Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2012 Subaru Forester

Question:

Would a nine foot Kayak fit in the back of a 2012 Subaru Forrester if all the seats were down?

asked by: Mindy

Expert Reply:

We do not have the measurement of the inside of vehicles and I do not have access to a Subaru Forester right now. Your best bet would be to lay all of your seats down and measure with a tape measure. If I had to guess, I do not think it would fit.

Carrying a kayak inside your vehicle isn't the most ideal way to transport the watercraft. Your kayak will carry all the water and dirt from the water to the interior of your Forester.

I recommend a roof mounted kayak carrier. This will help protect the interior of your Forester. The Thule Hull-A- Port J-Style Rooftop Kayak Carrier # TH834 that you referenced is a great option to carry your kayak. A similar option would be the Rhino-Rack J-Style Folding Kayak Carrier # S512. This carrier's upper arm folds down when not in use to keep a lower roof clearance.

If you do not have a roof rack on your Subaru Forester, I have attached a list of all the roof rack options we have for your vehicle.

expert reply by: Victoria B