What is Needed to Install Thule Force XL Roof Top Cargo Box on 2016 Chevy Suburban XLT
Question:
Hi Guys, I have a 2016 XLT Suburban and wanted to make sure this Thule Force XL would work with a Suburban. Would I need anything else to get this system working on my Suburban? I see other people buying Thule AeroBlades and Thule Rapid Traverse Roof Racks. Would I need these also? Or will the Thule Force XL come with everything it needs. Thanks for the help,
asked by: Josh D
Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Chevy Suburban you would need to have a roof rack installed on the vehicle that has crossbars that run from left to right to be able to carry the Thule roof box part # TH6358B. Your vehicle may have them already which means all you would need is the cargo box.
Instead if you have rails that run front to back on the roof of the vehicle you would also need a roof rack with crossbars. For that the Thule Aeroblade roof rack part numbers # TH711520, # TH460R, and # THKIT4041 like what you referenced would be a great option. The Aeroblade crossbars are shaped so that the least amount of wind resistance is created which means minimal fuel mileage getting affected and less wind noise.
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH98ZE
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH145071
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- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH145199 | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH29TX | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710601 | TH711520 | TH85KE
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH145106 | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH38ZE | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH145153 | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH22AE | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH35KE | TH710601 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH145105
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
more information >
Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH78RF
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH145177 | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH79RV
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH29KE | TH49SC | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH145182 | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH88MC
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
more information >
Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH42KE | TH49SC | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
more information >
Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710501 | TH711520 | TH145191
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH36RV | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
more information >
Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH710601 | TH711520 | TH95JW
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Custom Fit Roof Rack Kit With TH145116 | TH710501 | TH711520
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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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
- Thule
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