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76 x 33 x 16-1/2. This aerodynamic, low-profile cargo box holds outdoor equipment and large luggage for up to 5 people. The Easy-Grip clamps let you mount the box to your roof rack without tools, and single-side-opening lid includes a lock.
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Note: Due to the size of this item, it ships via truck freight.
The Thule Pulse Large cargo box is a economical way to carry outdoor equipment such as skis and snowboards, as well as large luggage or baby gear for 3 - 5 people on your roof rack crossbars. The long, spacious box provides enclosed storage for your gear on long road trips or when traveling to sporting events.
Mounting the Pulse Large is a tool-free operation thanks to the Easy-Grip hardware. Just throw the box on your roof, insert the Easy-Grip clamps into the rubber-lined mounting slots in the bottom of the box, center the clamps over your crossbars, and turn the knobs to tighten them down.
These hand knobs are mounted in tracks so that they can be repositioned for vehicles with shorter roofs. Simply slide the hand knobs to the desired position and give them a spin.
The Easy-Grip assemblies also include anchor points for securing your cargo. Just loop the included cargo straps through the anchor points and pull the straps tight to secure your gear.
The Pulse Large has a low profile and an aerodynamic shape that helps to reduce drag and wind noise when the box is mounted on your roof rack.
The Pulse Large features a single-side-opening lid so you can safely load your gear from the passenger's side of your vehicle. And a built-in strap makes it easy to lift and close the lid.
The cargo box has an oversize SecureLock on the passenger's side. This specially designed lock prevents you from removing the key if the box is not properly closed and locked. This eliminates the possibility of the box coming open as you travel down the road. And the lock includes a Thule One-Key-System core so you can swap it out to make all your Thule accessories keyed alike.
This cargo box is constructed of rugged ABS plastic that resists impact, weather, and harsh UV rays. And the matte black finish adds a touch of style when the box is mounted on your roof.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (180 Customer Reviews)
76 x 33 x 16-1/2. This aerodynamic, low-profile cargo box holds outdoor equipment and large luggage for up to 5 people. The Easy-Grip clamps let you mount the box to your roof rack without tools, and single-side-opening lid includes a lock.We were looking for a cargo box to fit our 2021 Mazda CX-5. Finally decided on the Thule Pulse L based on other reviews and pictures. We have the box mounted on OEM cross bars. The box is a perfect fit - clears the fin and doesn’t interfere with the hatch. It was so easy to install too. I am pretty sure this is the largest box that we can use on this vehicle. The width just about takes up the entire space. We haven’t taken it on its maiden voyage yet but so far the fit is great.
Excellent car top carrier (not that I've had many to compare it to). Easy to install and remove, sturdy, and fits well on our Toyota Siena. Opening it is a little tricky, as sometimes the top sticks to the bottom a bit. Adds a lot of extra storage to our car, great for when we go camping. Great experience with etrailer.
Excellent roomy cargo box. My wife’s luggage even fit (see photo). Fit the top of my Forester like it was meant to be there and the hatch opens without obstruction. Great shipping by etrailer.com via Estes freight shipping (almost overkill on shipping).
Shipping: Delivery was prompt, with lots of notice given, and the carrier delivered on a pallet into our garage, which was really helpful.
The box itself is very functional. Opens and closes easily. The box must be locked to remove the key, so no accidentally driving off with it unlocked. It fits my skis (175 cm) in the ski bag. clamp mechanism is easy to use and auto-centers the cross bar so you know your clamp won't slip off the front/back of the cross bar. Would be nice for it to open up more, but there's plenty of space to get most suitcases, ski bags, etc. in. It would also be nice if it could open on either side. This only opens on the passenger side (US cars), but that's actually a helpful safety feature so if you're loading/unloading on the side of the ride, you're on the sidewalk rather than in traffic. More expensive models offered dual-side opening, but I'm too cheap. Durability seems quite good - we've used it on several trips so far. It hasn't been loud or seemed to greatly affect fuel efficiency of our car.
Happy with the purchase; frees up space in the car to make travel more comfortable!
The 16 cu ft cargo box fits perfectly on the 2018 Toyota Rav4. Literally takes about 5 minutes, 10min at the most, to set up on the rooftop, and was able to do it without the help of a second person. The box itself weighs very little.
This was purchased off of the etrailer.com website as a "damaged" item at a significantly reduced price. The description on the website described the damage very well and the cargo box has no functional issues of any kind. Also, the cargo box arrived much earlier than I anticipated. Furthermore, when I noticed that the box arrived with the load securing straps missing I emailed etrailer customer support and they had Thule send me two new ones right away. Couldn't be more pleased with etrailer and this cargo box. It fits my 2014 Honda CRV with factory crossbars with just a little bit of rear hatch interference (restricts opening by maybe an inch or two, but can still fully use the rear hatch). Can't speak to durability quite yet as I've only used the cargo box a few times to transport skis and snowboard and plan to use it year-round for road trips. A really great, simple cargo box!
Richard
2/3/2024
1 Year Update - the cargo box is still working perfectly for what I wanted it for. It has never leaked even in downpour rain and feels secure on the roof when driving on interstates at high speed. Really a great purchase!
Andrew N.
2/5/2024
This was a much needed addition for a drive back to Tucson, AZ from a three month stay in Portland. ME, as we had acquired some extra things and needed more space than our 2015 Honda CRV provided.
This fit on top of the rhino vortex aero roof rack I also purchased from e-trailer perfectly. The cargo box functioned as expected, and although we ultimately could have used a slightly larger cargo box, this one worked great for giving us extra space in our car for the drive home. It was easy to mount and opened easily, although it was a bit tricky to load, a step ladder would have helped. It was tough to close, we had to move some stuff around to get it to latch, but I appreciated that it would not lock unless the latches could fully engage, which made me feel like it was going to remain closed while traveling. We wasted no time putting stickers on it, and added more along the drive home, which was fun.
We traveled through many different types of weather, it was late spring and was rainy in the beginning of our trip, and very hot towards the end of our trip, and the contents were in perfect condition when we arrived home. There was zero water damage inside, and nothing was damaged from being in the heat. Of course there was some reduced gas mileage and added road noise when traveling, but nothing too unbearable.
Also, service and shipping from etrailer was excellent.
Purchased for our 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee and after multiple uses we have no regrets. The price was good; the Thule Cargo box is surprisingly light, I was able to lift it over my head onto our Jeep fairly easy. The box does only open on one side and given the height of our Jeep, that was an issue when we mounted the box center line on the Jeep. We've since started mounting the cargo box on the right side, so using a step I can easily reach any cargo inside. The two straps for securing cargo are useless and we ditched them for Bihlwerflex bungee straps. Much easier to install and use. The clamps that secure the cargo box to the rails are great, makes the mount/secure process a breeze. I do a walk around and check everything whenever we stop and the clamps have always been secure.
The box is easy to open and close. You can fit a lot of luggage inside. The lock keeps my cargo secure. My belongings are kept completely dry from the rain. The box is not loud, even at highway speeds. Attaching the box to my cross rails is a cinch. It is aerodynamic so I’ve only lost about 1 mpg. The only reason I don’t give it 5 stars is because I wish the box was slightly deeper to allow for my hard travel case for golf clubs.
Excellent customer service and shipping. Cargo box arrived when they said it would and delivery driver went out of his way to ensure we were satisfied. I honestly couldn't be happier. Thule pulse large size is perfect for our family of five, and the duffel bags are also great.
Nice. Easy to attach to our rack. Durable and solid even driving at good speeds. Did not affect gas mileage. Great carrier.
Walter
7/28/2024
Working great
Great purchase and happy with the size for our needs. Waited a year (ski season) before finally buying and so glad we did. 2 Skiers/2 Snowboarders and all boots/extra gear fit fine. Easy at end of the ski day for all the wet gear. Also used for summer vacation trips, previously used a roof bag - this is so much easier. Only item to consider is storing it when not in use, but we put a shelf up in the garage for that.
I used it twice on a very long road trip and it did what it's supposed to do. It's light therefore easy to put up on the suv and remove. Since the shape of the box is more areo-dynamic, much less bug guts to remove!
I have bought Thule products in the past and they have lasted 20 Years and rolling.. I was disappointed with the quality of this box, as soon as I tried to open and close the lid. Very flimsy. Then after some use the lid flange (which keeps in water tight) started to catch or stick may be a better term when trying to open the lid. So I thought I needed to clean and wax it to help with a better slipping action. Not much better. I think the design is so flimsy the lid edges flex or pinch when trying to release from box. Good news is while traveling across the US (West to East Coast in the rain) all items were dry. But is it worth $xxx ??????? Nope.
Excellent storage and very simple installation. A+ quality!
Jeremy
11/12/2023
Working great! Very good cargo box for the price. We use it primarily to go skiing. Definitely recommend!!
Mike L.
11/17/2023
Easy to install, good cargo space, no issues. Have used twice on long trips on top of my SUV.
Amanda
3/26/2024
It creates a lot of wind noise and decreases my mpg’s but other than that it’s been good to have for road trips. Looks sleep, well built, easy to install.
The Thule Pulse was everything we needed for our 2016 Highlander. Great experience traveling with it and no problems with leaking.
Va H.
8/23/2023
After one year and many trips with our Thule Pulse, I stand by my recommendation. Absolutely great product- solid and keeps everything secure.
Love this Rooftop box! It's easy to install & remove, and very secure. It compliments our Outback, as well, in appearance.
Great product!
Exactly what we needed for our trip.
Quality material throughout.
Will last us for many more vacations.
We've had the Thule Roof Rack & Cargo Box on our Honda CRV for over a year now and have traveled extensively in cold and hot climates (Arizona, Florida, Maine, etc.). The hardware installs and removes easily. We stay in the specs for weight, etc., and have not had a single issue. It gives us the extra space we need. Working with etrailer was easy and straight-forward. I had a question on the fit with our car, sent photos of the roof, etc. and was promptly guided to the right product. I'm pleased with the experience and product.
This thing is awesome!!! Perfect size for our Grand Cherokee. Easy to install, super secure, and a ton of space!!
Great Box! Lots of room,mostly duffle bags. Yet , it is good for having fishing poles, paddles and life jackets. It lets you get the nighttime cargo out of the way to keep the ice chests, food, and extra clothes and shoes easily accesible in thd back of our Mazda CX-5. We spent 4 weeks on the road to the beaches from Maine to North Carolina.
THe box was a little awkward for one person to handle and parallel up with the car from front to back. A helper is needed for that. Also, the screw on clamps get in the way of the bag movement for loading and unloading. The box interior secondary tie down straps should be a little wider with slip velcro slides to hook into the inside roof of the cargo carrier chook velcro for positioning the interior cargo hold down straps. A 2 step short folding ladder with a grab bar is useful for loading and unloading twice a day. THe cargo carrier did not leak water, even during driving rain. As expected , our gas mileage dropped about 10%-20% depending on our speed. Keeping the box parrallel is critical for wind noise and gas mileage. A soft firm taped on non slip cloth material around the clamps and the roof bars solved the problem of the box sliding latterally. Live a little, learn a little. Great box for 3 kids and 2 adults on a very long long trip. THe car is our daily drive vehicle at home and the box let us travel comfortably without having to get a van.
I don’t even know how to open this box. My order got delivered with a missing packing. It’s been over 8 days and still haven’t heard back from anyone here on resolving this. XXX dollar item not in and now I come to discover I can’t even open this box?? Maybe the key was in the other package? Don’t want to break it open but tried opening it by pulling up on the passenger opening side with no luck. Wish I could properly review this item, but not sure I even have all that’s included. This is the worst experience I’ve had yet with not receiving items and no follow up for resolution of this matter.
Jenny N.
4/5/2022
I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you.
Works perfectly, is very durable, easy to take off and put back on.
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Peirce
8/16/2022
Thule rooftop box is great a year later. Super simple but also very secure. Travel with my daughter and dog would not be possible without it.