Does Thule Hullavator Assisted Kayak Carrier Fit in Top Channel of Yakima JetStream Crossbars

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just wondering if there are different weight requirements on thule sliding T attachment system vs. Yakima. I have someone trying to put a Thule Hullavator pro on Yakima Jet stream bars. thank you

asked by: Andrew

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The Thule Hullavator # TH898 easily fits into the top channel of the Yakima Jetstream crossbars like the part # Y00426 that you referenced. The weight capacity of the rack or the carrier would not change for this application.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading, part #TH898, does work with the Yakima JetStream crossbars. Provided your crossbars extend beyond the Thule foot between 4" and 8". I have…

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Answer 2

Since your Thule Hullavator #TH898 was made in 2017 that means that it is one that can be used on a Yakima roof rack for a naked vehicle roof like the Corebar #Y00422, #Y28TR, and #Y06135 which is a 60 inch crossbar setup and would easily be long…

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Answer 3

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs TH897XT (NLA) can fit on both square-bars, as well as on the Yakima CoreBars, like the Yakima CoreBar Crossbar - Steel - Black - 70" Long #8880655. Attached are a…

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Answer 4

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part #TH898 is not supposed to work with the Yakima CoreBar Crossbars but we have been able to make it fit with the Mounting Kit part #TH7520970001.

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Answer 5

It is possible to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part #TH898 on an ARE fiberglass camper shell with tracks. This can be done with either Thule or Yakima products. That said, you'll need to use one…

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Answer 6

Yes the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs #TH898 that you referenced does fit the Yakima CoreBar crossbars you mentioned. The included mounts would easily fit around the crossbars.

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Answer 7

I do have an option for you, but there is not any sort of adapter that will allow the Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier 897XT to be used with the Yakima CoreBar Crossbars like part #Y00422. You can continue to use the Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier…

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Answer 8

I have taken a look at your roof rack. You will be able to attach the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading, part #TH898, provided you reduce the length of the crossbar hanging beyond your Yakima RidgeLine…

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Answer 9

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 comes with mounting hardware designed to fit round square, or into the T-Slot of an aero-style roof rack crossbar. If you have the aero-style crossbars and they don't have a T-Slot then you can use…

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Answer 10

For you older version of the Thule Hullavator 897XT the only way to attach it to the top channel of aero bars is with the part #TH56JV. The #TH24BH is the channel adapter for the current version of the Hullavator part #TH898.

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Answer 11

The Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 can be installed around square crossbars or onto T-track crossbars like the Yakima JetStream Crossbars #Y00425. I attached the detailed installation instructions below. A quick summary though is to install the…

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Answer 12

The shims you referenced are actually for the older version of the Thule Hullavator but for your #TH898 the shims part #TH56JV are not for your version and aren't needed actually.

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