Will the Thule Force XL Rooftop Cargo Box Interfere with the GPS Reception?
Question:
We have a new 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited. Will this carrier interfere with the cars GPS reception? The antenna is in the little fin on the rear of the roof.
asked by: Roland S
Expert Reply:
If your new 2021 Toyota Sienna Limited has the rear fin for the GPS or radio reception, the 82-3/4 inch long Thule Force XT XL Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6358B will most likely cover the fin. Depending on what you have stored inside the cargo box, there may be some interference, but there should not be a complete blocking of the signal for your radio/GPS. The plastic box itself should not obstruct the satellite signal you receive from the antenna.
If you want a shorter box, I recommend the Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier # TRX44FR. The external dimensions of the Trunx carrier is 46-5/8" long x 27-3/8" wide x 17-5/16" tall. This is a great option if you want to have a shorter box that would not interfere with the rear fin.
Products Referenced in This Question
Trunx Rooftop Cargo Carrier - 9 cu ft - Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Short Length
- High Profile
- Extra Small Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Trunx
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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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