Expert Answers about Subaru XV Crosstrek

• Using Kayak Carrier Along With Thule Canyopn Rooftop cargo Basket TH859XT
• Thule does not offer any kayak carrier accessory that can be fitted to their Canyon rooftop cargo basket # TH859XT. I called my most well-seasoned Thule contact and she confirmed no such product is on the drawing board for the future. In truth, even if such an item was available, it might not be your best option. Since kayak weights vary from the low 30s for smaller sit-on types up to the 140s for well-equipped fishing kayaks the vehicle roof capacity can come into play. The Canyon basket...
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• Hitch Cargo Carrier that Fits 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek that Can Fold Up
• Long story, short.. yes the Curt Cargo Carrier part # C18100 will fit folded up. When we installed the Curt hitch part # C13135 on a 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek like yours we found that it had a distance of 2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the furthest point out on the rear bumper. The Curt carrier has 4-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the nearest edge of the carrier when folded up so you'd have 2-1/2 inches of total clearance. I also attached a review video that shows...
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• Transmission Cooler Availability for a 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• I did some research on your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek and it looks like you have a CVT transmission. If your CVT transmission has lines that run from the transmission to the radiator (some do, some do not), you can install a transmission cooler. A transmission cooler is inexpensive insurance that would do a great job of extending the life of your transmission. The best way to pick out a transmission cooler is to measure the distance in front of the radiator and go with the largest one...
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• Replacement Hardware Kit For The Curt Class III Trailer Hitch # C13135
• No, the Replacement Mounting Hardware # C75JR is not going to fit the Curt Class III Hitch # C13135. If you are in need of a hardware kit for the # C13135 hitch, we can provide that with Part # RHK. When you go to the page for # RHK you will see a box where you will need to enter the item number for the hitch that you have. Just enter the part number C13135 in this box before you add the RHK to your cart.
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• Snow Chain Options for a 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• I did some research into the snow chain situation on your 2013 Subaru Crosstrek and it sounds like Subaru does not recommend the use of chains, but if you do decide to use them in an emergency situation that you should be sure to use a Class S or better rated traction device. Class S is a clearance rating that means there is less than 15 mm between the inner portion of the tire sidewall and the wheel well. The best option I can give you would be the Thule Premium Self-Tensioning Snow...
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• Hitch Availability for 2014 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid
• Hitch manufacturers can sometimes take time to engineer and test a hitch design for a new model vehicle like your 2014 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid because of limited access to that particlular version. However, according to my contact at two hitch makers the relatively limited demand for the hybrid version of the Crosstrek means that development of a hitch that fits it is not really a commercially viable proposition, at least not at this point. For limited-demand vehicles the cost of R&D and...
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• Seat Cover for 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• In order to obtain the bottom part of the seat cover, you would need to purchase a complete set like the Covercraft Seat Covers, # SS2483PCTN, for your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. The bottom part of the seat cover is not sold separately.
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