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Mini Cooper Cargo Box Install

Thursday, November 3rd, 2011

If you’re looking to have a cargo box installed on the roof of your Mini Cooper, here are some photos to get some perspective on the size.  The box in this photo is a Thule Atlantis 1600 – Black.  It’s installed on the OEM roof bars that the customer had installed at her Mini dealer.

Since the roofline of the Mini is so small, we didn’t really want to go with a much larger Thule Cargo Box.

Thule 686BXT Atlantis 1600 Cargo Box

The 686BXT attaches directly to the OEM Mini Crossbars with the included QuickGrip Mounting Hardware

Thule Roof Cargo Box Atlantis 1600 Black

The placement of the Cargo Box allows the vehicle's rear door to open without interference, even with a small spoiler

Thule-Atlantis-1600-Cargo-Box-Black

The short roofline of the Mini dictates the size of the roof box that will fit properly

MIni Cooper Cargo Box Install

The Thule Atlantis 1600 complements the roof of the BMW Mini Cooper.

 

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Audi Q7 Roof Rack and Cargo Box

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

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

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 Q7

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

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

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

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