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Hi, everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. Today we're taking a look at the Thule Motion 3 XL low-profile roof box. A roof box is there to protect your cargo. So a big question is, how well does it protect it Well, Thule has this ABS plastic constructed box. You have two main layers to it. You have your top lid available in this glossy black finish or a glossy gray, whichever you prefer.
But then you have the bottom part, which provides that support. The other part to it is all the angles Thule puts into their box. That's there for wind drag and wind resistance. For those longer road trips, gas mileage really adds up and you're carrying a box on your roof. So thinking about that sleekness helps mitigate the cost of gas and of weight on your car.
So the total weight of the box is gonna be 52.9 pounds, not including your cargo weight, and the box for its total length is gonna be 85 inches long and 3/16 inch. For overall, dimensions and weight, what also matters is not just when it's on your roof, but also where you're gonna put it when it's off your roof. So also think about your storage in your garage and in your shed. And when you do need to put it back onto your car, it's good to know that the install process is very simple. I'm gonna show you that in just a minute, and then we're gonna dive into the different features of this box so you can see if it's a good fit for your cargo.
When your box arrives, it is ready to go right out of the box. Now, I do recommend having a second person help you out with lifting it up and onto the roof. I have Trevor here to help this get onto our crossbars. Now once it's in place, the main things you have to think about is where you want it on your roof. Do you want it centered Do you want it off to the side And then you also have to think about your front window and your hatch clearance.
You have a really good range for adjustment forward and back, with the minimum crossbar spread being up to 21 7/8 inches and the maximum being 36 inches 5/8 inch apart for your crossbars. Crossbar spread is distance from the center of one bar to the center of the other. So if you need to shift your box forward or backward, this gives you a lot more range to work with on your cars. Adding to that versatility, you have a tapered back on this box in order to give you increased hatch clearance. And to check for yours, if you measure from the front crossbar all the way to the top of your open hatch, if you have at least 52 inches 1/8 inch, then you know that your box is going to clear. This is gonna be awesome for those smaller SUVs and crossovers. (door slamming) For different types of crossbar, this clamps around most styles. Now for a factory roof racks, what this will add in terms of compatibility is you can see how the box sinks in, and that means when you need to clamp down, you only need to consider clearance for the box and not for around your crossbar. So for people that have 4Runners, Subaru Outbacks with factory bars, that's gonna be very helpful. The clamps are one of my favorite parts though. These just drop into the box. (clamp clicks) They click in so you know that they're seated, and then you tighten the clamps down until they click. (clamp clicks) The reason those clamps are so helpful is because this pairs very well with the design of the box. With this being a dual-side opening box, meaning you can access it on both sides, you do have to hop back and forth in order to tighten down those clamps and also to access your cargo inside the box. And being able to open the box on both sides also means you can plan out where your cargo sits, both in there and on your vehicle. The box is 35 inches wide, and that means especially for your longer crossbars and your larger vehicles, you might be able to carry other items beside the box. Think of a bike rack or even a small J-style kayak carrier. (clamp clicking) All those features work together so that you can fit this box on a lot of different vehicles. And as you install it, it's also very nice that it's very easy to put on and clamp down, but also to take right back off. But how about how much cargo and the versatility of cargo that goes inside the box Let's go take a look at that. This is truly a low-

[@AndreiCristt]

Very nice design! Does it produce any whistle at 130km/h speed ? Or more than 130km/h. Thanks in advance!

[@etrailer]

We haven't done this type of testing, so I wouldn't be able to provide specifics for you. Although the Thule # TH37PN is designed to be as aerodynamic as possible, anything mounted on a vehicle roof will cause some wind noise. The roof rack will also cause wind noise.
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