Nick, thank you for the confirmation regarding the anchors. However, I bought the fit kit last year and already ground the anchors down to fit perfectly inside the rails with all 4 corners in contact. I will say that they are made of very strong steel and get very hot when grinding them down to fit correctly. Be sure to hold them with pliers or vise grips when grinding then dunk in cold water to cool.
Having used Thule products for many years, I know your products are carefully designed to fit. I never would have thought that the anchors were designed to have just 2 corners grab onto the rails. Seems like a compromise. If we can afford a Land Rover then we can afford to pay more for anchors that fit our rails with all 4 corners in contact.
Now if I can just figure out how to repair my 1200 roof box locking mechanism. While 5 hours from home at Sugarloaf in -6 temp, something snapped off inside when I unlocked the box. It was then stuck in the unlock position along with the key stuck in the lock. Thankfully I had Thule straps with me that I could use to secure the box closed for the trip home. And I am finally getting the feeling back in my fingertips from mild frostbite when trying to lock the box.
Having used Thule products for many years, I know your products are carefully designed to fit. I never would have thought that the anchors were designed to have just 2 corners grab onto the rails. Seems like a compromise. If we can afford a Land Rover then we can afford to pay more for anchors that fit our rails with all 4 corners in contact.
Now if I can just figure out how to repair my 1200 roof box locking mechanism. While 5 hours from home at Sugarloaf in -6 temp, something snapped off inside when I unlocked the box. It was then stuck in the unlock position along with the key stuck in the lock. Thankfully I had Thule straps with me that I could use to secure the box closed for the trip home. And I am finally getting the feeling back in my fingertips from mild frostbite when trying to lock the box.
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