Thule roofbars

Does anyone know which Thule roof bars and fitting foot I need for my Vitara. I keep getting different ones on different sites. Or should I just get them from Suzuki dealer.

I have seen these on eBay which are lots cheaper.....http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=361487674823&alt=web

I tried copy/pasting that and the site is not there

Try this link
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINUM-ROOF-BARS-FARAD-SUZUKI-VITARA-FROM-2015-WITH-INTEGRATED-RAILS-/361487674823?nav=SEARCH

Wow. Thanks for that

Try here for full part numbers/options.....

https://vivavitara.forumotion.co.uk/t64-thule-vitara-2015-roof-bars#116

I have the Thule Wingbar......



Be aware that if you have a panoramic roof the Genuine Suzuki Bars need an adaptor kit to raise the bars, not sure on any of the budget options but the Thule set up clears

Karl

Thanks Karl I have ordered them today.

Hi Karl
I have fitted my Thule Wing Bars and they whistle like a kettle. It's really annoying. I wondered if you have the same thing or have I fitted them incorrectly

The Bars are silent, the only noise I get is from after fitting the basket around 70mph which I kind of expected

Have you fitted the rubber load strip on the top and the lower plastic trim that you trim to suit?

Karl

I haven't put the trim in that you cut to size underneath. Do you think that could be the problem?
Also the locking covers are not a snug fit there are small gaps around them. Is it the same for you or have I messed up.
I followed the instruction and turned that internal bar so only one bolt goes through the foot housing, did you do that?

Yes rotated the lower bolt, I'm sure the plastic trims will cure your problem, had some bars in the past with them missing and a strip of black insulation tape cured the whistling

The end caps sit quite flush on mine, I will take a picture in the day light

Karl

So I finished the job today, inserted the trim underneath the bars and hey presto they are now whisper quite.

Haha!! glad you got it sorted

Did you get the black or the silver bars?

Silver. I'm not super happy with the gaps around the feet. I will try to post photos tomorrow to see if it's the same on yours.

Yes sorry I didn't get to take any pics, woke up to find Shropshire covered in snow so went out playing in the Jimny





Karl

I would never use roof bars again; my experience is that they are noisy, difficult to pack and unpack with an elevated vehicle, and also compromise fuel consumption. But of course, if you have a family, there is little alternative.

Yes but the problem with not using them is my roofbox just slides off.

Badfx wrote:Yes but the problem with not using them is my roofbox just slides off.

Bit of gaffa tape or industrial strength velcro will soon sort that. :-)

Phil

Badfx wrote:Silver. I'm not super happy with the gaps around the feet...

Are these pictures any good to compare the roof bars?









Karl

Thanks for the pics Karl. It looks the same as mine so it must be right.

Has anyone tried Thule Wingbar Edge on the Vitara with the panoramic sunroof?
I'd like to know if there is enough space to open the sunroof.

Alex

Please can you tell me what measurements you used for fitting the front bar on the rails? I can then workout the 700mm to the rear bar. I also see in your pics that you have put some form of protector strip down. What did you use?

I had the Farad set but have just manage to get hold of a full Thule Wing kit with 2x 591 bike carriers. I just needed to get the 4040 kit to make it complete.