Is The Malone FoldAway Carrier Compatible With Subaru Outback Factory Crossbars

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Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On

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Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long - Silver

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

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SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4

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Question:

I have a 2018 Subaru Outback with factory rack and rail system. I am looking to being able to haul two kayaks and am wondering if the factory rails are enough to haul my two kayaks or do I need additional cross rails to mount onto? I am thinking on your Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On Item # MAL38FR for the kayak mounting system.

asked by: Bret S

Expert Reply:

From what I can find in the online owner's manual Subaru just doesn't want you exceeding 150lbs with the factory crossbars, which is same capacity for the Malone FoldAway-5 Kayak, Canoe, and SUP Roof Rack # MAL38FR that you were looking at.

They aren't really descriptive with the shape or dimensions of the factory crossbars so you'll want to ensure that they fall within the requirements of the # MAL38FR, which I have pictured below.

If your crossbars fall outside of these requirements then you can use the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG216 for a non Touring model. If you have a Touring model then you'll need the following parts:

Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00428
SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y64AR
SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers # Y32CR