Aluminum Roof Rack for Carrying Surfboards on 2018 Subaru Forester
Question:
I need a roof rack for surfboards but not one with steel bars since corrosion is an issue on the coast. I prefer the wing/aero type.
asked by: Jim
Helpful Expert Reply:
We can offer you aluminum bar aero roof racks for your 2018 Subaru Forester for both of its possible roof setups, either raised side rails or a bare roof without fixtures. All appear on the linked page where you can click on the roof type you have to then see only the options that work with that specific roof configuration.
Do please note that while the crossbars are all-aluminum there are still some steel components in the foot assemblies because that stronger material is essential in that function.
If you have raised side rails on the roof then my suggestion is the Rhino-Rack Vortex system made of parts # RRVA126B-2 and # RRSX100. An install video showing a 2018 Forester is linked for you.
If you have a bare roof on the Forester then the rack I recommend is the Inno Aero system made of parts # INXB100-2, # INXS300 and # INTR145. An install video for this system is included for you too.
You'll also find a link to all our surfboard carriers that are compatible with these aero bar racks. For two boards please consider the Thule SUP Shuttle # TH811XT which can handle two boards. It features adjustable saddles and padding to protect your boards. But if you prefer a carrier that locks then go for the Inno Board Locker # INA744.
Products Referenced in This Question
Inno Board Locker Surfboard Carrier - Locking - Clamp On - 3 Shortboards or 2 Longboards
- Watersport Carriers
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Inno
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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS300, XS350, XS400, XS450, INTR, and INXR Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 39" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 39 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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Inno Flush Feet for Aero Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Raised Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Thule SUP Shuttle Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier with Tie-Downs - Roof Mount - 2 Boards
- Watersport Carriers
- Paddle Board
- Surfboard
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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