Why We Like The Force XT Cargo Box
We get some help saving space in the car for the dogs and kiddos with the Thule Force XT Cargo Box carrying all our gear. Boasting a spacious With different sizing options for different capacities, the Force XT stores skis, snowboards, climbing gear or anything else you may need. An intuitive dual side opening provides access to the box regardless of what side of the car you're on, so you can get your skis stowed away faster when that snow storm doesn't stop at the end of a long day at the ski resort.
Details
- Haul your gear and essentials in this spacious cargo box
- Holds skis up to 175cm in length on the way to the mountain
- Dual side opening allows access from both sides of the car
- Sport fits 3-5 pairs of skis and 3-4 boards, large fits 5-7 pairs of skis and 3-5 boards, x-large fits 5-7 pairs of skis and 3-5 boards, xx-large fits 5-7 pairs of skis and 3-5 boards
- Item #THU008G
- Material
- ABS plastic
- Dimensions
- (sport) [external] 74.75 x 24.75 x 16.75in, [internal] 70.5 x 20.5 x 14.75in, (large) [external] 74.75 x 33 x 18in, [internal] 70 x 28.75 x 16.25in, (x-large) [external] 82.75 x 33.75 x 17.25in, [internal] 77.5 x 29.5 x 15.25in, (xx-large) [external] 90.5 x 35.5 x 18.5in, [internal] 85.5 x 31 x 16.75in
- Volume
- [sport] 11 cu ft, [large] 16cu ft, [x-large] 18cu ft, [xx-large] 22cu ft
- Opening
- dual side opening
- Compatibility
- round bars, square bars, factory bars
- Locks Included
- yes
- Part Number
- 635701
- Claimed Weight
- [sport] 32lb, [large] 41lb, [x-large] 47lb, [xx-large] 52lb
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited lifetime
- Activity
- travel
Reviews
Q&A
Overall Rating
4 based on 25 ratings
Review Summary
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 29, 2023
Great company!
I had an issue with a previous roof rack and they remedied the issue with minimal effort. My new sport roof rack is sexy, sleek, and allows me to have more fun! I love it. I love this company, I highly recommend Thule products.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
December 25, 2023
Low quality locks, tightening wheels a pain to use
The quality of the box is decent but the locks are horrible. They’re cheap looking, feeling and operating. Locks frequently get stuck. Also the 4 tightening wheels are unbelievable difficult to tension in order to get the “two clicks” that ensure secure product behavior. Would not buy this product again.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
December 11, 2023
Works perfect for me.
I liked the idea of a cargo box that still leaves room for something like a bike carrier on the remaining space on my car's rails. I needed this to take two boys and their hockey gear up to Canada for a tournament using my small car. The Thule Force XT Sport fit three carry-on size rolly bags and the boys' hockey sticks. The hockey bags fit in the trunk. Putting the cargo box on is a snap and doesn't take long at all. It's not heavy and can be handled by one person without two much trouble. I also like the idea of having a matte finish so I don't have to worry about scratches like you would from a gloss finish. If you don't have tons of luggage and gear this is a really great size cargo box.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
November 9, 2023
Easy install
I bought this for my wife's Subaru Crosstrek to hold skis and snowboards for our move to Alaska. It holds onto the Thule wing bars with 4 clamps that tighten down with a dial and holds securely. Took about 5min and it's light enough that either her or myself can take it off and reposition it ourselves
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
June 14, 2023
As advertised
Quality product, easy installation despite some comments I read…plug in you car make model and year and it sizes it perfectly (or at least did for my 2023 Chevy Traverse). Less than an hour start to finish to install and most of that was walking from one side of the car to the other to get everything perfectly aligned.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
April 14, 2023
Poor lock and the fasteners fell apart!
Poor lock and the fasteners fell apart! Was getting ready to go camping and the fastener fell apart! I looked on web site to replace and I guess I am out of luck. Not to happy with the quality for the money
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
February 3, 2023
Great cargo space - easy to install
I was using a soft roof bag but it only lasted for a few years and was bit of a pain to set-up with the straps. I got the force XT L because it fits well on my 4runner and was easy to install - since all of our skis are less than 175 cm, the XT L was a good option. You don't even notice it while driving, whether empty or full. Adds so much functionality. A great product overall.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
January 28, 2023
Love This Roof Box!
My partner and I kept running into the issue of bringing friends up to the mountain this Winter and not having enough space inside the car for all the people and gear. This completely solved the issue! Now we can pack the car top to bottom and we love it. The install was super easy and it's been wonderful having this Thule be a new piece of our outdoor lifestyle. We're stoked to take it on camping/climbing trips this Spring and Summer so that we can sleep in the car if need be now! As far as people saying it's not waterproof I have no idea what they're talking about, we've been driving up to 80 MPH in rain, sleet, snow, and hail all coming in sideways and our skis and poles have been bone dry this whole time. The ONLY reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is there is a design flaw where the Thule can pool up rain water while sitting still in the rain and when you open it it happens to dump right in the middle/on your hands. For this reason we carry a towel with us to wipe it off before loading and unloading if the car has been sitting. Other than that, it's a wonderful piece of gear that has done us well so far!
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
January 20, 2023
Just what I needed
This was a product I had been watching for a while, and as I started to solidify plans for a cross-country road trip, became a more important purchase! Fits great on my factory-installed bars on a RAV4. Couldn’t be more thrilled.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
December 12, 2022
Fit perfect on 2021 ram 3500 crew cab.
It has been great so far , no complaints about this product, easy to install and use.
Originally reviewed on manufacturer
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