The best bike rack to accommodate your Trek Verge 2 E-bike is the Saris Freedom 2 # SA4412B. This has a weight capacity of 60lbs per bike and can fit up to 2-1/4" tires so it will be perfect for your E-bike. This secures the bike by the frame, so you will not have to worry about coming in contact with the fender/racks on your bike.
If you will be transporting a bike with tires wider than 2-1/4", then I recommend the Saris Fat Bike Kit # SA4419 which allows up to 5" wide tires.
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There are several kayak carriers that will fit the factory crossbars on your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek. One option is the Thule DockGrip, # TH895. This carrier holds the kayak by the hull using 4 saddles.
For a similar carrier that loads from the rear you can use the SweetRoll, # Y04074. The rear saddles on this carrier have rollers to make loading the kayak easier. The weight capacity of this carrier is 80 pounds. I have included links to video reviews of both carriers for you. view full answer...
My go to kayak carrier is this carrier # e98878. I've used it many many times and it's done very well. We've had the same set in the shop for years and it's still looking brand new. Even if you're in the salt water the aluminum doesn't corrode away which is nice. These take up just as much space as any other J-Style carrier but this one folds down so you don't have to remove it every time you want to park in your garage and it won't make much wind noise in the lowered position. Folding... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
I've located on online copy of the owner's manual for your XV Crosstrek. On page 8-21, Subaru states that the maximum trailer tongue weight (maximum allowable amount of downward force applied to trailer hitch) cannot exceed 200 lbs. Unfortunately, any carrier plus the 190 lb weight of the scooter would exceed that 200 lb capacity so therefore I couldn't recommend using a hitch mounted carrier to transport your scooter.
A 300 lb rated carrier is what I'd normally recommend, but in this... view full answer...
You can carry your OC2 Gemini and Epic V8 Surfski with your 2013 Subaru Crosstrek, but the first thing you will need is a roof rack, and I assume your Crosstrek has the factory raised side rails. If so, the best option is a roof rack from Yakima as it has the longest crossbars at 50 inches for the most space to carry your canoe and kayak. The parts you will need are the following:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
- TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails... view full answer...
The difference between the two hitches you referenced is the vehicles they fit. The part # C13135 fits 2013 - 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek and would be the correct hitch for your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Whereas the part # C13144 fits 2014 - 2016 Subaru Foresters.
I attached an install video for the # C13135 for you to check out as well.
If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2... view full answer...
Connecting the part # 30717 to the battery of your vehicle is actually pretty easy. All you need to do is run a length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 (sold by the foot) through a circuit breaker like part # 9510 to the positive battery post of your vehicle and that circuit would be complete. view full answer...
I can absolutely help you get the right parts so you can get camping in an Aliner Scout-Lite. Since you already have the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13135 and 4-Way such as # 118467 on your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek that leaves just the 7-way and brake controller, as you noted, and I'll give you a couple options.
The one I highly recommend is the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 because of its simplicity. This controller just plugs into the 7-way and so long as you have a smartphone... view full answer...
The Yakima roof rack part numbers # Y00425 and # Y33TR are a confirmed fit as a roof rack for your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek with raised rails. This rack also has a weight capacity of 165 lbs so it fits that criteria as well. The total weight for this roof rack is 15 lbs. view full answer...
If all you'll be using the hitch for is towing, I'd go with the Curt Class III hitch, part # C13135. If you're also planning on using the hitch as an attachment point for a hitch mounted accessory, the C13135 wouldn't be your best choice. All the Curt hitches available for your XV Crosstrek have a warranty stipulation that requires that a stabilizing strap like # 18050 be used for all non-trailer loads like cargo carriers or bike racks. The problem is, the stabilizing straps don't work... view full answer...
For you 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek we do have base plate kits available..
You would want the Roadmaster kit part # 52922-1A as it has been confirmed to fit your vehicle.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon 2, # RM-520. For safety cables you can use # RM-643. The coiled design helps keep the cables off of the ground.
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What you are going to need to install a fully-functional 7-way and brake controller in your 2013 Subaru Crosstrek is the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Kit # ETBC7. There are no plug and play options that would simply allow you to plug in a 7-way and a brake controller.
I attached installation instructions for the # ETBC7 and an installation video for you to check out to show you how it all installs.
If you have not picked out a brake controller yet I would recommend... view full answer...
For your 2013 Subaru Crosstrek with factory raised side rails the recommended Thule Aeroblade Edge roof rack includes 53 inch crossbars part # TH711420. The feet you then would want is the part # TH710401 which attaches to them to the side rails. Then you will be able to use your Thule Hullavator part # TH898. view full answer...
The highest capacity roof rack we have for your 2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek with factory raised rails is the Yakima roof rack part numbers # Y00425 and # Y33TR which has a 165 lb capacity. You'll also want to check the owners manual of your vehicle for the roof capacity and be sure to stay under the lowest number. view full answer...
I spoke with my contact at Curt and verified that the information on our website is correct, the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, # C56040, is not compatible with the Hybrid models and is listed as excluded. However, they do have the Custom Curt T-Connector # C56243 that will simply plug into current wiring and will be easier to install than other kits. This harness will work with the Hybrid model. view full answer...
The Easy Fold part # TH903202 is designed to fit a 2 inch hitch, so as long as you have a 2 inch hitch installed on your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek like the Curt # C13135 the bike rack would fit and work well.
Curt requires the use of their stabilizer strap part # 18050 when using their hitch to carry a non-supported load like a bike rack. I attached a review video for you to check for the strap as well. view full answer...
The Curt Class III hitch, part # C13135 would be an excellent choice for your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek. When installed, the hitch pin hole in the receiver would only be recessed under the vehicle by 2 inches, which means you'd have plenty of clearance for any Thule hitch mounted bike rack. I've linked you to an install video that you might find helpful.
If you plan on doing any towing with the hitch, you might also be interested in the following items to complete your towing set-up:
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For a locking hitch pin to use with the etrailer 4-Bike Rack part # e98913 that you referenced the # 5200 would fit and work well.
The best way to secure the top portion of the rack and your bikes would be to use a cable lock like part # e98891. I attached a review video for this lock as well. view full answer...
Since your 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek would come with a spoiler you would want the Hollywood Racks Over the Top part # HRF2-3 as it has been confirmed as a fit for your vehicle and would work well.
Check out the review video I attached as well.
Since you plan on carrying womens or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Swagman Easy-Out Women's and Alternative Frame Bike Adapter # 64005 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes... view full answer...
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