Roof-Mounted Cargo Basket for 2011 Subaru Forester with Factory Roof Side Rails
Question:
have a 2011 subaru forester with factory roof rails front to rear. no crossbars . what do you have that fits ??
asked by: Rodger H
Expert Reply:
In order to install a roof mounted cargo basket to your Forester, you will first need to install some crossbars for the basket to attach to. There is no secure method for attaching to the side rails. I would recommend the Thule Crossroad roof rack, consisting of part # TH710401 and # TH712200.
I personally like the Yakima OffGrid Roof Mounted Cargo Basket, part #.Y07138.
A fairing is also included that will reduce the wind noise caused by having a basket on the roof of the vehicle.
I have included links to installation instructions, as well as demonstration videos for the products I recommended. Click on the links to view.
Products Referenced in This Question
Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 47" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 47 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 49" x 40" x 6" - 150 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Medium Capacity
- Black
- Thule
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