Replacement Mounting Hardware for Old Thule Weekender

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I bought a weekender box second hand and the mounting hardware has seen better days. What replacement kit should I order to fit my 2016 Subaru Outback? The current kit includes carriage bolts, not a U bolt. Thanks!

asked by: Elizabeth S

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You can use the QM3 mounting hardware # TH04997 for the Weekender rooftop cargo box. This will use the carriage bolts as you stated and will fit 4 inch on center holes. I've attached some photos and a video to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Correct, the Replacement Plate Box Support part #TH10378 which is a direct replacement for the Thule Weekender 627 will install directly beneath the cargo box which you can see in the attached photo. The plates are designed to prevent the mounting…

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Answer 2

Thule has indeed produced cargo boxes on an OEM basis for other companies such as Sears and sometimes these have different hardware than the regular Thule products (to allow them to hit a different retail price point). Thule may also change their…

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Answer 3

Your pre-owned Thule rooftop cargo box is quite a few years old indeed! My contact at Thule noted this one was actually produced in Sweden, before Thule moved cargo box manufacturing to the USA. Often older boxes may need to use alternate parts for…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Thule UpRide Roof Bike Rack part #TH599000 will fit the factory roof rack/crossbars on a 2020 Subaru Outback. The factory Subaru roof rack/crossbars are a very standard size/shape therefore you should not have any issues using most rooftop…

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Answer 5

The load straps and anchor points included with the Thule Pulse cargo box #TH614 can be used to secure items being carried in the box. There is also a strap that hangs down when the box is open so you can pull it to close the lid. The load straps and…

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Answer 6

The Yakima SkyBox 12 Rooftop Cargo Box - 12 cu ft - Black Carbonite #Y07334 doesn't have a specific minimum clearance below the crossbars because each fit will be slightly different. My contact at Yakima estimates that the very minimum would be 2…

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Answer 7

According to Thule you can use the QM3 mounting hardware, #TH04997, for the Weekender cargo box. The crossbars on your 1998 Toyota 4Runner will need to be up to 3-5/8 inches wide. I have included a picture that shows how this hardware will install.

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Since you do not know the number on the lock cylinder of your Thule Weekender Cargo Box and it is locked you will need to have a locksmith come and unlock the box or very carefully drill the core out. After that you can replace the cylinders with the…

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Answer 9

So you can add a replacement lock core to your Thule Weekender 627 cargo box, but the lock core does need to be unlocked to be able to use the universal master key and install new lock cores with the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders #TH450200. It…

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Answer 10

Hey George, if you are sure it is a Thule box and it is currently unlocked you can use the Thule change key part #TH42BJ to remove the core. I would try this first as this will verify that it is for sure a Thule lock core. Once removed you can then…

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Answer 11

The Thule Replacement Dual Force Strut #TH14936 is the part you're looking for. The Weekender used the same Thule One-Key System that the new boxes are still using now. All you need to purchase is a new lock core kit that includes the cores,…

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You can retrofit the older style Thule Box to fit aerodynamic bars with the EasySnap Mounting Kit for Thule Cargo Boxes #TH05820. However, the u-bolts that come with the EasySnap mounting kit may not fit the holes in your older box so you may need to…

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