Can Two Thule Hullavator Kayak Carriers Be Used On a 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon

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I have a 2019 Subaru Outback with the stowable rack system and two thule hullavators that I wish to mount on a cross bar system. I believe the yakima system using landing pads 15, skyline towers and corebars will support more weight than a thule system plus the yakima cross bars will be spaced further apart - is this correct? The hullavators plus my two kayaks have a combined weight of 185 pounds and I want to be sure that the roof rack system is adequate. Is my yakima idea sound or would you suggest another system?

asked by: Bill F

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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 only be able to install one Hullavator on the roof as two would require a very large crossbar and this is not recommended by Thule anyway. Therefore, you'd need a different carrier for the other kayak and for this I recommend the etrailer J-Style Kayak Carrier part # e98878.

For an aftermarket crossbar system, the Yakima CoreBar Crossbar System part # Y00421,part # Y53TR, and part # Y00241 is an excellent option and will provide you with a 165 lb weight capacity which is the most available for a Subaru Outback.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

Two sets of the Thule Hull-a-Port Aero #TH849000 would work with your existing roof rack. Either carrier would clamp to your WingBar Evo roof Rack This being said, have you looked at the Thule #TH890000 Compass kayak carrier? This option would…

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Answer 2

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…

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Answer 3

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 4

That all depends on what roof rack you have or that you are looking at. The Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 itself weighs in at 39.7 lbs but that is not including any roof rack parts. If you could verify which roof rack you have I can let you know the…

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Answer 5

Each Hullavator #TH898 will take up 28-1/2" of bar space. So you would need to have at least 57 inch bars. So you need to find a bar that will give you at least 57 inches but also have 4-8 inches beyond the feet. Best bet is to get the…

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Answer 6

The absolute most crossbar space the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 can take up is 28-1/2 inches so you'd pretty easily be able to fit two of them on a 54 inch long crossbar like you have.

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Answer 7

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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Answer 8

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…

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Answer 9

I do have a way that you can carry 2 kayaks on your 2019 Toyota Highlander but when I checked out the online version of the owner's manual on page 204 it states not to exceed 165 lbs of weight on the roof rack. Since your 2 kayaks have a combined…

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Answer 10

The current version of the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 does state that it can fit most factory crossbars, but I checked with Thule and for your 2018 Subaru Forester they recommend using a bar setup from them to carry the Hullavator. So what…

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Answer 11

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 47…

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Answer 12

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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