Most Popular Thule for 2018 Ram 3500

I’ve got several 1400+ mile trips with this on both a 2017 4Runner and a 2023 Kia Sportage. The basket is well made, easy to install, very solid and so far rust free.

Fit my OEM Hyundai Palisade crossbars perfectly.

I ordered it on Friday Morning and it was in the driveway Tuesday morning. Mounted it on a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. 1. Its water-proof. The first thing I did was wash the van and box. Not a drop inside. Went on a 3500 mile trip through rain, fog, and snow. Again, not a drop of water inside. 2. It's easy to mount. I had help putting up on the van with the factory bars. I was able to take it down and put it back up by myself. The clamps click in and are very secure. I chose this model because it was 10 pounts lighter than the other unit I was considering (Y07337). 3. Everything on the van still works. The XM sat radio works as usual. The sun roof and rear hatch open and close without any problems. Plenty of clearance. 4. The cargo box doesn't vibrate or shake the vehicle. I didn't notice any noise at highway speed either. If I pulled back the sun shade on the sun roof, I could see the front slightly bouncing, but not enough to cause any problems. I did lose 1 to 2 miles per gallon, which was to be expected. It's fairly aerodynamic as the van still seems to get up to speed even with 6 people and all their stuff on the wheels. 5. The latches take a bit of practice close and lock. I found that If I clamp the top and bottom up front with my free hand, I can lock it with ease. The top is a little flexy, but once closed the box is very sturdy and stiff. 6. Positive extras: you get 3 long tie down straps and 6 anchors in the box. There is even a short strap that held the clamps for shipping. You can find your vehicle in a crowded parking lot, just look for the black turtle on your car/van/truck. You get two keys, so stash one in the glove box. 22 cubic feet is a lot of space. It really hellps to clear up the interior of your vehicle. 7. The are a couple of issues. The van/box is about 7 and a half feet tall. Some parking structures, drive throughs, and low hanging branches will cause problems. I had to get a 3 step ladder to get access to load and unload the box. Finally, with all the weight, the head lights were up a bit, so I got the high beams flashed at me a couple of times. The air bags they sell here are a good future project.

This has been the best investment we have made since buying our minivan. There’s 5 of us and the baby has CP so we carry a wheelchair, walker and folding wagon with us inside. The Thule xt handles all of our luggage keeping the inside pretty much clean and clear. This thing is very easy to install with two people. Can be a challenge for one person as it’s awkward to pick up and put on top of van. Highly recommend it if you are thinking about getting one.