Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount
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Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount
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Thule Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Thule
- Track Mount
- No Load Assist
- Side Loading
- Folding
This folding kayak rack installs without tools in the T-slots on your Thule crossbars. It has built-in soft rubber pads for hull protection. Includes locks and tie-down straps.
Features:
- 2 J-style cradles let you transport 1 kayak on your vehicle's roof rack crossbars
- Work with a composite or a plastic hull
- Folding cradles carry your kayak on its side to free up space on roof for additional gear
- Arms fold flat for overhead clearance when carrier is not in use
- Front release handle secures arms when folded flat
- Wide cradle mouths make it easy to load your kayak from the side of your vehicle
- Thick rubber saddles and padded arms help protect your hull from scratches and scuffs
- 2 Tie-down straps with padded buckles secure your kayak to your roof rack
- Integrated StrapCatches keep straps in place during transport
- 2 Bow/stern anchor ropes with rubber-coated cam buckles secure your kayak to your vehicle
- Tool-free installation to T-slots on your Thule crossbars
- Adapter (sold separately) required for installation on Thule SquareBars
- Integrated locks secure rack to your vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: Thule crossbars with T-slots
- Also fits Thule SquareBars with adapter (sold separately)
- Carrying capacity: 1 kayak
- Weight capacity: 75 lbs
- Carrier weight: 13 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
849000 Thule Hull-A-Port Aero J-Style Roof Mounted Kayak Rack
Item # TH849000
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Defective
- Did not fit
Customer Reviews
Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount - TH849000
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (89 Customer Reviews)
This folding kayak rack installs without tools in the T-slots on your Thule crossbars. It has built-in soft rubber pads for hull protection. Includes locks and tie-down straps.by: Richard 09/16/2023
I rarely leave reviews but I have ordered a few items from etrailer lately and will say that I am impressed with how quickly they get my order shipped and how quickly it gets here.
by: Kayaker04/15/2023
I really like these j-style folding kayak roof rack mounts. They are very low profile and I am able to leave them on while I drive a standard 5th generation 4Runner through a standard 7 foot garage door.
by: Janice 03/14/2024
Everyone was very friendly and helpful, like a Good Neighbor. Very much 'Old Fashion' care and support!
by: Binner06/30/2023
Love the ability to use a T-bolt for my rack system and that it came with keys/lock! Pricey but quality product. Easier to use and than my Yakima Bow Down.
by: Dale09/02/2021
Thanks etrailer, your YouTube videos are very helpful. I have a 2013 Ford F-150 and was looking for kayak transportation solutions. I already had that Thule Evo Wing Bars and needed to find something to go with that. I first tried the Thule Hullavator but that proved to not work. 1: The combined weight of the bars, kayaks and 2 Hullavators exceeded my roof weight limit. 2: The 60” bars are not long enough to allow the Hullavator to swing down over the side of the cab. So, I switched to the Hullaport Aero which I ordered from etrailer. The website ordering was simple and shipping was super fast! The package was well boxed and the installation of the Hullaport Aero was super simple on the Thule Wing Bar Evo. Thanks! I would highly recommend you and would do business with you again in the future.
by: Sondra07/26/2020
This was a very satisfactory affordable alternative to the higher priced racks with T slot. I did find that inserting the bolt for Thule Hull-a-Port carrier required that I pull the noise-reducing strip, cut it down, and reinstall it. The instructions that the strip could just be pushed down did not work for these bolts -- just too large. Overall pleased once I played with it a bit.
by: Austin 08/21/2022
Overall pleased with the kit. Everything locks which is nice and also great being able to fold them down. Price would be my only complaint, not etrailer, but thule and what they charge for these seems a bit much compared to other setups.
by: Christopher 10/05/2020
High Quality, Easy Install. Product was back ordered but still arrived in a timely manner.
Very strong, durable and tough construction. I like the fold down feature.
by: Paul 08/26/2021
This is the Kayak Carrier you want have ...
by: David08/26/2022
Not the product I ordered.
by: Richard 09/17/2022
These racks are high quality and have met all my expectations.
by: Jonathan 08/08/2022
These were easy to install and use, and I love that I can still park in my garage.
by: Jonathan 09/13/2021
I bought two sets of these, and got them put on in less than an hour. Used them for the first time this morning and they were very secure. Also let me keep parking in my garage when folded down. Totally pleased with this purchase.
by: ML09/23/2021
Great, sturdy product! Easy to install and use. Highly recommended!
by: Ken 09/10/2020
This thing is solid. Love the clean look of attaching it to the aero rail t-slots. Worth the price in my opinion.
by: Jeff 07/18/2020
Really high quality - can't wait to drop the yaks on 'em!
by: Timothy 09/29/2022
by: Denise 09/02/2021
by: Ryan05/28/2022
by: Melissa 08/11/2021
by: Douglas 05/27/2021
by: Seth 12/05/2021
by: Roderick 08/27/2021
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