Recommended Crossbars to Use on a 2015 Toyota RAV4 to Carry the Thule Hullavator Pro TH898
Question:
What cross bars would I need for the 2015 Rav4 to use the thule hullavator
asked by: Lauren H
Expert Reply:
For the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898 to properly fit on your 2015 Toyota RAV4 your crossbars will simply need to extend 4-8 inches beyond the feet of the roof rack.
If your RAV4 has the raised side rails then the best option for you to go with would be the Thule WingBar system. This includes the WingBar Evo Crossbars, part # TH711400 for Silver or part # TH711420 for Black, and the Evo Feet # TH710401. This will give you enough clearance for the Hullavator. To lock the crossbars to your side rails and the Hullavator to your crossbars you will also need the 6 pack of Thule's One-Key System # TH450600.
If, instead, your RAV4 has the naked roof I recommend going with the Rhino-Rack Aero roof rack. This includes the Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2, the 2500 Series Legs # RRRLKVA, and the DK Fit Kit # DK449. This roof rack system comes with plastic locks (can be upgraded to metal with part # RRVA-LEC4) to secure to your roof so you will just need the 2 pack of Thule's One-Key System # TH450200 to lock the Hullavator to this roof rack.
Both of these roof racks have a weight capacity of 165 lbs.
I have attached some installation videos of both roof racks for you to use as a reference as well as a review video of the Hullavator for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs or Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- End Caps
- Locks
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 6
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Silver
- Thule
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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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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