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Thule Portage Canoe Rack

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About This Item

Design and Details:

  • Easy-to-load, safe, and secure rack for canoes
  • Easy loading, thanks to durable gunwales with ramped sides
  • Cushioned weather-resistant base padding protects canoe during transit
  • Strong, durable load straps with buckle bumpers protect car and canoe from scratches
  • Easy to secure canoe during transport, thanks to ratcheting quick draw tie-downs with carabineer
  • Brand : Thule
  • Country of Origin : Imported
  • Web ID: 24THUUPRTGCNRCKBLPSR
  • SKU: 26087191
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REVIEWS

3.6
58%
Recommended

16 Reviews

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$$$

Too expensive for the engineering. Cost of the Evo Flush bar and the addition of a conversion kit $$. How does the average customer afford it

Doesn't Mount Well; Tie-downs Are Inadequate

The Portage is marketed as being compatible with the Wilderness-trim Subaru Outback (6th generation). However, the beam of a standard touring canoe is exactly as wide as this vehicle's rails, and the mounting method of the Portage makes it impossible to combine the two. Seems like it would be fine for a very narrow canoe, like a pack boat or solo canoe, but unless you have an extremely boxy vehicle with at least 42" between its rails, forget this product. Additionally, the Portage only includes two tie-downs. To properly secure a canoe you need four. That may be why some other reviewers are having issues with the canoe shifting in cross winds.

Bad System

Bad design, not enough space to put the four holder on the bars. I have a St-Maurice canoë from Shawinigan, Canada.

Verified Purchase

Solidbut Bulky And Difficult To Adjust

I’v had to replace the Thule square bar system due to rust after 20 years of excellent performance. The square bar canoe carrier was solid, easy to adjust and much sleeker than its replacement. However this unit is easier to install and remove and does the job well enough.

Older Version

I have the older version works much easier. The price is ridiculous.

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