Thule 857 Caravan Roof Cargo Bag

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Features

  • Haul more stuff without harming the environment with the Thule 857 Caravan Roof Cargo Bag
  • Made from PVC-free 600 denier nylon that’s gentle on our Planet yet tough on the road
  • Built-in storm flaps with hook and loop seals block out bad weather
  • 13 cubic ft of space - 40"x32"x18"
  • Thule’s 857 Caravan Roof Cargo Bag easily attaches to your factory or aftermarket roof rack
  • Comes with a convenient storage bag
  • Lifetime Warranty

Description

It’s good for the environment. It’s good for your gear. It’s the Thule 857 Caravan Roof Cargo Bag—Thule’s first weather-protected cargo bag that’s made with PVC-free denier nylon. This Eco-conscious cargo bag gives you 13 cubic ft of storage space, and doesn’t hurt Mother Nature in the process.

More than just a responsible choice, the Thule 857 Caravan delivers all the features you expect from an all-season roof cargo bag. Its fabric withstands the bitterest weather, and the storm flaps with hook and loop seals block moisture from seeping in through the zippers.

Whether you drive a compact hybrid or an SUV, the Thule 857 Caravan Roof Cargo Bag can fit your ride. It attaches right to your factory or aftermarket roof rack or crossbars. It’s a cinch to load and unload the Thule 857 Caravan onto your auto, thanks to its hearty handles. And, the included storage bag keeps your Caravan neatly tucked away when you’re off the road. Lifetime Warranty.

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A wonderful surprise!
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Reviewed by Judith M (Huntsville, AL) 1997 Toyota RAV4 — Oct 03, 2011 8:35 PM
I wasn't expecting a great experience with a canvas cargo bag for the roof of my Rav4. I had over 800 miles to travel and I was stuffing it full. I did manage to keep from over filling it, but I expected to have some noise from the roof. I hear nothing. I secured the straps per others comments and it was quiet. I can state that it did add extra drag to the drive. I did expect that. However, I was still able to maintain decent speeds, sometimes exceeding the limit, but the vehicle responded fine despite the extra cargo on top. I look forward to using it on other trips to go camping or anything else, and freeing up the back space for my dogs to enjoy. They give it 8 thumbs up, wait they don't have thumbs ;o) I'm also disabled and I found it quite easy to adjust. Just make sure it's tight and secure and you'll love it. Also, my items were wrapped in vacuumed bags in case I hit rain. I know it's not waterproof so I planned for it just in case. One thing I did run into, with my vehicle in particular. My roof rack bars were not far enough apart, so per the instructions I let the back end of the cargo bag lay over the rear bar. It was just fine. My contents were pliable to accommodate the position without any damage to the car or contents. Again, no noise despite the spacing issue. Two thumbs up!
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Good Value--Meets Expectations
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Reviewed by Ross N (Overland Park, KS) — Jun 01, 2011 11:36 AM
Used this on a Honda Odyssey with side rails only for a there and back 200 mile (one way) trip. After realizing that the straps were flapping in the wind and banging the roof, secured them better and heard nothing more during the trip. Drove through very heavy rain for a good portion of the trip on the way there, and some water did collect in the bag. But, based on other reviews, had packed the clothing in plastic trash bags and they remained dry. Overall a good value and would recommend it to others.
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THULE 857
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful.
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Reviewed by ALBERT N (Sanbornton, NH) — May 30, 2011 2:45 PM
I bought this not knowing what to expect,WOW I was surprised it set up easy and held a large suitcase and a lot of smaller itemes.And it folded right up into the small bag.Very durable too.The only down side it left more room in the car, so my wife hade to fill it, she went shopping.
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Why the bag itself printed "CARAVAN" on it? NO "CARANVAN" better
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Reviewed by Patrick N (Brentwood, TN) 2005 Nissan Pathfinder — May 28, 2011 7:07 AM
Why the bag itself printed "CARAVAN" on it? It's must be printed THULE and NO "CARANVAN" underneath the THULE logo for general use such as for all SUV, Van.... This must be changed... If put on the roof of the SUV then it looks nonsense appreance wise..........
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Disappointed customer!
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Reviewed by ryan E (Novi, MI) — Apr 19, 2011 8:07 AM
I bought the Thule transport bag for my Family trip to FL. When we Arrived in FL from Mi our clothes were soaking wet from the rain! We had to set our clothes out for a day while they dried!! Do not buy if your are using it for your suit cases!
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Awesome Cargo Bag
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Reviewed by Julia B (Rutherford, NJ) 2009 Volkswagen Routan — Jan 06, 2011 5:18 PM
This bag was not only a great price but a great value. It worked perfectly to store all our clothes for our 2,500 mile trek to Florida (for a family of 5). The bag was secure and looked great on top of our VW mini van. We were VERY happy with this purchase.
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A Backpack for my Jeep
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Reviewed by Gerard G (Norfolk, MA) 2010 Jeep Liberty — Dec 29, 2010 6:09 AM
My family and I took a trip to visit friends in Virginia for the holidays in my Jeep. Space for luggage was limited for a group of 5 people, so the Roof Cargo Bag was needed. It worked out great! Installation was quick and simple. I was able to fit 3 travel bags and 3 set of boots into it. Nice product.
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We Loved It!
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Reviewed by Libby B (Rio Rancho, NM) — Oct 31, 2010 3:19 PM
We loved it! It held all our stuff, installed easily, and stayed totally secure all the way across the country. It even looked good on our vehicle! Glad we made the purchase.
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good in the rain
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Reviewed by Paul L (Parachute, CO) 2008 Chrysler Pacifica — Aug 05, 2010 1:26 PM
Our first outing with the 857 was in a driving rain. With a light weight tarp inside, our bags remained dry. This cargo bag preformed better than I expected.
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Is what it is, does what it is supposed to.
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Reviewed by Tom S (Broomall, PA) 2007 Toyota FJ Cruiser — Jun 22, 2010 8:08 PM
I like the look of this cargo bag over some of the other ones.
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