Will the Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier Interfere With the Antenna On Newer GM Trucks
Question:
New GM trucks have satellite antennas mounted roof-top on the left. Will Kayaks carried on the roof, e.g. with Thule Hullavator, effect the satellite reception?
asked by: George
Helpful Expert Reply:
It looks like that might be an issue simply do to the fact that the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs # TH898 installs on the front sloping portion of the roof, which it looks like that's where the antenna is.
However at least from what I can see, it looks the antenna is only on one side rather than down the middle, so you could still potentially get away with installing the Hullavator and using it on the opposite side of the antenna. This would really depend on your kayaks as well as if they're too wide it still may interfere with the antenna.
Your best bet really is to use a ladder rack like the Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack # Y01151-58 and throw your kayaks up on that.
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Yakima OverHaul HD Adjustable Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum - 500 lbs - 68" Crossbars
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- Truck Bed
- Fixed Rack
- Work and Recreation
- Aluminum
- Adjustable Height
- 500 lbs
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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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