Carrier 2 Canoes on a 2015 Subaru Outback Using Aftermarket Roof Rack Crossbars
Question:
i have two small canoes 12 feet long and beam only 24 id like to carry them on my subaru outback 2015. would replacing the factory crossbars with the landing pad and then putting a larger crossbar on them be an option?
asked by: David P
Expert Reply:
If your 2015 Subaru Outback also have the factory raised side rails (which it should) then yes, you can add alternate crossbars using SkyLine towers # Y53TR, Landing Pad # Y00241, round bar adapters # Y03536, and crossbars # Y00409. These are 58 inch long crossbars which will provide enough space for 2 canoes side by side.
Please note the roof weight carrying capacity of the vehicle is 150 pounds. Keep that in mind prior to loading.
For a canoe carrier I recommend using 2 of # TH819 which will allow you to carry the 2 canoes on the Yakima round bars. These carriers will also come with the tie downs needed to secure the canoes to the vehicle and to the roof rack.
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Thule Portage Canoe Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Gunwale Brackets - Side Loading
- Watersport Carriers
- Canoe
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Gunwale Brackets
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Thule
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Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 58" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 58 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
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- Crossbars
- Yakima
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Landing Pad 15 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
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- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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