Fit of Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier TH898 on 2015 Lexus

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Will this rack work

asked by: Jean

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Expert Reply:

To use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift # TH898 the vehicle must have a roof rack whose cross bars extend out past the rack's feet by 4- to 8-inches and which are spaced apart no less than 24-inches. A wider bar spread is preferred for kayak stability.

If you refer to the linked diagrams you'll see that this space is required to ensure the Hullavator makes no contact with the side of the vehicle. Almost any shape of roof rack bar will work, including factory bars, so long as the overall rack/roof have at least a 130-lbs weight rating.

The Hullavator itself weighs about 40-lbs and it has a 75-lb capacity for the loaded kayak. Gas struts eliminate the majority of lifting required to mount your kayak onto your roof rack which makes a yakking trip a lot more fun.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

There are a few limitations when installing the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift, #TH898. The carrier will fit square and most crossbars with top channels in the crossbar. The crossbars must have a minimum spread of 24 inches. This is…

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Answer 2

Those are Rhino Rack aero bars which are compatible with the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 that you referenced. You also have enough crossbar hanging over the feet of the rack for the Hullavator as well.

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Answer 3

There is not a general restriction from Thule that says two Hullavator Kayak Carriers #TH898 can't be used on a Thule roof rack. As long as the crossbars on your Ford Escape have the required length for two sets and a sufficient weight capacity…

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Answer 4

The Thule fit kit part #THKIT3142 is designed to install on the flush rails that have the chrome rail that runs above the black portion of the rail. Based on what you sent a picture in of you would need a different setup. If there is no chrome…

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Answer 5

Due to the shape of most kayaks tapering in width on the front and back and the fact that where the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 grabs the kayak is typically at a much narrower width than the widest point of the kayak Thule states that this carrier…

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Answer 6

The traditionally recommended way to carry kayaks on the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 is right side up. While it wouldn't be impossible to secure the kayaks well upside down to this carrier it really would depend on the size of the…

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Answer 7

You are going to first need a roof rack system that will give you cross bars that will run from side to side of your vehicle roof. To see the roof rack I recommend check out the link I provided. Once you install the rack you will be able to install…

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Answer 8

Actually the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 that you referenced comes with straps for the bow and stern of the boat loaded in it so you would not need to provide those additionally. The carrier comes with everything needed to mount onto your roof rack…

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Answer 9

The Thule Hullavator part #TH898 that you referenced needs to have 4 to 8 inches of crossbar that extends past the foot of the roof rack. 12 inches would be too much. If you can move the crossbars in the feet you could slide the bars 4 inches in…

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Answer 10

The minimum cross bar spread to install the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part #TH898 is 24" apart. So the bars must be at least 24" apart for safe use. The maximum cross bar spread is 36" so it only…

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Answer 11

Yes the Lippert Solid Stance RV Step Support Kit #LC96BJ that you referenced does fit the steps you have on your Winnebago Minnie Plus, 2019, 26RBSS. And based on the dimensions you have from the bottom of the step to the ground it would fit in that…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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