How can I identify which Thule kit I have?

[nadger]

So I find the whole Thule roof rack set up somewhat confusing! I purchased a Thule roof rack from eBay ages ago for my old Saab 9-3 sportwagon. We now have an s max, and due to recent family expansion, need to buy a roofbox and rack. I wondered if the Thule might fit, or if it was just worth flogging off, so I’ve had a look online and find the whole set up of the Thule bars very confusing! Could anyone offer an idiots guide to how to identify which foot pack and fitting kit I have please?!
Thanks in advance for the help!

[jke11y]

I’ve got two sets of wingbars and have recently done the same and worked out what I need to fit them to a different car.

The info is on the Thule site, I’d have thought you could check what kit they recommend for a 9-3 to see what components you currently have and work backwards from there.

I had to buy new feet only to get the bars for a CLS estate set to fit an XC90 - but that’s becasue I bought the “wrong” bars for the merc (even though they fitted fine). Minefield!

[cobra kid]

Spec a new one for the Saab, find the part number. Then do the same for the S-Max. Are they the same??

[andy43]

Ebay could be useful - do a search for car model (remember to also search completed listings) and it might throw up the relevant part numbers in the ad which you can cross reference.

[nadger]

Thanks chaps. Some excellent suggestions! Turns out my entire set up (including the bars!) are wrong for the s max, so it’s going to have to be new bars! Deep joy!

[baldy1926]

Sorry to jump on this thread.
I dug an old set of bars fitting kit/feet etc out of the loft yesterday which have been there for about 6 years.
Is there anyway to id the rubber fitting kit by looking at it.
I cant remember if i bought the fitting kit for my current car or not.
Thanks

[TooLateForAName]

Is there a 4 digit number somewhere on it? Mine have the id number and position moulded into the rubber.

[baldy1926]

Thanks
I'll have a check when i get back from work

[baldy1926]

Hi
Ive also got some short bars with covers at one end.
What do they fit



On the bottom of the rubber feet on my fitting kit it states
853-2210
What does that relate to google is not that helpful.

[g7jhp]

Looking for some part ID help.

Bought a Thule Aero Bar (Thule 969) and some. Thule 754 rapid system.

It came with a fitting kit with part numbers below. Anyone know how to identify which fitting kit it is and what it fits?

Footpack Fitting Kit
376 (RR) + 1181 bracket
375 (RL) + 1181 bracket
373 (FL) +1180 bracket
374 (FR) + 1180 bracket

[g7jhp]

g7jhp said:

Looking for some part ID help.

Bought a Thule Aero Bar (Thule 969) and some. Thule 754 rapid system.

It came with a fitting kit with part numbers below. Anyone know how to identify which fitting kit it is and what it fits?

Footpack Fitting Kit
376 (RR) + 1181 bracket
375 (RL) + 1181 bracket
373 (FL) +1180 bracket
374 (FR) + 1180 bracket

Surely someone of PH's must know (I've submittee the question to Thule)?