Best Roof Rack for 2018 Toyota Sienna for Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier
Question:
Hello, I have a 2018 Toyota Sienna XLE. I have raised factory side rails and need to install cross rails with a minimum 4-8 inch overhang per the Thule Hullavator instruction manual. Will the Curt Roof Rack work for my needs from a durability and functionality standpoint? Would you recommend the Yakima roof rack instead? Side note: I am 5 foot 2 inch and have purchased the Hullavator to be able to get a single kayak on top of my minivan Thank you.
asked by: Julie W
Expert Reply:
The best roof rack for your 2018 Toyota Sienna is from Thule, as the Curt Roof Rack # C18118 has somewhat oddly shaped bars, and it isn't compatible with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898.
You're right that the Yakima rack is pricier, but it is also a much higher quality rack, is going to be compatible with more accessories than the Curt (like the Hullavator), and will have the distance needed over the edge of your Sienna's raised rails to use the Hullavator.
The Yakima rack that fits your '18 Sienna is also made up of just two parts and is extremely easy to install. The correct parts are:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
- TimberLine Towers # Y33TR
I do recommend adding locks to help protect your investments. For the Hullavator use the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200, and for the Yakima rack use Lock Cores # Y07204.
Products Referenced in This Question
Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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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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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Curt Roof Rack for Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - Black - 53-3/8" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- CURT
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