Thank you so much for this very helpful video! I have a new Crosstrek Wilderness and the Yakima installation instructions were not very clear. When I looked up my hub setting online it was recommended at 2" which sits the top bar on the windshield wiper! I went to 3" but it looks like yours sits even higher than that. I guess I need to play around with it some more. I called Yakima but got tired of waiting on hold, maybe will try to email them. I also wasn't crazy about the heavy plastic resting directly on the bumper and unfortunately did end up getting a scratch. I will look for the heavy foam you recommended so I can avoid that in the future.
You're very welcome :) Thank you! Yeah I agree it's not a great fitting and that hard plastic bar dented the trunk lid so thick foam is a must. Let me know how it goes, have a wonderful day!
all trunk racks tell you specifically not to open the trunk when you have it installed for this very reason. not only are you destroying the gas pistons, you're also scratching up the paint as excessive weight is placed on the paint. check the owners manual.
Thanks for the great video. The official guide suggests not letting the rack's bottom touch the bumper, which I'm not sure why. When I put it on the well of the license plate of my Forester it dent it as one side of the bike is heavier. I would like to try setting the bottom of the rack on the bumper but I'm a bit worried about denting the bumper. Could you give me some suggestions? Thank you!
Thanks very much! It's tricky, the design of this rack although great overall, that bottom part was not designed to avoid denting the vehicle due to the pressure and weight of bikes. The only remedy is to put a ton of foam duct taped around that section to spread the pressure and weight so it can't do that. I hope that helps. Either durable pipe foam from Home Depot or durable packing foam for shipping and put multiple layers. Have a great weekend!
I personally didn't notice any issues, at least how I positioned it in video. The biggest issue was pressure from lower bar on trunk lid, so I put the foam and I would put even extra foam than I did to avoid denting.
Quick question, did you adjust the top arm based on the fit look up recommendation? Because I see your bottom is well padded and sit on top of your rear bumper. I have a 2019 forester and the recommend setting is number 2 for the top arm and for the bottom arm Yakima recommend to let it sit just right below the license plate which is not sitting on my rear bumper. I wonder should I follow their instructions or set it up just like how you did.
I first had it higher and the weight of bikes dented the trunk 😄😬 so I lowered to sit on bumper and I duct taped thick pipe insulation foam to protect bumper. It’s not perfect but overall great rack.
@@992C2T Home Depot or Lowes, find a large diameter one, the more expensive one, the cheap foam usually light grey will fall apart quickly. I would also choose a different color duct tape that will not rub grey off onto the bumper.
I keep reading not to use trunk mounted bike racks on cars with spoilers. I have an Outback too- was wondering if you’ve had any trouble with the top straps over the spoiler?
Hey, no issue at all at least with this particular rack, it's totally secured as long as I tighten all of the straps at directed, and haven't noticed any issue with the spoiler.
on ne voit pas la plaque d'immatriculation, où est-elle prévue. La vitre arrière peut se casser, le poids de l'ensemble peut faire des dégâts à la carrosserie. Je préfère mon Thüle sur mon attache remorque.
Thank you for the video. Just something sometime ppl don’t pay much attention because you have so much to do getting stuff ready kids ready etc. before trip. Everyone sometime have brain cramps lol.
Thank you so much for this very helpful video! I have a new Crosstrek Wilderness and the Yakima installation instructions were not very clear. When I looked up my hub setting online it was recommended at 2" which sits the top bar on the windshield wiper! I went to 3" but it looks like yours sits even higher than that. I guess I need to play around with it some more. I called Yakima but got tired of waiting on hold, maybe will try to email them.
I also wasn't crazy about the heavy plastic resting directly on the bumper and unfortunately did end up getting a scratch. I will look for the heavy foam you recommended so I can avoid that in the future.
You're very welcome :) Thank you! Yeah I agree it's not a great fitting and that hard plastic bar dented the trunk lid so thick foam is a must. Let me know how it goes, have a wonderful day!
all trunk racks tell you specifically not to open the trunk when you have it installed for this very reason. not only are you destroying the gas pistons, you're also scratching up the paint as excessive weight is placed on the paint. check the owners manual.
Thanks for the great video. The official guide suggests not letting the rack's bottom touch the bumper, which I'm not sure why. When I put it on the well of the license plate of my Forester it dent it as one side of the bike is heavier. I would like to try setting the bottom of the rack on the bumper but I'm a bit worried about denting the bumper. Could you give me some suggestions? Thank you!
Thanks very much! It's tricky, the design of this rack although great overall, that bottom part was not designed to avoid denting the vehicle due to the pressure and weight of bikes. The only remedy is to put a ton of foam duct taped around that section to spread the pressure and weight so it can't do that. I hope that helps. Either durable pipe foam from Home Depot or durable packing foam for shipping and put multiple layers. Have a great weekend!
Also I put 2 layers I would suggest 4 layers of foam to avoid denting.
Any issues with the straps putting weight on that top spoiler?
I personally didn't notice any issues, at least how I positioned it in video. The biggest issue was pressure from lower bar on trunk lid, so I put the foam and I would put even extra foam than I did to avoid denting.
Great video. I will be installing mine for the first time later today. Thank you.
Quick question, did you adjust the top arm based on the fit look up recommendation? Because I see your bottom is well padded and sit on top of your rear bumper. I have a 2019 forester and the recommend setting is number 2 for the top arm and for the bottom arm Yakima recommend to let it sit just right below the license plate which is not sitting on my rear bumper. I wonder should I follow their instructions or set it up just like how you did.
I first had it higher and the weight of bikes dented the trunk 😄😬 so I lowered to sit on bumper and I duct taped thick pipe insulation foam to protect bumper. It’s not perfect but overall great rack.
@@314pickleball Where can I get the pipe insulation foam?
@@992C2T Home Depot or Lowes, find a large diameter one, the more expensive one, the cheap foam usually light grey will fall apart quickly. I would also choose a different color duct tape that will not rub grey off onto the bumper.
It's in the heating section, maybe there is a white duct tape that may not rub off onto bumper?
@@314pickleball By the way, do you remember the diameter of the foam pipe insulation you chose? 3 inches x 6 ft.?
What model is this rack?
I keep reading not to use trunk mounted bike racks on cars with spoilers. I have an Outback too- was wondering if you’ve had any trouble with the top straps over the spoiler?
Hey, no issue at all at least with this particular rack, it's totally secured as long as I tighten all of the straps at directed, and haven't noticed any issue with the spoiler.
Leo DaLynx thanks!!
@@andrealarkin9121 You're very welcome!!
Hello, is this the Hangout model?
Not sure I purchased used on Craigslist for $60, most were going for 120.
What is the measurement between the two arms that hold the bike?
on ne voit pas la plaque d'immatriculation, où est-elle prévue. La vitre arrière peut se casser, le poids de l'ensemble peut faire des dégâts à la carrosserie. Je préfère mon Thüle sur mon attache remorque.
Thank you for the video. Just something sometime ppl don’t pay much attention because you have so much to do getting stuff ready kids ready etc. before trip. Everyone sometime have brain cramps lol.
You're very welcome and perfectly said! :). Thank you for that lol!!!
How about you dont forget?