Will Older Hullavator 897XT Fit on 2019 Audi SQ5?
Question:
I have a 6 year old Hulivator that I used with my Volvo XC70. I now have an 2019 Audi SQ5 snf
asked by: Harry A
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you have the older Hullavator 897XT which was replaced by the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898. As for if it will fit your new 2019 Audi SQ5, the answer is YES!
What the Hullavator needs is around 28-1/2" inches of bar space and a roof rack with a good amount of weight capacity to handle the rack's 41 lbs plus up to 75 lbs of kayak. With the older Hullavator 897XT, you would need the watersports adapter # THXADAPT11 to work with T-track bars.
If you do not yet have a roof rack for your car, I recommend a Thule Roof Rack system with parts # TH711220, # TH710601, # TH186045. It has WingBar Evo Crossbars with 47" long crossbars and T-tracks that will be great for mounting your Hullavator with the watersport adapter. It also has 165 lbs of weight capacity which is more than enough.
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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet - 6045
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Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4
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