How To Use Old Thule Square Bar Carriers On 2015 Subaru Forester

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I have some used Thule big mouths and a 2015 Subaru Forester with factory side bars. Which crossbars do I need to get to match this up? Thank you!

asked by: Marnie

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The Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbar System part # TH712200 and part # TH710401 is what I recommend for a 2015 Subaru Forester with factory side rails. The square bars will then all you to use all of your old Thule accessories such as the Big Mouth.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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I do not have a specific set of instructions for the Thule QM3 Quick On-Off Mounting Hardware Kit, item #TH04997, but I did come up with a drawing, see attached, that shows exactly how the parts of the kit install.

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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The EcoHitch part #306-X7391 that you referenced was confirmed as a fit for your 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness Edition and is the most hidden option so it would be the way to go. We also have confirmed that the Curt hitch #C13409 does fit the…

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