Most Popular Roof Basket for Subaru Forester
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 41-1/2" Long x 37" Wide x 4" Deep - 150 lbs
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
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- Round Bars
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- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- CURT
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by: Michael04/24/2023
Very durable basket, and fairly easy to install. It's definitely transformed the look and practicality of our little SUV.
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by: Jim11/21/2021
I am very pleased with the quality for the price.Just the right size for my 2017 Chevy Trax.the "U" bolts that are used to clamp the basket to the roof cross bars were a bit long so I cut them shorter & installed rubber caps on top of each stud. This keeps the studs from damaging items in the bssket.See pictures.
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Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 47" Long x 35" Wide - 165 lbs
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- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
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- Small Capacity
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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by: Jay10/14/2021
Greetings, I am giving these items 3? Because I was offered alternative products that did not fit together. Originally, I intended to purchase a roof rack cargo basket type and a spare tire holder from Yakima manufacturer that go well together, but one of them wasn’t in stock. So, after 3 weeks waiting time, I was offered alternative items via etrailer website, and I accepted them…after all, they are the experts. I got the recommended items through UPS, then I assembled them by myself. The roof rack cargo basket fit well on my car, but the spare tire holder was not compatible with the roof rack cargo basket. They couldn’t be assembled together. I submitted my claim to return the spare tire holder. Now, I have not achieved my goal to carry my spare tire. Understanding the needs and expectations of your customers is critical to maximize customer satisfaction. I am sure both products are good, but they are not compatible together, even though they were manufactured by the same company. Distributors should know better! I returned one item and I hope to be refunded.
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by: Mike06/02/2017
Great product. Easily puts together and I was able to install on our 2016 Toyota Highlander OEM roof rails with no problems. The mounting brackets slide to make for a easy fit. Have taken it on two long road trips with zero issues last summer one to the montains and one to the beach. Was able to fit our jogging stroller on in the basket. Had some heavy rain on one trip and seen no signs of water getting into the rails as that was a concern of mine when researching the different racks. The high sides allowed for easy tie downs for the weather bag we put the stroller in. Seemed to add a little road noise with nothing in it but that is to be expected when hauling things on the roof but the wind deflector seemed to keep the noise down. Easy to put on and off with a single person able to lift it. Great product, great fit for the car. Plan on using it for some more upcoming trips.
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Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 39" Wide
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- Cargo Basket
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
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by: Robert06/06/2020
Well done Yakima and etrailer. Great product and great service. The product is well made (in Taiwan....not China) and the parts and instruction video made it relatively" easy to install. Two people helps to install it more readily. The wind diffuser in the front greatly reduces wind noise. All in all very happy and glad I bought through etrailer. Service was excellent and delivery prompt.
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by: Paul M.12/12/2014
I am very happy with both the initial quality of the Load Warrior and how nice the eTrailer people are to deal with... The product seems well thought out and there are a bunch of accessories to mount most anything...
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
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- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Medium Capacity
- Black
- Thule
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by: P V06/05/2020
We were very happy with our Thule roof rack. The low profile design works well and does not have too much wind noise compared to others I’ve had. It’s held up very well also through the seasons.
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by: TrieU07/31/2022
Love my new Thule canyon xt roof cargo basket!! Fits on my 2022 Toyota Prius Nightshade, it was easy to assemble!! Shipping was awesome came in quicker then I expected!!
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Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket - 57" Long x 42" Wide - 165 lbs
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- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Steel
- Large Capacity
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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by: Thomas06/02/2018
Great product. Great quality. Instructions not real clear, so took me a couple of hours to assemble. Then another 15-20 minutes to secure to roof racks. I was working alone, extra hands would have helped. But extremely happy with quality and looks of product. We have lots of family that visit us, so I plan to carry luggage on the rack to free up space inside the vehicle on trips to and from the airport.
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by: Chuck02/03/2022
Love it! It's big enough to fit a bike carrier and a cargo bag on top of my MINI. Easy to assemble and install, solid construction. Great value for your money. If I have a gripe it's that the wind fairing on the front is VERY thin/fragile. I caught it with my bike tire when loading one day and the corner snapped right off like nothing. It's only about $XXX for the replacement.
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Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
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- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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by: Scott D03/10/2023
The Yakima OffGrid medium rack arrived yesterday at about 10:30 a.m. It was fully unpacked/assembled/installed by about 11:45. etrailer did a fine job of communicating/pricing/delivering and supporting this good product. I've been using Yakima products (and others) for biking, paddling, fishing etc. for about 45 years. This rack is a serious solution to a variety of uses of a roof rack. I will be able to use it on various vehicles and for a number of applications (sports, chores,travel etc.) It has more flexibility than most racks and I can't imagine a more durable, quality design. My particular needs, being in my "Dotage", are met by the ability to remove the cross bars and fairing for an open platform, or keep them on and custom fit to a spare tire, or bike rack, kayak rack etc. The attaching mechanisms drew my attention. I put this on the car with solo and with caution using a protective mat. It is very manageable and easy to fit. These mechanisms for tightening down on the crossbars bring the added value (and cost) to folks like me that don't want to spend a lot of time and effort installing a rooftop rack. I wanted secure, solid attachment with simplicity. The OffGrid delivers! No pain killers needed after the install! This "Medium" OffGrid is more than adequate for my initial uses. The internal and external dimensions are pretty much ideal for this 2017 Sienna. A full size spare tire will fit just right. A nice fit for a canoe as well. I admit to scouring the internet and considering dozens of products from baskets to platforms and this OffGrid showed a lot of promise. Its versatility and ruggedness competes with the best designs at about half the price of many. My thoughts included the extension bracket, but the medium OffGrid really does meet most of my expectations and needs for various applications. Now, to the matter of noise. There is wind noise. However, for me, it simply blends into the symphony of white noise that comes with highway travel (and the ringing in my ears) :)......Of all the racks, bikes, canoes,kayaks ladders, lumber, etc., etc. that I have carried on car tops, the wind sounds of this carrier are negligible. The fairing is a nice, well thought out feature that works well. So, my five star rating is for both the product and the vendor. Once again "eTrailer" has proven themselves to be one of the best sources of such products nationwide. Their product information efforts are an industry leader and they deserve credit for providing extremely helpful product reviews and explanations. That's what got me to choose them on this purchase. Those of us well into our "Dotage" appreciate learning all we can!
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Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket - 64-1/2" Long x 39" Wide x 7-1/4" Tall - 150 lbs
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- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Rhino Rack HD Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Long Length
- Steel
- Large Capacity
- Black
- CURT
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by: Northman04/12/2022
I love the rack and the extended length is great on my Sequoia. I am disappointed with the finish on it as the connector plates are already showing signs of rust….. I like it enough that I’m going to repaint it with something more suited to our climate…
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by: Actual buyer04/07/2023
The rack and extension arrived in sturdy boxes, well packed and no damage in shipping. The parts fit together easily. The welds left something to be desired, which is why I gave it only 4 stars. As a precaution against corrosion,I got some plasti-dip, which is a rubberized vinyl sealant and sealed all the places where moisture could get into the various tubes of the rack. I was satisfied with the quality of the powder coating on all the parts. The mounting system to the roof rack is interesting and appears well-designed. The assembly and installation instructions are OK, but could have been written better. For example, there is an extra tightening knob for the U-bolts, but no description if it is there as a spare.
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Yakima MegaWarrior Large Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 52" Long x 48" Wide
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- Cargo Basket
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Steel
- Large Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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by: Frank08/21/2021
The MegaWarrior is a great Roof Rack. The only thing I didn’t like was the fit to the roof rails. My rails that I purchased from you are shaped like aircraft wings and the basket clamps seem to be designed for round rails. However I was able to complete the attachment and the rack remained secure for a 2,000 mile trip.
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by: Tim05/31/2021
Took a few months to get because covid-19 slowed production but worth the wait. It's awsome
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Cargo Carriers Videos
Yakima Roof Basket Review - 2020 Subaru Forester
Hey, everybody. Welcome to etrailer.com. I'm Bobby and today we're taking a look at the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket here on our 2020 Subaru Forester. Now, this can be an excellent way of getting a host of different cargo needs out of our car and up onto our roof system. That way we get as much space in our vehicle as we can for our road trips or any of our excursions that we might be taking. Taking a look at it though, the OffGrid definitely very stylish kind of rack on the top of our Subaru here.
Yakima Roof Basket Review - 2018 Subaru Forester
What's up everybody it's AJ with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be checking out the Yakima off-grid basket for your rooftop. It's going to go on your roof bars, and then we're doing it on a 2018 Subaru Forester. So right away, it's a rooftop basket. That's going to help you carry that extra gear that you couldn't fit inside your vehicle. Or stuff you just don't want inside your vehicle.
Curt Roof Basket Review - 2018 Subaru Forester
Speaker 1: Today on our 2018 Subaru Forester we'll be installing Curt's roof mounted cargo basket, part number C18115. This is a nice simple cargo carrier. It's great because it doesn't interfere with any of the operations that come factory on your vehicle. It's the economy option, it's got plenty of tie-down points and what I like best about it, is that you have that option to extend it. So if you're going on those longer trips, your family gets bigger, this thing is going to keep growing with you.This cargo basket is going to increase your vehicle's carrying capacity to be able to put more gear on top of your roof or you can take gear that was inside your vehicle and put it on the roof and now you've got more room for passengers inside the vehicle.It measures 41 1/2 inches long, 37 inches wide and 4 inches deep, and features 150 pound carrying capacity. Now you do want to check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure you're not exceeding the carrying capacity of your factory roof rails.Now, if you need more carrying capacity you can get an extension that will add 21 inches of length, bringing it to to a total of 62 1/2 inches.
Subaru Forester Cargo Carriers Questions
- You would not be able to push a hard cargo box all the way to the top edge of the bar on the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket # Y07138. The only exception would be a soft storage bag since it is flexible. As you said, the sides are rounded so you would hit the inside edge of the sides before anything else. However, the inside dimensions are going to be the usable dimensions so it takes that into account. The inside dimensions are 39" long x 38" wide x 5" tall.
view full answer... - Surco has only listed the Surco Safari Rack 5.0 Rooftop Cargo Basket for Factory Rails # SPS4550-1101 as a fit for up to a 2019 Subaru Forester, but all of the roof rack manufacturers have the same style of mounting brackets listed as a fit for your 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness so you shouldn't have any issues fitting this cargo carrier directly to the raised rails on your vehicle.
view full answer... - We have just what you need to mount the Rhino-Rack Pioneer Platform to your 2020 Subaru Forester. For clarity "OEM raised roof rails" are the rails that run from back to front along the top outside edge of the vehicle. "Raised" roof rails means the rails are raised up from the roof so much that you could put your hand between roof and the rail. "Crossbars" on the other hand are generally attached to roof rails and run across the vehicle from side to side.
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view full answer... - The closest alternative we offer for the # C18115-FAR replacement fairing would be the Rhino Rack # RRRF3 which is 44 inches long as opposed to the Curt # C18115-FAR which is 1 inch longer. The problem you'll run into by attempting to use a different fairing is that the mounting holes won't line up.
I'd recommend going with the fairing that was designed for use with your basket, the # C18115-FAR.
view full answer... - If you're looking for a Jerry can holder to go with a basket, that limits what you can mount to your roof. We don't carry can holders that are compatible with baskets like the OffGrid, part # Y07138.
Instead, you can use the Yakima LockNLoad, part # Y05044-39. It's a platform rack that is compatible with factory crossbars. It measures 55" long x 49" wide x 4" tall and weighs 43.5 pounds. It has T-slots for your kayak carriers.
The Jerry can holder for this is the Jerry Can...
view full answer... - To use with the Yakima FatCat EVO Ski and Snowboard Carrier like part # Y03095, the Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Basket # Y07070 is definitely the better option. The crossbars on this basket, as you mentioned, feature a straight design and will work perfectly with this and many other roof rack accessories.
The Thule Roof Cargo Basket # TH859XT that you referenced, because of those curved bars, won't work well with the Yakima FatCat EVO or any other traditional crossbar mounted...
view full answer... - You can use the Rhino-Rack Vortex StealthBar Roof Rack - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - Silver # JA7954 to carry a Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs # Y07138 without any issues; but there are some issues if you're planning on adding an awning at some point since the bars will sit flush with the raised side rails on your 2019 Subaru Forester.
For that reason, I recommend using the Yakima Roof Rack Kit that uses parts # Y00425 (Yakima...
view full answer... - Surco has a Safari cargo basket part # SPS4550-1101 which can attach to raised side rails like what you have on your 2018 Subaru Forester. We don't have just the hardware by itself.
view full answer... - Yes, the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part # TH450400 will work with the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket part # TH859XT and allow you to secure it to your vehicle. All you will need to do is pop off the plastic covers on the mounting clamps and install the new lock cores with the included change key. I have attached a genetic video on this for you as well.
view full answer... - For a waterproof bag that will fit nicely inside the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket # TH859XT that you referenced I recommend the Rightline Gear Sport 2 # RL100S20. This bag is constructed of waterproof, PVC-coated fabric and reinforced polyester mesh to keep your contents dry. It also has watertight double-sealed bag seams and a urethane-coated (corrosion resistant) zipper that's built into the underside of a protective flap to further prevent moisture from creeping in.
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view full answer... - For a cargo box that has similar dimensions as the internal dimensions of the Thule Canyon XT # TH859XT we have the Thule Interstate # TH869 which measures 40" long x 38" wide x 18" tall compared to the Canyon XT which has internal dimensions of 49" long x 40" wide x 6" tall.
view full answer... - The Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket part # RMCB should fit your 2018 Subaru Forester with the factory roof rack. The crossbars do not need to be longer than the cargo basket. In order to make sure this basket will work for you, you will need to measure your crossbar dimensions and spread. So long as they do not exceed 3-1/2" wide x 1-1/2" tall and are spaced between 21" - 30" apart then the Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket will fit.
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view full answer... - The Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115 has u-bolt hardware that is 6mm by 1 inch threading according to my contact at Curt Tech.
view full answer... - Yes, I verified directly with Yakima that the correct replacement hex wrench for the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket # Y07138 and # Y07139 is indeed the following:
- Replacement 5/32" Hex Wrench for Yakima Rooftop Carriers # 8880818
view full answer... - Rola does not have a fitguide but Yakima does and they have verified that their LoadWarrior part # Y07070 is a confirmed fit for the crossbars of your 2017 Subaru Forester.
view full answer... - Yes, both the LoadWarrior with extension # Y07070-74 and the MegaWarrior with extension # Y07080-82 will fit the factory roof rack crossbars on a 2017 Subaru Forester. But one thing to consider is the weight of the carriers. The LoadWarrior weighs 32 pounds and the MegaWarrior weighs 52 pounds. So if your roof rack is rated for 150 pounds (according to Yakima) then you will be limited to 118 pounds of cargo with the LoadWarrior or 98 pounds with the MegaWarrior.
view full answer... - The metal bars that make up the extent of the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115 are 1/2 inch in diameter.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115.
view full answer... - The inner width of the Yakima Skinny Warrior part # Y07014 that you referenced is 21 inches and the inner length is 53 inches.
view full answer... - Yakima LoadWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket with Extension Kit Item # Y07070-74 is actually 6-1/2 inches tall so given that you have just 6-1/2 to 7 inches I would not recommend using this particular basket on your 2016 Subaru Forester.
A better option would be a tray-style carrier such as the Pioneer Platform # RR42115BF.
view full answer... - Roof mounted cargo baskets like the Rhino-Rack # RMCB02 referenced in your question are universal-fit products that are designed to fit most vehicles. There is not a specific vehicle fit-guide as it related to cargo baskets. When looking at possible compatibility issues with a cargo basket and other roof-mounted accessories, you will want to look at the particular roof rack that is installed on the vehicle.
The Rhino-Rack Cargo Basket will work on round, square, aero, elliptical...
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