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  • Is Weight Capacity on Tire Sidewall Per Tire or Per Axle
  • The load capacity information displayed on your tire's sidewall is the capacity for a single tire. For the capacity per axle, double that number. If your tire sidewall shows 2860 lbs as the max capacity at full inflation, the capacity per axle would be 5720 lbs. I've linked to our series of trailer wheel and tire help articles which contain mores information about trailer wheels and tires to last a lifetime.
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  • Interior and Exterior Dimensions of Thule # TH859XT Canyon Roof Mounted Cargo Rack
  • The external measurements of the Thule Canyon roof rack # TH859XT are 50-1/4 inches long by 41 inches wide by 6 inches tall. The internal measurements are 39 inches long by 40 inches wide by 5 inches tall. The usable interior dimensions are 39 inches long by 36 inches wide. You can see these dimensions on the photo I've provided. To see a product demonstration video, click the provided link.
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  • What are the Dimensions of the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # C12100
  • I went to our warehouse to get the Curt trailer hitch # C12100 to provide you a couple key measurements you requested. 1. From the opening on the hitch receiver and back to the hitch pin hole is 2-inches. 2. The receiver opening will be 8-inches deep. 3. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outermost edge of the bumper is 6-inches. And from the face of the receiver back to clear the rear bumper will be 4 inches. See the diagram to the right. I also included an installation...
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  • Dimensions of Metal Bars of Curt Cargo Carrier 18115
  • The metal bars that make up the extent of the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115 are 1/2 inch in diameter. I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115.
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  • Is 165 lb Weight Rating for Each Foot in Evo Raised Rail Feet Kit
  • Good question - that's for the whole Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 kit. So if you were to use these for a roof rack on your vehicle these and the Thule crossbars will be able to handle 165 lbs. Please note that sometimes the factory raised rails have a lower weight rating than the aftermarket roof rack kit so it's important to check your owner's manual for any weight capacities as well since your lowest rating is the limiting factor.
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  • Inside Width of Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket
  • You would not be able to push a hard cargo box all the way to the top edge of the bar on the Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket # Y07138. The only exception would be a soft storage bag since it is flexible. As you said, the sides are rounded so you would hit the inside edge of the sides before anything else. However, the inside dimensions are going to be the usable dimensions so it takes that into account. The inside dimensions are 39" long x 38" wide x 5" tall.
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  • Will Loaded Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Rack Interfere with Trailer Towed by 2014 Subaru Forester
  • There are a few factors that will determine how far back the bikes will be from the rear of your 2014 Subaru Forester. The bike in the last position could be as much as 36 inches from the end of the vehicle to the furthest out part of the bike. You can adjust the cradles to bring the bikes closer towards the vehicle. And you can also use a longer ball mount so that the trailer is a little further back. If you have the factory Class I Subaru hitch then you could use ball mount # C45019...
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  • Towing Capacity for 2011 Subaru Forester With Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver
  • I checked the owner's manual in regards to the towing capacity of your 2011 Subaru Forester, and it states that the maximum towing capacity is 1,000 lbs if the trailer does not have brakes or 2,400 lbs if the trailer does have brakes. So that is the maximum you can tow with your Forester and the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75650. Even though this hitch has a 4,000 lb capacity, you have to abide by the lowest-rated capacity when towing so either 1,000 lbs or 2,400 lbs depending on...
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  • Dimensions of the T-Bolt Included with the Replacement Adapter # 8880637
  • The flat part of the t-bolt with the Replacement Adapter and Seat for Yakima JetStream Crossbars # 8880637 measures 3/4" x 1-3/16" as demonstrated in the attached photo. This adapter is compatible with your TimberLine towers, but was made by Yakima specifically for their JetStream crossbars. If you let me know the length of the crossbar that you need and which color (Black or Silver) you would like I can recommend the appropriate JetStream crossbars for you.
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  • What Is the Tongue Weight Capacity of a 2019 Subaru Forester with Curt Hitch
  • The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13409 which is a fit for a 2019 Subaru Forester has a 525 lb tongue weight capacity. That said, the trailer hitch is tested separately of the vehicle so if the vehicle is rated lower that is what you must abide by. This should be listed for you in the owner's manual. Please note, if you will be towing then you'll also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118467 and the etrailer ball mount kit part # 989900.
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  • What are Measurements of Replacement Plate Box Support for Thule Adventurer Cargo Box
  • I attached a picture that has all of the dimensions of the Replacement Plate Box Support, # TH10378 that you referenced.
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  • Low Profile Roof Top Tent Recommendation for a 2019 Subaru Forester
  • When the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars # Y07436 is folded up it measures 48" wide x 42" long x 16-1/2" tall so it will be a few inches taller than the opening to your garage when mounted on top of your 2019 Subaru Forester. For a similar tent option I recommend checking out the Thule Tepui Foothill Rooftop Tent # TH37HJ which has a slightly different design up folds down so it only sits 9-1/2" tall, so this will definitely allow you to pull into your garage without removing...
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  • Overall Length and Ground Clearance Estimate for the RockyMounts Split Rail Bike Rack
  • I will be happy to get you the measurements you are looking for. The RockyMounts Split Rail bike rack # RKY11404 measures 32-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the bike rack when folded down to load bikes. Ground clearance will depend on the distance from the ground to the top of the receiver opening so if you take that measurement on your vehicle and then add another 5 inches that is the approximate location of the bottom of the spine that holds the rails the...
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  • Wiring Diagram for the 7-Way Trailer Connection
  • If you are needing to wire the 7-way end of your adapter connection the attached wiring diagram can help with the wire locations. The wiring for the 7-way will be this: 1 o'clock position - Black wire auxiliary power 3 o'clock - Brown Right Turn & Brake 5 o'clock - Blue Electric Brake (if applicable) 7 o'clock - White Ground 9 o'clock - Red Left turn & Stop 11 o'clock - Yellow Taillights Center - Reverse Lights (may not be used) Using a circuit tester, like # PTW2993, can help you...
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  • Weight Capacity of Malone Roof Rack for Use with Yakima SkyRise Tent
  • Recently the weight capacity for the Malone roof racks like the part # MPG202 did change. It currently does have a 165 lb weight capacity and can be used with one of the Yakima SkyRise tents like the part # Y07437 which does require the use of a roof rack that has a 165 lb weight capacity.
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  • Is there Clearance for Installation of a Hitch Bike Rack on a 2011 Subaru Forester
  • You would most likely need an extension to be able to use a bike rack with only 4-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the carrier. We have a video of a hitch installation on a 2010 Subaru Forester, see link, that shows the hitch pin hole on that vehicle ends up about 7-1/2 inches back from the farthest out part of the rear bumper. You would only need about 3 inches of extension, so the Brophy Hitch Extender, # hes6, with 6 inches of extension would work...
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  • Sport Rack Pathway Deluxe 3 Bike Rack Weight
  • The SportRack Pathway Deluxe 3 Bike Rack - 1-1/4", 2" Hitches - Single Arm - Locking - Tilting, part # SR2703, weighs 28lbs. It can attach to 1 1/4" or 2" hitches. It has a weight capacity of 132lbs. You can lock this rack to your vehicle with the Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock for SportRack Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches ,part # SR0901, which is sold separately. You can lock the outermost bike to the rack, which secures the rest of the bikes to the rack. This rack tilts...
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  • Weight of Etrailer Hitch # e98839
  • The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inches # e98839 weighs 34 pounds and is confirmed to fit your 2018 Subaru Forester. I attached an installation video link below.
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  • Does the Curt Hitch C13409 Fit a 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness?
  • Yes, it does. The Curt Hitch item # C13409 does fit the Wilderness model of the 2023 Subaru Forester. However, I recommend using the etrailer Hitch item # e83ZR instead. This is our house brand hitch but is manufactured to the same specifications as the Curt item # C13409 you were looking at. The only difference, other than price, is the matte black finish. I find this blends in better beneath the vehicle than the glossy finished Curt hitches. I have linked an installation video below...
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  • Dimensions Of The Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet
  • I pulled the Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 for you specifically to check these measurements. From the bottom of the foot pack to the bottom of the crossbar will be about 3-3/8 inches and about 2-1/4" from the bottom of the foot to where your raised side rail will sit.
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