2009 Audi A4 Avant with Thule Rapid Aero Roof Rack

The 2009 Audi A4 Avant is one of the most popular new cars in Colorado.  Rack Attack is proud to have one of the first fits for it.  Both Thule and Yakima systems are available for this vehicle and both companies offer a liftime warranty on their products.   We are excited about these systems for this vehicle.  This photo shows a Thule Rapid Aero bar set up with permanently installed base (Thule TK14 Tracker Kit 14 ) behind the roof rail with quick release towers (Thule 430R Rapid Tracker Foot Pack ).  The system is one of the easiest to put on and remove from the vehicle due to the Tracker II towers’ push-botton operated quick realease mechanism.  By mounting just to the inside of the factory installed roof rails, we have made the overall appearance of the rack very sleek and integrated into the look of the vehicle.  One of the managers at Prestige Audi in Lakewood, CO has this exact sytem on his very own A4 Avant.

Ski and Snowboard Racks – What to buy?

In the red corner we have the cargo box.

In the blue corner we have the traditional open ski carrier.

Ding     ding    ding…

FIGHT!!!!

The real story here is all about function.  The open ski carrier is just that, an open ski carrier.  That’s all it will ever do.  Sure they can carry skis and snowboards equally well, but they lack the protection and versatility of a cargo box.   The cargo box has a much deeper skill set than an open carrier.  It offers superior protection for everything you carry in it.  You’ll never have to worry about road-salt and grime contaminating your skis/boards anymore.  Cargo boxes are typically more secure than an open carrier as well.  If you have expensive gear, no one will ever know.  Out of sight = out of a thief’s mind.   So it’s established that a cargo box protects your gear in several ways an open carrier can’t.  They are also more versatile.  A cargo box will carry skis, poles, snowboards,  wet jackets, gloves, backpacks, luggage, fishing gear, camp chairs, strollers, bicycle wheels, photography equipment, the kitchen sink, your mother in law…  the list goes on.  The point is that they can carry just about anything that fits within their dimensions – all the year around.  Not bad.  The next time you’re contemplating buying a ski rack, remember you have other options.  The verdict…

And the winner is…  The cargo box.  It’s definitely  more expensive, but it justifies it’s cost with versatility and protection for your skis, boards and everything else.  Did I mention they’re usually less noisy than a conventional open ski rack.  Hmmmmm.

Wilderness Track Rack for NIssan Pathfinder

First thing’s first. I chose the Wilderness Track Rack over other systems for a few reasons.

1. It has easily the highest weight capacity of anything available for your PF. 200+ lbs.

2. It’s a lot lower on the roof vs. most popular baskets (Yak Load Warrior and Thule MOAB). The total height of the system is only 6.5 inches from the paint up.

3. It’s rated for off-road use.

This basket is for the serious adventurers.  There are a lot of accessories available for it such as a Jerry Can bracket, Axe/Shovel bracket, High lift jack bracket, and a Spare Tire carrier.

These systems are available for a wide variety of vehicles.  Due to the complicated nature of the installation process, we offer these in store only.  Please call us at 303-216-2495 for more information.

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Skis Racks – Cargo Box vs. Open Carrier

In the red corner we have the cargo box.

In the Blue corner we have the traditional open ski carrier.

Ding     ding    ding…

FIGHT!!!!

The real story here is all about function.  The open ski carrier is just that, an open ski carrier.  That’s all it will ever do.  Sure they can carry skis and snowboards equally well, but the lack the protection and versatility of a cargo box.   The cargo box has a much deeper skill set than the open carrier.  It offers superior protection for everything you carry in it.  You’ll never have to worry about road salt and grime contaminating your skis anymore.  Cargo boxes are typically more secure than an open carrier as well.  If you have expensive gear, no one will ever know.  Out of sight = out of a thief’s mind.   So it’s established that a cargo box protects your gear in several ways an open carrier can’t.  They are also more versatile.  A cargo box will carry skis, pole, snowboards,  wet jackets, gloves, backpacks, luggage, fishing gear, camp chairs, your mother in law…  the list goes on.  The point is that they can carry just about anything that fits within their dimensions – year round.  Not bad.  The next time you’re contemplating buying a ski rack, remember you have some choices.

And the winner is…  The cargo box.  It  might be more expensive, but it justifies it’s cost with versatility and protection for your skis, boards and gear.

Rack Attack – Trailer Hitches in Denver and Golden

Rack Attack is a full service hitch center offering Class I through IV hitches for most vehicles on the Road.  We offer trailer wiring services as well.  We sell hitches from Curt Manufacturing, Hidden Hitch and Valley Industries.  We can cut down on the amount of driving you do by installing your hitch, rack and wiring all at the same time and place.  Please call  us for pricing and availability for your vehicles needs. Golden 303-216-2495    Denver 303-399-6900

BMW 335Xi Roof Rack from Thule

Thule and Twin Turbos

The BMW 335Xi is one of the best all-around performers on the road.  The xDrive AWD system makes it an enthusiast’s favorite for ski trips and year round fun.  A unique feature of the BMW 3 series is its integrated roof rack mounts hidden under four small access panels in the roof .  Thule has developed a new foot pack to utilize these mounts for a very clean appearance.  The Thule 460R Podium Aero Fixpoint Foot is designed to work in conjunction with the Thule Podium Fit Kit 3028 to create a solid connection with your BMW’s factory mounting points.  Thule offers an aerodynamically shaped bar to span the width of the roof called the Thule RB47 47 Inch Rapid Load Bars.  These bars are made of gorgeous, light-weight aluminum that will never rust for years of reliable use.  Of course the system wouldn’t be complete without a set of Thule 544 4-pack Lock Cores to keep everything secured to your roof.  This system is very clean in appearance and makes very little noise if equipped with the highly recommended Thule 871XT Fairing.  The fairing will divert air over the rack bars to keep your ride quiet and comfortable.  With this rack in place, you can carry a wide variety of gear from skis and snowboards to a canoe.  With this roof rack, you can lend even more practicality to an already great car.  Visit us at Rackattack.com for store locations and more product information.

Volvo V70 R with Thule Top Track Roof Rack and Spirit Cargo Box

The Volvo V70  is one of the most popular  cars in Colorado.  Rack Attack is proud to show off one of the most beatiful rack fits for it.  Both Thule and Yakima systems are available for this vehicle and both companies offer a liftime warranty on their products.   We are excited about these systems for this vehicle.  This photo shows a Thule Rapid Aero bar set up with permanently installed, custom 72 in Thule tracks carrying the  quick release towers (Thule 430R Rapid Tracker Foot Pack ).  The system is one of the easiest to put on and remove from the vehicle due to the Tracker II towers’ push-botton operated quick realease mechanism.  By mounting just to the inside of the factory drip rails, we have made the overall appearance of the rack very sleek and integrated into the look of the vehicle.  This rack has an adjustable bar spread that allows the end user to easily carry a canoe one day and bikes the next.  Pictured is the Thule 689USBXT Spirit 1600 Black.  It’s a low profile cargo box offering 16 cubic feet of storage (that’s 1.5 cubic feet more than the capacity of the runk on a Honda Accord sedan).  It makes and excellent all-purpose cargo box combining the finest materials and technology available today.  This is the ultimate roof rack for your Volvo Wagon.  Just think about large-SUV cargo capacity with the driving experiance only a car can deliver.  Sweet.

Thule 422XT Xsporter Aluminum Truck Rack

  

      The Thule 422XT Xsporter multi-height aluminum truck rack provides maximum loading flexibility, superior carrying capability and sleek, stylish appearance through patented height adjusting load bars, 6000 grade aluminum design and reinforced bars. With this particular rack setup you can pretty much do it all. Not only can you carry lumber and ladders, but you can carry skies, kayaks, canoes, and even cargo baskets and cargo boxes. The Thule 422XT Xsporter Aluminum Truck Rack has the ability to raise to different positions. By that, you can adjust the level of the bars to accommodate what ever you are carrying. A big plus with the system is you still have the bed of your truck to carry other items.

 

 

Lower Position

    The Thule 422XT Xsporter Aluminum Truck Rack also comes with adjustable load stops and is quick and easy to install.The rack requires no cutting or drilling and only limited assembly. You are allowed up to 450lbs on the truck rack and is does include 4 Thule locks to secure rack to vehicle, accessible with a single key.  In the picture to the right, you will see the rack in its lowest position, and you have 5 different positions to choose from.  Here at Rack Attack we know that you will enjoy this product for you truck and if you have any further questions about this product or any others. Please feel free to call us at 1-888-399-RACK. Hope to hear from you soon.

Porsche Cayman Ski Rack by Yakima

We might be bragging a little when we say we can rack almost any car on the road.   We’re serious.  If you drive it, we have a rack for it.  Case in point; the Porsche Cayman we put a Yakima ski rack on at the end of last year.  This rack features quick-diconnect towers that mate with a base mounting kit applied in the same way a factory rack attaches to a Subaru Outback.  You can have your cake and eat it too.  With a rack that can go on and off the car in one minute, you keep your vehicle’s stock appearance and still carry massive amounts of gear.  The system pictured on the Cayman features the Yakima Landing Pad 6 as the base, the Yakima Control Tower, Yakima 48 inch Cross Bars which were cut to fit the car’s narrow roof, Yakima 6 Pack SKS cores, a Yakima 32 Inch Fairing and the Yakima FatCat 4.  The system will carry up to four pair of skis or couple snowboards and a pair of skis.  The fairng keeps this rack very quiet. It can be configured to carry skis, bikes or a small cargo box.  This system can add a lot of practicality to a compact sports car.  The next time the wife puts the brakes on the purchase of a fine sporting automobile, show her this article.  At Rack Attack, we are here to help make your car do more for you.

Thule 897XT Hullavator

         The Thule 897XT Hullavator is the most innovative way to load and unload a kayak from the top of your vehicle.  At Rack Attack we can get your vehicle set up with the necessary equipment to use a Thule 897XT Hullavator on your roof.  The days of manually hoisting your boat over your head are over.  Please visit us at rackattck.com for more details and fit guides.