Expert Answers about Subaru XV Crosstrek

• Recommended Hitch for 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek for Carrying Bike Rack
• If you'd like to add a hitch to your vehicle, the Curt # C13135 is a great option that will give you a 2" receiver on your vehicle that is perfect for carrying accessories like the Thule Camber # TH9058 which can fit in both 1-1/4" and 2" receivers. Curt hitches have a thicker powder coat on them, so they're durable and do a great job of resisting corrosion; this helps ensure that your hitch lasts as long as you've got your vehicle. I've linked some review and installation videos of the...
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• Rooftop Cargo Box for 2014 Subaru Crosstrek for Maximum Garage Clearance
• Among the lowest-profile rooftop cargo boxes available are the Thule Pulse Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box # TH613, which is 12-1/2-inches tall as compared to most similar boxes that are 14- to 18-inches tall. The 16-cubic-foot Yakima Skybox NX 16 # Y95AV that you referenced is 16-inchs tall. You can check hatch clearance by moving your front crossbar as far forward as possible and measuring from its center back to the roof/hatch seam. The box requires 52-7/8-inches clearance from the front...
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• Best Hitch Recommendation for a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• All of the hitches we offer for the 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek will mount with the hitch opening below the bumper. The best option we carry would be the Curt hitch part # C13135 as it has a 2 inch opening that will give you more capacity and flexibility for towing and hitch accessories. I attached an install video for you to check out as well.
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• How To Prevent The Saris Freedom Bike Rack From Being Stolen?
• The Saris Freedom 2 # SA4412B-FB comes with a anti rattle bolt which someone could take a ratchet with a socket to get it unbolted. If you're wanting to lock the Saris Freedom to your hitch you'll need to get this locking anti rattle bolt # SA3022. This will come with two keys so you don't have to worry about loosing one or someone taking your rack. If someone decides to try and take your rack and it's locked to the hitch, they may try and take your bikes instead, I always recommend locking...
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• Class III Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• The Curt Class III hitch, part # C13135 would be an excellent choice for your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. When installed, the hitch pin hole in the receiver would only be recessed under the vehicle by 2 inches, which means you'd have plenty of clearance for any Thule hitch mounted bike rack. I've linked you to an install video that you might find helpful. If you plan on doing any towing with the hitch, you might also be interested in the following items to complete your towing set-up: Trailer...
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• Trailer Hitch Extender or Adapter for a Factory 1-1/4 Inch Hitch on a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• If you just need to extend the 1-1/4 inch receiver out then you can use extender # HES6. If you do need to go from a 1-1/4 inch to 2 inch then you can use # HTAD. But keep in mind that the use of an extender or adapter will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent.
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• Can a Brake Controller be Installed on a 2014 Subaru Crosstrek
• Yes, you can install brake controller # TK63VR in your 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. If your Crosstrek does not already have a 4-Way trailer wiring harness you would need to start by installing one, # 118467 for non-hybrid models or # C56243 if yours is a hybrid. Then you will need # ETBC7 to add a 7-Way trailer connector and for the wiring and other parts needed to install brake controller # TK63VR. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.
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• Trailer Brakes Pulse On and Off when Stepping On Brake Pedal on 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• Any time there is a problem with a brake controller when using the brake pedal the first thing to check is the connection on the red brake controller wire. It has to be connected to a brake switch wire that only has power when the brake pedal is pressed and not at any other time (such as with the head lights or turn signals). On your vehicle it is likely a brown wire with a white stripe. There could also be a wire that is related to the ABS (anti-lock braking system) and that might be...
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• Best Thule Roof Rack for 2016 Subaru Crosstrek with Raised Rails
• The best Thule roof rack for the raised rails on your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek includes the following parts: - 50" WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711320 - Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 - Lock Core Kit (optional) # TH450400 I really like this kit because it gives you the updated crossbars and they also provide some overhang so it's easier to install and remove accessories.
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• Replacing the Reese Cargo Basket Brackets with Rola Brackets
• The Rola Brackets, part # 59506 may work with the Reese basket. I've included a picture detailing the dimensions of the bracket so you can compare to the existing Reese brackets before ordering.
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• Total Height On Top OF 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek Factory Crossbars
• The Inno Wedge 660 Rooftop Cargo Box - 11 cu ft - Gloss Black # INBRM660BK will sit approximately 9-1/2 inches above your factory roof rails on your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek due the shape of the bottom of the cargo box. The box itself has dimensions of 80" long x 33" wide x 11" tall, but the recess in the bottom for the crossbars will give you about a 1-1/2 inch shorter dimension for total height when mounted because they account for a crossbar height. I've attached a video of this installation...
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• How to Carry 2 Bikes on Both a Vehicle and an RV
• In order to carry a bike or tow a trailer with your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek you will need a trailer hitch receiver. For this, I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76084 which is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver tube opening. This hitch has a 525 lb max tongue weight (TW) rating and a 3,500 lb max gross trailer weight (GTW) rating. You will want to check in your owner's manual for the vehicle's towing capacity as the lower of the two (hitch/vehicle)...
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• Can The Swagman Enforcer Bike Rack Be Locked When Using The Thru-Axle Adapter?
• Yes, you can still use the locking skewer when the thru-axle adapter is installed onto the Swagman Enforcer Roof Bike Rack - Fork Mount - Clamp On - Aluminum # S64704. You will basically slide the thru-axle adapter in, then slide the locking skewer through the adapter to lock it. I attached a demonstration video for you to check out regarding this bike rack.
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• Towing Equipment For 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen & 2015 Subaru Crosstrek
• According to my research the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen towing capacity is around 2000lbs and the 2015 Subaru Crosstrek has a towing capacity of 1500 lbs. Please confirm with your respective vehicle's owners manual before proceeding. In this situation I would go with the car that has the highest towing capacity, which appears to be the SportsWagen, but I will give towing options for both. For the 2015 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver...
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• Trunk Mount Bike Carrier for a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• The Thule Raceway bike carrier has gone through several generations, TH9001, TH9001XT, # TH9001PRO and now the newest version, # TH45JV. Any of them will fit a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek but the older versions have all but disappeared so go with the latest and greatest # TH45JV! However, if your vehicle has a spoiler at the top of the hatch then none of them will fit. The only 2-bike trunk mount carrier I recommend if the vehicle has a spoiler is the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack #...
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• How to Determine Which Axle of AWD Vehicle Should have Tire Chains Installed
• In your owners manual there will be a detailed section on which axles should be used for snow chains. Ideally you would put them on all axles, but if only one set is available you want to put them on the primary drive axle. Most likely it will be the rear axle but the owners manual will clarify this.
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• Comparing Draw Tite and Curt Hitches for 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• There are a few differences between the Draw Tite hitch part # 76084 and the Curt part # C13135 which are confirmed as a fit for your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. I recommend the Draw Tite though because if you were to ever carry a bike rack you wouldn't have to use a stabilizer strap like the Curt requires with non-supported loads like bike racks. Aside from that the Draw Tite has a round cross tube and the Curt has a square. Some argue that the round is less visible.
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• Can Thule # TH910XT Passage Trunk Mount 2-Bike Rack Carry Beach Cruisers
• Because the Thule passage carries bikes by the frame, the width of the tires won't affect the bike fit on the rack. As long as the single bike weight is under 35 lbs and the combined weight of the two bikes carried on the rack isn't greater than 70 lbs, the Passage will handle your bikes just fine. If you'll be transporting women's bikes or bikes with sharply-angled top tubes, you might also consider a frame adapter bar like part # 64005. The bar spans the distance between the handlebar...
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• Using Kayak Carrier Along With Thule Canyopn Rooftop cargo Basket TH859XT
• Thule does not offer any kayak carrier accessory that can be fitted to their Canyon rooftop cargo basket # TH859XT. I called my most well-seasoned Thule contact and she confirmed no such product is on the drawing board for the future. In truth, even if such an item was available, it might not be your best option. Since kayak weights vary from the low 30s for smaller sit-on types up to the 140s for well-equipped fishing kayaks the vehicle roof capacity can come into play. The Canyon basket...
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• Are BulletProof Hitches Receiver Locks Keyed Alike
• The BulletProof Hitches Receiver Lock for Adjustable Ball Mount # BPH94FR are keyed alike, so unfortunately, even if you purchase a singular hitch lock # BPH54FR it may not be keyed alike. Right now there isn't a way to request certain key number to match the ones you already have.
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