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Thule Force XL Roof Box

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Item # 851053

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With loads of space, the new Thule Force XL roof box features an aerodynamic design with textured skin and plenty room to haul your gear to the mountains or ocean for weekend getaways.

Aerodynamic shape and the diamond-textured skin on lid of roof box help to reduce drag
Tool-free QuickGrip™ mounting system comes pre-installed so you'll be on the road in seconds
QuickGrip system can be mounted on square and round crossbars and most factory racks (see Fit List); attaches with a single, 1-handed motion
Patented, dual-side openings let you access your gear from either side of the box
Locking system features an external lock-assist knob that is easy to use; built-in safety feature means the key can only be removed when the box is fully closed
User-friendly locking system includes an oversize key; a lock is located on each side of the box, and each lock comes with 2 keys
Thule Force XL roof box holds 6 - 8 pairs of skis or 4 - 6 snowboards

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Thule Force XL Roof Box Customer Reviews

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Thule Force XL Roof Box

3.1

(based on 7 reviews)

57%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Easy to install (6)
Easy to use (4)
Lightweight (3)
Stable (3)

Cons

Poor quality (3)

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Jun

2013

4.0

So far, so good!

By supermomva

from Gordonsville, VA

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

I have been researching these for quite awhile, as in over a year. We have four children and we travel quite a bit. My husband has a Tundra and we have a travel trailer that we use, but I wanted an extra "trunk" for my 2012 Toyota Sienna. We plan on going to Yellowstone next year, so I wanted something to expand our cargo area. I had narrowed my choice down to this one and the Yakima Skybox 18. Reviews had pointed me in the direction of the Yakima, however, when I got to the store and saw the Yakima beside the Thule, I went with the Thule instead. The employee at this store was incredibly helpful (I have bought things from this employee before, so I trusted her judgment) and she said that the Yakima and Thule were both comparable but that she always goes with Thule products because of the company values. Me, personally, I like to buy things that are Made in USA, especially since there aren't that many done that way these days, unfortunately. Both Thule and Yakima are Made in USA because it isn't practical to ship these over seas. Having said that, the Yakima Skybox looked a bit more flimsy when it is side by side to the Thule. Both of them are exactly the same otherwise though: open from both sides, can attach to factory racks, and lock in place.
Here is the amazing part. I installed this all by myself (okay, a little help from my 11 year old son) and *gasp* I am a woman. It really is quite simple and a little bit of common sense gets you a long way for this installation. Luckily for me, my factory cross bars on my Sienna also adjust forward and backward so when I tested it to see if the hatch interfered and it did, I simply moved my cross bars forward and voila.
Another thing to note and the reason I chose the 17 cubic feet instead of thte 18....I am a very efficient packer and I was worried that I could easily over pack the larger size and exceed the weight limit. Don't let the online pictures deceive you..these are much wider and larger than they appear online. I have a large stroller (City) and it folds and I can fit it inside this box.
On the way home, I heard not a peep out of the box and I was traveling 70-75mph on the interestate. The box did wiggle, not as in it moved or loosened, but it was moving because it's in 70mph wind. I did not worry at all that it would open though.
First impressions so far are very good. I look forward to using this on our upcoming beach trip in two weeks.

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May

2013

4.0

Nice box

By Hot_on_Life

from WA

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Minivan

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

We purchased this box for a family vacation, 6 out of 7 seatbelts occupied meant not a lot of room for gear. The box on top accommodated sleepingbags & clothes for everyone, leaving the passenger area free for snacks and personal entertainment gear. NEVER would have made this trip without the box. Worth every penny at full price, but we used our yearly 20% off Member coupon, which made this an even sweeter deal!

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May

2013

2.0

Flimsy

By tjw

from Arizona

About Me Intermediate

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Pros

Easy To Install
Lightweight

Cons

Unstable
Weak Construction

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

This is pretty flimsy and not easy to open and close. The front joint popped off and I had to take the whole thing off so I could get enough leverage to pop the thing back on. I ended up taking it back and exchanging it for a Yakima because I didn't have a lot of confidence in it. Too bad because the install is a bit easier than the Yakima but I didn't want to deal with the joint coming off during a road trip. Maybe I should have just spent the extra money for the Sonic.

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May

2013

5.0

Lots of space

By Chief hunts-alot

from Saint Joseph, MI

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

Use this Thule on a 2007 Jeep Liberty. Surprisingly quiet on the freeway. Has a huge amount of room. We carry 2 kids in the back seat, a dog in the cargo area, and typically have a rear mounted cargo rack. We bought this to gain better access to the cargo area since our rear mount won't allow the rear door to open. We love it. Took it on a couple 200 miles trips so far and plan to take it on several 700-800 mile trips this summer. Absolutely the best solution for our packing needs.

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May

2013

1.0

Not good

By CTSkier

from Connecticut

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Pros

Easy To Install

Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

As with the previous reviewer, at highway speeds the leading edge of the carrier would lift and open a one inch gap. First time we used it it was raining and obviously the contents got wet. We could see the front of the carrier thru the sunroof window. It would open at about 60mph and would then close when slowing down. Was being used on a 2007 Honda Odyssey. The carrier must be properly closed to remove the key so it was not user error.

REI was totally great about accepting it as a return and we purchased the (more expensive) Thule Sonic XL and have not had any problems with it.

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Apr

2013

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

poor design

By 3putts

from Minnetonka MN

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Cons

Weak Construction

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

Does not stay shut at highway speeds, wind forces front and back of box to open a gap of a few inches. The hinges that allow opening of the box from either side do not provide enough force to keep the box completely closed at 60+ mph.

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Mar

2013

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Excellent product.

By DC 5

from Washington, D.C.

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Pros

Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

SUV's

Comments about Thule Force XL Roof Box:

I am very happy with this product. We purchased the Thule Force XL to free up space in our SUV. Installation couldn't be easier. So far, we've used the cargo box for 5 ski trips; the container easily holds gear for 4 skiers, and then some. We did find out that the container is not completely water tight, but pack accordingly, and that's not much of an issue. Looking forward to warm weather usage (camping, beach)!