Does the Thule Mountain XT Alpine Carrier Fit Factory Crossbars on a 2021 Subaru Outback Touring XT?
Question:
Does the Thule Motion XT Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft code TH629506 fit with factory bars, where Im able to both use the factory bars and still open the back hatch?
asked by: John R
Expert Reply:
I think I have an alternative cargo box that will work. Unfortunately, the measurement of the center of your front bar to where the roof and hatch meet is 54 inches. The Thule Motion XT Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft # TH629506 requires at least 55 inches from the center of your front bar to where the roof and hatch meet.
A solution that will work for you is the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Carbonite # Y95AV. The SkyBox will fit factory crossbars with maximum dimensions of 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-11/16 inches tall. Most factory bars measure under these maximum requirements, but I recommend measuring your bars to make sure. The SkyBox will allow you to fully open your back hatch on your 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon.
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Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Nano-Texture
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Medium Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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Thule Motion XT Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Glossy
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Long Length
- Medium Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Thule
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