What Roof Rack Do You Recommend that Will Work with a Thule Hullavator on My 2021 Toyota RAV4?
Question:
What roof rack will work with my Thule Hullavator on my 2021 Toyota RAV4 with flush factory rails?
asked by: Travis
Expert Reply:
To mount the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading Item # TH898 on your 2021 Toyota Rav4 with flush rails, you will need a crossbar system that gives you at least 4 inches past the feet of the system in order to function. For a great system that will give you that clearance on your 2021 Toyota RAV 4, I recommend the following parts:
- Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" # Y01156
- SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems # Y53TR
- HD Bar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers # Y03541
- Landing Pad 23 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers # Y98FR
- (Optional for theft-deterrence) Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204
With this setup, you will have a maximum weight capacity of 165 pounds. I recommend confirming the maximum roof weight capacity in your vehicle's owner's manual. As far as the fitment of the Hullavator with the HD Crossbars, you will be able to mount the Hullavator into the top channels of the crossbars. If you need locks for your Hullavator, you can add the Thule Same-Key Lock Cores # TH450200.
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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Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 55 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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HD Bar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, StreamLine, RidgeLine, and TimberLine Towers - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Adapters
- Crossbars
- 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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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Landing Pad 23 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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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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