How to Adapt Thule Adventurer Cargo Box to Replacement Hardware
Question:
See photo Replacement brackets have holes in center bolts are going in on an angle. Original brackets are of center What can I do.
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
When a rooftop cargo box like your Thule Adventurer is used with a replacement mounting hardware kit like # TH04997 it may be necessary to slightly modify the box to accommodate it. Drilling a few new holes in the bottom of the box is not a problem and you can simply use a silicone sealant like # LT37467 to close up any extra holes you might end up with.
Drilling a few mounting holes in the bottom of the box does not compromise the safety of the installation as long as you otherwise follow the mounting instructions.
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Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker - Black - 2.7-Fl Oz Tube
- Lubricants Sealants Adhesives
- Sealant
- Gasket Maker
- 2.7 oz
- Loctite
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Replacement QM3 - Quick Mount Hardware - for Adventurer Cargo Box
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Box
- Mounting Hardware
- Thule
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