Do The Curt Or Malone Roof Racks Offer Locking End Caps?
Updated 02/03/2026 | Published 06/24/2024
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Question:
Looking at Curt, Malone and Thule Roof Racks for 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness. Do Malone and Curt offer locking end caps?
asked by: Lisa B
Expert Reply:
Hello Lisa, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Roof Rack for the 2024 Subaru Outback Wilderness, part # C18118, does not come with locking endcaps. The towers are lockable, and the end caps attach from underneath a single screw.
The Malone Roof Rack # MPG217 also has locking towers, but does not have locking end caps. The Malone endcaps are not held on with a screw, they simply snap in to the end of the bar. So, between those two options, the Cure endcaps are a bit more secure.
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Jesse M.
2/3/2026
Hey Lisa, how did things go with the roof rack options for your Outback Wilderness? Did the Curt or Malone setup give you the security you were hoping for? Your update could make it easier for the next person comparing these racks.