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Thule Xsporter Truck Rack

Travel > Car RacksRated: **** by 3 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Xsporter Truck Bed Rack by Thule is their most revered rack yet. The Xsporter is a truck bed rack that is designed to allow you to put bikes, kayaks, or even ladders on top of, and gives you the ability to raise the load bars to carry long loads or lower them for convenient bed level loading.
In a high position, you can load long items, while still being able to use the space underneath for more gear. No drilling is needed to install this rack and can carry up to 450 lbs of stuff.
Incredible construction with high strength aluminum pieces, and should be your choice if looking for a convenient and efficient way to travel on a road trip or just for multi tool work days.
**Height is measured from the bed rail to the top of the cross bar.

Features:

  • 2 height adjustable load bars- low position- easy bed level loading, high position- secure long loads up high
  • Easy to install with no drilling, versatile load bars accommodate Thule carriers, Includes 5" height adjustable load stops, 4 locks cylinders
  • Height adjustable load bars - high position: long loads are held secure while the bed remains usable for other items.
  • Length of the cross bar is 71"
  • Two sizes available
  • Versitile aerodynamic load bars accommodate Thule carriers.

Backcountry.com

The Thule Xsporter is a heavy-duty truck rack system that mounts to the rim of your pickup bed. The Xsporter gives you a set of bars above your bed that you can use to mount Thule hardware for boats, skis, and anything else that takes your fancy, leaving your bed space open for (you guessed it) more gear. The Xsporter's height can also be adjusted to accommodate different gear needs. The Xsporter comes in sizes for compact and full size pickups.

This description was also provided by: Dogfunk, HuckNRoll.com, RealCyclist.com

Construction:Aluminum
Country of Origin:China
Load Capacity:450 lbs

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Option Availability:

Use this chart to find which retailer offers this product in the size, color or other options that you desire. Click on the price to purchase.

SizeColor
FullSmallN/A
25" 539.95 
28.5"539.95  
Compact Truck  520.00
Full Size Truck  520.00

Legend

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  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

Notes:

Dogfunk offers this product at $579.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

RealCyclist.com offers this product at $579.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

HuckNRoll.com offers this product at $579.00, but does not provide any color/size information.

Thule Xsporter Truck Rack Reviews Summary:

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Positive Reviews:

Very happy...

Rating:*****

Best price on the web, (and I searched) delivered before estimated delivery, and I got the surf racks added on and still saved on the base price everyone else wanted. All the parts where there... 1 small plastic bar end was broken, most likely in shipping, but rather than hassle a return, etc., I bought a new one and all was well...

ShaneL at Backcountry.com on 12/27/2006

xsporter truck rack is awesome!

Rating:*****

By far the best price and best deal on shipping before Christmas to Hawaii! Got my rack on Christmas eve and have loved it ever since. carry surfboards kayaks whatever. will buy from you for sure again!
Aloha

kirkwood Young at Backcountry.com on 01/21/2008

Neutral Reviews:

bolts are a bit squirrelly

Rating:***

The bolts that hold the frame mounts to the side of the truck bed are a little squirrelly. The way that the bolts are intended to hold down a pressure plate doesn't seem very productive, given that vibration tends to loosen the bolts, and the pressure plates drop out.

Overall, it's a good system, but the mechanics could be designed a little better, IMHO.

Dave Jenkins at Backcountry.com on 11/07/2008