What Thule Cargo Box will Fit on My 2018 Toyota Highlander?
Question:
I already have the crossbars on my roof. I don not need the aero bars that you sell. which Thule cargo box do i need for my Highander?
asked by: John G
Expert Reply:
The Thule Cargo box that will work with your vehicle depends on how much space you want in a cargo box. I did some research on your 2018 Toyota Highlander, and I found out that the measurement from the farthest forward position of your front crossbars to the point where the hitch and roof meet is 79 inches. This is relevant because this measurement decides what Thule cargo boxes will allow you to fully open your rear hatch on your vehicle.
For a small Thule box, I recommend the Thule Pulse Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 Cu Ft - Matte Black # TH613. For a medium Thule box, I recommend the Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black # TH615
For a large Thule box, I recommend the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black Glossy # TH629906
All three of these Thule cargo boxes fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and factory crossbars with maximum dimensions of 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-11/16 inches tall. In addition all three cargo boxes include locking mechanisms and will allow you to fully open your hatch on your 2018 Toyota Highlander.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black Glossy
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Long Length
- High Profile
- Extra Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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Thule Pulse Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 Cu Ft - Matte Black
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Long Length
- Low Profile
- Small Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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