What Aftermarket Crossbars can Hold Two Thule Hullavators with Kayaks on a 2020 Subaru Outback?

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Is there any way I can get 2 Thule Hullavators on a 2020 Subaru Outback with factory installed roof rack/crossbars? I know I need after market crossbars that hang over the side of the existing roof rack but can’t seem to find any that are compatible and that will support the load of the hullavators plus the kayaks 38lbs ea Any other lift assist kayak rack options that would work for the two kayaks?

asked by: Susan F

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Expert Reply:

I think I found a good solution! The weight of the two Thule Hullavators # TH898 and two 38 pound kayaks would need a weight capacity on a rack system that could carry 154 pounds. It would also have to have much longer crossbars than your average since this takes up 36" of crossbars space. Crossbars that would accommodate this on your factory roof rack would be the 78" Yakima HD Crossbars # Y01159. These bars have a maximum capacity of 220 pounds. In order to attach these bars to your rails, you can use the TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y33TR along with the SL Adapters # Y03541. The towers have a load capacity of 220 pounds as well.

With that being said, I recommend making sure that the crossbars do not extend past the length of the side mirrors in order to remain within the traffic laws.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

The Thule Hullavator part #TH898 requires an aftermarket roof rack installed onto the raised side rails of your 2023 Subaru Outback Wagon like with the Rhino Rack part numbers #RRVA126S-2 and #RRSX100 and you'd be set. You can install the…

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Answer 2

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 3

That is an interesting project you have there, and I called my friend in Yakima to discuss how it could fit. Since Sylvan Sport is not a brand we work with and can test on, we don't have the information to give confirmed fits. I can give my…

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Answer 4

While two Thule Hullavators will fit the dimensions of your 68-inch wide crossbars and are compatible with the t-channels on the Yakima HD bars on the Yakima Overhaul HD #Y01151-5868, one of the things to note is that the Hullavator requires 4-8…

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Answer 5

The Hullavator Pro part #TH898 that you referenced requires a set of aftermarket crossbars with a bit of overhang to install. So for your 2018 Subaru Outback Wagon you'd need to install an aftermarket roof rack. For that you'd want the Thule…

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Answer 6

Your older style Thule Hullavator is designed to fit Thule Aeroblade bars but it mounts to them in the channels that are on top of the bars and not by wrapping around them. The bolts needed are part #919061654 which then thread to the square nut…

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Answer 7

I have the perfect system to add crossbars to the bed of your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado without drilling. For this, I recommend using the Yakima BedRock HD Towers part #Y01160 with the Yakima HD Crossbars part #Y01159. This is a brand new system from…

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Answer 8

Yes. The Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 will fit on Yakima HD Crossbars like the #Y01157 mounted either in the channels or using the clamp on mounts. Since the Hullavator Pro does not come with locks included you may want to consider adding those with…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 can fit on the Malone Square bar roof rack part #MPG201 you have on your 2006 Mercury Mariner. Thanks for the kind words on our site!

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