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Home > Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks
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Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks
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- Ski carrier designed to attach to existing Thule hitch or spare tire carrier
- Holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards while you drive to mountain
- Rubber arms softly grip and hold your skis and boards in vertical orientation
- Pair of One-Key locking dials keep your skis and snowboards secure
- Compatible with 964, 954, 912, 914, 915, 963, 956, 957, and 958 hitch racks
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Product Description:
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Transport your boards or skis on the back of your vehicle by attaching the Thule Hitch Ski Carrier to your existing Thule Hitch or Spare tire Carrier
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The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter is designed to convert your already installed hitch mount bike rack into a vertical ski and snowboard carrier. Attaching directly to your bike rack's carrier arms and vertical assembly using only knobs and hex nuts and screws, installation takes only minutes and its overall cost is much more affordable than buying a a separate snowsport carrier. Features include: capacity up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards and One-Key locking for securing skis and boards.  Transform your existing bike hitch carrier into a snowsport carrier. View larger. Transform Your Bike Hitch Carrier into a Snowsport Carrier The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter is designed to extend the functionality of your existing Thule hitch mount bike rack into the world of snowsports, providing both a convenient way to transport skis and snowboards to the slopes and save you money in the process by utilizing existing hardware. This adapter attaches onto the arms of a wide variety of hitch mount carriers and spare tire carriers, creating a two-sided vertical platform at the rear of your vehicle that allows for easy access to multiple pairs of skis or snowboards of all sizes and thickness. To secure skis and boards the Thule 987XT 6-Ski adapter uses a combination of a lower stationary rack pad that items are slid snugly into and a simple swing arm/knob upper mechanism that is easy to use via its ergonomic design. Each of these knobs also contain One-Key locks to lock skis/snowboards to the carrier. The Thule hitch carrier rack models that the 6-Ski adapter is compatible with include: 964 Revolver, 954 Ridgeline, 912XT / 914XT / 915XT Roadway series, the Parkway series and the 963XTR Spare-Me spare tire bike carrier etc. It is also compatible with all discontinued Thule Hitching Post Pro series and Expressway series of hitch bike racks.  Compatible with Hydro-Glide and Set-To-Go kayak saddles. View larger. Easy Installation Because the Thule 987XT 6-Ski adapter utilizes your existing hitch rack and assembles using virtually no tools, installation or removal can be done easily in only minutes. To install first rotate any cradles attached to your hitch mount rack's carrier arms to a flat position. Next slip the provided C-clamps over each of the carrier arms, rest the 987XT unit over the bike arms as indicated in the directions and secure it to the C-clamps using the included hardware and hex wrench. Finally attach the back of the Thule 987XT 6-Ski adapter to the upright assembly of your hitch rack using the U-bolt, spacers and ergonomic knobs provided. (Additional instructions are available for use with Rac 'N' Loc hitch carrier models.) What's in the Box The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter, all necessary mounting hardware and tools, installation instructions/warranty information. Key Features- Easily attaches to the arms of your existing hitch racks to turn your bike carrier into a ski and snowboard rack
- Rubber arms grip and hold skis and boards vertically without scratching surfaces
- Carries up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards
- 2 One-Key locking dials lock skis/snowboards to the carrier
- Can be used with Thule hitch rack models: 964, 954, 912, 914, 915, 963, 956, 957, 958
- Limited to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards with 1.25 inch receiver size (receiver class 1 and 2)
- Limited to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards with 2 inch receiver size (receiver class 2 and above)
Limited Lifetime Warranty Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule. About Thule Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.
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Customer Reviews:
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 Not bad - doesn't fit shaped skis, December 8, 2006
By Alistair Galbraith
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I just fitted this to my 998xt rack. It fits fairly well, and feels pretty secure. It's well made, and comes with all the accessories you'll need.
The downside is that it's impossible to get my shaped skis (Rossi Bandit B3s) into the rack the way they suggest (back to back). They do fit, but less securely, as individual skis. This reduces the capacity to 3 pairs of skis, and not 6.
Also the height of the rack, even with my relatively short skis, is insane - the tops of the skis stand a good 2 feet above the roofline of my SUV.
To be honest.... I wish I'd bought a roof rack, and just stuck with the Thule rack for my bike.
6 of 7 people found the above review helpful.
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 Excellent solution for wintersports fans with soft tops, January 31, 2010
By Tom Clark (LAKE FOREST, IL, US)
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I bought this to use with my 2010 Wrangler Jeep. It works really well. It works using a base plate that fits behind your spare wheel, with mounting prong coming through the middle of the wheel. Once you have installed the bike rack and then added the ski rack it really is just one piece you have to turn, in order to un-mount or mount the entire rack. This is so much easier than mounting the rack on a roof rack as I had done previously. It looks great on the vehicle, and holds everything in place safely and securely (using the supplied locks). I would highly recommend it.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Does the job, May 3, 2011
By 1* (Ontario Canada)
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I have this rack attached to my Thule 964 Revolver.
No fit issues, very easy to install.
Used it to take 2 pairs of skis and 2 snowboards on a 2000Km (round trip) ski trip this past winter.
I like that the gear is low and easy to get at (no crawling onto the roof after a long day of skiing).
Also very easy to use....slid them in, put the bar across, secure the lock....done.
Just note that if your skis are very thick they must go in one at a time (not stacked together)
and this means that this rack can not take as many skis as it claims. With 2 pairs of skis and 2 snowboards there was not room for more.
Also since the skis/boards are exposed at the back of the vehicle, salt exposure leads to a rusting on the ski/board edges that was very upsetting for some in my group.
I think that this is a problem with all rear mounted carriers. Not just this one.
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Great accessory!, January 9, 2011
By Tobin
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If you already have a Thule bike rack, this is a convenient way to carry your skis/snowboards without having to buy a separate rack for a lot more money!! It connects directly to your bike rack with secure bolts. The only suggestion that I would have is to get/make a sleeve case for your skis/snowboards because the rack sits at the back of your car, rocks and debris are unavoidable and could damage your equipment. Otherwise this is a great product.
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Great Add On For My Hitch Rack, December 19, 2010
By Art (Canton,CT)
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I purchased my Thule 987XT Hitch Ski Carrier at Humblepower for a little over $160 , it was delivered free of charge.
As I already own a Thule Ridgeline rack the Thule 987XT was a perfect utility. I love keeping things off the roof, especially for my kid's easy access to their stuff. The roof of my Land Cruiser is just to high for all but the tallest adults. The rack looks and feels like it was made for my vehicle
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Boardrack, February 9, 2010
By Teacher (USA)
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This board rack is great, because it'll hold up to 4 snowboards easily. It is made super sturdy!
The down side is you need to purchase the bike rack also.
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 Works as advertised, January 12, 2012
By Peter (Washington, DC USA)
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The adapter does what you need it to do - convert your bike rack to a ski rack. Overall it is built well and was easy to install. I am a little concerned that part of the mounting hardware is plasic. Time will tell if that is actually a problem. I have logged several hundred miles of use so far without issue.
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 Thule Ski Adapter, November 26, 2011
By Willy Nelson
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The rack fits Spare Tire Bike Rack great. We are disappointed that when I closed and tightened the arm, there was a 1-2 inch gap between the arm and our snowboards. There is nothing to hold the boards tight to the rack. There is no way we can use this without major modification.
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