HYDRO-GLIDE™ 875XT

PARTS INCLUDED

part description part number qty.

A 853-5513 2

B 753-0783 4

C 753-2030-02 1

D 853-5593 1

E 915-0650-31 4

F 915-0660-31 4

G 8522883001 1

H 853-5465 1

I 853-5467 1

J 853-5466 1

K

metal bracket

knob M6 low

strap

buckle bumper

carriage bolt M6 x 50 mm

carriage bolt M6 x 60mm

ratchet with carabineer hook

hook

attachment strap

1/4" rope

Hydro-Glide Assembly 753-3258 2

A

G H I J K

B C D E F

• Thule square load bar and Yakima round load bar

• Loosely attach 60mm carriage bolt (F) and knob (B) as shown.

• Look up your vehicle in the included Hardware Fit Guide. Identifythe proper bolt length for your vehicle.

• Loosely attach carriage bolt and knob (B) as shown.

FOR USE ON AFTERMARKET ROOF RACKS FOR USE ON VEHICLES WITH FACTORY RACKS 1

OR

2• Position saddles for the approximate width of your boat.

Ensure that there is clearance between load bars & hull. Tighten knobs.

3 • Wipe bottom of hull prior to mounting. Rest front of boat on Hydro-Glide xt. Standing behind or next to boat, lift up back end of boat and push boat forward on vehicle, sliding on Hydro-Glides. Make sure kayak reaches front loadbar before lowering

4• Slide boat onto vehicle completely. It may be necessary to readjust the distance between your saddles for a good fit. This occurs when

Hydro-Glide xt pads are close to horizontal with boat installed. Make sure boat is in line with vehicle. Securely tighten knobs.

• Make sure weight is evenly distributed front to rear. Always route straps under the bar as shown. Slide Buckle Bumper off the buckle. Place strap through the buckle as shown. Tighten strap and reposition Buckle Bumper over buckle.

• Ensure straps do not go over cockpit cowling or other non-load bearing boat details before cinching straps.

5• Route free end of strap, with logo side up, through the Buckle Bumper as

shown. Pull Buckle Bumper over buckle to protect boat and vehicle while strapping down boat.

• Carefully attach hook to end of rope.

BOW / STERN TIE DOWN 8

• Standing behind vehicle, slide boat off car & lower end to unload.

UNLOADING 7

6

• Attach carabineer hook to boatstrap or roof top cargo.

• Attach bottom hook to vehicle bumper or tow hook.

• Feed end of rope up through the bottomwhile rotating the spool clockwise.

• Keep rotating the spool until rope exits at the bottom.

WARNING: Do not exceed load 150lb. limit of QuickDraw. Inspect rope and ratchet before each use. Do NOT use if damaged. Avoid sharp edges, pinch points, abrasive or hot surfaces.

9

• Pull free end of rope until desired tightness is reached.

• Do not overtighten as this could deform boat.

• To release, press lever located above ratchet spool.

11

• Use attachment strap for better load clearance, if necessary.

HINT: Hint: Attach strap to boat prior to loading in carrier.

10

ACURA

MDX '07-14 üRDX '07-14 üTSX Sport Wagon '12-14 üZDX '10-13 ü

AUDIAllroad '13-14 üA4 (Avant) Wagon '02-12 üA6 Wagon '06-11 üQ5 '09-14 üQ7 '07-14 üS4 Wagon '01-08 ü

BMWX6 '09-14 ü

BUICKEnclave '08-14 üEncore '13-14 üRanier '04-07 üRendezvous '02-07 ü

CADILLACCTS Sport Wagon 5DR '10-14 üEscalade / Escalade ESV '99-15 üEscalade EXT Pickup '02-15 üSRX (Except "Sport Models") '04-14 ü

CHEVROLETAstro Van (Cargo & Passenger) '94-05 üAvalanche '02-13 üBlazer '95-05 üCaptiva '11-14 üEquinox '05-14 ü

CHEVROLET (continued)HHR '06-11 üSpark 5DR '13-14 üSuburban / Suburban Z71 '92-15 üTahoe / Tahoe Z71 '95-15 üTracker '02-04 üTrax '13-14 üTraverse '09-14 üVenture '97-04 ü

CHRYSLERPacifica '04-08 üPT Cruiser '01-10 üTown & Country '96-14 üVoyager / Grand Voyager '01-03 ü

DODGECaliber / SRT4 / SXT '07-12 üCaravan / Grand Caravan '96-14 üDurango / Durango Sport '98-14 üJourney '08-14 üNitro '07-11 ü

FORDEdge / Edge Sport '07-14 üEscape '01-14 üEscape (Glass Roof) '13-14 üExpedition / Expedition EL '97-14 üExplorer '91-14 üExplorer Sport '01-03 üExplorer Sport Trac '01-10 üFlex '08-14 üFreestar '04-07 üTaurus Wagon '96-06 üWindstar '98-03 ü

GMCAcadia '07-14 üDenali '98-06 üDenali XL '00-06 üEnvoy '98-01 üJimmy '95-01 üSafari Van (Cargo & Passenger) '90-05 üSuburban '92-99 üTerrain '10-14 üTerrain Denali '12-14 üYukon / Yukon XL '92-15 üYukon Denali / Yukon Denali XL '07-15 ü

HONDACrosstour '10-14 üCR-V '02-14 üElement / Element SC '03-11 üOdyssey '01-14 üPassport '98-02 üPilot '03-14 üRidgeline / Ridgeline Sport '06-14 ü

LOAD BARSRECOMMENDED BOLT SIZE (mm)

55 65 80 *

THULEAEROBLADE (ARB) BARS üRAPID AERO (RB) BARS üSTEEL (LB) BARS ü422 XSPORTER BARS ü500 XSPORTER PRO BARS üPRO BARS ü

INNOLOAD BAR ü

SPORTRACK LOAD BAR ü

YAKIMA ROUND BAR üWHISPBAR ü

VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEARRECOMMENDED BOLT SIZE (mm)

55 65 80 *

VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEARRECOMMENDED BOLT SIZE (mm)

55 65 80 *

2014 WATERSPORT CARRIER FIT GUIDE

NOTE: If your vehicle is not listed below, it may be a no fit. Please refer to www.thule.com for the most up-to-date fit information.

HUMMER

H3 '05-10 üH3T '09-10 ü

HYUNDAIElantra GT 5DR '13-14 üEntourage '07-10 üSanta Fe '01-14 üSanta Fe Sport '13-14 üTucson '05-14 ü

INFINITIEX 35 '08-12 üEX 37 '13 üFX 35 '03-13 üFX 45 '03-08 üFX 50 '09-13 üQX4 '97-03 üQX50 '14 üQX56 '04-13 üQX60 '14 üQX70 '14 üQX80 '14 ü

ISUZUAscender '03-10 üRodeo '98-04 ü

JEEPCherokee '14 üCommander (Standard Crossbars) '06-10 üCompass / Rallye '07-14 üGrand Cherokee '93-14 üLiberty '02-12 üPatriot '07-14 ü

KIABorrego '09-12 üCarens '07-14 üRondo '07-14 üSedona '02-14 üSorento '03-14 üSoul '10-14 üSportage '11-14 ü

LAND ROVEREvoque 5DR '12-14 üLR2 '07-14 üLR3 '05-09 üLR4 '10-14 üRange Rover / Range Rover Sport '98-14 ü

LEXUSGX '03-14 üLX '99-14 üRX '04-14 ü

LINCOLNAviator '03-05 üMKX '07-14 üNavigator '98-14 ü

MAZDACX-5 '12-14 üCX-9 '07-14 üMPV '00-06 üProtégé 5 Wagon '02-03 üTribute '01-11 ü

MERCURYMariner '05-10 üMonterey '04-07 üMountaineer '96-10 üSable Wagon '96-05 üVillager '93-02 ü

MINIClubman '08-14 ü

MITSUBISHIEndeavor '04-11 üMontero Sport '97-00 ü

NISSANArmada '04-14 üFrontier 4DR Crew Cab '00-14 üMurano '03-14 üPathfinder '96-14 üQuest '99-14 üRogue '08-13 üXterra '00-14 ü

OLDSMOBILEBravada '91-04 üSilhouette '97-04 ü

PONTIACAztek '01-05 üMontana '99-05 üTorrent '06-09 üTrans Sport '97-98 üVibe '03-10 ü

PORSCHECayman '06-14 ü

SATURNOutlook '07-10 üVue '02-05 ü

VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEARRECOMMENDED BOLT SIZE (mm)

55 65 80 *VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEAR

RECOMMENDED BOLT SIZE (mm)

55 65 80 *

2014 WATERSPORT CARRIER FIT GUIDE

SUBARUBaja 4DR '03-07 üForester '98-14 üImpreza 5DR '12-14 üImpreza WRX / WRX STI 4DR '02-14 üImpreza WRX / WRX STI 5DR '02-14 üLegacy Wagon '95-99 üOutback Sport '02-11 üOutback Sport / WRX / STI Wagon '02-11 üOutback Wagon '00-14 üTribeca '06-14 üXV Crosstrek '12-14 ü

SUBARUBaja 4DR '03-07 üForester '98-14 üImpreza 5DR '12-14 üImpreza WRX / WRX STI 4DR '02-14 üImpreza WRX / WRX STI 5DR '02-14 üLegacy Wagon '95-99 üOutback Sport '02-11 üOutback Sport / WRX / STI Wagon '02-11 üOutback Wagon '00-14 üTribeca '06-14 üXV Crosstrek '12-14 ü

SUZUKIGrand Vitara '06-13 üXL-7 '07-09 ü

TOYOTA4Runner '90-14 üFJ Cruiser '07-14 üHighlander '01-14 üLand Cruiser '98-14 üMatrix '03-14 üRAV4 '01-14 üSequoia '01-14 üSienna '98-14 üTacoma 4DR Quad Cab '05-14 üVenza '09-14 ü

VOLVOV50 '05-11 üV70 '98-10 üV70 XC '98-10 üXC60 '09-14 üXC70 '01-14 üXC90 '03-14 ü

VEHICLE MAKE, MODEL, AND YEARRECOMMENDED BOLT SIZE (mm)

55 65 80 *

2014 WATERSPORT CARRIER FIT GUIDE