Roof Bike Rack Recommendation for 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon
Question:
I have a 2016 Subaru Outback with a dealer installed 1.25inch hitch receiver. I am planning to haul 3 bikes and eventually, a tear style camper. Do you have recommendations about which accessories I would need to haul both? Thank you,
asked by: Andra S
Expert Reply:
You would want to reserve the hitch for towing the trailer and then use roof rack mounted bike racks for the three bikes. Main reason is that the hitch on your vehicle is only rated for the weight and leverage of a two bike rack so to carry three and tow a trailer would over load it.
The Yakima's ForkLift # Y02098 will fit the factory crossbars of your 2016 Subaru Outback Wagon and would work well. You will need a rack for each bike and then would be good to go.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima ForkLift Roof Mounted Bike Carrier - Fork Mount
- Roof Bike Racks
- Fork Mount
- 9mm Fork
- Locks Not Included
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Disc Brake Compatible
- Clamp On - Quick
- Black
- Yakima
more information >
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