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Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box

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Item # 762253

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The Thule Ascent 1700 roof box combines aerodynamic styling, big-time load capacity and rugged construction—with no assembly required!

New Quick Grip™ mounting system comes pre-installed so you'll be on the road in seconds
Quick Grip mounts attach with a single, one-handed motion that locks the clamp into place
Mounts to most factory-installed racks and after-market systems (see Fit List)
Central locking, One Key System™ features built-in safety feature means the key can only be removed when the box is fully closed
Dual-side openings allow you to access gear from either side of the box
Rugged construction with impact-resistant ABS plastic
Holds six to eight pairs of skis

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Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box Customer Reviews

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Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box

4.4

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Lightweight (5)
Easy to install (4)
Easy to use (4)

Cons

Best Uses

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Jan

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great shape

By biking RN

from Seattle WA

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box:

Great size! Full snowboard bag with 2 boards, snowshoes, cross country skis, + soft goods. Aerodynamic and silent on top of my vehicle. Narrow dimension fits next to my surf board.

Downside- difficult to close. The lid is softer plastic construction than I expected, and I frequently need two people to close it. I have owned it for one month, and a base piece of one of the mounts has fallen off.

Dec

2009

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

The Best of All Boxes...Period!

By Jack

from Central Pa

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Large Cars
SUV's

Comments about Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box:

Easy to mount & operate. Hauls my 210cm. x-c skis, not to mention my skis, snowboards, & packs. The most box w/ the widest range of uses for the money. If something happened to this box, I would replace it w/ the exact same box. I have one season of use, & I can tell you that I will never use a regular ski &/or snowboard rack again. I just leave my snow toys in the box, & head to the mountain, w/ a full quiver. No road salt or rusty edges. I should have bought this years ago!

Aug

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great product, tons of space

By Msmith7750

from Houston, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Spacious
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Minivan
Road trip

Comments about Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box:

The Ascent 1700 roof box is excellent for extra storage for a road trip, but it is important to load it carefully. Keep heavy items between the load bars. A heavy item in front of the forward load bar can cause the unit to 'bounce' and hit the roof of the car at highway speeds. It is also imortant to keep loose items (blankets, jackets, shoes) clear of the latching points around the base or you may have difficulty locking the lid down. It is not uncommon for one of the latch points (at least 6 separate points)to slip out when latching, so check them before you drive.
It is also a good idea to retighten the four points that attach the box to the roof rack after driving for a while. It is an easy twist knob, so no need to unpack, just reach your hand in and twist.

Sep

2007

(2 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice Box

By Schmorgasboard

from AA, MI

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Pros

Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box:

Lots of storage space...3 golf bags or kayak paddles could fit with ease.

Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

GET THE BOX!

By raised crazy

from Mill Creek, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Sized right

Cons

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Box:

I love this box! In the summer we use it to camp, holds the family 6 person tent, sleeping bags, and a bag or two. In fall we do weekend outings, soccer games, or hikes, and pile in our stuff and go with no worries. If you get mud, dirt, muck, etc in it, just hose it out and set out to dry. We've neever had issues with water egress, even in driving rain. Winter is the best, we lock up two or three sets of skis from 170s to 210, and two or three snow boards from 147 to 167 and boots too! Easy to use locks (they take up some inside space, but managable to work around) holds the box snug to my factory rails and it goes up on my SUV fairly easy. I ussualy put it up myself and after a few times you get how to handle it without beating up your vehicle. I store mine above the garage door for easy access, but it was stuffed in the corner on end for over a year with no ill effects. I am replacing mine as my neighbor tried to park with it... They are not crush proof ;)