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  • Does Thule Load Bar Adapter Work for Older Thule Echelon Bike Rack
  • There is just one Thule Echelon bike rack, the Thule Echelon 518. As you mentioned, this is an older bike rack, but if you are sure this is what you have, then you can absolutely use the Thule Load Bar Adapter for Peloton and Echelon Bike Racks # THXADAPT9. I have added a link to the installation instructions and a video review for you to check out as well.
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  • Does Yakima FrontLoader Bike Rack Fit on Thule Square Crossbars
  • Yep, the Yakima FrontLoader bike rack part # Y02103 does fit on Thule square crossbars.
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  • Rooftop Cargo Basket Compatible with Factory Crossbars on 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • Inno's Shaper 80 Roof Cargo Basket # INXA568 is an aluminum channel-mount type that will only fit on roof rack bars that have a top channel designed to accept such accessories. Some aftermarket roof racks like the Rhino-Rack Vortex (parts # RRVA118B-2 and # RRSX100) have such a channel in their crossbars but based on my research your Crosstrek factory bars do not have this feature. Although we don't have an Inno basket to fit your factory bars we do have other brands of rooftop carrier...
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  • Mostly Hidden Trailer Hitch for 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • The trailer hitch we offer for your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid that is the most hidden would be the EcoHitch part # 306-X7203 since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper. Aside from it being the most hidden it's also a really great hitch because of it's higher towing capacities and lifetime warranty. I attached an install video link to this page for more info as well.
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  • Best Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • The best trunk mounted bike rack on the market that has been confirmed to fit your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek is the Thule OutWay Bike Rack part # TH45JV. What makes this rack far superior to the others is the attachment system. It uses only 2 rubber coated straps to attach to the vehicle rather than 6 nylon straps like other racks. This makes installation quick and super easy. This carrier also comes with locks for both the rack and the bikes to deter theft. If you plan on carrying any...
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  • Recommended Tire Chains for 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • Tire chains do come in several varieties and some need more space within the wheel wells than others in order to operate safely. There are actual chains like # TC1138 and also the "spring chain" or cable type such as # PW1038 which require far less space. Both of these chain products fit the 225/55R17 tires on your Crosstrek and you can see these and others for your tire size on the linked page. The auto maker always gets the final word on use of any type of tire traction device to be...
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  • What is the Wattage of the Bully Bumper Mount Backup Light
  • Each Bully Bumper mount backup vehicle light # PL-807 is 55 watts. The backup light # PL-807 will come with one light. The mounting hardware is also included.
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  • Can Kayak Carrier be Installed on 58 inch Crossbars with Yakima Skybox 16
  • You'd have plenty of room to install the Rhino-Rack J-Style Kayak Carrier # S510 on the 58 inch crossbars # MPG202 you have now with your 35 inch wide Yakima Carbonite Skybox 16 # Y95AV.
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  • Is There a Way to Use Older Thule Square Bars on a 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek with Raised Side Rails
  • Yes, we do have the feet/mounting points to use older Thule Square bars on your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek with factory side rails. But, the feet are not from Thule, they are actually Inno feet. This is because the Inno Square bars are the same dimensions as the older Thule Square bars, allowing the Inno feet to work. - Inno Feet for Square Crossbars # INFR You will want to make sure your older Thule Square bars are long enough. They need to be at least 50" long.
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  • Trailer Jack Recommendations for a Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer
  • I think your best option would be to get a Fulton Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack # F1410050149. This should attach to your 2 inch by 2 inch trailer frame and provide you with a light weight jack for your Yakima Rack and Roll trailer. You should be careful not to exceed the weight capacity of your trailer, I am a little worried that you might be since you need a trailer jack on such a lightweight trailer.
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  • Recommended Ball Mount for a 3-1/2 Inch Rise For a Class III Hitch Receiver on 2015 Subaru Crosstrek
  • If you measured without any cargo weight in the back of your tow vehicle, then you may want to add the load you would normally carry when towing and measure again. The 4 inch rise ball mount from Curt # C45070 would be a better option if that weight brings your trailer closer to level with a 4 inch rise. You will have some compression of your suspension when you add any weight to the tow vehicle and remember you will be adding the tongue weight of your trailer to that. This could cause...
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  • Recommended Trailer Hitch For 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • All of the trailer hitches we offer for your 2014 Crosstrek have the receiver tube below your rear bumper. The trailer hitch I recommend for your Crosstrek is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, part # 76084. This a Class lll hitch and it has a 2-inch receiver opening. I recommend the Class lll hitch because it has many more options for anything you want to use the hitch for, from bike racks to cargo carriers. If you want to let me know what you plan on using the hitch for I will be glad to make...
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  • Recommended Rhino Rack Roof Rack for 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • Rhino Rack offers a reasonably priced Aero-style bar system for the roof of your Crosstrek. Assuming your Crosstrek has the rails that run from front to back along the edge of the roof, you'd need the # RRSX100 roof rack feet and crossbars # RRVA118B-2. Anytime a roof accessory is added to a vehicle, there will be a certain amount of noise caused by the wind hitting the crossbars. This is typically worse with the square crossbars, but with aero bars like those from Rhino Rack and Thule,...
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  • Will Thule Force XT XXL Fit Factory Crossbars On Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • For your Subaru XV Crosstrek, with the factory crossbars, the Thule Force XT XXL Rooftop Cargo Box, part # TH6359B is designed to work well. This is a 22 cubic ft cargo box and features Quick-Grip clamps that make installation a breeze. this has a dual-side opening lid which allows access from either side of the vehicle, and also has locks that secure the cargo. The weight capacity of this cargo box is 110 lbs. This cargo box measures 90-1/2 x 35-1/2 x 18-3/4 inches. You will want to...
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  • How to Fit Kayak and Paddleboard Carrier on Roof of 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
  • The Thule SUP Taxi XT part # TH810001 is going to take up most of your 34 inches of crossbar width but the actual amount would vary depending on the width of your wife's paddleboard. Basically you'd have to install a longer crossbar setup on your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek like the Malone kit part # MPG201 which fits and gives you 50 inch long crossbars to fit this with a Yakima JayLow part # Y04073. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2014 Crosstrek.
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  • Does Yakima MegaWarrior Fit on Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer
  • The Yakima Megawarrior Extra Large Roof Cargo Basket part # Y07080-82 does fit on the lower bars of the Yakima EasyRider Double Decker Trailer # Y08129 that you referenced without an adapter. Check out the picture we got from Yakima that shows the two installed together.
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  • 4-Bike Platform Bike Rack that Can Carry E-Bike and Work Behind RV
  • At the rear of a trailer or RV the ride quality is very rough when compared to the ride quality at the rear of a passenger vehicle. Reason being the suspension isn't as sophisticated and there is a longer distance between the rear axle and the rear of the trailer which exaggerates the movement of the trailer when hitting bumps. Because of that only a few bike racks were designed to be reinforced enough for that type of use. So, the RockyMounts rack you referenced was not rated for the...
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  • Replacement SuperLatch Handles for Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box
  • Yes, the Replacement SuperLatch Handles, # Y8880348 are for the Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Roof Cargo Box, # Y95AV. This fits all SkyBox models 2009 and newer so you are good-to-go with your model purchased 2016.
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  • Replacement Fish Wire Bolt Leaders and Fit Compatibility Of etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver e98838
  • Congratulations on your new vehicle! The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98838 you purchased uses two different fish wires, so you will need the 1/2" # C58400, and 7/16" # C58410. This hitch is confirmed to fit the 2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, and the 2016-2017 Subaru Crosstrek. If you are needing a trailer hitch receiver for your new vehicle, just let me know the Year/Make/Model and I would be happy to recommend the best option for you.
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  • Replacement Pin Box for Lippert 1621 to Use with B&W Companion
  • In order to use the B&W Companion Slider Gooseneck-to-5th-Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # BWRVK3400 along with the B&W Turnoverball Underbed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch w/ Custom Installation Kit part # BWGNRK1116 on your 2017 Ford F-250 FX4 you will indeed need to swap out the pin box you have now with a welded on 5th wheel to goosenneck adapter. Since you have a Lippert 1621 box pattern you can use the Lippert 1621 5th Wheel Pin Box part # LC1191191 for 15K or part # LC1387883 for 21K....
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