We just picked up our second Weimaraner and will now be faced with limited use of our 2012 Outback's cargo area on trips. This has driven me to start looking for a roof mounted cargo box.
I intend to purchase one of the name branded units since they have a reputation of quality and functionality, but find myself wondering what our roof rails and cross bars will work with (if anything). It seems the Cargo box from Subaru doesn't mention needing new rails, but if I go to Thule they don't seem to have a box that fits with the factory set up.
Will they factory cross bars on a 2012 work with a hard box from one of the major manufacturers? Do I need to buy new crossbars (if so, any recommendations)? Will aftermarket bars still tuck into the rails (I'm guessing no)? What's the point of the rails and bars on a new Outback if you have to replace them anyway?
Thanks for any help you can throw my way.
I intend to purchase one of the name branded units since they have a reputation of quality and functionality, but find myself wondering what our roof rails and cross bars will work with (if anything). It seems the Cargo box from Subaru doesn't mention needing new rails, but if I go to Thule they don't seem to have a box that fits with the factory set up.
Will they factory cross bars on a 2012 work with a hard box from one of the major manufacturers? Do I need to buy new crossbars (if so, any recommendations)? Will aftermarket bars still tuck into the rails (I'm guessing no)? What's the point of the rails and bars on a new Outback if you have to replace them anyway?
Thanks for any help you can throw my way.