Most Popular Malone for 2023 Subaru Forester

This review is based on 2 months of use. Pros: inexpensive, lightweight, fairly easy to mount, and does the job. Cons: cheap quality, end caps come off easily, and rubber gaskets on mounts do not stay on. Overall it has done the job (in my case carrying a canoe and Yakima box), but with some headaches. The end caps coming off is a problem when mounting and storing. I also anticipate they will blow off at some point. I recommend removing the crossbars when not in use as they will make general driving more rough.

This roof rack seems better designed than the Thule rack I used for 20 years on my previous car -- and locks are included! This is quicker to install or remove and probably as strong. I hope it lasts as long. My Thule accessories fit, and I added Malone foam blocks.

I got a really great deal on this MPG201 kit via the "used" section, which wasn't used - I contacted support and it was listed essentially as "damaged in shipping" but fully functional, which it was. It came with no keys but I used a small flathead screwdriver to unlock them, necessary for rack installation. Not a biggy. One of the plastic feet split on install, which Malone rectified without hassle, and sent keys, when I contacted them with a photo. They make a decent rack for the money, I bought a different kit from them years ago. The connection beneath the roof rails is minimal but seems sufficient for surf and snowboards. I sent photos to Malone who confirmed the install is correct.

Perfect for my mountain bike setup!

Fits our 2023 Subaru Forester like a glove. Well made. Like the locking feature.

I installed the roof rack easily. The instructions were clear. The cross bars are strong and heavy. The towers adjust easily with the provided tool. It chirps a bit when I drive. I don’t mind that. I plan to carry two Hornbeck canoes.