Canoe Rack for a Subaru Forester 2009 with factory rails

Customer Question:

I have a Subaru Forester with factory rails but not cross bars and need to carry my canoe. Can you help?

Racks for All Recommendation:

If I am correct, Thule recommends a new setup for your Forester that uses the mounting points on the vehicle to make a great custom fit that does not use the factory rails. This provides strength and stability for a load like a canoe.

Here is the fit recommendation from Thule:

Thule Rapid Podium Foot Pack

Qty: x 1

Thule Rapid Load Bars (Set of 2)

Qty: x 1

Thule Podium Fit Kit 4005 for Fix Point Vehicles

Qty: x 1

Thule Canoe Carrier

Qty: x 1

Thule Fairing 871XT (Medium)

Qty: x 1

Thule Lock Cylinders (4 Pack)

Qty: x 1

I have included a popular Thule Canoe carrier.

Please note that the fairing is optional but cuts down on wind noise, and locks are completely optional.

Note that all of the Thule products will work with this base rack system, you can shop for accessories from this starting point.