Can Surfboard And Cargo Carrier Be Used At The Same Time On 2016 Subaru Forester Roof
Question:
I own a 2016 Subaru Forester with side rails and factory crossbars currently installed. I want to fit both a cargo carrier and a surfboard on my roof. Do you have any recommendations for the best products to buy in order to achieve this?
asked by: Patrick
Expert Reply:
We have both cargo carriers and surfboard carriers that will work with your 2016 Forester.
The roof boxes that is confirmed to fit your Forester crossbars is the Thule Motion # TH629906 which needs 37-1/2 inches of crossbar to work.
The most narrow cargo basket we offer that will work with aero-style crossbars is the Yakima SkinnyWarrior # Y07014-16. This basket is 23 inches wide.
The surfboard carriers we offer require too much crossbar space to allow a basket or cargo carrier to fit with the surfboard carrier like part # INXA445 requires 9 inches additional crossbar space in addition to the board.
Although it is not designed for surfboards, some customers use the Thule Stacker # TH830. This carrier comes with ratcheting tie-downs and 2 straps with buckle protectors included. This would require carrying the surfboard on its side.
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Inno Locker Watersport Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Locking - Channel Mount
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- Surfboard
- Paddle Board
- Canoe
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Track Mount
- No Load Assist
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Thule Stacker Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Post Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
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- Side Loading
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- No Load Assist
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Yakima SkinnyWarrior Roof Rack Cargo Basket - Steel - 74" Long x 23" Wide - 165 lbs
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- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Extra Long Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Extra Long Length
- High Profile
- Extra Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
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