Strut on Thule Atlantis 1600XT popped off. How do I re-attach it?

Why?

Hi Jonathan, based on the date of your Q, you may have already moved on. For what it's worth... I have the Atlantis 1600, structure is identical, cubic feet size is different. When you state "put Thule hinge back on" I am presuming you're referring to the entire upper segment of the carrier as the hinges are only pins riveted to the upper carcass. These pins seat in the lower carcass latches (also riveted) when the lid is closed. If the lower latches are obstructing the pins from seating, it means the latches are locked -- simply insert your key and unlock them. The pins (hinges) will function normally again.

If you're referring to actually attaching the pins to the upper carcass, then I would use a 3/16" medium length rivet ensuring that you use a washer on the inside (where the rivet expands) to add the binding power that the carcass body will not.

Hi Erroll,

What I believe you're referring to is the 'locking hook' -- the piece attached to the lid that slides into the lock mounted on the bottom segment of the cargo box. While it acts like a hinge in respect of the closed side of the Thule, what the mfg refers to as the hinge (or also referred to as a strut) is the spring mechanism at the front and back used to hold the lid up.

You can acquire this locking hooks online - attached a link for your convenience.

Good luck.

THULE ATLANTIS 200 from Exeter Roofracks Roofboxes

Thule customer service is excellent and they will be happy to give you the exact answer you are looking for.

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I have a Thule Atlantis 688T 2100 with one broken henge. What they sell online and call a hinge is not a hinge but the spring arm that holds the top open. I contacted Thule twice with no answer and on the third try Thule sent an email saying they won't sell replacement hinges and would only fix it if it were on waranty which it is not. If anyone has a solution please let me know. Now you know about Thule customer support. If you buy a Thule product, good luck. You'll need it.

same here ... bought new lock/key from Thule but no way to get old lock out

Just replaced the locks on an Atlantis 200 which should be the same.
Pop off the 3 rubber caps around the lock and drill out the rivets.
Inside the box pull the plastic unit away from you (bending the aluminium strip slightly but this is fine) gaining access to 2 screws. Unscrew these (I used a small ratchet with a pozi bit rather than a screwdriver) and remove the plastic unit.
You'll have to take out the lock cartridge next. Theres various wedges in the plastic which you should try to hold open then a flat screwdriver near the cog should lever the whole thing out.
To get the barrel lock out of it's cartridge you'll have to push the tumblers in from the back with a very small screwdriver and gradually work it out. (the one I did had a snapped key so I'm assuming this part is easier if you are just changing locks for keyed alike purposes)
Fitting the new lock in to it's cartridge should be easy enough. When you reinsert the cartridge in to the housing make sure that the sliding bolt (that your key turns) is fully in the open position, otherwse your key won't do a thing.
Screw the housing back on and re-rivet the points you drilled.

Dan (Rothwell Trailers)

Try this link and scroll down to online live help and they might be able to provide you with parts:http://www.rei.com/help/feedback/feedback.html#_2

Hi,

Any Thule dealer should be able to sort this one out for you.

Have a look through Thule's website to find the model and possibly you could get it online if it's sold as a user changeable accessory..

http://www.thule.com/Thule

The odds of someone here being able to solve your problem is near zero. Why not go to Thule.com or call using this info:
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