Load Assisting Kayak Carrier for a 2016 Honda CR-V with Factory Roof Rack
Question:
I have a 2016 Honda CRV with factory installed cross bars. I would like to be able to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier with Lift Assist. Based on what Ive read, Im interpreting your responses and the manufactures comments about required overhang of the cross bars to the side bars, that this lift assisted rack cannot be used on my vehicle. Is that correct? Thank you.
asked by: Glenn M
Expert Reply:
The Thule Hulavator kayak carrier # TH898 does indeed need 4 to 8 inches of free crossbar sticking out beyond the feet or, in this case, the side rails. Without that extra bit of bar the Hullavator arms that come down to load/unload the kayak would hit the vehicle.
For your 2016 Honda CR-V with factory roof rack I recommend the Malone DownLoader # MPG114MD with the Telos load assist # MPG351XL. This will provide you with a load assist kayak carrier.
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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