Recommended Roof Cargo Bag for 2013 Subaru Crosstrek with Factory Side Rails
Updated 10/30/2017 | Published 10/29/2017
Question:
Hi, I’m look for best options for a roof bag that I can mount on top of my 2013 Subaru Crosstrek. It came with factory installed roof rails which is what I would use to mount the bag. Subaru catalog indicates a roof weight limit of 150 LBs. Appreciate your guidance. Regards
asked by: Barry G
Expert Reply:
For your 2013 Subaru Crosstrek, I recommend taking a look at the Rightline Gear Sport 3 XL Rooftop Cargo Bag # RL100S30.
This extra large cargo bag features waterproof material, a specially designed zipper and double-sealed seams to keep your cargo clean and dry. It can hold 18 cubic feet of gear and has a nice, aerodynamic wedge shape that will reduce wind drag and noise. The really nice thing about this particular cargo bag is its versatile installation options. This unit can be secured using just the factory side rails already installed on your Crosstrek and without needing to add crossbars to the roof. You can add the Rightline Cable Lock # RL100640 to secure your valuables and help deter theft.
The bag itself measures 48 inches long, 40 inches wide, and 19 inches tall. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also check out.
For this or any other roof cargo bag, I do recommend adding a protection pad like the Rightline Non-Skid Pad # RL100650. This soft, textured pad will sit between the cargo bag and bare roof to protect the vehicle's finish from scratches or dings inflicted by objects inside the carrier. I also recommend carefully cleaning the roof surface before placing the bag on the vehicle to reduce the chance of dirt or grit scratching the paint.
