Does Malone AirFlow 2 Roof Rack Fit A 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon With Factory Raised Roof Rails?

Question:

while we're talking, my goal is to get a yakima skybox 16 and yakima front loader bike rack on top of the outback, but the factory bars didn't provide enough room. so it sounds like the Malone would accommodate them?

asked by: Len

Expert Reply:

Yes, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Aluminum - 58" Long # MPG216 is confirmed to fit your 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon with the factory roof rails running parallel to the vehicle. While we do not have photos or videos showing this crossbar installed on a 2010 Subaru Outback Wagon, it will be very similar to the setup shown in the video I have attached where this kit is installed onto a Subaru Forester.

The Malone Airflow2 is a very nice roof rack for the price. It has a 165lb weight capacity and has a built-in T slot channel on top which will allow many accessories to be easily installed. The crossbar towers have locks to keep your roof rack system secured to your vehicle's roof.

expert reply by: Andrew N

Len

3/12/2021

Andrew N.

3/12/2021

The Yakima SkyBox 16 Roof Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Carbonite # Y07335 measures 36" wide and the Yakima FrontLoader Wheel Mount Bike Carrier - Roof Mount # Y02103 measures only 7" wide. This means that you will need at least 43" of crossbar length. The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars # MPG216 are 58" long which will give you an excess of about 15" of unused length when the Yakima Skybox 16 and Yakima FrontLoader are mounted. You may have to mount the bike rack or cargo box towards the side of the roof rack, but it will work just fine. I have included demonstration videos for the roof cargo box and bike rack for you to check out.