Emile Zen wrote: - >The Achilles Heel of the Thule "Hull-a-Port," a plastic bracket >that mounts the metal, J-shaped boat rack onto the car's >rectangular (metal) load bar, broke in transit -- perhaps from >the stress of a tightly screwed bolt, or the air turbulence G'Day, Heres another Achilles Heel. I can't remember the model name but the steps or notches which hold the adjustable saddle on my Thule roof racks, can abrade with time and eventually wear to the point they may accidentally release the saddle. This problem has been a long topic of discussion in our club. Another argument for front and rear tie downs. I really like the Thule racks because of the adjustable saddle, which makes it easy to lift a boat on or off the car roof. I just wish it were much stronger. Does anyone know of a roof rack with adjustable saddles which is more robust? Alternately maybe if enough people write to Thule alerting them to the problem they will improve the design. At the moment I have to buy new components when they start to wear out. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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