How to install a Roof Rack on a Subaru Crosstrek | Harbor Freight Basket and OEM Cross Bars

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Overview and installation of the Haul Master Roof Rack Basket from Harbor Freight and OEM Subaru roof cross bars on my GF's 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Limited. You can find the parts used, along with other Crosstrek accessories in the description below:
Roof Racks that fit well with the Crosstrek:
1. Haul Master Roof Rack: www.harborfreight.com/150-lb-...
2. MaxxHaul (THE SAME THING, from Amazon): amzn.to/31jP8Df
3. ROLA Roof Top Basket: amzn.to/3cnFm9B
4. 64" (LONGER) Option: amzn.to/3tRzco3
Roof Cross Bars that fit specifically for a Crosstrek:
1. OEM Subaru for 2018+ Models: amzn.to/39iS6fL
2. OEM Subaru for 2013-2017 Models: amzn.to/31mhbSp
3. Affordable aftermarket alternative (all years): amzn.to/3cnX7pi
4. Another aftermarket alternative (all years): amzn.to/31llqh6
These are affiliate links so I may get a very small percentage if you decide to make a purchase. Thank you for watching and supporting this channel!
MY CURRENT PROJECT CARS:
- 1987 BMW 325 Coupe TURBO
- 2008 Lotus Elise (Current Daily driver)
- 2019 Subaru Crosstrek Limited LIFTED

[@canabe100]

I bought one and love it. Assembly required a little more mechanical persuasion than you experienced. I augmented the powder coat paint with truck liner spray.

[@terryweaver2791]

Thank you for this stream. Just an FYI, those little rubber caps cover the top threads on the brackets after install

[@Mersipher]

Thank you for this detailed installation and explanation of where you got and the part numbers. Really appreciate it.

[@PatrickKasilag]

Glad it helped!

[@curtisrich7372]

I just bought this roof rack for my Jeep earlier. I personally think it might be better to mount it on the crossbars a little closer together instead of at the very ends to support any weight on top better. Say the length is 100 rather than mounting at 5/95, 25/75 or 30/70 I think would distribute the weight better to prevent the middle area from flexing downward if that makes sense. Also maybe a little Vaseline/silicone on the ubolts to prevent rusting. Looking forward to putting mine on soon to give my Jeep a more "offroad" look.

[@cherylmartin4050]

Ill have the moonroof. But i like the basket. Id probably add some lef light bar or ole school hella round lights in front and in back too

[@SiouxsieCat]

Just what I was looking for...Thank you!

[@PatrickKasilag]

Glad I could help!

[@nedstoll5708]

Great vids. I went out and bought the same Freight Harbor roof basket. You helped make the decision easy for me, so huge thank you. Btw….in your video you threw away the rubber plugs,,,,but those actually go over the top of the screws.

[@nedstoll5708]

I was going to take a pic but couldn’t find how to post pix.

[@PatrickKasilag]

Thank you! glad to hear it helped you out. I actually installed the rubber sleeves over the screws. what I threw away was plastic ends, just packaging protection

[@EricTobiasPhotography]

@@PatrickKasilag The plastic ends were plugs that go over the thread of the u-bolts on top of the rack. If you watch similar installs of this rack here you youtube, you will see how they were used.

[@GlocKGanG]

Great video 🔥

[@PatrickKasilag]

Thanks so much!!

[@customer7575]

Just curious if you get rain rust running down the tubes. Usually cheap roof baskets will do that. Which is why I used clear silicone to cover the joints then used truck liner. Never had rain rust for many years and if I do see some I just silicone the joint. Probably did it once or twice. But overall don't get rain rust anymore. I keep them on year round. Love the look even though I don't have a crosstrek. Nice ride!

[@PatrickKasilag]

The rack came with these rubber sleeves that prevent that from happening. So far so good though!

[@muddnyreye]

Actually looks pretty good 👍 Some baskets are too much and just don’t look right.

[@chopursticks]

Do you know the distance between the cross bars from center to center? I want to add the basket to my crossbars, but they are fixed and do no adjust forward/backwards. Thanks!

[@joshuapazos4674]

It looks like you've had this for a year or so. Any complaints? I heard the hardware isn't the best and that most people end up rhino lining them. I bought one today, wondering if I should go through the trouble of rhino lining it and sourcing some different hardware. Someone on FB suggested using rivets. Any thoughts?

[@BingBangBye]

Thanks!! Very helpful.

[@PatrickKasilag]

Glad it helped!

[@lisawilson269]

Nice job, I'm going to get one

[@rodrigorosas8966]

Im thinking about lowering mine just because my model don't have xmode lol

[@mikep4364]

So dope dude

[@robertoalcantar2853]

Hey Patrick, question for you I bought crossbars and Thule cargo basket from different people crossbars fit on my 2022 crosstrek but the cargo basket doesn’t have the correct mounting brackets any way I can get the correct ones to fit the crossbars.

[@tylernelson7995]

Fixed my dealers botched install. You’d think they could do 2 measurements and tighten. Apparently that’s too hard when you move cars fast. 😅 front ones were completely loose and the back ones were pushed 8 inches forward. I thought they looked funny when we drove off the lot. Lol

[@PatrickKasilag]

Unfortunately you can not always rely on them to hire all great technicians. It just takes one careless tech and a bad luck of the draw and you'll end up with a loose rack or loose lug nuts..

[@tylernelson7995]

@@PatrickKasilag yeah thankfully it was just a cross bar issue and not something huge.

[@snappingwith_pancho]

Im getting the 2023 Crosstrek sport next week. So I have some noob questions to ask. Does having the roof rack create a lot of noise when driving down the highway? Also did you ever put lights on the rack yet?

[@PatrickKasilag]

Not a very noob question, very good one actually. Yes, noticeable when going on highway 65+ MPH and on windy days. I have not added lighting on it yet, though I may pretty soon

[@moshimoshi4925]

You’re still using it to this day? I just bought mine and love it just Afraid it won’t hold up to the sands of time

[@woolfy02]

That came out nice. A lot more affordable than the $400 one I was looking at.

[@PatrickKasilag]

Yes, I was so glad to find this option. Still love it after 6 months

[@dewildeworld6766]

New sub, hey need price info on the cross bars if you would please. We just bought a 2021 Crosstrek Sport look forward to following your build.

[@PatrickKasilag]

Thanks! Congrats on the purchase. I got my Crossbars at a local Subaru dealership near me, part number# E361SFL400. Should be around $140-170, same one for your car. Or you can get them on eBay: www.ebay.com/itm/183270589798?epid=12006861623&hash=item2aabc74566:g:X4QAAOSwfd5gXev7&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5338087323&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

[@dewildeworld6766]

Got the over priced Yakama ones the wife wanted.....lol Thanks

[@PatrickKasilag]

What the wife wants, the wife gets! I know the rule

[@LeeeB0]

Will this fit fixed distance crossbars? My bars are around 23.5 inches apart. Thanks

[@PatrickKasilag]

are you sure your crossbars are fixed? what type of car is this? there is plenty of room for adjustment on the racks

[@jackieharris2854]

Thanks

[@latinluis2006]

I want to buy a cross roof rack , I would like to know is really loud when you drive ???

[@marshallohio5512]

I own this HB rack ... No noise issue... Mounter on Rav Limited.. Cheers ... If wind noise occurs, buy a $17 rubber door mat at Lowe's... Cheers

[@hexx760]

Just picked up the same basket, how is yours holding up so far?

[@PatrickKasilag]

Been pretty happy with it, though starting to show some surface rust on the center bars after 3.5 years.

[@puratanz]

will it affect opening closing the sun roof?

[@PatrickKasilag]

No, it does not get in the way of the sun roof. It sits about 5" above the glass

[@jerseyman1O]

Does yours make a humming noise around 50 mph?

[@PatrickKasilag]

When I go about 60-70MPH yeah some. Don’t really notice it when music is on and windows are up though. About similar noise to terrain tires

[@TEBCO123]

Can I get roof rails for a 2017 Subaru Legacy.

[@PatrickKasilag]

I'm sure you can. Is yours the Legacy sedan? Are you just trying to put a roof rack on it? Just asking because different cross bars have different weight limit capacities.

[@theamazinggoldfish8713]

One more grass cutting and I'll get my basket. I'll be installing an 64" length by 39" wide and 8" deep."Suggestion":> I'm going to secure some black plastic corticated board to the bottom of my basket. No sun will hit the roof then. Just an idea.....🏹🤠👍

[@s.h.2546]

thank you sir

[@PatrickKasilag]

Most welcome

[@MazichMusic]

I just bought one of these baskets. After perusing the instructions, it states on page 3 under section 15 of the Use Precautions: "maintain product labels and nameplates. These carry important safety information..." One of the first things you did was to remove the labels. I think they'll come off soon enough without the user's help.

[@cassandravilla531]

I wouldn’t say they come off easy considering he had to use a hot gun to remove the adhesive so that adhesive is probably pretty strong

[@cassandravilla531]

I did just purchase some though so I guess I will see you in the long run

[@tca7421]

Did this hurt your mpg?

[@PatrickKasilag]

Maybe a little bit, yes. But mostly noticeable when you are going over 70 MPH constantly. slower speeds not really

[@chrisg.]

2 years later how’s it holding up?

[@PatrickKasilag]

Still good, finish is slightly fading but no rust

[@_rb.media.]

Update on durability?

[@marshallohio5512]

Listen Kids ,,, these HB Racks are very nice 👍 for the price point 👍.. I didn't install those side screws and rubber washers,, for the rack isn't going to come appart after installation... Wife bought me a long Fender Guitar plate that I installed over the H.Master decal... Recently, l was approached by an individual asking where l bought the Fender rack, and if a Gibson rack was available ... Too Funny 😅😅😅😅 Oh, also purchased HB freight $5 (5'*7') poly tarp and $8 orange straps 4 pack ... Less than $100 for everything 😉😉😉. Our camp chairs , hammocks, tool bag, fishing gear, and canopy fits perfectly inside basket without looking like homeless people 😔😔😔😊😊😊

[@christophervela5447]

Has to be rusting by now lol 😁

[@PatrickKasilag]

actually not!

[@christophervela5447]

@@PatrickKasilag that's good Lucky 👍 👍

[@ellierhodes243]

I bought this and assembly was hell. The screws did not fit the holes. They never explained in the instructions why the sleeves were there. They never explained that the caps that were on the sleeves were later supposed to be installed over the screws. And it’s way harder if you’ve already installed the roof rails on your Forrester, which is way higher than a Crosstrek.

[@ryantaylor4196]

These instructions are ridiculous I’m struggling to put it on