Can Yakima KeelOver Canoe Rack Install on Aero Bars that Aren't Perfectly Level
Updated 09/26/2025 | Published 04/26/2025
Question:
My 2019 crosstrek has the factory aero bars. They are a bit on a slant/off camber. Im not talking about the shape, I mean the bars are literally not parallel with the roofline. I know if i had round bars i could level these evenkeels no problem. However with aerobars, will inhave any type of adjustability to make these level? Thanks
asked by: Abdrew
Expert Reply:
Hey Andrew, there's a bit of flexibility in how you could attach the KeelOver rack part # Y04069 to your crossbars which would allow you to compensate for the top or bottom of your bars not being perfectly flat but in general usually the top of a crossbar is pretty flat. Is it possible that while yours aren't parallel with the roof they still happen to be level relative to the ground?
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Yakima KeelOver Canoe Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Gunwale Brackets
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp-On
- No Load Assist
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Jameson C.
9/26/2025
Hey Andrew, did you find that the KeelOver rack helped with leveling your aero bars? I'm curious to know if it worked out for you, as it could help others with similar setups.