Are Thule accessories compatible with the Rivian crossbars?

[ThePineappleWins]

I’m trying to decide if I want to get the Rivian Crossbars with the truck. I have pre march pricing so that saves me some money if I get them now. Are the Rivian Crossbars compatible with Thule attachments? I’m not sure if they are all a standard attachment system and size. I had an Audi with a Thule crossbar and ski/snowboard holder. Can I take the ski/snowboard holder off the Thule bars and attach them to the Rivian system? I also once used a neighbors hardshell on my Audi with the crossbars. I have no idea what brand it was, I think it may have been from Sears from a long time ago. All the holes lined up exactly where my crossbars were. So are the length between the bars standard for all systems? And are the method of attaching things fairly standard between brands?

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[CommodoreAmiga]

You can use most clamp-style and t-slot accessories.

Spacing between bars is NOT standard between brands (this isn't unique to Rivian) but most accessories do support a range of spacing.

 

[C.R. Rivian]

Yep...got the Sidekick Model number 682100 to have a little more space for our glamping:

Fits perfectly over the bed.

 

[JoelD]

Yep...got the Sidekick Model number 682100 to have a little more space for our glamping:

Fits perfectly over the bed.

Good idea! I may want to do this, esp. with the tonneau issues (I have my switch turned off, it’s gotten stuck a couple times).

 

[TaviivaT]

I just got the Thule Aero load stops “502” and they are an extremely tight fit in the Rivian crossbars… if I can get them to function at all. The cast front end is just a bit small to fit easily in the t slot. I may try to force it and if that doesn’t work, take a file to it.

 

[marpow]

I just got the Thule Aero load stops “502” and they are an extremely tight fit in the Rivian crossbars… if I can get them to function at all. The cast front end is just a bit small to fit easily in the t slot. I may try to force it and if that doesn’t work, take a file to it.

Have you managed to find load stops that work with the Rivian bars?

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