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Carry up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards with the Thule Snowcat. The Snowcat attaches to the factory slide rails on the roof of your vehicle in a snap so you can load up your car in the morning and make to the hill for first tracks. Since the Snowcat attaches directly to your factory roof rack, you do not need to have Thule load bars for this ski rack. Complete with Thule locks you don't have to worry about people stealing your skis while you're trying to enjoy breakfast at Denny's.

Bottom Line: Thule's Snowcat converts your factory rack to a ski rack so you don't have to invest in the entire Thule system.

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Has anyone gone through a car wash with these racks in place?

Has anyone gone through a car wash with these racks in place? Obviously, the skis are removed, but it would be nice not to have to remove the entire rack each time.

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6 days ago

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My wife did, with no problem.

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My wife did, with no problem.

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2 days ago

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Yup, I have and there is no problem with it, they fit perfectly.

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Rating for this product: 4

Good rack - locks seem a little flimsy

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April 17, 2012

This rack was super easy to install on our Accura MDX factory rails. Carries 4 pairs of fat skis fine, but unsure 6 would be possible. Managed to squeeze three pairs of skis on one side but it was tight - those were 110mm width, 100m width and 80mm width.

I liked that by loading either side, you don't need to lean all the way over the top of our SUV. What I didn't like is that the locks seem a little flimsy - when closing the unit down it seemed a little more flexy than other racks. Longer term I'll see how that holds up.

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Will this fit a 2011 Subaru Forester using the factory roof

Will this fit a 2011 Subaru Forester using the factory roof rails?

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October 3, 2011

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yes

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December 17, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Snow Cat by far the best

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January 12, 2009

This rack installs in minutes. It is really a matter of 4 bolts that grip your side rails(ones that run length wise). Fits my board no problem, and I don't even hear any wind noise. My boards are 158wide and 162 for pow days. The rack it self just sneaks in those big dogs. Skis are no problem, even the wide pow seth pistols. This rack slides to fit the width of your car also so your not locked in at one size. This is a must have.

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Will this fit a 2003 Suburban 1500 model with factory rack?

Will this fit a 2003 Suburban 1500 model with factory rack?

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August 4, 2011

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Yes!

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August 14, 2011

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Rating for this product: 5

Cheap and Easy

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August 21, 2007

I have a Jeep Liberty with factory roof mounts. This ski rack was very easy to install. Took no more than 20 minutes. I would recommend this set up to anyone that is not looking for other types of carriers on the roof. This rack is for ski/snowboards only. Cannot attach bike, kayak, etc.

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Does this fit a 2000 Audi A6 2.7T?

Does this fit a 2000 Audi A6 2.7T?

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May 24, 2011

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The Snowcat is only for a vehicle with factory installed side rails. Because the 2000 A6 comes with a bare roof the Snowcat would not be a viable solution for you. You would need to put together a base rack system and then use something like the FlatTop for your snow sport needs.

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May 24, 2011

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Rating for this product: 4

Easy Install

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November 18, 2008

Easy to install on 2009 Murano without the need for factory crossbars. If you have a question call THULE directly. REI said that the snowcat wouldn't fit on a Murano without $250 worth of extras. Took about 30 minutes to install even though the directions are pictures only.

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I purchased the Thule 5401 snowboard roof rack for my son's

I purchased the Thule 5401 snowboard roof rack for my son's 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee (with factory installed roof rack). He has tried to install it on his vehicle, but says the roof rack bars are rounded and it seems to only fit a square roof rack. He also said that boards would scrape the roof of his car. Is there something that can be added or some type of adjustment that can be made or do I have to return the rack?

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December 18, 2009

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Rating for this product: 4

Nice! Awesome rack!

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April 2, 2009

This things is pretty cool. Installed it on my Subaru WRX Wagon directly onto the factory rack. Each side holds 2 pairs of modern mid-fat skis or 2 snowboards, so I am pretty much set for a 4-person trip in the Subaru Wagon and this rack makes it pretty comfortable with all the gear stored above. Have not had any problems so far and have been using it all year. I would've given it 5-stars, but I still have to lift the skis up there myself ;) But seriously....this is the best ski rack I've ever owned!

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Hello Sir! I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2009 SUV with no crossbars,

Hello Sir!
I have a Nissan Pathfinder 2009 SUV with no crossbars, this thule 5401 product will fit on my car or not? Please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks Sisco.

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November 16, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Snowcat is a sweet rack

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October 27, 2009

This rack is great. I started off using this on a Land Rover Discovery II and now rock it on my new Grand Cherokee. Fits like a glove on the factory side rails on both and there ia a bit off difference in their widths. Have some occasional stickiness with locks but not a big deal, and been able to stuff it full of skis & boards no problem.

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Will a wide board fit in the carriers of this rack? I have a

Will a wide board fit in the carriers of this rack? I have a Burton Bullet 164.

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October 3, 2009

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Yes it will fit.

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October 4, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Nice!

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February 10, 2009

Great fit. Looks better than most racks as well! Great shape and really doesn't seem to cause "drag" on my car.

A little time consuming to install because the allen screws cannot be turned very far with each motion, and they are under some pressure. However once installed, the rack is very secure and very effective.

One other side note. If your bindings do not fold down far enough, the boards you turn upside down will contact your car :( no adjustment to raise the rack so to speak. (perhaps cut some small pads out of foam?) probably happens with all racks though.

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Will this work on a 2005 BMW 325i? If so, is this all I need

Will this work on a 2005 BMW 325i? If so, is this all I need to purchase?

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January 27, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Snowcat works great

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March 4, 2009

Just installed The Snowcat on my 2006 Jeep Liberty. It fits perfect and there is lots of room between the bindings and the roof. Also a good secure fit. The directions of all pictures work well.

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WILL THIS FIT HONDA PIOLET 2008

WILL THIS FIT HONDA PIOLET 2008

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December 31, 2008

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Honda doesn't make a piolet. Maybe a pilot. Use the rack configurator at the top of the page to find out. To answer your question that Angus couldn't, yes we all have big fingers SOMETIMES...and this will fit the pilot with a factory rack from Honda

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January 5, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Perfect ski accessory

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March 20, 2008

I got this rack for my Jeep Liberty. Since it easily attaches to the car side rails, there is no need to buy additional supports. Easy to install and it gets the skis out of the car making an overall more comfortable ride for everyone up to the slopes.

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Is it high enough to fit snowboard bindings when placed upsode

Is it high enough to fit snowboard bindings when placed upsode down?

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December 31, 2008

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I just got this rack.. On my trip I was fortunate enough to end up with these results. Two of our boards had bindings that folded down far enough not to contact the roof, the other two would not. I have a WRX. Otherwise I'd cut some foam pieces out and the pressure from the boards would hold them against the car. Not a big enough problem to not get the rack in my opinion.

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February 5, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

Great rack. Plain and simple....

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December 10, 2007

Absolutely no regrets in purchasing this rack. Easy to install, great price. Installs in less than 30 minutes, and best of all you don't need to purchase a $300 "base system" just to have carrier attachments such as the Snowcat. Although I use it carry my surf fishing rods, it's worth every penny in it's capacity. My only gripe would have to be the directions.Not the most descriptive, but still easy to figure out.

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Will this fit on the factory roof rack of a 2006 Nissan Xterra

Will this fit on the factory roof rack of a 2006 Nissan Xterra SUV?

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November 23, 2008

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The Thule website will tell you

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November 23, 2008

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Will this work on a 2008 Honda Odyssey will stock side rail only,

Will this work on a 2008 Honda Odyssey will stock side rail only, not cross bar? Thanks.

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November 20, 2008

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Thule's fitment guide is hard to get answers on. You'll probably have to e-mail them for a good answer. Use this address to ask, and they will answer by e-mail.http://thule.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/thule.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php?p_sid=qvUS2Hjj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=&p_li=

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November 24, 2008

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Hi, will this rack fit a 2006 Jeep Cherokee?Thanks

Hi, will this rack fit a 2006 Jeep Cherokee?Thanks

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November 11, 2008

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I checked there before, but the site is not very helpful. I will call them. Thanks.---Thule's fitment guide is hard to get answers on. You'll probably have to e-mail them for a good answer. Use this address to ask, and they will answer by e-mail.http://thule.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/thule.cfg/php/enduser/ask.php?p_sid=qvUS2Hjj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=&p_li=

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November 24, 2008

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i wanted to know if this rack would work on a 2002 subaru outback

i wanted to know if this rack would work on a 2002 subaru outback sport

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August 17, 2008

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You need to go to the thule site to be sure.

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November 21, 2008

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i wanted to know if this will work on the stock rack that came

i wanted to know if this will work on the stock rack that came with my 2009 dodge journey.

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July 31, 2008

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Yes, this rack will work with your 2009 Dodge journey.

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August 6, 2008

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Good rack - locks seem a little flimsy

4 star rating

By: Steve Brain April 17, 2012

This rack was super easy to install on our Accura MDX factory rails. Carries 4 pairs of fat skis fine, but unsure 6 would be possible. Managed to squeeze more...

Snow Cat by far the best

5 star rating

By: Brian Vincent January 12, 2009

This rack installs in minutes. It is really a matter of 4 bolts that grip your side rails(ones that run length wise). Fits my board no problem, and I more...

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Snowboard Capacity:
Recommended Use:
carrying your skis and snowboards 
Locks Included:
yes