Roof Rack Recommendation for 2019 Mazda CX-5 to Carry Thule Roof Cargo Box

Question:

Hi Jameson, just wanted to share my order! Photo attached. Fits great, thanks for the help. Recommended etrailer to a few friends!

asked by: Paul F

Expert Reply:

You'll need to install a roof rack first on your 2019 Mazda CX-5 that has no side rails but once you do so you'd easily be able put a Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6358B or the Pulse L # TH615 that you mentioned.

For a roof rack I would highly recommend the Thule Wingbar Evo roof rack part numbers # TH711400, # TH710501, and # TH145079 as this is a very high quality roof rack for your CX-5 that is easy to install and has aero shaped crossbars to give you a very quiet ride quality.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Paul F.

1/6/2020

Hello thank you so much for your quick and detailed response. My last question is if I chose # TH711200 47 inches instead oof # TH711400 53 inches would the rack still fit? I am trying to limit unnecessary rack length off the side of the vehicle.

Jameson C.

1/6/2020

The shorter bars might work but there's a really good chance they would be too short and not fit. Thule only recommends the longer ones so that is what we'd have to stick with. There isn't a way to attach the box to just side rails though so you do need to have a set of bars installed.

Paul F.

1/31/2020

Hi Jameson, just wanted to share my order! Photo attached. Fits great, thanks for the help. Recommended etrailer to a few friends!

Jameson C.

1/31/2020

That's awesome! Looks really good too! Glad we could help.