Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks

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.
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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.

The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks

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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.

Reader Reviews
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.

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