What Size Thule WingBar Is Needed To Mount Hullavator and Hull-A-Port On a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek

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WHAT LENGTH OF OF THULE EVO WINGBAR CROSSBAR IS NEEDED TO MOUNT BOTH A HULLAVATOR AND HULL A PORT AT THE SAME TIME. BOTH KAYAKS ARE 26 IN WIDTH.

asked by: Vicki F

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Helpful Expert Reply:

The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System part # TH711500 and part # TH710401 is a fit for a 2020 Subaru Crosstrek and will give you enough room to mount both the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 and Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier part # TH849000.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The roof rack fits from a 2022 Honda Pilot are the same as for a 2023 Honda Pilot so you could use the 53 inch WingBar Evo rack part numbers #TH711400, #TH460R, #THKIT3132 that you mentioned. Which when we installed this on a similar Honda Pilot as…

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Answer 2

We can definitely get your 2021 Subaru Crosstrek Sport set up with a roof rack so you can use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898. The best option for your '21 Crosstrek is a rack system from the same manufacturer, Thule, and consists…

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Answer 3

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part #TH898 will require two lock cores to secure, the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part #TH450200. If you also want to secure the roof rack to the vehicle using the same…

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I have a solution for you. The reason why the bottom slots of the 53-inch WingBar evo crossbars #TH711420 will not attach to the Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars #TH710401 is because the 53-inch version of the WingBar Evo Crossbars are too…

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Answer 5

The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System part #TH711420 and part #TH710401 are indeed compatible with a 2020 Subaru Forester.

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Answer 6

The Thule Hullavator Pro - Lift Assist Kayak Carrier #TH898 requires crossbars that have at least 4" of overhang on each side of the roof. You will need to measure from the center of one roof rail to the center of the next roof rail on your 2020…

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Answer 7

Thule recommend you have at least 4 to 8 inches of bar on the outside of the feet of the rack for the Hullavator part #TH898 to clear the side of the vehicle. Ideally when folded down you want at least 4 inches between the rack and the door of your…

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Answer 8

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 9

The Thule Hullavator part #TH898 takes up approximately 28.5 inches of cross bar space so you would need at least 57 inch bars, therefore the 65 inch bar you mentioned will work. Keep in mind that the Hullavator requires 4-8 inches of cross bar…

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Answer 10

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 11

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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