What is the Recommended Square Load Bar Length for Thule Crossbars on 2011 Subaru Forester

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is the thule lb 58 too wide for a 2011 subaru forester

asked by: Christine P

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The recommended load bar length for your 2011 Subaru Forester are the 47 inch Thule WingBar # TH711220 (Black) OR # TH711200 (Silver) assuming your Forester has factory installed raised side rails that run front to back; you would need the Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710401 to install these on your '11 Forester.

Longer crossbars will stick out on the sides of your Forester and people could potentially bump their heads on bars that stick out that far so I recommend sticking with the 47 inch bars.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

We have to stick with Thule's recommendation for your 2018 Volkswagen Golf SportWagen and stay with 47 inch long crossbars with the roof rack part numbers #TH711200 and #TH710401. Going with shorter crossbars hasn't been tested so it's…

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Answer 2

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

Yes you can substitute for longer bars on your 2019 Toyota RAV4. The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars 47" #TH711200 have a more factory look because they don't stick out too far. I attached a video below with this set on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 and…

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Answer 6

There are Thule roof racks that will fit your 2019 Subaru Forester with raised side rails and work perfectly to mount your accessories, although Thule has changed their crossbars and fit systems, and the model 450 foot pack you referenced has been…

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

The Malone Universal Crossbar System #MPG201 is a more economical choice but it still does a good job. The design and quality of Thule's system is why they have such a large difference in price. Whether you go with the Thule Crossroads system…

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Answer 9

That's ironic because currently (March 2022) Thule doesn't have a fit listed for the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. With that being said, from our research it looks like the Wilderness models on the newer Subaru vehicles won't affect…

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Thanks for reaching out, Joe! I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar Roof Rack for Camper Shells #Y02-480B which comes with 63" long tracks as well as 54" long crossbars which should give you a little bit of overhang on your canopy. Per…

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Answer 12

Since your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek does not have raised rails you are going to need a whole new roof rack since the Thule Rapid 450R Feet #753-3399-02 are only going to fit vehicles with raised rails. I recommend sticking with the Thule roof rack…

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