Is there an alternative/creative way you can tighten the rack arms to the vertical posts without marring the paint and creating indentations? This seems like a pretty poor design for $150.00. I see a lot of folks have indicated that the screws mar and remove the paint and leave indentations in the rack? Could you screw into a makeshift rubber bumper/pad causing resistance so it won't slip? Or is that even possible? And or any other way to get creative with this? I live in a damp climate as well and would like to A: keep it looking nice and B: avoid it rusting in the spots where the rack might have been previously adjusted. Thanks! Is there an alternative/creative way you can tighten the rack arms to the vertical posts without marring the paint and creating indentations? This seems like a pretty poor design for $150.00. I see... » Read More Is there an alternative/creative way you can tighten the rack arms to the vertical posts without marring the paint and creating indentations? This seems like a pretty poor design for $150.00. I see a lot of folks have indicated that the screws mar and remove the paint and leave indentations in the rack? Could you screw into a makeshift rubber bumper/pad causing resistance so it won't slip? Or is that even possible? And or any other way to get creative with this? I live in a damp climate as well and would like to A: keep it looking nice and B: avoid it rusting in the spots where the rack might have been previously adjusted. Thanks! « Show Less
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I am very satisfied with the rack... It serves it's purpose.. I believe there is always a solution to the request you are asking .. I unfortunately do not have the knowledge or know how to accomplish that.. But I can state that I have four bikes(2) on each arm and have had no problems.. My wife would like me to anchor the rack to the wall in case it might crush our daughter .. I again have no knowledge to know how ... THULE The name you know ..!!
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I just don't see the problem. We have ours in the garage and it is holding to adult size bikes. We have a removeable bar across the women's bike so it sits on the arms easier. We just attached the arms. I see no scratches or indentations. There is a knob on the back side of each side of the bar so you can loosen it and move it up and down to make adjustments for how high you want each bar that holds a bike. This is a VERY sturdy bike rack, looks very nice and it is easy to get the bikes off and on. Just not sure what th problem is in marring the paint unless someone is taking the bars off and on but they adjust with the knobs/handles that loosen and tighten. I just don't see the problem. We have ours in the garage and it is holding to adult size bikes. We have a removeable bar across the women's bike so it sits on the arms easier. We just attached the arms. I see no scratches or indentations. There is a knob on the back side of each side of the bar so you can loosen it and move it up and down to make adjustments for how high you want each bar that holds a bike. This is a VERY sturdy bike rack, looks very nice and it is easy to get the bikes off and on. Just not sure what th problem is in marring the paint unless someone is taking the bars off... » Read More I just don't see the problem. We have ours in the garage and it is holding to adult size bikes. We have a removeable bar across the women's bike so it sits on the arms easier. We just attached the arms. I see no scratches or indentations. There is a knob on the back side of each side of the bar so you can loosen it and move it up and down to make adjustments for how high you want each bar that holds a bike. This is a VERY sturdy bike rack, looks very nice and it is easy to get the bikes off and on. Just not sure what th problem is in marring the paint unless someone is taking the bars off and on but they adjust with the knobs/handles that loosen and tighten. « Show Less
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Hi Lee, for ease of use, the screw type deign is the most secure and easiest to adjust. Because these are primarily used for storage of the same bike, adjustments are infrequently required, so typically this is not a concern. However, if you do need to make adjustments, you can treat any exposed metal with a rust inhibitor, or simply nail polish or clear coat to prevent any rust from developing. Thanks!
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The listing pictures must be stock photos and not specific to the model. I ordered on for mid-size truck and it did not come with forward most cross bar. It lists this in the material list and shows it on the box, however it was not there. I found out that only the "FULL SIZE" rack comes with this bar. I made one and it works fine...I do like the product and it was easy to install. I like the aluminum construction because I live and work the Gulf Coast with salty air and rust is an issue with steel. I would call customer service to be sure you are getting what you SEE with the model you are ordering.Overall....satisfied. The listing pictures must be stock photos and not specific to the model. I ordered on for mid-size truck and it did not come with forward most cross bar. It lists this in the material list and shows it on the box, however it was not there. I found out that only the "FULL SIZE" rack comes with this bar. I made one and it works fine...I do like the product and it was easy to install. I like the aluminum construction because I live and work the Gulf Coast with salty air and rust is an issue with steel. I would call customer service to be sure you are getting what you SEE with... » Read More The listing pictures must be stock photos and not specific to the model. I ordered on for mid-size truck and it did not come with forward most cross bar. It lists this in the material list and shows it on the box, however it was not there. I found out that only the "FULL SIZE" rack comes with this bar. I made one and it works fine...I do like the product and it was easy to install. I like the aluminum construction because I live and work the Gulf Coast with salty air and rust is an issue with steel. I would call customer service to be sure you are getting what you SEE with the model you are ordering.Overall....satisfied. « Show Less
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Should be just fine, call Thule customer service for further info. I found that I needed to use small pieces of microfiber cloth on the upper arms to stop the marks left on the top of the trunk left by the rubber. Still the best rack I've ever used, easy on and off, very stable at any speed.
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Not without heavy modification of the fender. You might be able to attache the rear fender to the underside of the rack in some way. Overall that might be the best option. The arm is actually pretty fragile.
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Tighten it until you cant tighten anymore. Use a good screwdriver which fits so that you dont strip the screws, but I have a double bar on one of mines and have 30 pairs of jeans on each bar and it does not slide down at all on me. I love these racks. Not to be funny but make sure whoever tightens it has good strength in their wrists. It should tighten for you and not slide. I have 44inch waist jeans also which outweigh the smaller sizes and yes 30 on each bar.
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There is a round open area in the center of the scroll area at the top and bottom and we used a sinker screw with a large enough head to hold the rack in place. Before we screwed it to the wall, we used a black magic marker to color the head of the screw to match the black color of the rack. We purchased it about 9 months ago and it has held firm with no problems.
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After about three years, I had multiple rust spots on mine. They were all small, but I didn't mistreat the rack and never had it in storage; I'm not sure why my experience was different from that of everyone else here. On the plus side, the rack was incredibly sturdy and useful, so I wasn't too troubled by the patches of rust.
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You need to remove your seat from the seat post and slide the rack onto the seat post. There are three concentric plastic inserts or "shims" that are inside the rack's mounting hole. Use as many of these as you can fit in order to create a tight fit between the rack and the seat post. You can use one, two or all three shims, depending on the width of your seat post. You may need to loosen the mounting bolts first, using the included hex wrench. Once it's slid onto the post, tighten the bolts until the rack doesn't move at all and then reattach your seat to the seat post. In my case, the mounting bolts actually snapped while I was tightening them (the bolts are pretty low quality), so I bought some replacement bolts at Home Depot that were much stronger. I know many people get it to work fine with the included bolts but I wasn't so lucky. With the new bolts, though, this thing is as solid as a rock. Very happy with it.
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Per Classic Store Fixtures.. The 4 "C" clamps that come loose/detached in the box for the rack are to hold to two top bars/ hang-rails in place with the rack when the rack is collapsed / broke down for easy travel purposes. You will need to take the four screws our of the two bottom running rails and attach them. They are a optional piece really. Also be careful whom you buy this Double Bar Salesman rack from on amazon, Alot of sellers advertise the commercial grade version of the Single & Double Bar Collapisble Salesman Rack but actually sale the cheaper knock-off version. That is made of a thiner steel tubing and not a solid clothing rack, meaning it comes apart in more places than just the top bar detaching from the rack. The entire bottom part of the rack should be one solid peice to rate as a true commercial grade rack. thanks Ben Elkin Classic Store Fixtures
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Hi....and I have no clue as I have never done that. This rack is very well made and I have had no problems with it. Sorry I couldn't help.
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The rack seems to be protected with a hard (baked-on?) finish that will fade a little when left out in the elements. This appears to be normal wear and tear. I noticed some very minor rust forming where the front and back parts are joined to each other, but this can be fixed with rustoleum paint or WD40. Overall, I don't consider the rust as an "issue", but if you leave it mounted to your roof outdoors year around, it can and should be inspected and touched-up every once in awhile, especially if you live near salt water or in harsher climates.
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Hello,I think mounting the support arms opposite of the picture would work. You may also have to flip the grid over.The rack is finished on all sides so you wouldn't have to worry about the look either.
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i'm not sure what to tell you....or how u attached your rear rack, because mine is almost vertical when i attached it to my bike just exactly like the picture....maybe u should ask for an exchange. 20-30 degrees of tilting (either up or down wards) i believe is not right. good luck.
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I did not set posts. I built an arched frame over a trampoline and used it as a shade cover in that manner. I will tell you that the corners do hang out further than the center of the shade cloth and there is some stretch to the material in and of itself.Whatever the measurement is , I would allow an extra six inches in the pole settings and buy at least two adjustable straps to mount it with. You might want to check out Harbor Frieght. Also, a slight pitch will help you get leaves, etc off the top of the shade in a much more easy manner than a flat top. Good luck. It is a good quality shade! I did not set posts. I built an arched frame over a trampoline and used it as a shade cover in that manner. I will tell you that the corners do hang out further than the center of the shade cloth and there is some stretch to the material in and of itself.Whatever the measurement is , I would allow an extra six inches in the pole settings and buy at least two adjustable straps to mount it with. You might want to check out Harbor Frieght. Also, a slight pitch will help you get leaves, etc off the top of the shade in a much more easy manner than a flat top. Good luck. It is a good... » Read More I did not set posts. I built an arched frame over a trampoline and used it as a shade cover in that manner. I will tell you that the corners do hang out further than the center of the shade cloth and there is some stretch to the material in and of itself.Whatever the measurement is , I would allow an extra six inches in the pole settings and buy at least two adjustable straps to mount it with. You might want to check out Harbor Frieght. Also, a slight pitch will help you get leaves, etc off the top of the shade in a much more easy manner than a flat top. Good luck. It is a good quality shade! « Show Less
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I did not use it as the clamps did not prevent the post from staying vertical and the clamps are likly to do damage to the hull if the posf falls out of the way. All this after working with manufacturer to send the pvc eolers that actuall fit over the post for about a month as ine roller would not fit (pvc manufacturing issue). Re your question its got several inches of horizontal travel if memory serves - sorry dont have an exact number so am guessing at about 6". By the way the padding does not properly cover the ends of the pvc so it could potentially mar the boat - fulton should fix this design and is the reason i am posting I did not use it as the clamps did not prevent the post from staying vertical and the clamps are likly to do damage to the hull if the posf falls out of the way. All this after working with manufacturer to send the pvc eolers that actuall fit over the post for about a month as ine roller would not fit (pvc manufacturing issue). Re your question its got several inches of horizontal travel if memory serves - sorry dont have an exact number so am guessing at about 6". By the way the padding does not properly cover the ends of the pvc so it could potentially mar the boat - fulton should... » Read More I did not use it as the clamps did not prevent the post from staying vertical and the clamps are likly to do damage to the hull if the posf falls out of the way. All this after working with manufacturer to send the pvc eolers that actuall fit over the post for about a month as ine roller would not fit (pvc manufacturing issue). Re your question its got several inches of horizontal travel if memory serves - sorry dont have an exact number so am guessing at about 6". By the way the padding does not properly cover the ends of the pvc so it could potentially mar the boat - fulton should fix this design and is the reason i am posting « Show Less
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Do not but this rack system, it is junk. I sold mine for $15 on CL after assembling it halfway and realizing it is cheap quality, unstable, and will cause deep scratches in my cars paint. Cheap is paid for twice. Spend more and get a quality roof rack that will last you. Do not buy this rack...
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I had trouble with this too. I tried 4 or 5 times, then it just fell into place. If you look at the picture carefully, the loops go over the bar and the bottom protruding arms hook on the bottom bar. Good Luck.