Roof Rack to Use Hullavator Kayak Carrier on a 2015 Mini Cooper S JCW Edition
Question:
Howdy: I have a 2015 Mini Cooper S JCW John Cooper Works. Do you have a kit that I can install? I plan to use the Thule Hulluvator assisted kayak lift. Thanks!
asked by: Michelle W
Expert Reply:
If your 2015 Mini Cooper S JCW has the factory flush side rails that run front to back on the roof then you can use Yakima 60 inch JetStream crossbars # Y00426, RidgeLine towers # Y00145, and fit kit # Y06009. These bars are longer than the bars you would normally use. This is because the Hullavator # TH898 requires at least 4 inches of overhang past the towers in order to work properly and clear the side of the vehicle.
If the vehicle has a naked roof (no bars or rails of any kind) then you will need to use Monkey Bar roof rack # 298-SX6000B. However, they are not long enough to use with the Hullavator. What I recommend instead is to use the Malone DownLoader # MPG114MD with the Telos load assist # MPG351XL which is similar to the Hullavator.
Products Referenced in This Question
SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SeaSucker
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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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RidgeLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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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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