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Volvo XC70 luggage rack using Thule 687XT Atlantis 1800 cargo box mounted to Volvo XC 70 factory side rails.
Nice car. Nice cargo box. This Thule 687xt Atlantis 1800 roof box has 18 cubic feet of capacity to carry all the stuff that you don’t want to carry inside your own nice car. This Volvo XC70 comes with factory crossbars that the Atlantis 1800 mounts directly to.
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Customer install picture of Toyota Matrix using Yakima Q Tower base rack system with Thule Ascent Cargo box and Yakima Sprocket Rocket bike racks.
These folks went on a crosscountry road trip in their Toyota Matrix and were able to take plenty of gear and toys with room to spare inside the vehicle. For a base rack, they are using the Yakima Q Tower complete system. On top is a Thule 604 Ascent 1600 Cargo Box. For bike transport, they are using a pair of Yakima Sprocket Rockets. Just goes to show that you don’t need a van to carry everything you need to have an amazing trip.
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I Spy photo of Toyota Sienna with Yakima Rocket Box 15 luggage rack and Yakima BowDown kayak racks mounted to Yakima LowRider roof racks.
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GMC Envoy with Thule Evolution Cargo Box attached to factory roof racks. Thule Evolution cargo box has become Thule Atlantis Cargo Box.
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A great way to boost the cargo capacity of a smaller car is with a cargo box. This Toyota Matix is using a Thule Atlantis 1600 Cargo Box, which is the perfect size box for this vehicle. You can see that because it isn’t too long, it won’t interfere with the opening of the rear hatch, yet it is wide enough to carry lots of gear. The Thule Atlantis 1600 luggage rack is mounted to the Thule 400XT base rack system.
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Q: I can’t figure out how to change a Thule lock cylinder on a Thule Atlantis roof box. I want to change my lock but cant take the key out to put the removal key in. As you know Thule boxes wont let you take the key out unless it is locked.
A: This is a fantastic question. To get a Thule lock cylinder out of a Thule box requires that you have the dedicated locking key and a master or control key. You would insert the dedicated key into the Thule lock cylinder on the cargo box and turn only 10 degrees, now pull the dedicated key out and insert the control key. You can now use the control key to wiggle a bit and the cylinder will pop out. I know it sounds weird but this is truly how its done!
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Thule 669 Mountaineer ES cargo roof box
Carry skis, snowboards, luggage, tent, sleeping bags and other camping equipment on top of your car and free up all that space inside the vehicle for stuff like dogs and crying kids! You can carry it all with the Thule 669ES Mountaineer ES cargo carrier roof box. Part of Thule Racks Time Travel series of roof boxes, the Mountaineer ES sports a nice classic look, mounts to any factory racks (and also Thule, Inno, Yakima roof rack crossbars etc.), and fully protects and keeps dry all your precious cargo. Thule locks are also included for locking everything inside the roof box.
Thule 669ES Mountaineer luggage box video
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Thule 682 SideKick luggage box
Get to know this jolly lil’ fella by watching the Thule 682 SideKick cargo box video. This car rack mounting luggage cargor carrier attaches to most factory rack crossbars as well as to any cross bars on Thule, Yakima and inno roof rack systems. Looking to keep all your gear dry and protected from Mother nature’s nasty side, the SideKick can help you out in that department too. With 8 cubic feet of cargo capacity you’ll have room enough for 2 golf bags or all your grocery and shopping bags. And of course its great for classic roof box uses such as hauling luggage, camping equipment, sports gear and more.
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Q: I need some help in selecting the correct 2004 Chrysler Pacifica roof rack and cargo carrier for transporting a tent, some camping equipment and luggage. Thanks!
A: The Thule 430 Tracker II roof rack system is designed to fit your 2004 Chrysler Pacifica perfectly because it attaches directly to the fixed attachment points that Chrysler has provided on the Pacifica rooftop. No drilling required, the 430 Tracker II includes four TK11 Tracker Kits that snap directly into these attachment points on the Chrysler Pacifica roof top. The other components included in this system are four Thule 430 Tracker II Feet (these snap onto the TK11 Kits that are mounted to the rooftop points) and a pair of load bars. You can then attach the cargo box to the load bars. The 50 inch load bars are the recommended length for the Pacifica’s rooftop.
Both the Thule 686 Atlantis 1600 cargo box and Thule 603 Ascent 1500 roof box are superb options for your needs. These cargo boxes will connect directly to both the Thule 430 Tracker II system base rack bars. The 686 Atlantis and 603 Ascent both offer excellent cargo volume and are ideal for transporting tent, camping gear, luggage etc. They are both a perfectly sized match for your vehicle as well. These cargo boxes come with locks included for securing your gear inside.
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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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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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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.
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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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.
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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 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
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 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.
Honda Pilot cargo roof box mounted to the Honda Pilot factory roof rack crossbars.
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