Can I Use The Thule Hullavator On Factory Crossbars With No Overhang?

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hello my 2023 Subaru Outback has a factory roof rack. The crossbars have no overhang. Is there an adapter that I can use that will allow me to use the Thule Hullavator? I read that the crossbar needs to overhang. what do you recommend?

asked by: Joseph

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The Thule Hullavator # TH898 will require crossbars that overhang the towers by 4' - 8". There is not any kind of adapter that is made for this purpose. Your best bet will be to replace the factory crossbars with aftermarket crossbars that have some overhang. Since your 2023 Subaru Outback already has the factory installed rails running front to back, you will be able to mount crossbars using these rails. I recommend the Yakima JetStream Roof Rack, which will consist of the following parts:

Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00426
SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR
Landing Pad 27 for Yakima SkyLine Towers # Y46VR

Or, if you want to utilize the factory roof rack, you can use a carrier like the Malone SeaWing # MPG113MD, which has a built in load assist.

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars #TH711320 paired with 4 of the Thule Rapid Crossroad 450R Feet #753-3399-02 will allow you to install the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack #TH898 on your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek with the raised rails. I verified with…

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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 5

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Answer 6

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 7

Yes, the etrailer hitch part #e98912 that you referenced fits the Wilderness versions of the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek

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Answer 8

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 9

The antenna on your 2023 Subaru Crosstrek sits low enough that clearance for the Inno Shadow 16 Rooftop Cargo Box #INBRA1210BK won't be an issue! If you don't already have a roof rack just let me know if your Crosstrek has a bare roof or the…

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Answer 10

I checked with Thule and the parts you are looking for, for your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, are listed below: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars item #TH711320 for Black or item #TH711300 for Silver Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars item…

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Answer 11

To get both of the 2021 Subaru Outbacks pulling the Safari Condo F1743, you would need to purchase two of the #ETBC7 kits. They would piggy back off of the existing 4 pin connections already on the vehicles, so you are already partially there. I did…

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Answer 12

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