Product Description

The all new mega capacity roof top cargo bag for those looking to take it all with them.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #6171 in Sports & Outdoors
• Size: 17 cu ft
• Color: One Color
• Brand: Thule
• Model: 867
• Released on: 2008-02-28
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 14.00" h x 18.00" w x 18.00" l, 11.40 pounds

Features

• Roof-mounted cargo bag that expands from 15 to 17 cubic feet
• Attaches easily to factory installed or aftermarket luggage racks
• Durable, water-resistant construction with secure taped seams
• Internal foam padding helps maintain bag shape for easier packing
• Collapses for storage in included storage bag; limited lifetime warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

The Thule Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag is the most spacious rooftop bag that Thule makes. Perfect for most vehicles, the Tahoe is designed to work with virtually any roof rack, attaching to the crossbars, the side rails or both via heavy-duty cargo buckles and double stitched webbing. It's expandable from 15 to 17 cubic feet via reversible zipper construction and at a mere 10 lbs, folds away to nearly nothing, storing away in an included durable storage bag. Additional features include: combined rear and side access to cargo via zippers and weather resistant construction with taped seams to keep your cargo dry, internal foam structure that protects contents and keeps bag shape while loading and unloading, internal mesh pockets for small items, side handles for on-vehicle maneuverability and more.

All the capacity of a rooftop box, but at a fraction of the weight and off-vehicle storage requirements.
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All the Advantages of a Box but None of the Disadvantages

Thule's Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag is designed to simultaneously maximize both storage possibilities and convenience. As handy as a cargo box is, when space is tight -- for instance if you live in an apartment, or have maxed out your garage -- storing one can be a challenge. Capable of carrying up to 17 cubic feet of cargo and weighing a meager 10 lbs (4.5 kg), the Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag gives you the same advantages of a large cargo box at a fraction of the space to store it after use. It features a reversible zipper that allows it to expand from its standard size of 15 cubic feet, to an impressive 17 cubic feet. And if you have less than this to haul, simply cinch it down when loaded and in seconds you are ready to roll. It also keeps its shape while protecting items with its internal foam structure. This also makes for easier loading and unloading.

Built-in zipper system allows for expansion of stowage capacity.
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Included storage bag protects your Tahoe when not in use on-vehicle.
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Easy Installation

Installation of the Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag is simple. Designed for use with virtually any roof rack -- Thule or otherwise -- it fits between your rack's crossbars and is secured via heavy-duty cargo buckles, anchoring rings and double stitched webbing. (If the distance between your crossbars is less than 41-inches, increase the distance or drape the remaining length of the bag over rear crossbar.) The buckles and straps allow you to attach the bag either to the crossbars at the front and rear, to rack elements at the sides, or both using the included four attachment straps. Altering the positioning of the bag when draped over a vehicle is made easy with the inclusion of reinforced handles along the side straps that allow virtually anyone to move the bag with ease.

Weather Resistant Design

The Thule Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag has been designed to be as weather resistant as possible. To start with it is constructed with super-tough, PVC-coated nylon and utilizes taped seams and storm flaps to keep your contents safe and dry. It's Velcro lined zipper pulls also add an extra layer of protection, securing each end to the other, ensuring that your zipper is always sealed against the elements. Finally, the included storage bag protects against incidental moisture, dirt and contact when the bag is away from your vehicle and not in use.

What's in the Box

1-Thule 867 Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag, 4-attachment straps, 1-protective storage bag, 1-user's manual/warranty card.

Key Features

• Expandable from 15 to 17 cubic feet with reversible zipper, or up to 165 lbs of cargo (Before loading check weight capacity of your roof as stated by vehicle manufacturer)
• Internal foam structure protects contents and keeps bag shape while loading and unloading
• Durable, weather resistant construction with taped seams help keep contents dry
• Bag is held securely to the rack with heavy duty cargo buckles and double stitched webbing
• Dual padded handles integrated into the side straps allow for easy maneuvering of the bag when on the roof of your vehicle
• Easy opening for loading and unloading with 3-sided zipper
• Collapses fast and compact for easy storage ? carrying bag included
• Compatible with both Thule Aero profile bars and standard square bars
• Measurements: 41" x 34" x 18"
• Weight: Roof bag weighs 10 lbs / 4.5 kg
• Internal mesh storage pockets for smaller items and visibility
• Integrated zipper Velcro fasteners for less wind noise and greater zipper security

Limited Lifetime Warranty

Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.

About Thule

Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in providing transport solutions for an active life.

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

38 of 38 people found the following review helpful.
Works as Advertised
By Brett R. Davis
We bought the Thule Tahoe Rooftop Cargo Bag for a roadtrip from Texas to Florida.

1. The bag was easy to use, and the instructions were good. It attached right onto our roof rack with no probolem. I had read other reviews and knew to have safety pins (8 to be exact) to secure the excess strapping to the bag, or it will make noise while you're driving.

2. It rained on us part of the way down, but our luggage was inside plastic bags. The plastic bags did get wet, but our luggage was fine. I would say that the bag is weather resistant as claimed becasue there wasn't much water in the bag after the storm.

3. The bag produced drag, and it affected our gas mileage and gas was over $4.00 / gallon at the time.

4. Removing and putting on the bag at each of our stops wasn't a big deal. We only had 2 suit cases, and a toiletry bag in there - so it was a snap to get them out/in, and then the bag off/on.

The bottom line is that if you need extra space in your vehicle, don't have or want to spend the money on a hard top cargo carrier, and probably if you're not driving 1600 miles roun-trip (my opinion that this better for shorter trips) - then this bag is right for you.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful.
Great luggage system, flexible and functional
By K. New
I just returned from taking my family to the Outer Banks (NC) and had used a big old hard top case to help transport all the stuff that would not fit in the back of our Nissan Xterra. Just as we arrived, I foolishly pulled my car into a carport and totally destroyed, along with my ego, the top carrier. I really trashed it, twisting and ripping it to bits. What to do? How would I get my stuff back home?

I carefully researched several options on Amazon and almost bought another hard top case to be delivered overnight... but I read in a review that the Xterra's cross bars were too wide for the mount (saved by good research!). This lead me to my second choice, this Thule soft bag. To make a long story short, this should have been my first choice. I now have a flexible (it expands as needed) top carrier system that stores in its own bag when not needed. I don't waste valuable space in my garage like I did with the big hard case - this one sits on a shelf, neatly, in the basement until I need it again.

So how did it perform? Very well. This case sits down on the roof between the cross bars so it is much lower than a hard case. This makes it much easier to load and delivers better fuel economy. We averaged about 3 mpg more on our return trip. The case is thick, sturdy and soft. No scratches on my roof. I used every bit of expanded space to stuff tons of things and it swallowed them all. It has four adjustable straps built into the bag that snap it down into a tight form so there is no wind flapping. We had no rain, but I have read reviews where users survived rain storms without any water seaping inside. Other reviews said some items got wet. Either way, the bag is said to be water resistant, not water proof. Indeed, the zippers and sealing over-flaps do look to be weather resistant, if not completely weather proof. Some users just wrap items in a garbage bag for added safty.

I am very satisfied with this car top luggage system. It is functional, stylish, well-made and flexible. The foam reinforced bag holds it shape better when stuffed, which helps with air flow and fuel economy. It can be used on any vehicle with top bars, meaning it can be used on other vehicles that I may purchase in the future. It's a little more expensive than some of the other soft bags on the market, but this is an example of you get what you pay for. I highly recommend this purchase.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Works well for camping
By Yoko007
To gain more space for camping equipment, I assumed I'd need a cargo box, but once I learned of Thule cargo bags I reconsidered. The obvious benefit of having something light weight that can be stashed in a bag made a lot of sense. So I poured over the positive user reviews of many alternative vendors' products available on Amazon. I ultimately chose the Tahoe because it has the most space, it's durable, and it doesn't require a specific spacing for the roof bars. I'm completely satisfied. It takes me about 5-10 minutes to strap it onto the bars, by myself. I'm able to put 2 tents, 2 kids chairs, 2 sleeping bags, 2 pillows, and 4 mattress rolls in it, by myself. One could probably get more into it, but my 2001 Sienna's bars are in a fixed position so a portion of the back of the bag rests on and behind the back bar. I don't know if they were necessary, but I went ahead and used 4 bungee cords to secure each corner to the roof rack side brackets. I'm especially pleased with how the zippers operate because I have to really stretch to reach the one that runs along the back of the bag and pull it with one finger. The bag is now stashed with the rest of the camping equipment.