Thule Atlantis 1600: An Attractive Cargo Carrier

The Thule Atlantis 1600 is a hard shell cargo carrier that mounts to the roof rack of your vehicle. The Atlantis 1600 holds your snowboards or whatever else you want to put in it. Roof racks by Thule are known to be strong and reliable.

The Thule Atlantis 1600 is the most popular size roof rack in the Atlantis line. They are designed to fit on the most popular vehicles. The Atlantis 1600 is easy to use, easy to mount and has roomy cargo capacity. The aerodynamic design is attractive.

About Thule

The company started out small, with the founding member, Ake Skeppner selling cargo carriers to retailers out of his station wagon. Thule has come a long way from the days of selling out of a car. Thule has a large selection of cargo containers and a reputation of durable products.

Will the Thule Atlantis 1600 Fit My Vehicle?

Most factory installed and after market vehicle racks will work with the Thule Atlantis 1600. The Atlantis 1600 works with many vehicles, but it will not work with all of them. The Thule website has a handy tool called "Rack Your Car", to check to see if your vehicle is compatible with the Atlantis 1600. Check out "Rack Your Car" at www.thuleracks.com/fg_vehicle.asp.

Specifications and Features

Weight: 39 pounds

Volume: 16 cubic feet

Dimensions: 74 x 36 x 16.3 inches

Available Colors: Silver or black.

Built in safety feature: The key can only be removed when box is fully closed.

Vacuum molded ABS.

Hardware is zinc iron plated steel with nylon straps and buckles.

Dual force strut.

Pre-installed QuickGrip mounting system.

Access gear from either side of the car using the patented Dual-Side opening feature.

Mounts to most factory installed racks and after market racks.

Carries 4-6 snowboards.

Lifetime warranty.

You can read the technical manual on Thule's website at www.thuleracks.com/manuals/686.pdf

Review of the Atlantis 1600

The Atlantis 1600 is extremely easy and fast to mount which is especially convenient if you don't want to leave it on your vehicle full time. No tools are needed to mount the Atlantis 1600. How easy is that? The cargo carrier opens and locks on both sides. I like being able to access the carrier from either side of the car. I like that the Atlantis 1600 feels strong and sturdy. It feels like it will last a long time. Most importantly, the container is roomy. It fits four to six snowboards, which meets my needs perfectly.

How Much Does the Thule Atlantis 1600 Cost and Where Can I Buy One?

The suggested retail price for the Thule Atlantis 1600 is $499.00. You can check local sporting goods stores for the Atlantis 1600 or order directly from Thule at www.thuleracks.com/product.asp.