Expert Answers about Roof Cargo Carrier

• Will the Yakima RocketBox and FrontLoader Fit on a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon at the Same Time
• The Yakima RocketBox Pro, # Y07193, will fit the factory roof rack on your 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon. To determine if it will fit with a bike rack already in place you will need to measure how much width you have left on the crossbars. The box is 24 inches wide so I am confident that there is space to fit the cargo box on the roof. I personally like the RocketBox cargo boxes because they are well-made, functional boxes for a decent price. I have linked a video review of this box for you to v
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• Will Curt Basket Fit the Factory Roof Rack on a 2009 Subaru Outback Sport Impreza
• You will need to take some measurements of the factory bars on your 2008 Subaru Outback Sport Impreza to determine if the Curt basket # C18115 will fit. The Curt basket will fit on cross bars no wider than 3 inches and the center to center distance between the bars must be 15 inches or more. Measure your bars to determine if these dimensions are compatible. I have included a link to the instructions for the basket for you.
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• Will the Thule Sonic Large Cargo Box Fit the Factory Roof Rack on a 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport
• The Thule Sonic large cargo box # TH634B, is listed as a fit for a 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport if it has the factory installed crossbars that run side to side. With this box installed it will NOT interfere with the rear hatch when opened. I have included a link to a video showing the features of the box for you. If you needed crossbars, and for a sleek, low profile look, I recommend the Thule AeroBlade Edge roof rack, # TH7502-TH7503. The other option is the regular square bars using roof rack
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• Which Thule Cargo Boxes Will Fit a 1999 Subaru Forester without Rear Hatch Interference
• If your 1999 Subaru Forester has the factory roof rack then you can installed the Thule Boxster, Atlantis 1200 through 1800 series, and the Ascent 1500 and 1600 series will all fit without rear hatch interference. On the newer generation of Thule boxes, any box labeled as large or extra large will fit. I have included links to all of the boxes that will fit below. If your Forester has factory side rails that run front to back but not crossbars that run side to side then you will need to ad
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• Fit and Rear Hatch Clearance of Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 on 2011 Subaru Outback Sport
• According to my Yakima Representative, the RocketBox Pro 14 # Y07192 is indeed a fit for the factory crossbars on your Outback Sport. Yakima To determine if you will have hatch clearance, you will need to take a quick measurement. If your front crossbar is adjustable, adjust it so that it is moved forward as far as it will go. Measure the distance from the center of the crossbar rearward to the seam where the hatch meets the roof. If this distance is 45 inches or greater, the RocketBox Pro 1
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• Cargo Box Recommendation for a 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon
• There are a few things to consider before choosing a cargo box for your 2002 Subaru Outback Wagon. First, do you have a factory roof rack with crossbars on your vehicle? If not, you will need to add a set of crossbars like the SportRack Frontier Roof Rack, # A21009N. Both the SportRack crossbars and the factory crossbars are adjustable along the side rails on your vehicle so you should have not problem using the SportRack Aero XL Cargo Carrier, # A90275. This cargo carrier requires a crossba
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• Thule AeroBlade Versus Square Bar to Mount Curt Cargo Basket to 2013 Subaru Forester
• The Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket you refer to, part # C18115 is compatible with either the Thule Square or AeroBlade Crossbar. If your Forester has the side rails that run from the front to the rear along the edge of the roof, for square bars you would need part # THLB50 and # TH450. For the AeroBlade, use part # THARB47 and # TH450R. If your Forester has a bare roof, you would install crossbars using parts # THLB50, TH460 and THKIT3079 for Square Bars or # THARB47, TH460R and THKIT3079.
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• Which Cargo Box is Compatible with 2012 Subaru Outback Rear Hatch
• The Thule Atlantis 2100 XT - Premium Roof Rack Cargo Box, part # TH688XT, will directly fit your 2012 Subaru Outback if equipped with factory side rails and side to side crossbars. If your vehicle has factory rails but not crossbars, you will then also need part # TH450, the Thule Crossroad Roof Mounted Roof Railing Foot Pack, which come as a set of four; and part # THLB50, the Thule Square Load Bars - Steel - 50 inch, which come as a set of two bars. I have attached a video showing how part
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• Will the Yakima LoPro Cargo Box Fit a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon and Not Interfere with Rear Hatch
• In order to determine if the Yakima LoPro cargo box, # Y07320, will fit your 2013 Subaru Outback and not interfere with the rear hatch you will need to take a measurement. First, if the front most crossbar is adjustable, adjust it as far forward as it will go. Then measure from the center of the front bar straight back to the top lip of the hatch (or to the gap that separates the hatch from the roof). If that measurement is at least 57 inches then the box will not interfere. If you get a dif
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• 2006 Subaru Outback Hatch Clearance with Thule Atlantis 1800 # TH687XT
• Thule tells me that the rack should fit without hatch interference, but I would recommend that you measure the clearance yourself to confirm. The Thule Atlantis 1800 you referenced, part # TH687XT has a rear spacing of 20-1/2 inches, which is the space from the rear mounting location to the rear of the box. To determine if the hatch on your Outback will open without hitting the box, open the hatch then measure rearward from the rear crossbar of your roof rack until you reach the open rear hat
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• Will SportRack Aero XL Cargo Box Fit a 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon
• To determine if the SportRack Aero XL cargo box, # A90275, will fit your Subaru, it will need to have crossbars on the roof that run from side to side. If it does and the crossbars are no larger than 4 inches in diameter and the center to center spread between the bars is 24 to 34 inches, the box will fit. If you need a roof rack for you 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX Wagon I have included a link to the option for you. I have also linked a video review of the cargo box.
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• Will Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket # C18115 Fit on 2009 Subaru Impreza With Factory Roof Rack
• If your 2009 Subaru Impreza Sport has crossbars on your roof rack that run side to side, you will need to measure them to determine if the Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket, part # C18115, will fit. If your crossbars are at least 15 inches apart on center and less than 3 inches wide, the basket will fit. I have included a link to the installation details for the basket. If the roof rack on your vehicle only has front to back side rails you will need to add crossbars. SportRack has a cost effect
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• Will the Thule Ascent 1600 Cargo Box Fit a 2013 Subaru Outback Wagon
• I spoke with my contact at Thule and if your 2013 Subaru Outback has factory crossbars that run side to side on the roof then the Ascent, # TH604, is a direct fit and you can use it on the vehicle. If you jsut have the side rails that run front to back you will first need to install roof rack # TH45050 and then you can mount the cargo box. I have included a link to the installation details and a video covering the features of the Ascent series of boxes.
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• Fit of Rhino Rack Master-Fit Roof Cargo Box # RMFB440 on 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon
• If your Outback currently has crossbars that are no wider than 3-1/2 inches or taller than 1-1/3 inches that can be adjusted so that their spread (center to center distance apart) is between 24-1/4 and 36-1/2 inches, the Rhino Rack # RMFB440 cargo box would work just fine for you. If your Outback has the side rails that run from the front to the rear of the vehicle along the edge of the roof, you will need to install crossbars as an attachment point for the cargo box. Although Rhino Rack does
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• Will the Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket Fit a 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX
• From what I could find, the 2008 Subaru Impreza could come with a naked roof or with side rails that run front to back. If you do have crossbars that run front to back, you will need to measure them to determine if the Curt basket # C18115 will fit. If your crossbars are at least 15 inches apart on center and less than 3 inches wide, the basket will fit. I have included a link to the installation details for the basket. If you need to add crossbars, SportRack has a cost effective system yo
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• Will the SportRack Aero Cargo Box Fit a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon
• To determine if the Sport Rack cargo box # A90275 will fit your 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon, you will need to measure the crossbars. If the crossbars are less than 4 inches thick and the center to center distance between the 2 bars is 24 to 34 inches, the box will fit. If you need to add crossbars to the roof of your Outback there are a few options. If the car has side rails that run front to back, use Thule system # TH45050. If your Outback is a Sport model with no rails or crossbars, you w
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• Which Rooftop Cargo Boxes Fit OEM Crossbars of 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon
• The SportRack Aero XL cargo box you mentioned, part # A90275 is one of the many cargo boxes we offer that is compatible with the OEM roof rack of your 2011 Outback Wagon. The Aero XL can adjust to fit crossbar spreads ranging from 24-34 inches, and will fit crossbars up to 4 inches in diameter. The box opens from the rear, providing access to your cargo from either the driver or passenger side. The SportRack Explorer # A90095 would also fit your roof crossbars, but the Explorer opens on the p
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• Can the Rear Hatch be Opened With SportRack Aero XL Installed on a 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon
• The SportRack Aero XL, # A90275, should fit the factory crossbars on a 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon. The great thing about this box is that it is only 63 inches long. This means you should be able to open the rear hatch most of the way if not all of the way. You can also adjust the mounting hardware in the box to move the box forward giving you even more clearance. I have included a link to a review video for you.
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• Will the Thule Ascent 1700 Roof Mount Cargo Box Fit a 2006 Subaru Tribeca
• If your 2006 Subaru Tribeca has the factory installed crossbars that run side to side on the vehicle roof, then Thule does list the Ascent 1700 cargo box, # TH605, as a direct fit. If your Tribeca has side rails that run front to back, you will first need to add crossbars. You can use Rhino-Rack roof rack, # SXB4. I have included a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. If the vehicle did not come with any type of roof rack, you can add the following parts: Thule Squar
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• Will Yakima RocketBox Roof Cargo Box # Y07193 Clear Fully Opened Rear Hatch on 2008 Subaru Outback
• Thanks for the compliment on the Yakima RocketBox video on the Subaru Outback. Sorry that we did not show the rear hatch clearance in the video. I did recommend your advice to our video team. I went out to the warehouse and took a measurement on the Yakima RocketBox Pro 11 Roof Cargo Box, part # Y07193, to help you determine the clearance when opening your rear hatch. I moved the sliding mounting clamps, at the rear of the cargo box, as far back as they will slide and took a measurement f
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• Will the Sportrack Explorer Cargo Box fit on a 2012 Subaru Impreza and Clear the Antenna
• For a complete roof rack for you vehicle check out the link I attached that shows the available roof racks for your vehicle. Either would work very well. The SportRack Explorer Cargo Box # A90095 that you referenced should work well on the cross bars of your vehicle. I attached a picture of a vehicle similar to yours with an even longer cargo box installed on it to show you that it would clear the antenna. I attached a review video and installation instructions for the # A90095 for you to
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• Will the Sportrack Aero XL Cargo Box Fit on the Roof of a 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon
• For your 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon, you can mount the Aero XL Cargo Box, item # A90275, as long as your factory cross bars are no larger than 4 inches in diameter. If you do not have cross bars that run from left to right on the roof of your vehicle check out the link I attached to see all of the roof racks that are available for your vehicle. You will need to select the roof style that you currently have on the page and the page will take you to the correct racks for your vehicle. Once a
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• Will the Curt Roof Mount Cargo Basket Fit a 2010 Subaru Outback
• As long as the bars on the 2010 Subaru Outback, when placed side to side on the roof, are at least 15 inches apart on center AND are no wider than 3 inches, then you can mount the Curt roof cargo carrier, # C18115.
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• Will a Thule Atlantis 2100 Fit on a 2009 Subaru Forester
• If you have factory crossbars on your 2009 Subaru Forester then the Thule Atlantis 2100 XT # TH688XT cargo box would fit. If you do not have factory cross bars check out the link I attached that will allow you to select the roof style you have and then will show you all the roof racks available for your vehicle that would allow installation of the # TH668XT. I attached installation instructions for the # TH688XT for you to check out also.
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• Will the Thule Ascent 1700 Cargo Box Interfere with the Rear Hatch on a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback
• The Thule Ascent 1700, # TH605, will fit the factory crossbars on a 1997 Subaru Legacy Outback. There is always a chance that the box will interfere with the rear hatch being able to fully open on the vehicle. What you can do to limit or eliminate contact is to adjust the box on the crossbars to make the box more forward on the vehicle. If you have adjustable crossbars, you can also move them forward. Another option is to use a different box that is shorter. In this type of situation, I usual
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• Can a Thule Ascent 1100 Cargo Box be Mounted to Round Yakima Crossbars
• A Thule cargo box like the Ascent 1100, # TH602, will fit on Yakima round crossbars. I have included a link to installation details for the box and a video review for you. Usually, on a cargo box page, in the specs section we will list compatibility. For the Ascent 1100, it fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero, AeroBlade and Xsporter load bars; Yakima bars; and most factory-installed luggage racks. Also make sure to check the owners manual for the capacity of the roof and do not exceed it.
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• Is a Yakima SkyBox 16s Compatible on the Roof of a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon
• Yes, if you have a roof rack on your vehicle that has factory cross bars that run from one side to the other the Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s # Y07196 would be compatible with your vehicle. This cargo box will mount onto round, square and most factory crossbars. If you have rails that run from front to back on the roof of your 2012 Subaru Outback you will be able to carry a Yakima SkyBox Pro 16s Cargo Box # Y07196 as well. You will need to install a cross bar first though for the box to attach to
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• Will the Thule Atlantis 2100 Roof Mount Cargo Box Fit a 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon
• In all likelihood, because the Thule Atlantis 2100, # TH688XT, is so long at 92-1/2 inches long (over 7-1/2 feet) it is going to hang over the front or rear edge of the roof if not both. The box can be adjusted to be more forward or back on the roof. In the forward most position, from the center of the rear crossbar to the hatch when opened on the vehicle, you would need at least 25 inches of space for the box not to interfere with the hatch. To get an idea of where the ends of the box will b
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• Can a Cargo Box and Kayak be Carried on a 2005 Subaru Outback at the Same Time
• In order to put a Cargo Box, like # A26395, and a kayak on your roof, you will first need to measure the crossbar width on your 2005 Subaru Outback. The cargo box is 23-1/2 inches wide. You will also need to measure the height of the kayak (because it will need to be carried on its side when on the roof). Add the width of the box and the width of the kayak when on its side. If the sum is less than the usable with of your crossbars then there is a good chance you will be able to carry both. Ho
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• Will the Rola Roof Basket # 59504 Work on a 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
• In order to determine if these Rola Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # 59504 you will need to measure thickness of the cross bars on your 2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. The # 59504 is designed to work on cross bars that are not wider than 3-1/4 inches. I attached a review video of this product for you to check out that shows how the product installs.
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• Cargo Box Recommendation for a 1999 Subaru Outback Wagon
• For your 1999 Subaru Outback Wagon, you can mount the Aero XL Cargo Box, item # A90275, as long as your factory cross bars are no larger than 3-3/4 inches in diameter. A similar box that is confirmed to fit your vehicle is the RocketBox Pro 14, item # Y07192. I would recommend this box for its ease of installation and removal, compared to the Sportrack model, see video review. With either of these boxes you will need to stay within the 100 lb weight limit of the roof on your 1999 Subaru Ou
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• Will the Curt Cargo Rooftop Carrier # C18115 Fit on a 2006 Subaru Forester with Factory Crossbars
• Yes, the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket, item # C18115, will mount to your factory crossbars, as long as the distance between the cross bars is at least 15 inches. The universal clamps are designed to fit onto most factory and aftermarket roof-rack crossbars. I have linked installation instructions for you to review.
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• Will a Thule Frontier Cargo Box Fit on the Factory Rack on a 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca
• I spoke with my contact at Thule and the Thule Frontier Cargo box, item # TH668ES, will fit on the factory cross bars on your 2007 Subaru B9 Tribeca, as long as the box is not older than 10 years old. The Thule Ascent cargo boxes, like the one you selected, will also fit on your factory cross bars. If your vehicle is not equipped with raised rails and cross bars that run side to side you will need the Thule Traverse Roof-Rack Foot Pack, # TH480, the Thule Load Bars, # THLB58, and the Roof-
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• Direct Fit Roof Mount Cargo Basket Recommendations for a 2007 Subaru Forester
• The SportRack Cargo Basket, # A21030, is a universal fit item designed to fit as many vehicles as possible. To determine if your 2007 Subaru Forester is compatible, you will need to measure the width of the cross bars that run side to side on the roof. If they are less than 3-1/2 inches thick, then the basket will fit. According to Thule, there is a direct fit basket compatible with the cross bars on your Forester. Take a look at the M.O.A.B. Roof Top Cargo Carrier, # TH690. This basket will
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• Will The Yakima Skybox 16s Cargo Box # Y07178 Fit My 2011 Subaru Outback w/ Factory Crossbars
• The Yakima SkyBox 16s Cargo Box, part # Y07178, is designed to fit most vehicles with factory roof racks. If you measure the lateral distance between the two crossbars of your factory roof rack and it measures between 24 and 36 inches then part # Y07178, it will fit your 2011 Subaru Outback. According to the information I got from Yakima, the Yakima SkyBox 16s Cargo Box, part # Y07178, will fit your 2011 Subaru Outback with factory crossbars. Part # Y07178 will not interfere with the rear hat
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• Which Roof Mounted Cargo Baskets Will Fit a 2011 Subaru Forester With or Without Factory Roof Rack
• As long as your 2011 Subaru Forester has cross bars that run side to side that are less than 3-1/4 inches wide, the Rola Roof Mounted Cargo Basket, # 59504, will fit. The cross bars will need to be 26-1/4 inches apart, center to center, 30 inches apart center to center, 33-3/4 inches apart center to center, or 37-1/2 inches apart center to center. I have included a link to the installation details and a video review of this basket. Installation is not difficult and I am sure even the most novice
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• Will The Thule Atlantis Roof Rack Cargo Box # TH688XT Fit On A 2011 Subaru Outback
• If your vehicle is the 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon with the integrated roof rack you will need to use the Thule Crossroad Roof Rack, part # TH450, # THLB50, to install the Thule Atlantis 2100 XT - Premium Roof Rack Cargo Box, part # TH688XT to your vehicle. This roof rack will have feet that mount to your side rails and the Thule load bars will attach to the feet and give you the crossbars that run from side to side. If you have the 2011 Subaru Outback Sport with the factory crossbars that run
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• What Is Maximum Length Skis That Will Fit Into Yakima Skybox 18 Cargo Box # YO7181
• I walked out to our warehouse and measured the inside of the Yakima SkyBox 18 Cargo Box, part # Y07181. I measured a length of approximately 78-1/2 Inches or 199 CM of space without interfering with the hinges of the Yakima Skybox. You will be able to fit skis that measure 78-1/2 Inches or 199 CM in length into the Yakima SkyBox 18. I have linked instructions for the Yakima SkyBox 18 Cargo Box, part # Y07181 that you may find as good reference.
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• What Roof Mount Cargo Boxes Will Fit a 2011 Subaru Outback Wagon with Factory Roof Rack
• According to Yakima, you will be able to use the Yakima RocketBox Pro 11 Black Cargo Box, # Y07193, which is the closest to the Thule Cargo Box # TH602 that you have referenced. Any of the Rocket Box series, SkyBox series, of SkyBox Pro series, are stated to fit provided that you have the Wagon model. I have included a link below to the installation details and a video review of RocketBox Pro 11 below. I recommend checking the capacity of the roof rack and the roof before loading anything ont
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• Will Thule Atlantis 1200 Cargo Box # TH685XT Fit a 2010 Subaru Forester with Factory Cross Bars
• The Thule Atlantis 1200 XT, # TH685XT, is a direct fit for your 2010 Subaru Forester. You will not need to add any additional components to install the box on the factory cross bars of your vehicle. I have included a link to the installation details below. This box is also available in black, # TH685BXT. In addition to these 2 boxes, Thule also has numerous other boxes that will fit your vehicle. I have provided a link below to the available options for your vehicle. To see Thule boxes, clic
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• Will Thule Boxter Premium Roof Rack Cargo, # TH611, Fit 2010 Subaru Outback
• I contacted our representative at Thule and he informed me that the Thule Boxter - Premium Roof Rack Cargo Box, part # TH611, will fit your 2010 Subaru Outback. The Thule Boxter will be perfect for hauling skis, snowboards, and other equipment in non-winter months. Another good option from Thule would be the Thule Atlantis 1800 XT - Premium Roof Rack Cargo Box, part # TH687BXT, which is also designed for hauling skis and snowboards. He also informed me that all the newer model Subaru Outbacks
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• Will Thule Ascent 1500 Cargo Box # TH603 Fit Factory Pivoting Cross Bars, 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon
• I spoke with my contact at Thule regarding the Ascent 1500 Cargo Box, # TH603, and your 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with factory installed pivoting side rails/cross bars. She stated that the cargo box is a direct fit for your factory cross bars. You will be able to open the rear hatch with, at most, minimal interference depending on how you adjust the box when mounting it (more forward would mean more clearance at the rear). The sunroof will not be functional as the box when installed will pre
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• Will the Yakima RocketBox Pro 14 # Y07192 Fit on a 2011 Subaru Outback
• Yes, the RocketBox Pro 14 item # Y07192, will work on the factory cross bars that are integrated into the side rails on all 2011 Subaru Outback vehicles.
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• Is the SportRack Roof Mounted Cargo Basket Compatible with the Thule Crossroad Kit TH45050
• The shipping weight on the SportRack cargo basket is 40 pounds. If you deduct the packaging weight, the rack probably weighs about 38 pounds. You should have no problem attaching the SportRack basket to the Thule part # TH45050 rack. The Safari Net, part # A21033, attaches to the basket and will not make contact with the Thule kit so you should have no problems their either.
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• Will the Yakima Skybox 16s Fit a 2005 Subaru Outback with Yakima LowRider Rack and Cross Bars
• I checked with the Yakima fit guide, and with the Yakima LowRider on your factory rails, you can use the Skybox 16 line of cargo boxes on your Outback.
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• Will theSportRack Aero XL Cargo Box # A90275 Fit on a 2003 Subaru Outback with Factory Cross Bars
• Yes, the SportRack Roof Cargo Carrier, item # A90275, will work great on the factory cross bars on your 2003 Subaru Outback. You will need to position the cross bars between 24 and 34 inches apart and will be limited by the lowest capacity rating whether it is the 110 pound box rating or the rating of the roof of your vehicle, usually found in the owners manual.
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• Will Yakima Basket Case Roof Mounted Cargo Basket fit a 2010 Subaru Outback
• The more important measurement to be concerned with is the cross bar spread, not the overall size in this case. The Yakima Basket Case can be mounted long ways or side ways for lack of a better term. Which direction used is based on the spread of the cross bars. In order to attach the clamps to the basket and cross bars, there needs to be a spread of 12 to 40 inches between the bars. Check your Outback and see if the cross bars are in this window or can be adjusted to this window. I have a
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• Will the Sidekick Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier Fit a 2010 Subaru Outback with Factory Roof Rack
• I spoke with my contact at Thule about the Sidekick Roof Mounted Cargo Carrier Box, # TH682, fitting on your 2010 Subaru Outback. She stated that the cargo box will fit the factory cross bars on your vehicle. You will not be able to open the sun roof with the box mounted on the roof rack. If you have a moon roof (the type that slides into the roof) it should be able to function. She went on to state that they do not test to see if the rear hatch will open all the way with the box installed.
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• SportRack Roof Mounted Cargo Basket Part # A21030 for 2008 Subaru Forester
• The SportRack Roof Mounted Cargo Basket will bolt directly to the factory cross bars on your 2008 Forester as long as they are not wider than 3-1/2 inches. The basket will sit on top of your existing cross bars, and will not touch the roof at any point. The basket has a 110 lb capacity. Keep in mind that the capacity of your factory roof rack will come into play here, as well. The basket weighs approximately 40 lbs, so the factory rack capacity will be reduced by 40 lbs. The factory rack shou
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