Parts Needed To Mount A Yakima LockNLoad Platform On A 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Updated 11/17/2025 | Published 12/13/2024
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Question:
I’m looking to see if the Yakima lock n load platform can be attached to my existing cross bars. If so, what other parts do I need to purchase to get that done? I have a 2024 Forester Wilderness. Thanks!
asked by: Jeff
Expert Reply:
Hey Jeff,
There's going to be two ways to attach a Yakima LockNLoad Platform to the roof of your Forester. If mounting to crossbars you can use crossbar clamps # Y05039 (qty 2).
If you decide you don't want to use the crossbars and instead use just the rails that run front-to-back then you would need TimberLine Towers # Y33TR (qty 4) and SL adapters # Y05042 (qty 2).
Yakima recommends the 60" Long x 54" Wide # Y05045 for your Forester. This would require two sets of crossbar clamps or two sets of SL adapters depending on which mounting style you'd prefer.
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Kate F.
11/17/2025
Hey Jeff, how did things go with mounting the Yakima LockNLoad Platform on your Forester? Did the crossbar clamps or the TimberLine setup end up working better for you? Your update could make it easier for the next person with the same roof setup.