Will My Shark Fin Antenna Be in the Way of a Rooftop Tent on My 2024 Subaru Ascent?

Updated 09/05/2025 | Published 09/03/2025

Products Featured in This Question

Rhino-Rack Sportz Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2

$447.98

Thule Approach M Rooftop Tent - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Dark Gray

$2402.96

Question:

2024 Subaru Ascent- Raised Rails Would this be able to accommodate a rooftop tent and allow clearance for the shark fin antenna? I just ordered the low profile Vortex crossbars but did not account for the shark fin antenna when trying to mount a rooftop tent.

asked by: Josh

Expert Reply:

Hello Josh,

You’ll be just fine, the raised rails will give you the clearance you need.

The Rhino-Rack Sportz Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2 # RR24CG is a great choice for your 2024 Subaru Ascent. I’ve attached a picture of the Thule Approach M Rooftop Tent - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Dark Gray # TH54TE mounted on a Kia (I didn’t have one on a Subaru), so you can see how the shark fin antenna sits at the rear and how there’s plenty of clearance for a tent.

Do you already have a rooftop tent? If so, what did you go with?

expert reply by: Kate F

Tend on Kia
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Josh

9/4/2025

Thanks Kate, I ordered the Roofnest Falcon EVO Air 3

Kate F.

9/5/2025

@Josh We don't carry that one, but I just Googled it. Wow, that is a really nice tent! I am going to see if we can get that manufacturer added to our site. Thanks for sharing =) I hope you have many awesome adventures in your new set-up Josh!