pressing the sections into the top of the bar. Thanks!

[@markfitzgerald-cooke7514]

Brilliant. Instructions with the kit were awful. Your video was super clear. Great work.

[@carlobicicletta9903]

CAUTION--The FIT KIT box shown in the video (186006) does NOT fit on the white Audi Q3 in the video. You must use 186031. Fit Kit directions (186031) comes from a box that is NOT shown in the video. PS. otherwise a great video to complement the very confusing Thule directions.

[@rackattack]

Hello. Yes, thank you.

[@Benny10001]

Excellent video and literally just helped me install my roof bars. If I was being overly critical, some of the key stages could do with a zoom, and some very quick rotations or flips made it difficult. Had to watch some parts repeatedly to understand exactly what just happened. Overall though, a well produced and very helpful video. Thank you.

[@rackattack]

Glad it helped!

[@federicosalieri3497]

Very useful video, even better than the one made available by Thule, congratulations and thank you!

[@rackattack]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ryancomer725]

Thanks for the install and review, short and to the point! Just got my racks from you all today 😁

[@SeatoSkyCJ]

This was so great! Thank you. Way better than the manual it comes with!

[@rackattack]

Glad it helped!

[@ronphillips1952]

Really great helpful video. Made fitting very easy Thank you so much

[@rackattack]

Glad it helped!

[@tatianacovarrubias255]

Excelentes las barras , pero un detalle las pones al reves, la parte delgada de las barras es hacia adelante del vehículo por el viento.....

[@rackattack]

Hola. Puede parecer contradictorio, pero la barra proporciona el mejor rendimiento aerodinámico con el borde de ataque más grueso, similar al ala de avion ¡Gracias! Hello. It may seem counterintuitive but the bar provides the best aerodynamic performance with the thicker leading edge, similar to an airplane wing. Thanks!

[@estherstracke2738]

Many thanks, all quite clear. Question for the explanation around min 3:14- the rubber difuser string. The Instructions say I should tear the string apart. Do i? The string doesnt just come apart. Do I need to cut it? In your video you do not mention having to split it at all. But if I don't part it it won't fit, and won't look the same as in the instructions manual. Many thanks for your quick answer.

[@rackattack]

Good Question Esther, I had the same questions when I went to install Thule Wingbars. It may seem counter intuitive but you split the strips down the middle like a cheese string, I didn't have to use any cutting materials, just pull the two sides apart. Watching someone install the strips makes for boring viewing sorry about that! Thanks for askin! #dontBeRackless

[@estherstracke2738]

@@rackattack Great, many thanks for the confirmation. I did make a tiny cut, and then was able to cheese-string it apart. Many thanks!

[@gregjames5696]

Thanks. I had the same question. Didn’t want to cut separate by misunderstanding.

[@dolan447]

Cool but will the steel clamps scratch the roof rails?

[@davidreuben7675]

Hi, I have noticed when I see these roof bars around the UK some people fit them the wrong way round the wide part of the wing shape needs to be towards the front with the narrower part to the back just like a wing, nobody seems to make this crystal clear.

[@viktormm]

Super informative video, thanks!

[@MrRobi10]

Hello, why do you not use the holes? I have the same Q3 and I don't know how to fit the wingbar evo

[@fixxer47]

thule evo footings dont need holes

[@rebeccabronwyn]

Great video! The picture instructions were kind of confusing at times but I’m glad it seems I did everything right according to this video- except when I go to tighten the fastener, I never got a clicking noise…should I keep trying to tighten until I hear the click?? It already seems very tight

[@rebeccabronwyn]

Nevermind I’m just a weakling

[@AlanLevander]

Very clear and helpful....good job!

[@michaele9314]

Great video!! Thanks for your help 👍🏻

[@JouberAdventures]

It fit on HR-V touring 2018? Thanks. 🤝🏼👍🏼

[@rackattack]

Hello. No fit from Thule, here's Yakima's fit: www.rackattack.com/complete-roof-rack/yakima/2018-honda-hr-v-5-door/28424/ Thanks!

[@ukaszczekaa3061]

I have a blacked out flush roof rails on my car. Is there a risk of these making some damage to my car?

[@heyou429]

So are the foot clamps meant to sit completely flush with the rail? Or can there be a little space between the bottom of the footing and the top of the rail?

[@ronseacombe]

really clear video, thank you from UK

[@rackattack]

Glad you liked it and hope it helps across the pond.

[@cornishpasty6926]

Massive Thank you.

[@rackattack]

Glad it helped!

[@wallyton]

Great vid. Many thanks!

[@rackattack]

Thank you too!

[@andi_pl]

is there anything lower on the market? seeking for my xc90

[@jmc2442]

How do you know how far back to mount the forward rack? Excellent video - thank you!

[@rackattack]

Hello. There is no fore, aft designated position for the crossbars on Evo Flush systems. Generally, it is best to position the bars on the side rails with the intended use in mind. Eg: calculate rear hatch clearance needed for a cargo box, bike carriers, skis ect, then determine the rear bar position, then space a minimum of 27 inches forwarded to the front bar. Thanks!

[@leahgarcia-brown1695]

Approximately how much height does this flush mount rack add to the vehicle?

[@rackattack]

Hello. The system adds 4 inches above the flush side rail. Thanks!

[@leahgarcia-brown1695]

Thank you!

[@SmakerJAK]

This may be a silly question but can you open a panoramic sun roof when these are fitted? Also do the clamps scratch the rails? Thanks for any help

[@fixxer47]

you can open the sun roof if you are using the footings specific for your car model rails. clamps have rubber finish so no scratches

[@SmakerJAK]

@@fixxer47thank you

[@danoneill8751]

You seemed to line up the parts with the pair of little holes in the flush rails. I was wondering if the thule parts used them and was heartened when I saw that. But then I noticed the pair at the front were not over the parts with the holes, so perhaps they don't use the holes. Just be nice to know if the holes are needed or used or what. They are on my A4 (avant 2016), but I don't know if I need to take that into account buying a thule.

[@danoneill8751]

Sorry, I see jimbob asked very similar question.

[@jfischetti]

My old Thule fit kit used the holes on my Audi Q7. This new kit seems to grip the bar on both sides instead of using the holes. Seems to me using the holes is more secure since the inside rail has no lip on Audi rails

[@johno3407]

I have fitted on my VW Touran 2017 following the instructions, but I find the foot covers do not fit all the way on (flush). There is gap as the metal plate or fixing seems to protrude too far to allow me to get the cover all the way on. Any tips, or anyone else had this issue?

[@creamsodamedia8786]

Hey John. Today i have found the same problem on BMW 5 series estate. Did you happen to get this resolved?

[@johno3407]

@@creamsodamedia8786 Hi, no I wasn’t able to resolve this. Was recently advised to try to return under warranty.

[@darrelknott9070]

@@johno3407 having the same issues with my Ford Kuga 20 reg with flush rails. The nut is just too long. Contacted Thule and they offer no solution just to tighten it! It’s like the nut needs filing shorter!

[@esgatea]

Helpful video for home fit. Thanks.

[@csabapalicsko1380]

Great installation video! Quick question: Once it is on and you want to take it off, is it pretty straightforward?

[@rackattack]

Hello. To remove, loosen the single fastener of each foot to release the grip from the side rails, about a 5-8 minute procedure. Thanks!

[@csabapalicsko1380]

@@rackattack thanks for your help! 🙏

[@nickallen3087]

I installed with the pointed part of the rail facing forward… is that wrong?

[@rackattack]

Hello. The bar aerodynamics functions similar to an airplane wing with a blunted leading edge and thin trailing edge.

[@nickallen3087]

@@rackattack thank you. I rotated, definitely quieter

[@Pchander]

Do you have blow molding plastic roof rails..

[@rackattack]

Hello. No, we offer the roof rack crossbars that connect to approved factory installed side rails, check out fit guide for vehicle specific details: www.rackattack.com/wizard/ Thanks!

[@JustinTorrento]

Great video. I'll look to buy from you.

[@rackattack]

Glad you find it helpful!

[@SwigUSA]

How can i easily remove these and keep the rail mounted on the feet

[@rackattack]

Hello. It is possible to loosen the feet and disconnect the Fit Kit brackets from the vehicle's flush side rail while keeping the Thule Feet and Thule crossbars assembled. Thanks!

[@marklange1067]

Is the fitting kit for 1 or 2 roof racks so does it come with 4 feet in the pack ?

[@stevenross-watt8640]

It comes with four feet. And when you buy the bars they come in a pair. All the parts are designed as a kit that ends up with you with four feet and two bars all ready to go.

[@jimbob5bellies]

I wonder why the third party roof bars don't use the holes on the inside face of the roof rails? It would prevent any movement front-to-back.....

[@rackattack]

jimbob5 Some do when necessary, if grip is strong without, it provides more positioning options.

[@VadimTheDream]

Hello,is that fit kit works with Rapid Podium Feet ?

[@rackattack]

The towers which the each fit kit will require will be specific to each vehicle. Check out our fit guide to see what your vehicle would require www.rackattack.com/wizard/

[@TPITEOTG]

Isn’t 700mm too little for Lexus RX 350?

[@rackattack]

Hello. 700mm is a default position and is suitable for many carriers, however, on flush side rails it is generally possible to position the bars farther apart if the need arises. Thanks!

[@TPITEOTG]

@@rackattack thank you for response; I need it for 30Lb-45Lb Canoe 14'-16' (420cm-480cm), so I'll move it further apart definitely, 70cm looks too little & unbalanced on Lexus RX 350 SUV, and it is not stable for long 4m+ cargo. I asked because I was confused with Thule documentation, why they don't provide such details.

[@rackattack]

@@TPITEOTG Thule defaults to the 700mm spacing for most of their fits. Glad you reached out to us for more information. Thanks.

[@cornishpasty6926]

My recommended Thule bars for my car are 118 or 127.Would using 135 mm bar affect anything??

[@rackattack]

The bars all have an under channel cut into them. The large sized bar may not physically fit without some modification that could void warranty. We sometimes provide that service in shop but is generally a case by case basis, depends how safe it is.

[@Reedith]

I want this rail in a back in a narrow blade edge type do they make that I know they have aeroblade edge but I want this new channel system

[@rackattack]

Currently, there is no information on availability, however, the EVO Edge design you are referring to is on Thule's road map and is even shown in the current EVO Flush Rail Fit Kit instructions: www.rackoutfitters.com/content/186031.pdf

[@SCARNUEL_YT]

This is amazing video I have a question can I know if this model flush rail Evo 710601 is compatible with lincoln MKC 2017? Thank you appreciate your honesty and hard work to make everything more easy for everyone. Good luck 👍

[@rackattack]

Hello. There are Thule roof rack options, however, not exactly as depicted in this video. Check the link below for complete details: www.rackattack.com/fit/lincoln/mkc-w-flush-rails/2017/ Thanks!

[@alatom1433]

Is 710600 the same as 710610?

[@rackattack]

Hello. The current part number in the USA for the Evo Flush Rail foot pack is 710601, other countries may have different production runs and different part numbers. Thanks

[@ryangallipani2861]

Fantastic.

[@ericgibbins4563]

Isn't one edge thinner and therefore more aerodynamic and if so are these fitted the wrong way round?

[@cpopte]

Nope. They are fitted in the right orientation. Think about an airplane wing. The thicker side is attacking, the thinner side generates lower air pressure and it's in the back. This is not working like an "arrow". My guess is that this way it minimises turbulence.

[@Nomerok]

and at kia ceed sw 2014 - what length would be better than 118 or 108?

[@honestreviewer8076]

I have the 118cm on mine.

[@rackattack]

🚗 Fit Your Vehicle: www.rackattack.com/fit/

[@MrAryindia]

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[@rackattack]

Hello. Great, thanks for commenting!