Can I Mount 70-Inch JetStream Crossbars with a Hullavator and Cargo Box on My 2022 Subaru Outback?

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Hi, Since Thule only offers the Wingbar EVO 127 for the 2022 Outback Wilderness, I need a longer bar. So I am thinking of the Yakima JetStream with Timberline towers, and either 60inch or 70inch length. I want to mount a Hullavator on one side and have a Thule Large box, so I am thinking the 70inch length would be best. The 2022 Wilderness is rated for ~700lbs so I dont think weight will be an option. What are your thoughts?

asked by: Frank M

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Technically, it is possible to do this on your 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness. However, the only concern with this setup is that the Yakima JetStream Crossbars - 70" # Y00427 are such long crossbars that extend past the feet on your vehicle. This may not only be illegal, it can be dangerous. We do not recommend doing this setup. I attached a video that shows just how far these crossbars protrude from a similar-sized vehicle.

If you were to mount the crossbars, the compatible feet would be the TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails # Y33TR along with the Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204.

As for the Thule Hullavator # TH898, you will be able to attach it to the bars or channels of the JetStreams. It also has enough room to operate. With the additional room on your crossbars, you have just under 41-1/2 inches of usable crossbar space left. For the cargo box, I recommend the Thule Force XT XL # TH6358B. The Force XT XL has an external width of 33-1/2 inches, so you will have enough space for the overhang of the inward cradles of the Hullavator. You also have enough length on your vehicle to fully open the trunk.

For the roof capacity, 700 pounds is more than enough capacity for adding a kayak and a cargo box as long as the items in the box are not significantly heavy. I recommend consulting with your owner's manual to make sure to fallow all guideline outlined. Also, you may want to reach out to local law enforcement to see if they have any laws about objects potentially going past the side-view mirrors.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

I attached a picture that shows what the 53 inch long crossbar Wingbar Evo roof rack part numbers #TH711420 and #TH710401 looks like installed. There's a decent amount of overhang that if you wanted to substitute shorter bars like with part…

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Answer 2

The minimum crossbar spread for the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs #TH898 is 24" - meaning from one point on the front crossbar to the same point on the crossbar has to measure at least 24" for the…

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Answer 3

The solution for you is to use the ProBar Evo instead of square bars because as you stated the bottom slots of the square bar won't accommodate your fit. The Thule ProBar Evo has the slots that run the full distance of the bars, so the bars can…

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Answer 4

According to Inno, the Inno Kayak Lifter Load Assist - Clamp On - Side, part #INA453, is supposed to be mounted outside of the towers on your vehicle. Unfortunately the bars on your roof rack terminate at the rails on your vehicle so you will not be…

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Answer 5

As long as the crossbars you use aren't wider than the widest part of the vehicle (usually the mirrors), which could be a safety problem or even illegal in some areas, you could certainly use longer crossbars than the 58 inch crossbars. Since…

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Answer 6

The Thule Hullavator #TH898 will fit on the Yakima Jetstream bars without any issues and I do recommend going with the 60" bars just to ensure that you've got the needed clearance to use the Hullavator's lift assist system. If you've…

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Answer 7

I reached out to Yakima and they told me that the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs #Y04081 will be just 9 inches above the roof rack on your 2020 Subaru Outback Touring. If you take a look at the accompanying photo…

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Answer 8

According to Thule, their Hull-A-Port #TH834 is a fit for the factory crossbars on your 2012 Outback. To carry two kayaks, you would need two of the carriers. The Hull-A-Port has a 75 lb capacity, you will need to ensure that the weight capacity of…

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 11

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 12

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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