Install Thule Hullavator on 2021 Subaru Forester with Factory Roof Rack

Question:

I purchased a set up earlier this year for my 2013 GMC Terrain that included the Thule Hulavator. I am getting a new car, a 2021 Subaru Forester and I want to move the Hulavator over to the new Subaru. I am leave the roof rack on the GMC and getting a factory installed side rails with crossbars on the new Subaru. Is there anything I need to address or purchase to move the Hulavator onto the new car?

asked by: Barbara B

Helpful Expert Reply:

I checked with Thule and since there isn't a way to attach the Thule Hullavator part # TH898 to the factory crossbars of your 2021 Subaru Forester you'd have to also install a Thule Wingbar roof rack part # TH711200 and # TH710401 to attach the carrier. The Hullavator requires aftermarket bars that stick out past the feet of the rack several inches is why the OEM rack wouldn't work.

expert reply by: Jameson C