Will Thule Force XL Rooftop Cargo Box TH625 Allow Trunk Access On 2021 Honda CRV?  

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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.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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Rhino-Rack Roof Rack On Honda CR-V
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