How to install Thule Cargo Carrier/Topper - FAST & EASY!
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Thank you! My Thule arrived yesterday, putting it on with my wife today! Looks easy thanks to you!
Good morning ☕️ you are welcome. You’re going to love it, definitely an awesome addition when traveling and having extra space that’s kinda out of sight when driving. 😁👍🧰
I'm pretty sure the locking mechanisms have a torque limiter that lets you know exactly how tight to make them. That way you don't have to worry about over tightening them, because you can't lol. Great video!!
cycling T-Holms
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Exactly Holms said. You are supposed to tight until you hear the one click
3:58 The locking mechanism has a torque setting which gives a sound click once it's reached and doesn't tighten any longer
fm carv
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Great vid! IMHO general best practice is to not center mount it, but to have it aligned to one of the sides. I tend to put on driver side so it is easy for me to immediately get to it when I park. We use mostly for skiing, so either side works (no street side issues). But passenger side would make sense if you are going to load/unload on a street. Make sure it is aligned straight so you aren't bending it into a crosswind as you drive.
Dan Chou
Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts Dan. We really appreciate you taking the time to reach out to us. This has been a great cargo topper. Have fun skiing.
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Dan, do you have any issues with aerodynamics, etc. by mounting it off center?
Very clear instruction, easy to follow video camera work. thanks for putting it together
Huib Ponssen
Thanks for watching & we are happy the video helped. We appreciate your comment mentioning the camera work. We filmed this with our phone. 😀
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Thank you 10 out of 10 instructions, I'm getting one for my Jimny.
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Who downvotes this type of helpful stuff?
ChumleyEX
Not sure...🤔
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good job with the quick and simple instructions
hltsolo
Thanks for watching & we appreciate it. This is a great cargo carrier. Serves our mission perfectly.
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Awesome video. Very helpful.
Thanks it was a great video thanks for sharing it with us
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Helpful, thank you.
Thank you, that means the world to us Chris.
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Great video thank you! Liked and subscribed!!!
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I need to get my rack attachments on first then order one of these. Looking to travel the country
Thanks for watching & you will love this carrier. After using it for a few years, A++ from us!
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Great review on installation. Thank you
Romeo's Relics
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Absolutely!!!
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best to install toward passenger side as opposed to middle. Easier to get to, and safe if need to get into box if on the side of the road
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It opens from both sides.
Great video! Really helpful!
Sally Masters
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Very helpful! Thanks
Amarzaya Toodoi
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Thank you!!
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Thank you so much! Great video
B DeSimone
You are very welcome, thanks for watching.
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I'm locking clamps dont seem to make a clicking sound and ive tightened them pretty good is it still safe to use? Thanks
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Thanks for watching, any update? Are your locking mechanisms the same as ours shown in this video or a different model and design?
second video i've watched on this. USA must have totally different clamps to EU. Mine look nothing like that, they have a metal U piece with threads on the end, a plastic top bit, and two plastic knobs that you screw on to the u bolt.
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Im wanting to buy thos and install myself so this is very helpful. But im also worried about theft. Are all thule roof cargo force jeys the same? Like if somwone else had the same model roof carrier, could they get into mine if they used their keys?
Thanks for watching, it’s very secure when installed and locked up. The keys are not universal, the key set you receive will only work on your carrier.
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So it looks like the Thule units will mount on basically any normal shaped rack? The Thule rack is not available for my vehicle, but the Rhino Rack is available.
Thanks for watching & it is compatible with many vehicles. We love it.
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I was thinking of getting this one as it will offer me the best overhead clearance in my parkade. I was curious, though, I need it just to carry a few odds and ends for camping, to free up space in the vehicle. Will the molded shapes (intended for skiis, I guess) be problematic...in the sense of giving less usable space? I guess by extension I'm also curious what is the "height" between the tops fo the molded parts to the top of the lid? Thanks!
Thanks for watching & great question. We have a friend that puts skis into it. We even put a wakeboard into ours one day to move it to lake house.
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders thanks for taking the time to reply! I guess I was thinking about more bulky items? In my case I'm thinking things like folding chairs and tent which I think would fit, but what about something in a box?
I realize there isn't a lot of height to this particular cargo box, which is why I'm wondering if it loses more interior space due to the molded area in the bottom.. Unfortunately this is the only one I think will work for me (for parking clearance).
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Hi, love the video wanted to know what size did you get?
Michelle Mejia
Thanks for watching. The model is:
ForceXT XL roof box
Length: 6ft 10.75”
Height: 17.25”
Width: 33.75”
500 liter capacity
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I inherited an old box just like this but it didn’t come with those clamps... any suggestions?
Thanks for watching Bob. You can contact Thule customer support via email or phone. They are very helpful. You will need to provide the model number and size and they can get you what you need.
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Thanks for this video! What sort of clearance do you need for the "claws" (between the claw and the rooftop)? Any danger of scratching the roof, or worse, not having room to maneuver the claws?
Thanks for watching. The claw/clamps have lots of clearance when installing unit onto factory OEM rails. We have been very impressed with this unit. Serves our mission well.
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Ok, I watched the whole video. My box is sitting on the garage floor. How the heck do I open it the first time? I unlocked it but can't open it after sliding the unlocked hinge sideways. I'm so frustrated and feel very stupid.
Thanks for watching & it’s definitely tricky to open when it’s not latched onto something. You may need to carefully pull up on left end, then right end, & continue until you open. Friendly jolts to ensure you don’t damage it. Please keep us posted.
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Thanks for the info! Any tips on loading it? Keeping things from shifting etc.?
Jonathan Zivan
Thanks for watching, it’s extremely firm when secured. You can even drive with it empty as long as it’s properly secured.
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it looked like there were straps inside the cargo carrier.
I heard the click on only one of the 4. I was like fuck did i break it
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can you provide the link to the carrier
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That locking mechanism chews thru the crossbars like Jaws. Absolutely a NO for me. Those should be rubberized.
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Younare not tighting the claw enough. There is a torque clic that you will hear when they reach enough torque
does it have to be in the center? i have a full size SUV, it would be hard to get stuff if the box is in the center. i feel the box lean to the passenger side makes more sense but then i dont want the extra cause the car imbalance.
Whoever Whoever
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hi, do you must center the box?
Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The instructions mention you can shift topper left or right. You don’t actually have to center topper. Hope this helps.
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Hello, did your Pacifica come with rails on the roof? If not which ones did you buy?
chazzico
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Can you go through the car wash with this?
Thanks for watching & that’s a great question. We do not recommend going through car wash... however if you are asking if we have ever personally had an issue going through Taco Bell drive-through…The answer is never!
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Always read the height restrictions on all drive-through lanes, whether it is fast food, or any other parking structure to ensure you will not make contact with any restrictions in that lane.
i like the design.. I wonder if tightening the claws on the roof rack rail will cause scratches or damage to the roof rack rail? I suppose a piece of tough rubber could be applied around the rail to protect the roof rack rail?
Do you think there is a way to attach one to an Arcimoto? (see: "Arcimoto 3-wheel EV commuter blends bikes' fun + cars' safety" th-cam.com/video/jI5Qzs2_FO4/w-d-xo.html )
What do I do if I opened both sides! It won’t shut now:/
Coen Acker
Thanks for watching & we hope the video helped. You should be able to carefully realign the hinges properly to close.
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its supposed to "click"
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@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I just needed to know how to put the clips back on lol as one popped out trying to remove the heavy cargo compartment. I didn't want it to fly off while doing highway speeds!
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We definitely 2nd that. A carrier flying off on the highway is no good. 😎👍
How many clicks?
In my opinion pick a side. Centered is not the best. You don’t want to be opening both sides just open one side closest to you and you’ll be able to reach across cause it’s not too far away.
Plus have room for a bicycle or maybe even a kayak!