Recommended Roof Rack for a 2023 Mazda CX-5 to Use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier
Question:
Hey - Looking at a Hullavator. Need to know if it will work on a 2023 Mazda CX-5. At this time, I have no crossbars, so if you could recommend what to get, I would appreciate it!
asked by: Tara
Expert Reply:
In order to use the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898 on your 2023 Mazda CX-5 you will need to have a roof rack with crossbars that extend 4"-8" past the roof rack feet.
If you have a roof that has no existing crossbars or rails, I recommend the 2023 Mazda CX-5 Roof Rack by Yakima which consist of the:
- Yakima HD Crossbars # Y01156
- BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y28TR
- HD Bar SL Adapter # Y03541
- BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06130
- BaseClip Fit Kit # Y06154
If you have flush mounted rails that run front to back on your CX-5, I recommend the 2023 Mazda CX-5 Roof Rack by Yakima which consists of:
- Yakima HD Crossbars # Y01156
- SightLine Towers # Y64AR
- HD Bar SL Adapter # Y03541
- SightClip Fit Kit # Y39AR
These crossbars are the longest availble for the 2023 Mazda CX-5, this will ensure that you have the proper space needed to use the Thule Hullavator Pro.
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Products Referenced in This Question
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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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- 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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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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SightClip Fit Kit for Yakima SightLine and RidgeLine Roof Rack Towers
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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SightLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Black
- 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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