Thule's 'Must-Have' Roof Storage Box That 'Fits So Much Stuff' Is a Rare $150 Off for REI's Labor Day Sale
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REI's Labor Day Sale just went live with thousands of brand-new discounts on everything from camping equipment to bestselling travel gear and even bikes. Some of the most popular deals of the sale, which runs through Sept. 2, are on Thule's renowned bike racks and car storage accessories, including a 20% price cut on the brand's top-rated roof box.
The Thule Force XT L Roof Box is just $600 during the sale, a seldom-seen $150 off its normal $750 price tag. It's earned an impressive 160-plus five-star reviews from shoppers who say it's a "must-have" for road trips, large families, and any other excursion that requires loads of gear.
Thule Force XT L Roof Box, $600 (was $750) at REI
This roof box is essentially a locking aerodynamic chamber that securely fastens to the roof rack of a car or SUV. It can hold 450 liters of cargo and up to 165 pounds and opens from the side for easier access. The design touches are useful and safe, from integrated torque indicators that click when properly mounted to adjustable positioning that ensures the box won't be in the way of trunk doors that open up.
One reviewer who did "a tremendous amount of research" said they were "incredibly happy" with this box. "We chose this model because it is easy to install and take off—and it is every bit as good as the feedback [We read about]." And once installed, "It's really sensibly designed. Easy, too, to adjust the front/back positioning to ensure full clearance of the SUV's cargo door."
You can store anything in it, but many reviewers like to use their Force XT L roof boxes for winter activities. "I was hesitant to purchase a $600 roof rack just to haul and store things on my way up the mountains," one formerly skeptical customer wrote. "But this was a sure investment that made navigating through ever-changing terrain worth it."
Whether you're hitting the road for some fall camping or the slopes come winter, the deal on this renowned Thule roof box means it's time to kit out your car. And speaking of deals, this kind of product is rarely discounted, so we'd recommend pouncing on this sale before it ends on Sept. 2.