s1000pre
Active Member
I have a 2022 Max and just purchased a Thule XL carrier. In the rear position (rear crossbar at rear, front crossbar mounted center) the carrier doesn’t allow the tailgate to open completely. In the forward position, the carrier covers most of the panoramic roof. If I drill and tap an additional mounting hole in the rail just forward of the center mounting position, I can move the carrier far enough forward to clear the tailgate. Has anyone drilled and tapped an additional mounting hole for the crossbar mounting screw? I would like to use the OEM front hole for the rear crossbar screw, and add a new hole for the front crossbar screw.