Compatible Roof Rack Bar Shapes for Use with Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier TH898

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Question:

I have 898 Hullavators mounted on Round bars. I want to replace the round with square bars and need adapters so I can do this. Can you tell me if you sell these adapters? Thank you.

asked by: Mike M

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Expert Reply:

Thule kayak carriers such as the Hullavator # TH898 and the Hullaport model # TH834 fit on many roof rack bar shapes, including round and square bars, without need for any adapters or other components.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 is compatible with the Aero Bars #TH711420 that you referenced. You will not need any adapters for this. I have attached our review video where the Hullavator has actually been installed on Thule Aeroblade crossbars.…

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Answer 2

The Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 is compatible with the Yakima JetStream bars as long as they stick out past the side of your SNUGTOP truck cap 4" - 8" so that it doesn't make contact with your truck cap (see attached photo). If you are…

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Answer 3

Only the latest version of the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 is compatible with aero shaped crossbars. So your options at this point would be the new Hullavators and an aero shaped roof rack like you want (expensive I know...), or a square bar roof…

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Answer 4

You can add the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 to your 2021 Toyota Sienna, but not with the factory crossbars; you will need to add an aftermarket roof rack that fits on the raised side rails because the crossbars need to extend out. The…

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Answer 5

The length Thule roof rack crossbars needed to use the Hullavator #TH898 on your 2016 Honda CR-V depends on the type of roof the vehicle has. If your CR-V has the flush side rails that run front to back on the roof then you will need the 47 inch bars…

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Answer 6

Since the Thule AeroBlade Edge #TH7601 system does not have any overhang at the footpack the older Thule Hullavator 897XT and the current Hullavator #TH898 will not work with your roof rack. A load assist option is the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier…

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Answer 7

Yes the clamps that came with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Down part #TH898 will work perfectly as a clamp around attachment point to your roof rack. I have not seen in the past the factory bolts not working to…

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Answer 8

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 11

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 12

There are a couple of differences between the two. The JetStream bars like #Y00425 are made of extruded aluminum while the CoreBars such as the #Y00421 you've looked at are constructed of galvanized steel. As you've mentioned, the CoreBar has…

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