Can Thule Hullavator or Another Kayak Carrier be Installed on a 2017 Porsche Macan Factory Roof Rack
Question:
Does the Hullavator fit on 2017 Porsche Macan factory roof rails and cross bars? And can 2 Hullavators fit at the same time?
asked by: JCS
Expert Reply:
The Thule Hullavator kayak carrier # TH898 does not fit factory roof rack crossbars because it requires that the bars stick out past the mounting foot 4 to 8 inches. Factory roof racks do not have this feature.
Another option that you may like is the Malone DownLoader # MPG114MD with the Telos load assist # MPG351XL. This combination will also provide a load assist feature for loading/unloading the kayak. You could use 2 of the DownLoaders, one on each side of the vehicle, but you would only need 1 of the Telos.
Be sure to consult the vehicle owner's manual for the roof rack weight capacity prior to loading.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Malone
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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