Will the Thule Hullavator Part # TH898 Fit a 2017 Toyota Prius Prime with Factor Roof Rack
Question:
Will the Thule Hullavator work on my 2017 Toyota Prius Prime with factory installed roof rack?
asked by: Jennifer
Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 on your 2017 Toyota Prius Prime but it will not work with the factory roof rack because it needs 4-8" of crossbar that extends past the mounting feet. In order to use the Hullavator on your Prius Prime you would need to remove the factory roof rack and install an aftermarket roof rack that meets the above criteria like the Thule WingBar System which is composed of part # TH711400, part # TH710501, and part # TH145029. This system has aero shaped cross bars which are both wind resistant and less noisy than other bar shapes. It also comes with a lifetime warranty. If you would like to add locks then you can do so with the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part # TH450200.
If you would like to use your factory roof rack to carry a kayak then I recommend the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier part # MPG114MD with the Malone TelosXL Load Assist Module part # MPG351XL. This system is not as integrated as the Hullavator but it will help you load your kayak without requiring aftermarket crossbars.
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Malone
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Telos XL Load Assist for Malone Kayak Carriers - Side Loading
- Accessories and Parts
- Watersport Carriers
- Load Assists
- Malone
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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet - 5029
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Thule
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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 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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