Placement of Thule Aero bars on an A6 Avant

HerrmannG · 04-30-2012, 08:44 AM

Audi A6 Forum:

I have a new Thule roof rack for my 2004 A6 Avant.

I want to carry either dual-kayak J-mounts or two Big Mouth bicycle racks on the car without needing to move the Aero bars. At the same time, I don't want the side of my kayaks to contact the top of the car.

Where should I place the Aero bars on the Audi A6 railings, and how far apart (center to center, let's say)should the bars be for these two applications?

All help appreciated.

HerrmannG@aol.com

SloopJohnB@mac.com · 04-30-2012, 03:25 PM

Classic spot for cross bars is marked with two dimples on the inside edge of the rails. Whether this works for your kayak rack you'll just have to try and see. If you put the bars too far apart the kayak on it's side will hit the roof.

HerrmannG · 05-26-2012, 01:02 PM

Thanks, Sloop.

The sites where I placed the cross bars were right next to those dots.

Assistance appreciated.

G. Herrmann

SloopJohnB@mac.com · 05-27-2012, 03:50 PM

You're welcome. Only reason I knew about it is I read the owner's manual.

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04-30-2012, 03:25 PM	#2
SloopJohnB@mac.com AudiWorld Super User 2002 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,131	Classic spot for cross bars is marked with two dimples on the inside edge of the rails. Whether this works for your kayak rack you'll just have to try and see. If you put the bars too far apart the kayak on it's side will hit the roof.

05-26-2012, 01:02 PM	#3
HerrmannG AudiWorld Newcomer 2004 Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6	Thanks, Sloop. The sites where I placed the cross bars were right next to those dots. Assistance appreciated. G. Herrmann

05-27-2012, 03:50 PM	#4
SloopJohnB@mac.com AudiWorld Super User 2002 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,131	You're welcome. Only reason I knew about it is I read the owner's manual.