Will the Thule Hullavator Work w/ a Honda OEM Roof Rack w/ Crossbars That Don't Extend Past the Feet
Question:
I have a 2015 Honda CRV with factory roof racks and crossbars — will Thule Hullavator kayak racks mount directly to my Honda OEM roof rack and crossbars?
asked by: Larry
Expert Reply:
No, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # TH898 will not work with your Honda OEM roof rack. The reason for this is that the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # TH898 requires a roof rack where the crossbars extend 4"-8" past the roof rack feet.
For your Honda OEM roof rack, I recommend the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL. This will provide you with a J-Style kayak carrier with load assist that is compatible with your current roof rack.
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - 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
- Load Assist
- 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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