Will the Thule Hullavator Work On a 2012 Honda CR-V With Factory Crossbars
Question:
I have a Honda crv expedition model 2012 ...is it compatible with the hullavator
asked by: Shannon K
Expert Reply:
I do have options for you but the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 will not work with factory crossbars because there is no overhang in which the crossbars stick out past the mounting feet. This is needed so that the carrier does not come into contact with the vehicle while tilted down.
In order to use the Thule Hullavator you will have to replace the factory roof rack for which I recommend using the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar System part # RRVA126B-2, part # RRRCL4, and part # RRRCP33-BK because it is the best bang for your buck. The other option you have which would be far more cost effective because you get to keep your factory roof rack would be to use the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist part # MPG114MD-351XL which is just as easy to load but less integrated than the Hullavator.
Products Referenced in This Question
Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - 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
- Load Assist
- Malone
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RCL Legs for Rhino-Rack Crossbars and Pioneer Platforms - Fixed Mounting Points - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Custom RCP Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack RC and RV Series Roof Rack Legs - Fixed Mounting Points
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Rhino Rack
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Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 49 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Rhino Rack
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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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