Thule load stop for Wingbar Evo?

[mla]

Now that I have my Sport, looking for a setup to allow transporting 2x4s and such on the rack.
Looking at the Thule Wingbar Evo 135 which has been discussed a lot on these forums.

But do they make a load stop for the Wingbar Evo? Seems like their existing ones only work on older models?
Or is there a third-party that makes load stops compatible with Evo?

What have you folks had success with? Thx

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[Benanza]

Now that I have my Sport, looking for a setup to allow transporting 2x4s and such on the rack.
Looking at the Thule Wingbar Evo 135 which has been discussed a lot on these forums.

But do they make a load stop for the Wingbar Evo? Seems like their existing ones only work on older models?
Or is there a third-party that makes load stops compatible with Evo?

What have you folks had success with? Thx

Unfortunately the Thule load stop are for the aeroblade not the wingbar. The wingbar uses a rubber strip that reduces wind noise. The Thule load stop has a fixed t slot depth on one side that will not fit with the rubber strip.

 

[AndyMac204]

i've hauled plywood sheets and 2x4's on my wingbars. i use these quick ratchet straps. i also cut thin strips of rubber from an old floormat, the same width as the bar. i put this rubber between the bar and the load/wood/roof top tent/what have you, to prevent any sliding.
solid af, never an issue.

 

[mla]

Thanks for the responses.

Looks like the Rino ones are compatible:
https://www.etrailer.com/question-423808.html

You'd think Thule must be working on a replacement...

 

[mla]

i've hauled plywood sheets and 2x4's on my wingbars. i use these quick ratchet straps. i also cut thin strips of rubber from an old floormat, the same width as the bar. i put this rubber between the bar and the load/wood/roof top tent/what have you, to prevent any sliding.
solid af, never an issue.

Thanks. You have a link to those? And what length did you go for?

 

[AndyMac204]

Thanks. You have a link to those? And what length did you go for?

this was just a generic image. i bought mine from 'Princess Auto' here in Manitoba. you can buy them at any auto or hardware store im sure. the length im not 100% sure either as i bought them years ago, but they are def long enough for my needs.

any other Q's let me know!

 

[mla]

Anyone going with the Thule Squarebar crossbars? Looks like those are compatible with all their older stuff.

Louder than the Wingbar, I guess, but I would take them off for extended trips? Idk

 

[HugeGuyTheory]

Thanks. You have a link to those? And what length did you go for?

I bought these. Comes with soft connect straps and a bag as well. Used them for plywood and 2x4s, ladders. I have had zero issues.
Husky 16 ft. 1.25 in. Ratchet Tie-Down Straps with S-Hook (4-Pack)-FH0836E - The Home Depot

 

[mla]

I bought these. Comes with soft connect straps and a bag as well. Used them for plywood and 2x4s, ladders. I have had zero issues.
Husky 16 ft. 1.25 in. Ratchet Tie-Down Straps with S-Hook (4-Pack)-FH0836E - The Home Depot

Awesome, thanks. I just happened to buy those at HD the other day -- they're currently on sale at my local store.

I'm going with the Yakima HD crossbars BTW.

 

[GaryCN]

Unfortunately the Thule load stop are for the aeroblade not the wingbar. The wingbar uses a rubber strip that reduces wind noise. The Thule load stop has a fixed t slot depth on one side that will not fit with the rubber strip.

eTrailer states "You can use the Load Stops for Yakima HD Bar, JetStream, FlushBar, and RailBar Crossbars - Qty 4 Item # Y01161, which will also fit in the T-channels of Thule Wing Bar Evo crossbars." But they are out of stock now.

 

[Benanza]

eTrailer states "You can use the Load Stops for Yakima HD Bar, JetStream, FlushBar, and RailBar Crossbars - Qty 4 Item # Y01161, which will also fit in the T-channels of Thule Wing Bar Evo crossbars." But they are out of stock now.

I have the wingbar and it doesn't work, it is for the aero... It may work on some of the others, but the fixed t bar on the load stop is what causes issues with certain setups. I haven't actually checked to see if it works on the Yakima LnL platform.

 

[GaryCN]

These are the Yakima stops I am talking about.

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