Most Popular Roof Box for Ford Explorer
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Thule Pulse Large Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Matte Black
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- Aero Bars
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- Round Bars
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- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Passenger Side Access
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by: Richard02/01/2023
This was purchased off of the etrailer.com website as a "damaged" item at a significantly reduced price. The description on the website described the damage very well and the cargo box has no functional issues of any kind. Also, the cargo box arrived much earlier than I anticipated. Furthermore, when I noticed that the box arrived with the load securing straps missing I emailed etrailer customer support and they had Thule send me two new ones right away. Couldn't be more pleased with etrailer and this cargo box. It fits my 2014 Honda CRV with factory crossbars with just a little bit of rear hatch interference (restricts opening by maybe an inch or two, but can still fully use the rear hatch). Can't speak to durability quite yet as I've only used the cargo box a few times to transport skis and snowboard and plan to use it year-round for road trips. A really great, simple cargo box!
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by: Peirce08/16/2021
The 16 cu ft cargo box fits perfectly on the 2018 Toyota Rav4. Literally takes about 5 minutes, 10min at the most, to set up on the rooftop, and was able to do it without the help of a second person. The box itself weighs very little.
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Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box - 21 cu ft - Black Carbonite
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
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- Extra Long Length
- High Profile
- Extra Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
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by: Apsara05/10/2023
The clamp screw is a bit too short. It's pretty light weight
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by: Bill from Montana03/14/2024
First, I'd like to commend etrailer.com for the efficient, damage-free shipping mode they wisely selected. The carrier contacted me to complete the delivery, and the shipment tracking was very helpful. Second, the sturdy and well-designed Yakima Skybox was easy to install, out of the box to the ATV roof racks, with easy-to-understand instructions resulting in a perfect installation.
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Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
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- Aero Bars
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- Round Bars
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- Medium Length
- High Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
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by: Zak 03/20/2023
I was hesitant to spend this much money on a cargo box that won't get used but a couple of times per year but I'm glad I did!! The quality of this box is excellent and it is really, really easy to mount. It is a bit awkward to carry for one person but with the help of another person it's very easy to carry and put on top of the car. The gloss black looks really nice and sleek. The 16 cubic foot capacity really opens up space inside our car and will make longer road trips much more manageable and comfortable. Being able to load the box from either side is a game changer! I also really like how it locks and how it has a notification if all latches are not engaged. As of writing this review, I have not actually tested it loaded or at highway speeds but I'm very confident it will perform as expected. Now I have to figure out how to store it!!
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by: Mike06/03/2023
Came broken and obviously used already. Just like everything else in my order. Top was scraped up and cling wrap removed. Which I could have lived with. The front right hung was completely snapped off. Which for safety reasons is a big deal. So disappointed with etrailers quality for this order.
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Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 cu ft - Black Carbonite
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- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Square Bars
- Round Bars
- Extra Long Length
- Medium Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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by: Bruce 08/08/2022
I replaced an old Thule box with this. My opinion is that the locking mechanism, the clamping system, and the hinges are superior to the Thule's. Especially the locking mechanism. I used to have to wrestle the Thule box to get things lined up so that I could close and lock the box. And the bonus is that this box was less money (than an equivalent Thule) and eTrailer shipped it for free!
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by: Tom C02/20/2023
Fit was perfect will be using it for a long time to come it heavy for one person to try and load it up on the vehicle though
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Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Rooftop Cargo Box Installation- 2021 Ford Explorer
Hi, Matt with etrailer, and today we're gonna be talking about the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 roof box on top of our 2021 Ford Explorer. Now the Yakima roof box is gonna be a great option for you if you're really want to maximize the amount of stuff that you can carry on the Explorer. Maybe you run outta space in the back because you have a lot of people back there, or you already have a lot of items back there. This is gonna let you store a lot of storage, whether that be luggage or anything longer, like skis. So let's take a close look at it. So what's nice about this, it's gonna be able to be opened from either side.
Ford Explorer Cargo Carriers Questions
- Hey Frank,
The Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6359B is designed to work with round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars with maximum dimensions of 3-1/2" wide x 1-11/16" tall so they'll likely fit even if you have factory crossbars. You'll need them to be spaced 23-5/8" - 35-1/2" apart from center to center in order for them to line up with the attachment points on the cargo box.
If you don't have crossbars and just have front-to-back rails you can...
view full answer... - The Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 48" Long # INXB123-2 with Inno Flush Feet # INXS100 that you mentioned are confirmed to fit the roof of your 2020 Ford Explorer ST with factory raised rails running front to back. These crossbars meet the requirements for the Yakima CBX Rooftop Cargo Box - 18 Cubic Ft - Black # Y86FR so it will be a nice setup for you.
The cargo box will simply clamp around the crossbars with the included clamps. This is a very nice box which has...
view full answer... - The Yakima SkyBox 18 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07336 will fit crossbars up to 3-1/2" wide and 1-11/16" tall. The crossbars must be between 24-42" from front to rear. To ensure that you will be able to fully open your rear hatch you will need at least 57" from the center of the front cross bar to the line where your hatch meets the roof.
view full answer... - From what I was able to find online it looks like the 2020 Ford Explorer with the moonroof has a weight capacity of 125 lbs whereas the vehicles without the moonroof have a capacity of 200 lbs. You'd want to stay under that weight with your Yakima SkyBox 21 part # Y07337.
view full answer... - You should be able to get 4 snowboards in the Yakima GrandTour Lo # Y46FR along with your bindings. The longest skis that will fit in the box would be 215 centimeters, and any combination of four sets of skis or snowboards should work fine.
Most average length boards are around 185 cm.
view full answer... - You'll need to take one simple measurement to determine if the Thule Motion XT part # TH629806 would allow your rear hatch door to open when installed on the roof of your 2018 Ford Explorer. Measure from the center of the front crossbar back to the hatch seam. If that distance is greater than 51-1/4 inches then this box will fit and the rear hatch will open fine.
view full answer... - Between the Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6359B and the Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07337, the Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6359B is going to be the best option for the easiest transfer between vehicles. Both boxes work with round, square, aero and elliptical crossbars. So, you are good to go there.
The reason the Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6359B will be the easier option is because it features built-in Quick-Grip clamps that you...
view full answer... - If you are looking to install the Thule Pulse L # TH615 on your 2018 Ford Explorer XLT, you will need a crossbar system. If you have factory crossbars or crossbars already installed on your Explorer, the clamps on the Pulse will grasp the bars if your crossbars measure no greater than 3-5/16" wide x 1-1/2" tall. In order to make sure you have the correct dimensions, I recommend measuring your crossbars.
If you have flush factory rails without crossbars installed, I recommend...
view full answer... - It's pretty easy to determine if a low-profile rooftop cargo box will fit in your garage when mounted on your 2017 Ford Explorer, as all you need to do is take a quick measurement. The lowest-profile available cargo box is from Thule and measures 12-1/2 inches from the top of the crossbar to the top of the cargo box:
- Thule Vector Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box # TH613501
So for the # TH613501, all you need to do is measure the distance from the ground to the top of your crossbars,...
view full answer... - The Thule Motion XT Rooftop Cargo Box # TH629907 will fit the spread of your crossbars as long as it is less than 36-7/8 inches apart. The maximum crossbar dimensions for the carrier clamps are 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-11/16 inches tall. Also, the rear hatch will fully open once the carrier is mounted. There are no additional hardware materials needed for installation.
view full answer... - Yes, Thule confirms that their Pulse Alpine rooftop cargo box # TH613 is a good fit on the factory crossbars of your 2017 Ford Explorer. The mounting hardware that comes with the Pulse Alpine is fully compatible with the shape and size of the factory bars on your Explorer.
There is a simple but handy accessory you might want to consider for use along with your rooftop cargo box, a folding step. Telesteps pre-assembled folding aluminum step # TE97FR is lightweight and gives...
view full answer... - The Inno Ridge Rooftop Cargo Box # INBRA220R-BK will fit your factory elliptical crossbars on your 2017 Ford Explorer if the bars can be spaced on the rails between 20 inches and 30 inches apart. Also, the Inno Ridge will fit your vehicle if the width of your crossbars are between 1 - 3-1/2 inches and a height between 3/4 - 1-3/8 inches. The rear hatch on your 2017 Ford Exploere will be able to fully open with the Ridge mounted.
view full answer... - I could not find order history from you for a rooftop cargo carrier purchase but we can help. We do carry loads of replacement parts, adapters and other accessories for rooftop cargo boxes like # Y07337and cargo baskets like # C18115.
The Ford Explorer is currently in its 5th generation; both the 2015 and 2017 model years are within that same generation. I could find no information suggesting that Ford changed the OEM roof rack crossbars from the 2015 model year to the 2017....
view full answer... - I can help you find a roof cargo carrier for your 2017 Ford Explorer, but you will need to do some measuring on your end to ensure it will fit and that the back hatch of your Explorer can completely open.
The Thule Force XT # TH6359B is one of our most popular roof cargo boxes that we have to offer. It is a 22 cu ft box with about 84" of internal length and a weight capacity of 165 lbs (be sure to check the weight capacity of your OEM bars too).
This box is compatible with...
view full answer... - The Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH6358B is 17-1/4" tall. If you measure from the roof to the top of your crossbars and then add that to the height of the cargo box and your vehicle, that will give you the overall new height of your vehicle with the cargo box installed.
If you are looking for more clearance then the best cargo box we have for that is the Thule Vector Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH613501 which offers slightly less cargo space at 153 cu ft compared...
view full answer... - I have a great solution for you. I went ahead and checked the compatibility of the Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07337 and your 2017 Ford Explorer and confirmed that the SkyBox 21 is not compatible with your vehicle. With that being said, a great alternative is the Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black AeroSkin # TH6359B. The Force XT XXL will allow you to access the rear hatch on your 2017 Ford Explorer, and the Force XT XXL is also compatible with the...
view full answer... - In order to add a roof rack to your 2016 Ford Explorer I recommend using the Thule Roof Rack Kit using parts # TH711400, # TH460R, # THKIT3151. This roof rack gives you a high quality Thule rack with aerodynamic crossbars that will limit wind noise and will allow you to use the Thule Pulse Roof Cargo Box # TH615 you were looking at.
Since the roof rack towers don't come with locks included I recommend adding the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4 # TH450400, which...
view full answer... - The roof capacity of your 2016 Ford Explorer is 45 lb since you have panoramic sunroof. The versions of your vehicle that do not have the sunroof have a 100 lb weight capacity.
The Thule Motion XT part # TH629806 that you referenced weighs 20 lbs so you'd have ability to store up to 25 lbs of cargo safely in the box.
view full answer... - If the factory crossbars on your 2016 Ford Explorer Sport are up to but not exceeding 3-1/2 by 1-11/16 inches AND are spaced 24 to 36 inches apart on center then the Yakima Skybox NX 16 # Y95AV will fit.
Please note that it is not recommended to open the moon roof with the roof rack in place. Although if it is a true moon roof that slides into a cavity in the roof and doesn't raise up above the roof line at all then it is possible to open it.
view full answer... - Great news! There are Thule boxes that will fit your 2016 Ford Explorer with factory roof rack and crossbar are the following:
Thule Force XT # TH6358B
The Thule Alpine # TH613, you were looking at, is also a confirmed fit but is considered a medium sized rooftop box.
I have linked the above roof top boxes as well as some demonstration videos of them to this page for your viewing and purchasing convenience.
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