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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2017
- This is an unboxing and install of the Roof Cargo Carrier - Extended from Subaru (aka Thule Force XL). This adds 17 cubic feet of storage to the top of your car. This carrier can open from either side of the car.
Subaru part number: SOA567C030
Thule Force XL: www.thule.com/en-us/us/cargo-...
Thule Force XT Cargo Box* (Amazon Affiliate)
US: amzn.to/2z6wa8z
* newer version than what is in the video
Dimensions: 84" length x 34.5" width x 17" height
The car in the video is a 2016 Subaru Outback. This should work with most cars with integrated or aftermarket crossbars.
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Thank you for sharing this video. Seeing how this cargo box still allows the hatch to fully open drove my decision to purchase this model. On top of that, I can drive my 2017 Subaru Outback with the Thule Force XL on the roof rack into my garage with a 7' high door opening with 2"-3" to spare. Highly enjoying the versatility of this product...
That is nice benefit in that you can load it up no matter the weather. I was trying to check the ability to drive it in my garage but my wife was a little too short to see the gap between the carrier and the top of the door. :) I need to get a step stool so we can check it further.
I just ordered one from Amazon. I plan on adding a couple of LED light strips to the inside center of the lid. I haven’t been able to find a picture of the lid hinges yet; I need one to see what kind of pressure switch to purchase and where to install it so that the lights will go on regardless of which side of the carrier I open. Any ideas?
Thank you! 🍄
I think I'll get this for my 2016 subaru.
whats the weight of the box itself? also hows the wind noise with the box on the car?
does ur box have a serial number anywhere inside the box? Mine doesn't have any when I picked up from REI. I'm trying to find out so I can register the product.
Your garage looks pretty standard 7ft. How close are you pulling in garage? Thx!
Is there enough clearance for your rear hatch to fully open without hitting the box?
Sorry for the delay. I had the carrier in my basement for the winter. The hatch does open with the carrier in place. I shot a short video if you want to see the clearance. th-cam.com/video/FCeXlHSyTFA/w-d-xo.html
What I was looking for was a tip on getting it on top of the car by yourself without damaging car, carrier, or self
If you have a garage, you could rig it up on the ceiling directly above where it goes on the car. I store mine hanging from my garage ceiling using tie-down straps. The straps hold to the ceiling with d-ring anchors screwed into the studs. I don't have mine over the roof rack though because I have a steel beam in the way. That could get in the way of the garage door so you would probably have to back the car in. I usually have someone help me but I can easily reach the top of the car.
@@Rickmakes Nice idea actually ! Mine can go right over my 2019 Outback in the garage. I am going to rig a rope to simply lower into place as needed.
i have a 2015 subaru forester and I purchased a thule roof box. What do i need to install this on top of my car?
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You will need two cross bars and the appropriate mounts depending on how your roof is currently setup. Two common brands are Thule and Yakima. If you go to their websites, you can use their guide to find the right products for your vehicle. You might be able to find cross bars from other companies for cheaper. You can also sometimes find used crossbars or mounts. If you go with Thule, they seem to have a sale twice a year (I think spring and fall). Their products tend to be 20% less. Yakima may do something similar.
Rick, do you have any suggestions for getting the spring-loaded hold open levers attached back to the shell halves? Mine pulled out while I was manipulating the cover and now I'm unable to reset them (mine also seem to be extremely tight at the spring).
Sorry for the delay. I had surgery recently and got behind on my TH-cam. Unfortunately I can't look at mine because it is put away for winter storage. Does it look like it presses back together? If so, you might be able to use something like an Irwin Quick-Grip clamp to snap it back in place. You don't need the Irwin brand clamp, you can get similar clamps a lot cheaper. Harbor Freight has them. If you want, you can send me a picture of the connect on Twitter @rickmakes.
@@Rickmakes Too late. While applying a little 'encouragement' to get it reseated, the wayward lifting bracket broke. My solution was to remove the other bracket and go without (it just makes getting into the carrier a little more difficult imho and the clamshell locks held the cover on nicely during a recent long highway road trip).
Thanks. I had one I got at Sears, and everything got soaked inside.
Marshie Russell I had one from Sears 20 years ago. I think it was the X-cargo. It had a foam gasket. It leaked. The Thule is much higher quality.
Should have shown what the vehicle looked like with the cargo box installed on it.
I have a quick clip at one angle here: th-cam.com/video/YgpNVeKgBNo/w-d-xo.html I also have a video on opening the hatch with it on: th-cam.com/video/FCeXlHSyTFA/w-d-xo.html
How wide is the widest clamp adjustment on this cargo box?
Are you asking how far apart the front and rear clamps are from each other or how far the individual clamps open?
I too want to know if it will hit the hatch?
Sorry for the delay. I had the carrier in my basement for the winter. The hatch does open with the carrier in place. I shot a short video if you want to see the clearance. th-cam.com/video/FCeXlHSyTFA/w-d-xo.html
The dealer took it out of the box for me so it would fit in the Outback.
Is there a reason you didn't install it on the Outback?
Hi Rick, do you know the inside dimensions of the carrier? I am definitely getting one, I just want to know how much cubic space I have to play with. Thanks!
The carrier in the video (XL) is 17 cubic feet. You could roughly fit two adults side by side in it. I have a link to the updated model (XT) which is slightly bigger at 18 cu ft. Most roof systems will have a weight limit. I think the Outback is 150lbs. We typically fill ours with bulky items like bedding, folding chairs, clothes, etc... We put things like my wife's cast iron dutch oven in the trunk.
It’s a non cubic space so the interior dimensions vary at different spots. Have to get a feel for the the space. I highly recommend the Thule Go Pack duffle set. They are specifically sized to perfectly fit the roof box. Amazing job maximizing the interior space.
Can you mix and match the cross bars and cargo carrier? Or do they have to br from the dame company?
The Thule carrier should work with almost all cross bars. In this case, the carrier is Thule and the bars are the factory bars from Subaru. It should work with round, square, oval and aero cross bars.
@@Rickmakes awesome. Thank you!
Does it hit the box when the rear hatch is all the way open
It doesn't hit. I actually made a followup video demonstrating it: th-cam.com/video/FCeXlHSyTFA/w-d-xo.html
can you open trunk at the back?
Yep. I actually shot a second video on that. You can see it here: th-cam.com/video/FCeXlHSyTFA/w-d-xo.html
Question can you open your back door with cargo installed on your roof of your vehicle? Overall nice box.
Yes. A number of people were asking the same question so I made a video of it: th-cam.com/video/FCeXlHSyTFA/w-d-xo.html
Ok thanks
Did you get 2 keys? Mine only came with one key.
Mine came with two keys. You might want to contact Thule. I'm guessing you were supposed to get two.
@@Rickmakes Should be two as the keys are 'kept' by the lock when the cover is unlocked. Don't see how you could unlock the carrier with only a single key.
Is it waterproof?
It doesn't have a rubber gasket but it does have a large overlap where the two halves meet. I have used it in the rain (driving on the highway) and no water got inside. That being said, it's probably not a bad idea to place items in a garbage bag as a second layer of protection if you are expecting rain. Items can still get wet when loading and unloading.
What kind of cross bars did you install?
I was using the factory (oval) crossbars on the Outback. This should also work with round (Yakima) or square (Thule) bars.
How many luggage can you fit in that ?
It has around 17 cubic feet of storage. That is about the size of two adult humans side by side.
@@Rickmakes thank you
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Filming not helpful for this video at all.
The filming itself or is there something specific I should have covered?
Thanks for all the unnecessary box opening footage
Some people like to see how items are packaged, especially if they order online. I appreciate the unboxing section. .
@@scottfindley9410 Fair enough.