Thule Roof Box Question

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Thule Roof Box Question

Post by ChhiChi » Sun Mar 20, 2022 5:05 pm

Hi Can I Know how fast can I go with a Roof Box ??

I am currently running Thule Motion XT Alpine XL Box & Thule Rack Bar

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Re: Thule Roof Box Question

Post by sasha320 » Tue Mar 22, 2022 8:06 am

Hi - did you ever get any answers to this question from other sources?

I have an identical roof box setup.

Also, how have you found the positioning? I think when the roofbox is put on and positioned to enable the rear door to be opened, the box is too far forward and causes the front of the box to be buffeted.
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Re: Thule Roof Box Question

Post by sasha320 » Sun Mar 27, 2022 7:15 am

With some sensible positioning of the box on the bars (ie all the way back) and by tethering my skis inside the box in a way that created extra bracing - I was able to minimise the vibrations / buffeting at speed and on the Autobahn was able to cruise confidently at 100mph / 110mph.
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