What Roof Rack will Work with a Thule Hullavator on a 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback?
Question:
Bought a used Thule Hullavator Pro. I now need a rack to install it. I have a 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback The roof has a channel with a plastic piece inside. What roof racks will work for this model car? Thank you.
asked by: Arlene G
Expert Reply:
For a roof rack system for your 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback with fixed mounting points, I recommend the following setup:
- Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black- 50" Long - Qty 2 # Y00425
- SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4 # Y53TR
- Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4 # Y00248
- (Optional for extra security) Yakima Same-Key Lock System # Y07204
While the Thule Hullavator # TH898 will have no issues fitting onto the Yakima Jetstream crossbars, it is important to note that the Hullavator needs an additional 4-8 inches of available crossbar length after the feet in order to function properly. I went ahead and attached a photo of this dimension. Since every vehicle's roof mounting points are at different locations, I recommend measuring starting from the mounting points on your 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback.
If you find that you do not have enough length after the feet, I would be happy to assist you in coming to another solution.
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Landing Pad 22 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
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