BTT.... anyone have thoughts here?

 

THere is always the obvious... Have you called the dealer and asked? Have you called or visited your local Thule supplier and asked?

 

I installed a set of Whispbar Crossbars from Yakihama. They are supposed to be a lot quieter than other crossbars. On top of that I have a set of the 4snowboard holder from Thule.
The crossbars are in a set of rails that were also installed. If you notice they sit right next to where the OEM rails will sit. My set up is not OEM and it probably saved me a ton.
The rails from the dealer sit a bit higher than the ones I have. The crossbars look almost identical to the Whispbars Yakima. The Whispbars may be able to plug directly where the OEM rails will go. They may have an adapter for it.
FYI: I powder coated my crossbars which is why they are black.

 

Ark, you probably have your answers by now, but I grappled with the issue also. There was no Thule solution. And I don't think Thule even made feet that fit in the factory rails. So in the end, I went with the LR factory rails and crossbars on my 2012 RRS. Even though the crossbars are removable, it is an all-or-nothing deal (around $700 if memory serves?). My ski rack looks exactly like BlackMamba's otherwise -- same rack, same mount kit. I had the ski/board racks already, but had to purchase the adapter kit for about $30 to change the feet out (I had Thule load bars on my previous vehicle). The whole contraption is way too tall for my tastes and it frustrates me. I barely clear garage doors and frequently bump the "low clearance" signs, but never actually hit any beams or anything. And it definitely has drag at highway speeds.

 

I’m looking to get the Thule Universal Pull Top (telescoping arms) Ski Carrier 91726 and have a couple of quick questions. Here is the item I want; it looks like the same as the factory LR006849 http://www.thule.com/en-US/US/Products/Snowsports/SkiCarriers/92726-Universal-Pull-Top
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I have this model.

1. I’m looking to take advantage of the metal “T” mount system on the OEM crossbars that slides into the groove. Does anyone know if the 91726 comes with the metal “T” mount? This allows you to skip utilizaing the rubber strap shown in the picture.

It does not come with a metal "T" mount.