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Thule Sidekick

Thule Sidekick
roof box black

$499.95

Will the product make contact with the hatch?

When mounted on your vehicle’s roof, a rooftop cargo carrier may come into contact with your rear hatch.

To determine which cargo boxes fit your vehicle without contacting your hatch, measure the front clearance. This is the distance from your vehicle's front roof rack crossbar to the point where the roof meets the hatch (see image below).

If your vehicle measures greater than the number listed below, that cargo box will fit your vehicle without contacting your hatch.

Front clearance: >36"

Note: Some roof racks feature adjustable position crossbars. Moving the crossbars forward on the vehicle will increase the number of cargo boxes that fit without contacting the hatch. If you're unsure whether your vehicle's crossbars can be re-positioned, see your vehicle or roof rack manufacturer for assistance.

Compact roof box, ideal for small loads such as camping gear or golf clubs.

Product description

Compact roof box, ideal for small loads such as camping gear or golf clubs.

Tested to the limit

At the Thule Test Center™ in Hillerstorp, Sweden, products go through extreme testing. Our cargo carriers are designed to carry your gear and fit your car as safely and securely as possible. Below are just a few examples of the many tests conducted.

Explore Thule test center

A Thule rooftop carrier is being tested in the Thule test center crash test.

Crash tests

We conduct multiple crash tests at different speeds and weights to see how the racks and cargo carrier protects its contents and the vehicle from damage.

Wear and tear simulations

Specialized tests that are used to evaluate the cargo carriers over time, to assess their durability and long-term performance.

A cargo carrier is being tested in the Thule test center exposure test.

Exposure tests

To evaluate the performance of cargo carriers under conditions that might be encountered during use, we expose them to extreme heat, cold, damp, sunlight and chemicals.

All features

Space-saving design carries the load with room for other items on roof rack