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Cargo Boxes

Behold possibly the best combination luggage rack abd bike rack setup on the planet! This picture highlights a 2008 Saturn Vue roof rack for bicycles and hitch mount cargo box for luggage.

Behold possibly the best combination luggage rack and bike rack setup on the planet! This picture highlights a 2008 Saturn Vue roof rack for bicycles and hitch mount cargo box for luggage.

A favorite set up of ours, this customer installation highlights how you can outfit your entire vehicle to transport your luggage gear and equipment. This 2008 Saturn Vue bike roof rack and receiver hitch mount cargo luggage box includes the Thule 665C Transporter Combi hitch box, Thule 450R Rapid Crossroad roof rack system (with RB47 Rapid Aero bars) and a couple of Thule 598 Criterium bike racks (each using a set of Thule Xadapt8 adapters to attach to the Rapid Aero load bars). The cargo box mounted to the hitch is a great luggage rack option and reduces fuel costs because it is hidden behind the Saturn Vue. It is also much easier to access compared to a roof mounted luggage box.

2008 Saturn Vue roof rack for bikes & hitch luggage box installation details

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Nissan X-Terra Luggage Rack using Thule Atlantis 21 Cargo Box mounted to Nissan X-Terra Factory Crossbars
Nissan X-Terra Luggage Rack using Thule Atlantis 21 Cargo Box mounted to Nissan X-Terra Factory Crossbars

Check out how nicely this Thule Atlantis 2100 cargo box nests into the Nissan X-Terra factory racks.  Althought the Nissan X-Terra factory crossbars are oversized, the QuickGrip mounting hardware of the Atlantis 2100 has no problem latching on.

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2003 Honda Element Car Rack Cargo Luggage Box

by rackdawg on September 23, 2009

Image highlighting a customer install of a 2003 Honda Element roof rack with a cargo carrier attached.

Image highlighting a customer install of a 2003 Honda Element roof rack with a cargo carrier attached.

A nice customer installation picture showing off a 2003 Honda Element roof rack with a cargo-luggage box attached. The configuration includes the Yakima Control Tower car rack system mounted to the 2003 Honda Element fix-points on the roof top using the included Yakima LP9 Landing Pads. The Yakima 58 inch round cross bars are also used. An older model Thule Racks luggage roof box is attached to the cross bars.

2003 Honda Element roof rack luggage box installation details

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2003 Toyota Avalon roof rack and cargo luggage box customer install. Features the Yakima Q Towers, Q12 clips, 58" bars and a Yakima Sky Box Pro cargo carrier.

2003 Toyota Avalon roof rack and cargo luggage box customer install. Features the Yakima Q Towers, Q12 clips, 58" bars and a Yakima Sky Box Pro cargo carrier.

Check out this nice customer installation featuring a 2003 Toyota Avalon car rack and roof box. Customer is using the Yakima Q Tower roof rack with the Q12 clips and 58 inch crossbars on the Toyota Avalon cartop. A Yakima SkyBox Pro cargo luggage carrier is then connected to the Q Towers round cross bars.

2003 Toyota Avalon roof rack luggage box installation details

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Options for a 2008 Ford Edge Roof Rack and Cargo Box

by rackdawg on September 21, 2009

Q: I’m in the market for a cargo carrier to haul luggage, camping equipment and gear. I do need some kind of 2008 Ford Edge roof rack system first that I can then mount a roof box to correct? The cargo box style of luggage carrier is what I’m interested in.

A: The Thule 400XT Aero, Inno INSU and Yakima Q Tower multi-purpose base rack systems will all work great as 2008 Ford Edge roof racks. All attach directly to your vehicle’s smooth rooftop that currently has no factory rack, factory side rails, rain gutters etc. All of these options provide a sturdy base rack system capable of safely transporting all kinds of gear. You can then attach any Yakima, Thule or Inno cargo roof boxes to the base rack system crossbars.

All Thule Cargo Boxes

All Yakima Cargo Boxes 

All Inno Cargo Boxes

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Thule 688XT / 688BXT Atlantis 2100 Roof Boxes Video

by rackdawg on September 19, 2009

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Thule 688XT Atlantis 2100 Roof Box

Thule 688BXT Atlantis 2100 Roof Box

The Thule Racks 688XT / 688BXT Atlantis 1200 luggage roof boxes are part of the premium Thule Atlantis cargo box series.  Loaded with features for easy installation, convenient use, long lasting durability and stunning good looks. The Atlantis 2100 is the largest cargo box offered and provides a huge amount of space for all kinds of luggage, gear and equipment. Ideally sized for wagons, SUV’s, crew cab pickup trucks and more.  Universally compatible with factory racks as well as base car rack system crossbars from Thule, Inno, Yakima etc.

Thule 688XT / 688BXT Atlantis 2100 cargo box video

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Thule 605 Ascent 1700 Cargo Roof Box Video

by rackdawg on September 19, 2009

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Thule 605 Ascent 1700 Roof Box

The Thule Racks 605 Ascent 1700 cargo carrier is the largest of the Thule Ascent series of cargoboxes. Ideally sized to fit a wide range of vehicles.  As a mid-level priced roof box, this 605 Ascent combines affordability with plenty of features found on more expensive roof boxes.  Offers a huge amount of cargo luggage space.  Dual side opening for access from both sides of the vehicle. Universally compatible with factory racks as well as base car rack system crossbars from Thule, Inno, Yakima etc.

Thule 605 Ascent 1700 cargo box video page

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Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 Roof Box

Thule 685BXT Atlantis 1200 Roof Box

The Thule Racks 685XT / 685BXT Atlantis 1200 roof boxes are part of the premium Thule Atlantis cargo box series.  Loaded with features for easy installation, convenient use, long lasting durability and stunning good looks. The narrow dimensions of this cargo carrier make it ideal for skis, snowboards and other long items and also takes up less roof rack crossbar space than other roof boxes so you can mount other gear carriers along side it. Universally compatible with factory racks as well as base car rack system crossbars from Thule, Inno, Yakima etc.

Thule Atlantis 1200 cargo roof box video page

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Thule 668ES Frontier ES Cargo Roof Box Video

by rackdawg on September 19, 2009

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Thule 668ES Frontier ES Cargo Roof Box

The Thule Racks 668ES Frontier ES roof box belongs to the Thule Time Travel series of cargo boxes. A very affordable option with classic styling and a straight-forward practical design. Due to it’s long slim dimensions it is great for skis, snowboards and other long items and also takes up less roof rack crossbar space than other roof boxes so you can mount other gear carriers along side it. Universally compatible with factory racks as well as base car rack system crossbars from Thule, Inno, Yakima etc.

Thule 668ES Frontier ES roof box video page

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Thule 684 Terrapin Hitch Cargo Box Video

by rackdawg on September 19, 2009

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Thule 684 Terrapin Hitch Mount Cargo-Luggage Box

Thule 684 Terrapin hitch mount luggage-cargo box video. Demonstrates the features of this 2″ receiver hitch mount cargo box. Swing-away access for complete access to the rear of the vehicle. A more convenient option than roof mount cargo boxes because cargo luggage gear is accessible at a much more accessible level. The Thule Racks 684 Terrapin hitch box is also easier on fuel economy because it rides behind the vehicle instead of on the cartop like roof boxes.

Thule 684 Terrapin hitch cargo box video page

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Honda Pilot Roof Rack Mount Cargo Luggage Box with Thule Atlantis Roof Box

The Thule cargo carrier is mounted directly to the Honda Pilot factory rack cross bars.

Thule Cargo Roof Boxes

Honda Pilot cargo roof box mounted to the Honda Pilot factory roof rack crossbars.

Honda Pilot cargo roof box mounted to the Honda Pilot factory roof rack crossbars.

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