Thule 561 Problem

Penfold06
Penfold06 Posts: 161
edited June 2012 in Road general
Got a problem with my roof rack in that the back sits too far over the back of my car and prevents me from opening the boot all the way.

Anyone had an issue like this before, any suggestions? Are their any fork mounted roof racks that sit further forward?

Any help appreciated!

Dean

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Turn it the other way around?
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • Penfold06
    Penfold06 Posts: 161
    Nice idea, probably would work to be honest but will look pretty stupid as well.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    No other option other than changing I for something else.

    I find it works fine in the middle of two 591s

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    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • flasher
    flasher Posts: 1,734
    Elite San Remo, they fit directly onto the roof bars and work well.

    http://www.elite-it.com/sanremo/

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  • andyfw
    andyfw Posts: 1
    I've just got 1 of these for my car and got the same problem. I've tried my bike on and realised that I don't need full length of the bottom rail so I'm going to cut it down with a hacksaw and then it won't interfere with my tailgate.
  • bigpikle
    bigpikle Posts: 1,690
    either turn it around - no issue with that, or cut off the excess as said above. The plastic end cap pulls off and a hacksaw will be enough to trim it. I run mine the other way around all the time...
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