I have a 2014 Subaru Outback and have factory rails, do I need the Yakima crossbars? I don't think I do. Someone is going to let me use SkyBox.
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You can check if your car will work on Yakima's website. I have a Honda Element with factory roof rack - zero issues. The Skybox has adjustable clamps that move to wherever your crossbars are located. I went through the selections on here - and looks like you shouldn't have a problem: http://www.yakima.com/fit/Information
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Here is a Yakima website where you can check to see if the box will fit on your car. It needs vehicle, year, model, etc. See http://www.yakima.com/shop/camping/roof/skybox-pro-titanium-21
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I'm trying to follow what you are explaining. I believe your problem is that you need to install the clamps for the cross bars on the roof rails before you put the crossbars in them. The instructions should explain everything. If you need any further assistance, feel free to email me back and I can try to get a more detailed explanation for you. Thank you,RichieMastria Mazda Parts Team
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If you have standard factory cross bars you should not have ny problem. We love our racks and are currently using them to transport our kayaks all over Canada on our 4 Runner
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I'm trying to follow what you are explaining. I believe your problem is that you need to install the clamps for the cross bars on the roof rails before you put the crossbars in them. The instructions should explain everything. If you need any further assistance, feel free to email me back and I can try to get a more detailed explanation for you. Thank you, Richie Mastria Mazda Parts Team
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Out Subaru has the same style cross bars as you mention. The hardware included with the carrier worked great. They are a squared "u" shape and work well.
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It will fit the standard Yakima crossbars. If your vehicle has 1" round crossbars then this should fit, otherwise you will need a different mount.
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As M.Lynch mentioned you probably will need to purchase the Thule Cross bars to mount to your vehicle. Than mount to those cross bars the Thule Glide and Set. I already have cross bars on my Saturn Vue that run from driver side to passenger side. The Thule Glide system mounts directly to my current cross bar system. Usually Subaru's have a cross bar system that runs from front to back of the vehicle. That being said if you currently have cross bars that run from driver to passenger side you will be able to mount the Thule Glide and Set saddle as the thumb screws are adaptable to various size roof racks. As M.Lynch mentioned you probably will need to purchase the Thule Cross bars to mount to your vehicle. Than mount to those cross bars the Thule Glide and Set. I already have cross bars on my Saturn Vue that run from driver side to passenger side. The Thule Glide system mounts directly to my current cross bar system. Usually Subaru's have a cross bar system that runs from front to back of the vehicle. That being said if you currently have cross bars that run from driver to passenger side you will be able to mount the Thule Glide and Set saddle as the thumb screws are adaptable to various... » Read More As M.Lynch mentioned you probably will need to purchase the Thule Cross bars to mount to your vehicle. Than mount to those cross bars the Thule Glide and Set. I already have cross bars on my Saturn Vue that run from driver side to passenger side. The Thule Glide system mounts directly to my current cross bar system. Usually Subaru's have a cross bar system that runs from front to back of the vehicle. That being said if you currently have cross bars that run from driver to passenger side you will be able to mount the Thule Glide and Set saddle as the thumb screws are adaptable to various size roof racks. « Show Less
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Yes, but not sure if per Thule/Yakima. I have the Toyota factory roof rack, they are kept in stowed position/side rails, then I mounted Yakima mounts w/ crossbars (purchased used) so not sure if these were designed for it. They barely bite around the factory rail, but do work. You will need to measure the diameter to see. Similar to the Thule Crossroad or Yakima Railgrab. It was annoying to find the factory rails when are too big (wide oval/elliptical shape) for most Thule/Yakima Accessories, like my upright bike racks. All is well now with the Yakima crossbars.
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Your Subaru dealer may have a better solution. I just got a 2015 Outback, and I already owned two Yakima ski holders and two bike holders (which I used on a Yakima round-bar rack). My Subaru dealer's parts department has "Ski Mounting Clamp" (also called "Crossbar Clamps Vert" part #E361SAJ901) and "Bike Attachment Mounting Clamp" (also called "Crossbar Clamps Hori" part #E361SAJ801) which I am using to attach my legacy Yakima holders directly to the Subaru's crossbars. These clamps are not offered by Yakima. These clamps are much simpler, cheaper, and more secure than Mighty Mounts. I am glad I checked on the Subaru website and found a solution that is superior to the horrible Mighty Mounts. Your Subaru dealer may have a better solution. I just got a 2015 Outback, and I already owned two Yakima ski holders and two bike holders (which I used on a Yakima round-bar rack). My Subaru dealer's parts department has "Ski Mounting Clamp" (also called "Crossbar Clamps Vert" part #E361SAJ901) and "Bike Attachment Mounting Clamp" (also called "Crossbar Clamps Hori" part #E361SAJ801) which I am using to attach my legacy Yakima holders directly to the Subaru's crossbars. These clamps are not offered by Yakima. These clamps are much simpler, cheaper,... » Read More Your Subaru dealer may have a better solution. I just got a 2015 Outback, and I already owned two Yakima ski holders and two bike holders (which I used on a Yakima round-bar rack). My Subaru dealer's parts department has "Ski Mounting Clamp" (also called "Crossbar Clamps Vert" part #E361SAJ901) and "Bike Attachment Mounting Clamp" (also called "Crossbar Clamps Hori" part #E361SAJ801) which I am using to attach my legacy Yakima holders directly to the Subaru's crossbars. These clamps are not offered by Yakima. These clamps are much simpler, cheaper, and more secure than Mighty Mounts. I am glad I checked on the Subaru website and found a solution that is superior to the horrible Mighty Mounts. « Show Less
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Sorry James, I don't know the answer to that. I would recommend emailing Yakima directly. This is my set up: I have elliptical rails on my Subaru and the Yakima rack system works with it. These gunwale brackets are made to work with that system, which have round cross bars.
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You're going to want to check out Yakima's website. They instruct you on what system to buy for what car. It's pretty straight forward. Bars should work for any bike.
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Deana G. No you need side rails for these to attach to. Furthermore when you do get the side rails, you need to measure distance from one side rail to the other, and view the roof rack locking cross bars specs as far as distance. I have 2012 Rogue, so I dont know if the cross rails would be long enough for Murano.Let me also mention about the quality, I have used them for about a year now, they seem to rust a little on the inside locking devices (there are 4), so I imagine it not an item that will lost a long long time. I probably will eventually have Nissan dealership install factory cross bars on my Rogue anyway, they seem more aerodynamic as well. Deana G. No you need side rails for these to attach to. Furthermore when you do get the side rails, you need to measure distance from one side rail to the other, and view the roof rack locking cross bars specs as far as distance. I have 2012 Rogue, so I dont know if the cross rails would be long enough for Murano.Let me also mention about the quality, I have used them for about a year now, they seem to rust a little on the inside locking devices (there are 4), so I imagine it not an item that will lost a long long time. I probably will eventually have Nissan dealership install... » Read More Deana G. No you need side rails for these to attach to. Furthermore when you do get the side rails, you need to measure distance from one side rail to the other, and view the roof rack locking cross bars specs as far as distance. I have 2012 Rogue, so I dont know if the cross rails would be long enough for Murano.Let me also mention about the quality, I have used them for about a year now, they seem to rust a little on the inside locking devices (there are 4), so I imagine it not an item that will lost a long long time. I probably will eventually have Nissan dealership install factory cross bars on my Rogue anyway, they seem more aerodynamic as well. « Show Less
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Did you find out the answer to this question? I also have a 2012 Outback. Do I need to buy any special crossbars, or can the existing car crossbars work?
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Yes, I mounted mine directly to the existing cross bars on my SUV. Keep in mind you might need to get some additional hardware. Yakima sells a seperat mount kit if the cross bars are over a certain diamiter.
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You have to have the cross bars on your car to mount the ski rack. we did not, so we also bought SUBARU CROSSBAR SET FOR IMPREZA 2008-2011 WRX AND STI 2008-2012 along with the ski and snowboard rack. Mounted the cross bars on the car and attached the ski rack to that. Everything fit great!
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I have a 2011 Honda CR-V with the Honda Crossbars, and this Skybox 12 is interfering with the back hatch. I tried to install the box as far forward on the roof as possible, but you can only adjust the front grips so much, and it does not allow the hatch to open all the way, even though it does open enough to access the truck.I would suggest to CR-V owners to buy another cargo box, maybe a shorter one.