Audi Q7 Roof Rack and Cargo Box

scott — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:20:35 +0000

let’s face it, the q7 is a pretty nice looking SUV. smooth body lines, and a luxurious interior have caught my eye over the past couple of years everytime we install a rack or replace a windshield on them.

this time, it was a rack install. previously, we had installed the roof rack, but today, the customer was getting ready for winter by adding in a thule cargo box.

the rack system is a 460 podium complete rack system. as you can see from the photo, the 460 foot and the fit kit 4002 really clamp down nicely to the flush mounted side rail on the audi.

The Thule 460 Podium Foot Pack with Fit Kit 4002 for Audi Q7

with the rack in place already, we needed a cargo box that wouldn’t break the bank, would carry a bunch of skis, and look good on the champagne colored car.

with those criteria in mind, we decided to go with the thule ascent 1600. this box is 76″ long, fits a ski up to 185cm, and doesn’t end up hanging over the windshield when it’s mounted, even when it’s set back on the car so it doesn’t interfere with the back hatch when it’s mounted.

the ascent 1600, like the atlantis boxes, comes equipped with thule’s premium quick grip mounting hardware and dual-sided opening capability.

The Thule 604 Ascent 1600 is a nice fit on the roof of the Audi

The Ascent 1600's width enables easy access to the dual-sided opening feature when mounted in the center

Even with the rear door open, the Ascent 1600 doesn't interfere or hang over the windshield

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Audi Q7 Roof Rack and Cargo Box