Best Roof Rack Crossbars for 2014 Subaru Forester to use Thule Hullavator

Updated 03/03/2020 | Published 03/01/2020

Products Featured in This Question

Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount

(124)

$899.95

Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4

(924)

$149.95

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

(610)

$269.95

Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)

(497)

$69.95

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

(35)

$274.95

SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4

(71)

$274.95

Question:

I have a 2014 Subaru Forester and want to know the best crossbars with lock to use with a Thule Hullavator.

asked by: Jeff W

Expert Reply:

The best roof rack crossbars for your 2014 Subaru Forester to use with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist # TH898 are going to be from Yakima, because they are 50 inch bars - longer than other options - which are going to give you the needed space to use the Hullavator.

You did not mention if you have a naked roof with no rails or raised side rails on your 2014 Subaru Forester so I will give you the parts needed for both.

Raised Side Rails:

- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 (Black)
- TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails # Y33TR
- Same Key System Lock Cores (Optional) # Y07204

Naked Roof (no rails)

- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 (Black) or # Y00428 (Silver)
- SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR
- Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers # Y00248
- Same Key System Lock Cores (Optional) # Y07204

I have added links to video reviews of this rack on a Forester for you to check out as well as a link to a review of the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898.