The Most Popular Thule Car & Truck Accessories

If your truck, SUV, or car is your gateway to the great outdoors, Thule makes products to help you enjoy the journey. 

Hailing from Sweden and pronounced “Tooly,” Thule is the world's biggest and arguably most famous manufacturer of bike racks, cargo boxes, and other gear-carrying accessories. 

Whether you're planning to hit the slopes, the trails, the waves, or anything in between, Thule is here to bring your gear along for the ride.

Thule products often come in many different forms. For example, you can get bike racks for one bike or four bikes, a carrier on your roof, or a carrier on your front end. Along with equipment carriers, Thule also makes cargo boxes, roof racks, truck racks, and more. 

All Thule products are meticulously designed to resist harsh weather and vibrations for reliable transportation. You can rely on Thule to transport your gear to your next big adventure.

Thule Bike Racks

Thule makes a wide range of bike racks to fit your needs. Whether you want to carry one bike or multiple bikes, Thule has something that fits. Three of the most popular Thule bike racks include the Thule T2 Pro XTR, the Thule Epos, and the Thule Upride. 

The Thule T2 Pro XTR bike rack is designed to be installed on your rear hitch and can carry up to two bikes. The Thule Epos also carries only two bikes, but it's designed with the ease of a foldable platform. 

On the more affordable end of the spectrum, the Upride bike rack mounts as an attachment to your roof crossbars and makes it easy to carry one or two bikes.

Thule Roof Racks

Thule roof racks are exactly what you need for extra storage on your vehicle. The room in your truck bed or SUV cargo hold might not always be enough, so you can use roof racks to add more room for your gear. 

Two of the top Thule roof rack crossbars are the Wingbar Edge and the Wingbar Evo. Depending on your vehicle, there are multiple versions of each, varying in length. 

To complete the roof rack, you'll need two roof crossbars and an installation kit consisting of four mounting feet and mounting hardware. The entire roof rack system, with the bars and the mounts installed, can be obtained and installed at any Action Car & Truck Accessories location. 

Once you have a roof rack, you can also install things like a kayak carrier, rooftop tent, or cargo box.

Thule Cargo Box

Thule cargo boxes are arguably the company's most popular product line. Roof cargo boxes are an easy and convenient solution for extra storage space. Each box is designed to be installed onto your roof rack system. The Thule Motion and Thule Sidekick are two top examples. 

The Thule Motion has various styles, but all features improve aerodynamics and functionality. The wing-shaped profile with a forward-leaning nose reduces air drag, while the sturdy lid design makes it easy to open and close the box. Thanks to the PowerClick quick-mount system, the Motion Box is easy to install.

The Thule Sidekick offers a space-saving design and a passenger-side opening for easier loading and unloading. Sturdy U-bolts mount the box securely to your roof rack system, allowing room on the roof for other items.

Thule Ski Rack

The Thule SnowPack is a roof-mounted ski rack and snowboard carrier. Depending on the model, it can carry up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards. It offers a low profile for improved aerodynamics and can be adjusted to accommodate any ski thickness.

The soft rubber arms protect your skis during transport, and the strong aluminum arms are corrosion-resistant and durable. The Thule SnowPack can be mounted to most aftermarket and factory cross bars.

Thule Kayak Rack

Thule Kayak and canoe racks are essential for transporting these items safely and securely. Having a dedicated rack for this type of watercraft also simplifies loading and unloading. Thule makes several types of kayak racks to fit your needs. The Thule Hullavator Pro provides lift assist to make loading and unloading easier. 

Other kayak racks include the Thule Compass and the Thule Hull-a-Port Aero. The latter rack is designed in a foldable J-style for easy use. J-shaped racks allow you to transport multiple kayaks by stacking them. These types are particularly useful when you want to carry other things on your roof.

Thule Roof Top Tent

Thule roof top tents are the latest in overlanding gear, giving you the ability to camp off the ground with your truck or SUV. Thule makes several models of roof top tents, including the Tepui model with a lightweight and low-profile design that is easy to install and transport.

Another Thule tent is the Approach model, which is a medium-sized tent with various fitment possibilities. Other models include the Tepui Ruggedized Autan 3, which is perfect for trucks, and the Thule Tepui Foothill, which works well for compact crossovers. The best way to narrow it down is to put in your vehicle information before shopping.

Thule Truck Rack

Thule truck racks come in many different styles, including the TracRac sliding truck rack, the Xsporter Pro Shift, and the Xsporter Pro Low Compact rack. To find out which one might fit your truck, you'll need to enter your make and model while shopping. 

Truck racks are designed to give you extra storage in your bed. For example, it can be difficult to fit long items like ladders, pipes, or lumber directly in your bed. A truck rack allows you to carry these long items above your bed, thus giving you room for other cargo.

Thule Awning

When overlanding, you might find that you need an extra covered spot to lounge or to go with your tent. A Thule awning is just the thing to add more covered protection. Thule makes a few different awning models, including the Roof Mount awning and the Outland awning.

The latter awning gives you 8.2 feet of coverage, while the roof mount model gives you over 12 feet. The Thule QuickLock system helps make setting and adjusting easy, while the spring-loaded tension arms absorb movement to increase stability and wind resistance. 

When you're looking for quality Thule products to aid your outdoor adventures, look no further than Action Car & Truck Accessories. We stock a wide variety of Thule products, including the popular categories listed here. Some items are easy to install, but if you need help, you can get them installed at any Action location.

 

FAQs on Thule Products

1. What are the most popular Thule products for outdoor adventures?

The most popular Thule products include their roof cargo boxes like the Motion 3 series, which provides aerodynamic design and spacious storage for luggage and camping gear. Thule bike racks are highly sought after, with models like the T2 Pro XTR hitch-mounted rack and EasyFold XT platform offering secure transport for standard bikes and e-bikes. Their roof rack systems serve as the foundation for carrying multiple types of gear from bikes to kayaks and rooftop tents. Thule also offers specialized carriers including watercraft carriers like the Hullavator for kayaks, ski and snowboard carriers with easy-to-use mounting systems, and hitch cargo carriers that attach to your vehicle's rear for convenient access. Each product line is engineered with Thule's signature combination of durability, ease of use, and sleek design.

2. What makes Thule roof boxes stand out from competitors?

Thule roof boxes stand out through their aerodynamic design that reduces wind resistance and noise while improving fuel efficiency during travel. Popular models like the Motion 3 series and Force XT feature dual-side openings, allowing convenient access from either side of your vehicle—especially valuable in tight parking situations. They incorporate power-click mounting systems for quick and secure installation without tools, and include integrated locking mechanisms to protect your gear from theft. Thule roof boxes are constructed from weather-resistant materials that protect contents from rain, snow, UV radiation, and extreme temperatures. The boxes undergo rigorous testing at Thule's Test Center where they're subjected to twice the recommended weight capacity and exposed to extreme conditions, ensuring reliability and long-lasting performance for active lifestyles.

3. Which Thule bike rack is best for my vehicle and needs?

The best Thule bike rack depends on your vehicle configuration and how you plan to use it. Hitch-mounted racks like the T2 Pro XTR and EasyFold XT are ideal if your vehicle has a trailer hitch—they offer the easiest loading and unloading at waist height, can accommodate e-bikes with high weight capacities, and often include tilt-away features for trunk access. Roof-mounted bike racks work well for sedans and hatchbacks without hitches, keeping your rear access clear and allowing you to carry other roof accessories simultaneously. Trunk-mounted racks provide the most affordable option and work on vehicles without hitches or roof racks, using secure straps and clips. For families or serious cyclists, consider capacity—Thule offers 2-bike, 4-bike, and larger platform options with features like the patented No-Sway cages and SecureHook system for frame protection.

4. Are Thule products compatible with all vehicle types?

Thule products are designed with universal fitment in mind and are compatible with most vehicle types including sedans, SUVs, trucks, crossovers, and even compact cars. Their roof rack systems include vehicle-specific mounting kits that ensure proper fit for factory roof rails or bare roofs on makes and models from Toyota, Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Subaru, Jeep, and many others. Thule provides an online Fit Guide tool that allows you to enter your vehicle's year, make, and model to determine exactly which products are compatible with your specific vehicle. Hitch-mounted accessories require a compatible receiver hitch (Class 1 through Class 5), while trunk-mounted options work on most vehicles with accessible trunk edges. Action Trucks' trained staff can also help verify compatibility and recommend the right Thule products for your vehicle's specifications and intended use.

5. How durable are Thule products and what kind of warranty do they offer?

Thule products are built for exceptional durability and undergo extensive testing at their dedicated Test Center in Sweden. Every product is subjected to extreme conditions including temperatures from freezing to scorching heat, UV radiation exposure, moisture and chemical testing, and load testing at twice the recommended weight capacity. Thule products are also field-tested by elite athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in real-world conditions to ensure they perform reliably in demanding situations. Many Thule products are backed by limited lifetime warranties, demonstrating the company's confidence in their construction and materials. This warranty typically covers defects in materials and workmanship, providing peace of mind for your investment. With over 75 years of manufacturing experience since 1942, Thule has established a reputation for quality that makes their products a reliable choice for anyone with an active lifestyle.