Economic Roof Rack and Canoe Carrier Compatible with 2019 Subaru Forester

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Thank you very much for your response and help! I do have a couple of observations. First the canoe is 17 feet 6 inches long - not 176 inches. Second I noticed in the specs for the Malone Big Foot Canoe Carrier that the maximum weight listed is 165 lbs. vs. 90 lbs in the video! Which one is it then? Thanks

asked by: Mart

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The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack 58" # MPG216 or the 50 inch # MPG215 are aero style roof racks that will fit your 2019 Subaru Forester. I would lean toward the longer option, but recommend you check the width of your canoe to determine your need. You can alternatively use the steel square bar # MPG201 or # MPG202 for a more economical option but I recommend upgrading for the minor price difference to reduce wind noise and give you the top channel mount for compatible accessories.

For your canoe, I also recommend the Malone BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier with Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Side Loading - Clamp On # MPG112MD with the t-slot adapter hardware # MPG915.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Mart

3/5/2019

Thank you very much for your response and help! I do have a couple of observations. First the canoe is 17 feet 6 inches long - not 176 inches. Second I noticed in the specs for the Malone Big Foot Canoe Carrier that the maximum weight listed is 165 lbs. vs. 90 lbs in the video! Which one is it then? Thanks

Jason S.

3/5/2019

Thanks for clarifying. I did assume the canoe was 17.5 feet long and not just over 14.5 feet although I guess that wouldn't have been out of the question but a little short with tandem canoes generally being between 15 and 18 feet long. Thanks for following up on the load capacity. The load capacity will only be limited by the roof rack capacity. I reached out to the manufacturer and the BigFoot Pro Canoe Carrier # MPG112MD is rated for 165 lbs.

Answer 1

Hey Frank, I checked with Thule and they didn't make a square bar roof rack kit for the 2014 Sienna with the raised rails so I do not have a fit kit for you. The only option I have to give you a comparable roof rack is the Malone SteelTop Roof…

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Answer 2

I do have some options for you but the Load Stops for Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars part #RRRLH2 that you referenced are not going to be sufficient to secure your Wenonah Spirit II Canoe because they don't offer enough support/stability. This…

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Answer 3

Hello Alex, Great question. I attached an image for reference, since your Rav4 has the factory raised rails you are going to want the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Steel - 58" Long #MPG202. If you…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

Hey Jason, whenever available I would recommend going with the channel attachment for roof rack accessories including the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 as its simpler stronger, and it's basically the future of most roof rack accessories as it…

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Answer 7

Hello John, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do have a Thule roof rack that will allow you to install the Hullavator #TH898 on your 2015 Subaru Forester. For that I recommend the following: - Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum -…

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Answer 8

The Malone Universal Crossbar System #MPG201 is a more economical choice but it still does a good job. The design and quality of Thule's system is why they have such a large difference in price. Whether you go with the Thule Crossroads system…

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Answer 9

Hey Rob, the Malone AirFlow2 part #MAL74AR that you referenced is exactly what you are looking for. This is a solid roof rack confirmed to fit the raised rails of your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek that doesn't break the bank. It's by far the best…

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Answer 10

I'm sorry for the confusion Doug as this is a common issue with our fit guide with vehicles like your 2024 Subaru Outback. On the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MAL74AR you found we list both excluding Wilderness and Wilderness to say it will fit…

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