What is the Difference Between the Thule Traverse 480 and Rapid Travers 480R?
Question:
What is the difference between a 480 and a 480R in the thule Traverse?
asked by: John
Helpful Expert Reply:
The Thule Traverse 480 has been discontinued and is only compatible with square load bars which are also discontinued. The Thule Rapid Traverse Foot Pack # TH480R are compatible with the Aero Style bars like the AeroBlade or WingBar Evo, the ProBar Evo bars, and the SquareBar that has a slot on the underside. I've linked the page to all these crossbar options to assist.
The ProBar Evo # TH713700 and # TH713600 are the only crossbars that can be cut to custom lengths like the older square bars because the channels run the entire length of the bars.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 69" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 69 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 79" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 79 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Rapid Traverse Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roof - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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