An excellent photo of a 2010 Subaru Outback roof rack cargo box and bike racks system using the Thule 450 Crossroad car rack mounted to the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon factory rack side rails. Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 roof box and two Rocky Mounts PitchFork bike racks connected to the 450 CrossRoad base rack load bars.

Another fantastic example of how easy it really is to rack up the new 2010 Subaru Outback wagon. There has been much discussion regarding the new factory rack on the 2010 Subaru Outback wagon. Many owners are unsure exactly what roof rack components are acceptable for this vehicle (We highly recommend visiting this 2010 Subaru Outback factory roof rack article for complete details on what is available). The picture above is a superb 2010 Subaru Outback bike roof rack and cargo luggage box solution. With the Subaru Outback factory rack cross bars in their stored position, they cleverly serve as the factory side rails that then allow you to mount the Thule 450 Crossroad multi-purpose base rack system to the side rails. You can then attach any gear carriers to the 450 Crossroad car rack load bars. The photo above shows two RockyMounts PitchFork bike racks and a Thule 685XT Atlantis 1200 cargo roof box connected to the load bars.

2010 Subaru Outback roof rack cargo box & bike rack install details

Great shot of a 2010 Toyoto Tundra truck rack system geared up using the Thule 422XT Xsporter truck rack attached to the Toyota Tundra bed rails with Thule 685BXT Atlantis 1200 cargo box and Thule 91726 Pull Top Ski/Snowboard carrier

There’s a lot going on in this terrific customer install photo of a 2010 Toyota Tundra truck rack system.  Mounted on top of the Toyota Tundra pickup truck bed rails is the awesome Thule 422XT Xsporter truck rack using the Thule XK2 adapter kit which integrates into the 2010 Toyota Tundra Utili-track system.  The Xsporter truck rack has adjustable height, and in this configuration it is in the lowest position for minimal air resistance when driving.  Mounted directly to the Thule Racks 422XT Xsporter truck rack 450 lb capacity load bars are the Thule 91726 PullTop Ski-Snowboard rack capable of carrying up to four pairs of skis or two snowboards and the Thule 685BXT Atlantis 1200 cargo box, capable of carrying all the gear for a great day on the slopes.  This set up allows completely frees up the cargo bed for other use including picking up fellow skiers and riders who are hitching on the mountain road!

All Toyota Tundra truck rack system installaton information.

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!