Recommended Fit Kit and Feet for 2016 Mazda CX-5 for Compatibility With Thule Cargo Box

Question:

I bought a fixed mount Rhino Rack kit for my 2016 Mazda CX-5 Items: RRVA118B-2, RRRLKVA, DK289 along with a Thule rooftop cargo box Item: TH6358B. I ran into a problem when I realized that the space between the roof rack bars needs to be 24 to 36 inches to accommodate the cargo box. Currently the fixed mount distance between the bars is about 42 inches. Im looking for a way to fix this problem without having to buy a completely different rack. My hope was that a fit kit like this one might allow me to change the position of the rear bar by moving it closer to the front bar. Moving the rear bar forward would position it over the rear doors where clamps could be used. This fit kit is not confirmed to fit a 2016 Mazda CX-5, but my use case is not traditional. Would anyone know if this could be used to adjust my rear bar in the manner I have described?

asked by: Brian

Expert Reply:

The Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof # DK176 will not fit your 2016 Mazda CX-5. The 2016 Mazda CX-5 does not have a different option for the Rhino Rack towers. My recommendation to fit your crossbars and spacing for your cargo carrier is to use the Thule Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp Roof Rack Feet # TH145110 with Evo Clamp Feet for Thule Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 # TH710501. This combo will work with your Rhino Rack crossbars and the spacing will be 27-1/2 inches on center.

expert reply by: Jason S