Thule 579XT Canoe Roof Rack Mount Carrier
- Padded cradles provide maximum protection
- Quick and easy mounting design
- Impact resistant and long lasting contruction
- Mounts to Thule square bars only
- Includes a pair of ratcheting tie downs, as well as 2 straps and buckle protectors
Product Description
Padded Cradle Canoe CarrierProduct Description
The Thule 579xt Canoe Carrier offers maximum stability and a soft, comfortable resting place for your canoe. The 579xt replaces the old Thule 579 canoe carrier, and has the capacity one canoe at a time. The 579xt is built with padded cradles that provide maximum stability for the canoe, and added protection for the gunwhales. Constructed of impact-resistant, long-lasting engineered resin, this carrier is both… More >>
I bought the 579XT to carry my 17″ Grumman Aluminum canoe. These do exactly what they are supposed to do. The padded mounts are easily adjusted on the bars to fit your canoe snugly. The included load straps and bow and stern lines are of good quality nylon with equally excellent ratchets and covered buckles.
Best thing is that these carriers are versatile… they helped me carry plywood, tables and a mattress on top of my car. Thule makes a great system and the Canoe Roof Carrier is one great part of that system.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment by M. Erb — October 15, 2009 @ 12:37 am
I bought this to transport a canoe 200 miles on the windiest day of the year. It connected to my roof rack and provided a sturdy transport. It is worth the piece of mind to buy Thule. I was able to handle the whole operation myself.
Rating: 5 / 5
Comment by W. Weider — October 15, 2009 @ 2:36 am