What Crossbar System Do You Recommend For a Rooftop Tent on My 2021 Subaru Forester?
Question:
I am contemplating purchasing a rooftop tent for my 2021 Subaru Forester with moonroof and existing factory side raised rails. What crossbars would you suggest?
asked by: Frank S
Expert Reply:
For a crossbar system that will be able to accommodate a roof top tent on your 2021 Subaru Forester, I recommend the following parts:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" # Y00425
- TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails # Y33TR
- (optional for theft-deterrence) Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204
With this Yakima crossbar systems, you will be able to accommodate a rooftop tent up to a maximum static weight capacity of 600 pounds. If the tent that you use is less than 600 pounds, you will abide by that weight capacity instead. Also, I recommend consulting your owner's manual to make sure that the roof on your 2021 Subaru Forester can accommodate that much weight.
If you want a recommendation for a tent that works with these systems, I recommend the Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs # Y07437. The SkyRise HD comes with a removable, waterproof rainfly with integrated skylights that covers the entire tent. Also, the SkyRise HD includes a 2-1/2" thick foam mattress that provides wall-to-wall comfort. Since the tent mounts on top of the crossbars, it will not interfere with your vehicle's moon roof.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 48" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima SkyRise HD Tent for Roof Rack Crossbars - 3 Person - 600 lbs - Tan and Red
- Tents
- Roof Top Tent
- 600 lbs
- 3 Person
- 1 Door
- 4 Season
- Tan
- Yakima
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Jon
9/8/2024
Hi - you recommend Y00425 above because, in total, it has a max static capacity weight of 600lbs. However when I click through the link, the crossbars state a capacity 165lbs. Are you sure the advice is correct?