Recommended Roof Rack to Use Thule Hullavator # TH898 on a 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Question:
I need to know what crossbars I need to work with the hullavator. I purchased the wrong one and do not want to do that again.
asked by: Heather
Expert Reply:
I'm so sorry to hear about your situation! From the looks of your previous crossbar order, you ordered the Thule AeroBlade Edge Roof Rack TH7602-TH7602. While we definitely have roof rack options for you to work with a Thule Hullavator # TH898, the AeroBlade Edge crossbars do not provide you the required 4-8 inches of crossbar overhang past the feet required for the Hullavator to function. This is because the AeroBlades do not extend past your rails.
Judging that you purchased AeroBlades, I assume you have flush rails on your 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The roof rack parts you need depend on if you have matte black flush rails or black and chrome flush rails.
For matte black flush rails, I recommend the following setup:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars - 60" # Y00426
- BaseLine Towers # Y28TR
- 2 sets of the BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06121
- Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204
If you happen to have black/chrome flush rails, you need the following setup:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars - 60" # Y00426
- SkyLine Towers # Y53TR
- Landing Pad 18 # Y00244
- Yakima Same-Key Lock Cores # Y07204
With both of these roof racks, you can use the Thule Hullavator # TH898 on your vehicle with absolute certainty. This is because with the 60" crossbars, you have plenty of available crossbar space past the feet of the rack in order for the Hullavator to lower. Also, the Hullavator clamps work perfectly with the crossbars. With the aerodynamic design of the JetStreams, you receive a quieter ride and increased fuel efficiency. I went ahead and attached a video of the 60" crossbars installed on a 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee to provide you with perspective.
Products Referenced in This Question
Landing Pad 18 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
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- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- 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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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- 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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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
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- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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