Recommended Thule Roof Rack for Carrying Motion XT Cargo Box on a 2018 Audi Q5
Question:
I plan to purchase the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black Glossy - TH629906 for my 2018 Audi Q5. I want to mount it on the wingbar edge racks for the least amount of noise vs the EVO. Is this the right product to purchase for my car? What is the right length? My car has factory issued rails that run front to back.
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
For your application I recommend using the WingBar Evo over the WingBar Edge to carry the Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box # TH629906 on your 2018 Audi Q5. I personally like the idea of having a bit more roof rack real estate in case you want to use the roof rack for other things in the future. The Edge looks a little more OEM but you only get 37-1/2" of crossbar instead of 50" like what we find with the Evo.
Either roof rack will work just fine and the wind noise is going to be the same so it all boils down to aesthetics. Here are the parts for both roof racks so you can choose which style you like better:
Recommended WingBar Evo
50" WingBar Evo Crossbars - Black # TH711320 or Silver # TH711300
Evo Flush Rail Feet - # TH710601
Fit Kit - # TH186045
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)
WingBar Edge
WingBar Edge Crossbars - Black # TH89FE or Silver # TH33RE
Edge Flush Rail Feet - # TH89SC
Fit Kit - # TH186045
Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional)
We haven't had a chance to install a Thule roof rack on a 2018 Audi Q5 but I did install them on a 2020 Audi Q7 that I'm linking videos here for you to check out!
Products Referenced in This Question
Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet - 6045
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Thule
more information >
Thule WingBar Edge Crossbar - Aluminum - Silver - 37-1/2" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 37 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Flush
- Silver
- Thule
more information >
Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
more information >
Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
more information >
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
more information >
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
more information >
Thule WingBar Edge Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 37 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Flush
- Black
- Thule
more information >
Edge Flush Rail Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Flush, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Shop: Inno Aero Flush Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
- Shop: Inno Aero Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
- Q&A: Can Thule Wingbar Evo Roof Rack for 2018 Honda Odyssey have 35 inch Crossbar Spread
- Q&A: Is There a Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack that Fits 2022 Honda Odyssey with Raised Rails
- Video: In-Depth Review of the Inno Flush Feet for Aero Crossbars
- Video: Setting up the Inno Aero Crossbars on your 2019 Honda Odyssey
- Shop: Roof Rack
- Shop: Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Black
- Q&A: Will Thule Motion XT XL Cargo Box Fit on OEM Crossbars of 2018 Honda Odyssey Elite
- Article: Rooftop Cargo Carriers
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Video: Complete Breakdown of the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells
- Search Results: roof rack
- Article: Roof Rack Information
- Shop: Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 50" Long - Black
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Shop: Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells - Track Mount - Black - 54" Bars
- Video: All You Need to Know About the Rhino-Rack RVP Roof Rack for Fixed Mounting Points
- Article: How to Tie Down Skis and Snowboards to a Roof Rack
- Search Results: rhino rack
- Article: Roof-Mounted Ski and Snowboard Carriers
- Shop: Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Thule and Yakima Tracks - 2 Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Black - 65" Long
- Search Results: roof box
- Shop: Ladder Rack
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Search Results: rhino rack roof rack
- Shop: Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs - Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Video: DIY Install: Inno Aero Crossbars on your 2024 Kia Telluride
- Search Results: thule roof rack