Will Thule Force XL Rooftop Cargo Box TH625 Allow Trunk Access On 2021 Honda CRV?
Question:
I am purchasing a separate roof rack kit for the bare roof but will there be clearance to open the rear hatch? I assume I can attach the rack closer to the front of the CRV. thx
asked by: Jc
Expert Reply:
The Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black AeroSkin # # TH6358B requires a hatch clearance of at least 51-1/8" in order to open the rear hatch without interference. Hatch clearance is the distance from the center of the front crossbar to the line where the roof and trunk meet.
Since you don't have a roof rack installed yet, you won't be able to get an accurate measurement unless you look at the instructions to the roof rack you are installing. You could go with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars 54" # RRVA137B-2 along with the necessary Legs # RRRLKVA and Fit Kit # DK284. For this roof rack, the front crossbar installs about 100mm (3.9") forward of the front window pillar (see photo). You could measure from that spot all the way back to the line where roof and trunk meet to determine if you have at least 51-1/8"; I believe you will have plenty of room. I attached demonstration videos for you to check out.
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Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
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Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black AeroSkin
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Long Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
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