Best Cross Bars To Use With Thule Hullavator on 2016 Subaru Forester

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What loadbar should I buy to install a Thule Hullavator on my 2016 Subaru forester. I have factory installed side bars but need the appropriate crossbars for this product.

asked by: Maureen G

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Expert Reply:

The best crossbars for your 2016 Subaru Forester that will allow you to use the Thule Hullavator # TH898 are going to be the 53" Thule Wingbar Evo which come in 2 colors- # TH711400 (silver/aluminum bars) or # TH711420 (black bars). In order to mount these bars to your existing side rails on your Forester, you'll need the Thule Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars # TH710401 . These bars will provide you with all of the crossbar space and support you'll need to safely carry your kayak using the Hullavator. Since the footpack and Hullavator come equipped with spaces for lock cores, I recommend adding a Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinder set # TH450400 , which comes with 4 lock cores (you'll need 3) to keep your roof rack and Hullavator secure while you're on the rivers/lakes.

I've included a video that shows how these feet and bars will install on your Forester as well as the informational video on the Hullavator.

expert reply by: Erik B

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Answer 1

If you wanted to use the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars #TH711400 with your 2022 Subaru Ascent, you'll just need the Rapid Crossroad Feet for Thule Crossbars #TH710401

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Answer 2

To use the Thule Hullavator Pro, part #TH898, on your 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek you need to replace your factory crossbars with an aftermarket system. Factory systems aren't able to support the needed weight of the Hullavator Pro nor do they…

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Answer 3

To install the Thule Wingbar Evo roof rack part numbers #TH711220 and #TH710401 on your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon with the factory roof rack you'd need to have the factory crossbars in the stowed position so that they are parallel with the…

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Answer 4

Thanks for getting me the distance from the outsides of the raised roof rails on your 2019 Subaru Forester. What you'd need then for a roof rack for the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 is a longer bar set than what they normally recommend of…

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Answer 5

I attached a picture that shows what the 53 inch long crossbar Wingbar Evo roof rack part numbers #TH711420 and #TH710401 looks like installed. There's a decent amount of overhang that if you wanted to substitute shorter bars like with part…

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Answer 6

I consulted with my contact at Thule, and he informed me that the fit of the Thule WingBar Evo #TH711400 and the older Hullavator 897XT has not been confirmed to fit due to the style of the new bars. However, my contact did say that the Thule…

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Answer 7

I do have an option but you cannot use two Thule Hullavators part #TH898 together per Thule which has to do with both weight and crossbar space. Instead, I recommend substituting one of the Hullavators for the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier part…

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Answer 8

In order to use a Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 on a 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon you will need to install an aftermarket crossbar system as the factory crossbar system doesn't have the required overhang needed. That said, you'd…

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Answer 9

For a 65 inch crossbar roof rack confirmed as a fit for your 2016 Subaru Forester that will work great with the Thule Hullavator #TH898 we have the Malone Roof Rack part #MPG203 which clamps easily to the raised side rails on the vehicle roof. This…

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Answer 10

I attached a picture that shows how the Curt roof rack part #C18118 installs on the raised side rails of your 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon. In the picture you can see that the rack attaches to the portion of the rack that swings out which doesn't…

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Answer 11

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist part #TH898 will work on the Yakima Aero Bars of your 2015 Subaru Outback as long as you have 4-8" of overhang on your cross bar. I have attached a video for your reference. You will need…

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Answer 12

The Thule Hullavator part #TH898 is designed to fit aftermarket crossbars that are square, round and aero in shape. What you will need to do is click the link I attached that will take you to a page that has all of the roof rack options we have for…

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