--- product_id: 28254228 title: "Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks" brand: "thule" price: "€ 171.42" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/28254228-thule-987xt-6-ski-adapter-for-thule-hitch-mount-bike store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # 6 pairs skis capacity 4 snowboards max One-Key locking security Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks **Brand:** thule **Price:** € 171.42 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎿 Elevate your winter adventures—carry more, stress less! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks by thule - **How much does it cost?** € 171.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/28254228-thule-987xt-6-ski-adapter-for-thule-hitch-mount-bike) ## Best For - thule enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted thule brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Gentle Yet Firm Grip:** Rubber arms cradle your skis and boards vertically without scratching or damage. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Fits a wide range of Thule hitch racks including 964, 954, 912, 914, 915, 963, 956, 957, and 958 models. - • **Maximize Your Ride Space:** Transforms your existing Thule hitch bike rack into a vertical ski & snowboard carrier in minutes. - • **Tool-Free Quick Installation:** Mounts easily with included hardware and ergonomic knobs—no specialized tools needed. - • **Secure Your Gear with Confidence:** Dual One-Key locking dials keep up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards locked tight on every trip. ## Overview The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter converts your existing Thule hitch bike rack into a secure, vertical ski and snowboard carrier. It holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards, features rubber arms to protect your gear, and includes One-Key locking dials for theft protection. Compatible with multiple Thule hitch rack models, it installs quickly with included hardware and comes backed by a limited lifetime warranty. ## Description Product description Thule Hitch Ski Carrier converts Trailblazer, Hitching Post, Expressway, Rak-N-Loc, and Spare Me carriers to ski carriers. Holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards. Extended bracket allows thicker ski bindings. Locking arm secures skis and snowboards in carrier. Rubber strap included to secure skis while loading .com The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter is designed to convert your already installed hitch mount bike rack into a vertical ski and snowboard carrier. Attaching directly to your bike rack's carrier arms and vertical assembly using only knobs and hex nuts and screws, installation takes only minutes and its overall cost is much more affordable than buying a a separate snowsport carrier. Features include: capacity up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards and One-Key locking for securing skis and boards. Transform your existing bike hitch carrier into a snowsport carrier. View larger.Transform Your Bike Hitch Carrier into a Snowsport Carrier The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter is designed to extend the functionality of your existing Thule hitch mount bike rack into the world of snowsports, providing both a convenient way to transport skis and snowboards to the slopes and save you money in the process by utilizing existing hardware. This adapter attaches onto the arms of a wide variety of hitch mount carriers and spare tire carriers, creating a two-sided vertical platform at the rear of your vehicle that allows for easy access to multiple pairs of skis or snowboards of all sizes and thickness. To secure skis and boards the Thule 987XT 6-Ski adapter uses a combination of a lower stationary rack pad that items are slid snugly into and a simple swing arm/knob upper mechanism that is easy to use via its ergonomic design. Each of these knobs also contain One-Key locks to lock skis/snowboards to the carrier. The Thule hitch carrier rack models that the 6-Ski adapter is compatible with include: 964 Revolver, 954 Ridgeline, 912XT / 914XT / 915XT Roadway series, the Parkway series and the 963XTR Spare-Me spare tire bike carrier etc. It is also compatible with all discontinued Thule Hitching Post Pro series and Expressway series of hitch bike racks. Compatible with Hydro-Glide and Set-To-Go kayak saddles. View larger.Easy Installation Because the Thule 987XT 6-Ski adapter utilizes your existing hitch rack and assembles using virtually no tools, installation or removal can be done easily in only minutes. To install first rotate any cradles attached to your hitch mount rack's carrier arms to a flat position. Next slip the provided C-clamps over each of the carrier arms, rest the 987XT unit over the bike arms as indicated in the directions and secure it to the C-clamps using the included hardware and hex wrench. Finally attach the back of the Thule 987XT 6-Ski adapter to the upright assembly of your hitch rack using the U-bolt, spacers and ergonomic knobs provided. (Additional instructions are available for use with Rac 'N' Loc hitch carrier models.) What's in the Box The Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter, all necessary mounting hardware and tools, installation instructions/warranty information. Key FeaturesEasily attaches to the arms of your existing hitch racks to turn your bike carrier into a ski and snowboard rackRubber arms grip and hold skis and boards vertically without scratching surfacesCarries up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards2 One-Key locking dials lock skis/snowboards to the carrierCan be used with Thule hitch rack models: 964, 954, 912, 914, 915, 963, 956, 957, 958Limited to 4 pairs of skis or 2 snowboards with 1.25 inch receiver size (receiver class 1 and 2)Limited to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards with 2 inch receiver size (receiver class 2 and above)Limited Lifetime Warranty Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule. About Thule Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life. ## Features - Ski carrier designed to attach to existing Thule hitch or spare tire carrier - Holds up to 6 pairs of skis or 4 snowboards while you drive to mountain - Rubber arms softly grip and hold your skis and boards in vertical orientation - Pair of One-Key locking dials keep your skis and snowboards secure - Compatible with 964, 954, 912, 914, 915, 963, 956, 957, and 958 hitch racks ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Color | one color | | Brand | Thule | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 25.4 x 17.5 x 22.8 inches | | Is Foldable | No | | Mounting Type | Hitch Mount,Tire Mount | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00091021987371 | | Manufacturer | Thule | | UPC | 091021987371 | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23.5 x 22.5 x 17.5 inches | | Package Weight | 22.7 Pounds | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 25.4 x 17.5 x 22.8 inches | | Brand Name | Thule | | Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime | | Suggested Users | Ski Racks | | Number of Items | 1 | | Part Number | 987XT | | Size | One Size | | Sport Type | Cycling | ## Product Details - **Color:** one color - **Brand:** Thule - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 25.4 x 17.5 x 22.8 inches - **Is Foldable:** No - **Mounting Type:** Hitch Mount,Tire Mount - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00091021987371 - **Manufacturer:** Thule - **UPC:** 091021987371 ## Images ![Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61lfW9jF6tL.jpg) ![Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71eutaPSPDL.jpg) ![Thule 987XT 6-Ski Adapter for Thule Hitch Mount Bike Racks - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61POGmOes8L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Where can I get a replacement part for the rubber band rope to hold the snowboards together?** A: Check our website at www.thule.com ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ Thule Ski Adapter *by W***N on November 27, 2011* The rack fits Spare Tire Bike Rack great. We are disappointed that when I closed and tightened the arm, there was a 1-2 inch gap between the arm and our snowboards. There is nothing to hold the boards tight to the rack. There is no way we can use this without major modification. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent solution for wintersports fans with soft tops *by T***K on January 31, 2010* I bought this to use with my 2010 Wrangler Jeep. It works really well. It works using a base plate that fits behind your spare wheel, with mounting prong coming through the middle of the wheel. Once you have installed the bike rack and then added the ski rack it really is just one piece you have to turn, in order to un-mount or mount the entire rack. This is so much easier than mounting the rack on a roof rack as I had done previously. It looks great on the vehicle, and holds everything in place safely and securely (using the supplied locks). I would highly recommend it. ### ⭐⭐ Not bad - doesn't fit shaped skis *by A***R on December 9, 2006* I just fitted this to my 998xt rack. It fits fairly well, and feels pretty secure. It's well made, and comes with all the accessories you'll need.The downside is that it's impossible to get my shaped skis (Rossi Bandit B3s) into the rack the way they suggest (back to back). They do fit, but less securely, as individual skis. This reduces the capacity to 3 pairs of skis, and not 6.Also the height of the rack, even with my relatively short skis, is insane - the tops of the skis stand a good 2 feet above the roofline of my SUV.To be honest.... I wish I'd bought a roof rack, and just stuck with the Thule rack for my bike. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/28254228-thule-987xt-6-ski-adapter-for-thule-hitch-mount-bike](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/28254228-thule-987xt-6-ski-adapter-for-thule-hitch-mount-bike) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*