Crossbar Size Needed To Use Thule Hullavator On a 2019 Subaru Forester

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Question:

will a thule 150cm crossbar fit a 2019 Subaru forester?

asked by: John M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

In order to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 on a 2019 Subaru Forester it is recommended to use a 47" or 119cm long crossbar. For this, I recommend the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System part # TH711220 and part # TH710401 as a premier option or the Thule SquareBar Crossbar System part # TH712200 and part # TH710401 as an economical option.

If you were to try and use a 60" or 150cm long crossbar then the channel in the crossbar would not line up with the mounting feet therefore incompatible.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 4

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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