Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box

Product Details

Shipping Weight: 80.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
ASIN: B00152VYLQ
Item model number: 665C

By : Thule

Item Description

Amazon.com Product Description
The Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box is an ideal storage answer for vehicles that have either a pre-installed 2-inch or 1¼-inch hitch receiver. Stowing your gear at the rear and at an conveniently accessible height, the Transporter Combi consists of 13-cubic foot storage capacity/holds 150 lbs. Of gear and utilizes a pin/deal with mechanism that promptly and safely tilts the box down, allowing for access to the rear of your vehicle when the box is empty. Further characteristics include things like: locking functionality at the box lid, a license plate adapter, pre-wired tail lights and sturdy UV-resistant construction.

Hitch Mount Luggage Box for two-inch and 1¼-inch Receivers
Designed for long-haul vacations, beach supplies, tailgate parties, or for whenever you have to have to carry lots of gear, the handsome Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box is completely compatible with both 2-inch and 1¼-inch receiver hitches and sports a whopping 13-cubic foot load capacity. This translates to up to 150 pounds of gear. It is also assured to keep all you gear dry, regardless of the weather conditions.

Full Featured Performance and Painless Access
Offering all the characteristics of a roof-mounted cargo box, but at a level that makes all your cargo effortlessly accessible, the Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box allows you to stop carrying a step stool or use the side door opening as a platform to reach items. The Transporter Combi also doesn't maintain you from gear stowed in the back of your automobile, as with the removing of a tethered pin and the lifting of a deal with it leans back allowing access to the rear opening of the car. Other characteristics involve rugged, UV resistant construction and pre-wired tail lights. Lastly the Transporter is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a license plate adapter for the rear of the box and all the crucial elements for hassle-free assembly and installation.
Crucial Capabilities

Hitch mount luggage box for 1¼-inch and 2-inch receiver hitches, class II or III
13-cubic foot storage capacity/holds 150 lbs. Of gear
Box tilts down for access to the rear of the car when the box is empty
Pre-wired tail lights, which draws energy from your vehicle's four-pin wire harness plug
Includes license plate adapter that attaches to the rear of the box for full license plate visibility
Durable, rugged, UV resistant construction and finished with matte-black finish
1 One particular-Essential lock included to secure box contents
Cargo box dimensions: 50.five"L x 24.three"W x 23.five"H

What's in the Box
Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box (like: cargo box, frame and stinger assemblies, liner, mounting hardware, lock and key for the box lid, license plate bracket/light assembly), user's manual and warranty data.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Thule will warranty all Thule brand auto rack systems and its accessories manufactured by Thule for the duration of the time that an original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other individual. No warranty is given for defects brought on by typical put on and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle operation, or modification of, or any kinds of repair of a load carrier method other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family members, when Eric Thulin, a correct lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a pike trap he developed and started to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't long just before he added other practical items to the company's portfolio. By the 1960s, the firm started to concentrate on car-connected goods, like its initial roof rack. The Thulin household sold Thule to the publicly listed firm Eldon in 1979, and it has continued to develop both organically and by way of acquisitions ever considering the fact that. The Thule Group is a planet leader in offering transport solutions for an active life.
The comfort of rear of automobile access with a terrific look and a superb price.

Thule 665C Transporter Combi Hitch-Mount Cargo Box

Customer Reviews

This Thule hitch-mount "hard-shell" cargo carrier I envisioned as just what was needed to double the effective size of my 2007 Toyota Corolla's trunk. It has worked out exactly as expected. It's 13 cu. ft. of space doubles the a little more than 13 cu. ft. space of the trunk.
Everything was in the box (for both 1 1/4" and 2" hitch receivers), shipping was free (and pretty quick) in addition to $40 or so off the list price by buying from Amazon, assembly and installation was a snap (I already had a 1 1/4" receiver mounted on my Corolla along with the flat plug type wiring necessary for the included lights), and it has done just what I needed on a 3000 mile trip in the West in May - haul my camping equipment while still having the car trunk available for everything else I needed.
Only "issue" is just what I expected from putting such a contrapation on the back of my relatively low slung Corolla, i.e., it will occasionally drag when going up or down a sharp incline. However, this is usually quite avoidable by paying attention by going slowly up and down such inclines (like pulling into or out of a gas station or convenience store) and taking such inclines at an angle (i.e., not perpendicular to the street).
A major upside of these type carriers is that one gets less wind drag and better mileage from such this configuration versus the high wind drag of roof mounted carriers. Evidence? I got over 41 mpg on my noted 3000 mile trip! I also does not obstruct the view out the back window at all essentially.
Tickled in Oregon

I bought this for a 2400 mile trip to Florida and back. I expect years of service from this durable cargo box. We always hit several big rain storms and this kept everything dry. It is large and roomy. I chose this model instead of the roof cargo because we needed to store bulky luggage items instead of longer, thin items like skis. We fit 3 medium sized 25"x19"x10" suitcases in the box with room for other things. We stuffed it at full weight capacity or more with no problems. I also appreciated that it was at arm level so we could get in and out of it easily during the trip. The placement of the box at the trailer hitch did not affect gas mileage at all, another advantage over roof mounted boxes. The key cannot be removed while the box is open. A nice feature so you don't head down the road with the box open. Sounds silly, but after 2400 miles of driving it can happen. It is bulky so you may need some help attaching it, but it is easy to do. It fits tight and secure with the included non rattle bolt. No noise comes from this item while driving. It did not come with the locking bolt which is $50. This is my only complaint. It's mostly psychological as I doubt anyone would steal it, but never say never. I ran out and bought a Thule locking bolt, a flimsy device but worth having. Box tilted down for easy access to the back hatch of my SUV. Great product.