Roof Cargo
Thule Cargo Box
If you and your family frequently take road trips for camping, skiing, or other outdoor activities, you may have thought about getting a cargo box to mount on the roof of your vehicle. This helps to free up space inside the automobile, which could be nice if you have older children. No one wants to be packed into their car with luggage and gear all around. A Thule cargo box could be the perfect solution to your problem.
It is understood that large skis, snowboards, and tents are not likely to fit into the interior of your vehicle. This is especially true if you have at 4-5 adults or older children in the vehicle along with you. You also need to consider the amount of luggage everyone will have with them. Even if have a larger SUV, it is still going to be difficult for everyone to be comfortable for the ride and have enough room for all the gear you have to take along.
Having a Thule cargo box on the roof of your car can more than double the amount of storage space your vehicle has. Just to give you a general idea, the Thule Atlantis 2100 provides 21 cubic feet of additional room. This could easily fit several snowboards, pairs of skis, sets of golf clubs, one or more tents, several pieces of luggage, and whatever else you need on your travels.
When choosing the right cargo box for your vehicle, you need to think about the size of the roof you are working with. If you have a smaller SUV, you will obviously want to use a smaller box on the roof. The Thule Atlantis 1600 features 16 cubic feet of extra room, which may be plenty for people traveling in a smaller automobile. You do not want to purchase a Thule cargo box that is larger than the roof, as it will then be unsafe to use.
To use a cargo box with your vehicle, the roof must have a base rack in place. If your vehicle didn’t come with one of these devices, don’t worry, as you can get one at the same time you purchase your box. There are other accessories you may want to think about buying to go along with the cargo box, such as a step up wheel or foot pack. These items will help you load and unload everything that will be transported on the top of the car.
You also need to consider a few additional measurements and suggestions. The weight capacity of a Thule cargo box should not be exceeded. Also, choose a durable material for your box to ensure that your luggage and other possessions are well protected during your trip. Think about the overall height that your vehicle will have once the cargo box is in place. All of these considerations will only help you have a safe drive to and from your travel destination.
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Roof Rack Sport Cargo Carrier Car Top Luggage Basket $89.99 |
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VEHICLE ROOF-TOP CARGO CARRIER BAG~GRAY 15 CU.FT ~WEATHER RESISTANT ~ NEW IN BOX $23.50 |
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HIGHLAND RAINPROOF EXPANDABLE SOFT-SIDED CAR,SUV,VAN ROOF TOP CARGO CARRIER NEW $49.99 |
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New Roof Rack Top Cargo Carrier Bag Travel Car SUV Luggage Water Resistant $37.95 |
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Advantage Soft Top Roof Top Cargo Bag Luggage Carrier $89.99 |
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48″ALUMINUM ADJUSTABLE ROOF TOP RAIL RACK CROSS BAR LUGGAGE CARRIER CARGO TRAVEL $55.95 |
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Thule 400XT Foot Pack, Feet, Roof Rack, Bike, Snowboard, Ski, Cargo $29.51 |
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Yakima BasketCase Cargo Basket Roof Rack Carrier $98.10 |
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NEW Rain-X Car Roof Top Cargo Luggage Carrier Bag $65 $74.99 |
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JUMBO WATERPROOF CAR TOP CARGO CARRIER BAG ROOF RACK works on all roof racks NEW $49.97 |
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Car SUV Waterproof Rooftop Roof Top Cargo Bag Carrier $57.50 |
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CURT Roof Mounted Cargo Rack #18115 $189.99 |
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Roof Cargo Luggage Rack Cross Bar Member Slider Jeep $45.00 |
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Hard Roof Cargo Box 82211181 $516.00 |
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Cross Bar Roof Rack Rail Cargo Luggage Jeep Grand Cherokee 99-04 $45.00 |
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Cross Bar Roof Rack Rail Cargo Luggage Jeep Grand Cherokee 99-04 $45.00 |
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Cross Bar Roof Rack Rail Cargo Luggage Jeep Grand Cherokee 99-04 $45.00 |
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Cross Bar Roof Rack Rail Cargo Luggage Jeep Grand Cherokee 99-04 $45.00 |
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NEW 48″ UNIVERSAL FIT CAR TOP ROOF CROSS BARS CROSSBARS LUGGAGE CARGO RACK PAIR $39.95 |
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ROOF RACK CARGO CAR TOP LUGGAGE CARRIER BASKET-CARTOP (RB-7206) $90.83 |
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Subaru Forester 2005-2012 HD Roof Cargo Basket – OEM NEW! $205.00 |
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KEEPER 07203 ROOF TOP CARGO BAG $54.95 |
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Car SUV Waterproof Rooftop Roof Top Cargo Bag Carrier $57.95 |
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2007 Honda ELEMENT SC Genuine OEM Cargo Roof Rack New $230.29 |
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Bully Roof Rack Cargo Bag $25.00 |
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Subaru Forester 2005-2011 Roof Cargo Basket OEM NEW! $169.00 |
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Roof Top Cargo Bag $30.00 |
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Perrycraft 65″ Black Roof Side Rails Cargo Luggage Skis $119.00 |
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Perrycraft 75″ Black Roof Side Rails Cargo Luggage Skis $139.00 |
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