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Hi all, first Subaru and loving it so far.

I'll need to carry some long parts that will likely not fit in the cabin.

In looking at crossbars, I think my options are Subaru AERO for around $200, what are my other options ?
Does something compatible w/ 2018 and before models fit the 2019 ?
I read Thule and Yakima are solid brands, everyone agree ?

Thanks for any tips !
Cheers,
Benny.
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I bought these over the Subaru branded one, it feels sturdier and it's what they use for Roof Top Tents.

https://parts.subaru.com/p/Subaru__/Extended-Crossbar/67791675/SOA567X010.html
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i just bought some rhino crossbars for my 2018. Going to install them when the weather is nicer.
I had the aero cross bar from subaru and they worked great. Had a cargo basket with a bunch of stuff tied down to it from texas to va. Worked great.
Just replacing them because the rhino snowboard rack i got doesnt fit them.
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I have thule crossbars I just put on yesterday and they appear to be the same as the subaru branded ones that 17fossieXT linked to. I think the thule number is 450r but will check. I have used Thule for many years. The Thule ones do go on sale on some sites periodically for 20% off. It seems sturdy on my 2019 limited, and I plan to use it with my roof top tent that I had on another car.
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So, I have heard these are the same as subaru extended cross bars , but could not find the reference. I verified the Thule numbers (see pix). They are much quieter than my old Thule rack I assume due to the aero shape.

I called Thule two months ago and they did not list these for the 19 forester ... something about testing, but I cannot tell the diff. between these and the subie brand ones.

Hope this helps some on your question.

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turnkey said:
So, I have heard these are the same as subaru extended cross bars , but could not find the reference. I verified the Thule numbers (see pix). They are much quieter than my old Thule rack I assume due to the aero shape.

I called Thule two months ago and they did not list these for the 19 forester ... something about testing, but I cannot tell the diff. between these and the subie brand ones.

Hope this helps some on your question.
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It may be Thule hasn't gotten around to test fitting these bars on a '19 yet. Thanks for the pics and info, I'll be looking for some cross bars soon.
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