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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2017 Subaru Impreza
  • For your 2017 Subaru Impreza the hitch I would go with is the Draw Tite part # DT24959 because this hitch does not require a stabilizer strap when carrying a non-supported load like a bike rack like the Curt # C11465 does. Also the price for the Draw Tite is much better than the Curt.
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  • Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation And Comparison For 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan With Spoiler
  • For your 2012 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan with spoiler, I recommend the Yakima FullBack 3 Bike Rack - Trunk Mount - Adjustable Arms # Y02633. This 3-bike trunk rack features a 4-strap mounting system and interlocking HUB for quick setup on your Subaru Impreza. The adjustable arms have SuperCush anti-sway cradles with ZipStrip straps for easy bike loading. Integrated locks secure bikes and rack. This rack will work great with your vehicle and is confirmed to fit with your spoiler. With your...
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  • Is Inverter Needed to Charge Batteries with Go Power Eco Solar Charging System 34273837
  • The Go Power Eco Solar Charging System with Digital Solar Controller # 34273837 that you referenced comes with a controller that allows it to attach directly to 12 volt batteries to charge them. An inverter would not be needed as the output is 12 volt.
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  • Hitch, Ball and Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2007 Subaru WRX
  • Yes, the Curt # C11497 that you referenced will fit your 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX. You will need ball mount # 3593 and for a 2-inch ball I would recommend you get the Hitch Ball # 19258. This should work well to tow your boat and trailer that weighs 1,500 lbs since this hitch has a 2,000 lb capacity. You will still want to check the owner's manual of your vehicle to determine what Subaru recommends for towing capacities and be sure not to exceed the lowest rated component as this will be...
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  • Paddle Board Carrier for 2008 Subaru Impreza with Sportrack Roof Rack Installed
  • The SportRack roof rack part # SR1010 is listed as a fit as-is for the sedan 2008 Subaru Impreza so a short roof adapter would not be needed. All she'd need is a paddleboard carrier compatible with square crossbars like the Thule SUP Shuttle part # TH811XT which comes with straps to secure the paddle boards to the crossbars as well. This is a very secure carrier that has ability to carry a second board if ever needed as well. I attached a review video for more info on this rack as too!
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendations for a 2017 Subaru Impreza
  • Trailer hitch # 76084 is designed for the Subaru Crosstrek and does not fit any years of the Impreza. All of the trailer hitches for the 2017 Subaru Impreza are Class I hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers. If you have a 5-door wagon model with single exhaust you can use trailer hitch # DT24959. For the sedan you can use # 24960. If you want to use the hitch for an accessory such as a bike rack or cargo carrier then you have to make sure the accessory is rated for use with a Class I trailer...
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  • Cargo Basket Availability for 2011 Subaru Impreza That Allows Roof Rack Accessories to be Carried
  • If the crossbars on your 2011 Subaru Impreza are between 21 and 30 inches apart and are less than 3-1/2 inches wide and 1-1/2 inches tall the Rhino Rack cargo basket part # RMCB would fit and work well. There might be a way to attach a light bar to it, but that would depend on the design of the lights and to what lengths you would be willing to go to for attachment. You would not be able to attach a roof rack mounted ski carrier to this basket though. The only way to do that would be...
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  • Snow Chain Recommendation for a 2012 Subaru Impreza with 205/50R17 Tires
  • First thing you need to do is check the owners manual of your 2012 Subaru Impreza to determine if there are restrictions on snow chain usage. For a similarly priced set of chains to the two you referenced that would install easily, give you much better traction and would last much longer I would recommend the Thule Chains # TH01221090. I had the chance to install a set of chains like this not long ago and was surprised at how easy they were to install. See install video. These chains...
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  • Which Malone Roof Rack for 2019 Subaru Impreza for Thule Hullavator Kayak Assisted Carrier
  • With the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 you'd want the longer crossbars of the # MPG216 since the Hullavator does need quite a bit more overhang to fit and clear past the side of the vehicle.
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  • What Bike Rack Solution do You Recommend for a 2007 Subaru Impreza with a Dealer Installed Spoiler
  • Trunk mounted bike racks are test fitted on vehicles without any dealer or aftermarket modifications. A bike rack that fits a 2007 Impreza 4 Door with factory spoiler may not fit a vehicle with a dealer spoiler. In this situation, you have two options, either a roof rack and roof mounted bike rack or a hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. I always recommend going with a hitch and hitch mounted bike rack. I think a hitch is more subtle than a roof rack as far as aesthetics. Plus with a hitch...
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  • Roof Rack and Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2006 Subaru Impreza
  • We have many different roof rack options for you to choose from for your 2006 Subaru Impreza. I have attached a link to all of the complete roof racks that we carry for your vehicle. The roof rack that I would recommend for you is the Thule WingBar Roof Rack. This roof rack consists of the WingBars, # TH711200 or # TH711220, which are the quietest load bars on the market, the Rapid Traverse Foot Pack, # TH480R, and the Fit Kit, # THKIT1210. Two bike racks that I would recommend for...
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  • Hitch-Mount Bike Rack Options for 2010 Subaru Impreza Sedan
  • Hitch-mount bike carriers are a good choice since they place no stress on the sheet metal parts of your vehicle, because the hitch that supports them mounts to the vehicle frame. The link provided will show you all of the 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch receivers for the Impreza. For the non-WRX sedan use Curt # C11317. Another link will show you all hitch-mount bike carriers compatible with a Class I hitch (but note that you will be limited to 2 bikes due to the weight imposed). You have a...
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  • Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport
  • For your 2010 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch, # C11315, that you have referenced, because it has a slightly lower install difficulty than the other available hitches. We base install difficulty on how long it takes to install a hitch and the Curt hitch is a 5 out of 10. This means for a novice it should take about 50 minutes to install the hitch. This is a Class I trailer hitch with a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening capable of 200 pounds tongue weight capacity...
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  • Hitch & Bike Rack Options For 2017 Subaru Impreza
  • I recommend getting the 2 inch hitch receiver # 306-X7350 for your 2017 Subaru Impreza. If you have dual exhaust then you'll have to go with a 1-1/4 inch hitch # 24960. If you go with the 2 inch hitch, I really like the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU24FR. It can hold 3 bikes and is good for almost any bike you throw at it as long as it's under 40 lbs. If you have to go with the 1-1/4 inch hitch, you should get the Swagman Trailhead 3. It's a great entry level bike rack and will get the job done....
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  • Best Economy Roof Rack for 2020 Subaru Impreza with Factory Raised Rails and Sunroof
  • Yes, the Malone AirFlow2 roof rack # MPG215 is confirmed to fit the factory installed rails on your 2020 Subaru Impreza and while the sunroof will not interfere with the roof rack installation, you'll want to refrain from opening it as it will inevitably get pretty noisy. The Malone roof rack is really a solid choice considering it comes in at a pretty incredible price point. I actually have had the chance to install a few different roof racks and can tell you that the feet and crossbars...
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  • Will Curt Q25 Fifth Wheel Hitch Fit Rails that Curt X5 Adapter Provides
  • The Curt Q25 fifth wheel hitch part # C16265 that you referenced will fit on the rails that a Curt X5 adapter would provide. Like you mentioned you'd need to keep the weight of the towing setup below the weight rating of the X5.
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  • Can LED Lights be Added to the Rhino-Rack Roof Basket RMCB
  • We have several cool options that would allow you to add LED lights to the Rhino-Rack cargo basket # RMCB. We have options for lighting up the basket itself so you can see your cargo, and options for lights to mount on the basket to light up the trail. One option for lighting up the cargo in the basket that does not require connecting to the vehicle battery is a battery powered light strip such as # A80312. Two or three of these with their battery packs zip-tied to the basket would be...
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  • Tire Chain Recommendation for Tire Size 205/50-17 on 2018 Subaru Impreza
  • We had the chance to install the Thule tire chains part # TH00023090 on a 2017 Subaru Impreza very similar to yours with the same tire size of 205/50-17 and found that they fit and worked really well. See picture. These chains have low clearance requirements, a pattern that allows them to provide great traction, and a 5 year warranty so we recommend them highly for you. Check out the install video I attached to see how the chains install as well.
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  • Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2013 Subaru Impreza Hatchback Limited
  • If your 2013 Subaru Impreza Hatchback does NOT have a spoiler at the top of the hatch then the Thule Raceway trunk mount bike rack, # TH45JV, is a fit. But if you do have the spoiler, you will not want to use a traditional trunk mount rack because the spoiler is not meant to support weight. If your Impreza does have a spoiler then you will need to use the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top rack, # HRF2. This rack has an additional upper arm piece that moves the straps up and over the spoiler...
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  • Best Value Roof Rack Recommendation for 2020 Subaru Impreza
  • We have just what you need for your 2020 Subaru Impreza with the Malone AirFlow2 part # MPG215 this is a higher quality roof rack at an even better price. The bars are also aero shaped too which allows them to minimize wind noise as well.
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