Recommendation on a Cargo Basket to Fit a 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon

Question:

any recommendations for a 2017 Subaru Outback that has factory rails and cross bars?

asked by: Kate

Helpful Expert Reply:

When picking a cargo box or basket for your 2017 Subaru Outback, the size of the crossbars and the crossbar spread will needed to be considered.

The Rhino-Rack Roof Mounted Steel Cargo Basket, # RMBC, that you referenced will work on your Outback as long as your crossbars measure no bigger than 3-1/2 inches wide x 1-1/2 inches tall. The crossbar spread allow for the Rhino-Rack carrier is between 21 and 30 inches wide. To find your crossbar spread measure from the center of the front cross bar to the center of the rear crossbar.

Now, I like the Thule Canyon XT Roof Cargo Basket, # TH859XT. This basket has been confirmed to fit the Subaru Outback crossbars. Mounting hardware can be positioned anywhere on bottom of basket to accommodate crossbar spread. Thule is a quality product and right now this basket is more economically priced of the two cargo baskets.

expert reply by: Jared P