Thule 857 Caravan Rooftop Cargo Bag | 
 enlarge | Brand: Thule
Category: Sports
List Price: $99.95
Buy New: $89.96
You Save: $9.99 (10%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 9330
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.3
Dimensions (in): 16.1 x 9.1 x 7.5
MPN: 857
Model: 857
UPC: 091021857377
EAN: 0091021857377
ASIN: B00152VYRA
Release Date: February 28, 2008
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | Generous 13 cubic foot capacity accommodates all types of loads | | • | Easily attaches to factory installed or aftermarket luggage racks | | • | Constructed of durable pvc free 600 denier weather resistant nylon | | • | Storm flaps with hook and loop fasteners protect zippers | | • | Conveniently collapses down to sore in its own storage bag |
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Product Description
Thule Caravan Generous 13 cu. ft. capacity accommodates all types of loads. Easily attaches to factory installed or aftermarket luggage racks. Constructed of durable, non PVC 600 denier nylon. Weather proof performance. Storm flaps with Velcro ; fasteners protect zippers. Conveniently collapses down to store in its own storage bag.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Poor Quality July 10, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I ordered this pack for medium length road trips (200-500 miles). I frankly didn't need, nor have room, for a hard box so the Caravan 857 seemed like a good compromise.
When I went to use it for the first time I noted that some of the stitching on the zipper seemed to be unraveling. I didn't think much of this problem given the Velcro flaps and such, but half way into my first trip the zipper tore open and the inside weather-resistant lining completely shredded (see other reviews). Additionally, the bag is far from aerodynamic (as portrayed n the photos); it reduced the gas mileage of my sedan by about 5 miles per gallon over the course of 500 miles.
To compound the difficulty with the actual bag, I received less-than-helpful support from the rather surly staff that man the support desk at Thule North America. After getting lectured about the tolerances of the bag, they told me to email the details of the incident along with a shipping address for a replacement bag. It's been a month and I haven't received the replacement bag and my emails continue to go unacknowledged (when i call they tell me to email them the details).
I'd have to say that the whole experience has put me off Thule products.
Look for Another July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The seams ripped and the velcro came loose the first time we used it on a 750 mile trip from San Diego to Moab, Utah 06/08. We were only carrying 4 soft duffle bags, and it wasn't over-stuffed. Although we did not encounter any rain, I doubt the bag would've been weather-proof beacuse the liner on the inside of the bag shredded, and made a real mess. On a positive note, none of our bags were damaged and it did survive the trip home. Thule is sending me another bag, and hopefully it won't repeat. Be careful about purchasing through Amazon... 30 day return policy.
 Not for me.... July 1, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The bag is nice and the size is great (and the no PVC is where Thule needs to head).... BUT... it ripped the first day I used it (had a stroller in it, and the seam ripped straight through) and it is definitely not 'weather-proof', it rained for only a few minutes on our trip and the inside items were wet. Probably a great bag for soft items in the desert... but not for all the time use... Come on Thule! Make a better PVC free bag! We know you can do it.
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