Should 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon Crossbars be Offset to Fit Thule Hullavator Carrier

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Please identify a kayak carrier system including the Thule Hullivator on a 2017 Outback Wagon having OEM roof rails with integrated crossbars. Kayak is 10.6 feet and maximum beam width is 32-inches. I read on etrailer.com that crossbars supporting Hullivator must extend at least 4-inches past roof legs. Maximum width for OEM roof leg mounting housing is 43-inches, leaving 7-inches available as overhang with an optional 50-inch crossbar. Elliptical OEM bar spacing is 29.5-inches with crossbars in carrier position. Can an optional crossbar be biased to one side to achieve the 4+ inch minimum overhang? What is the optional crossbar system recommended, including towers for the elliptical OEM roof rails, to compete a Thule Hullivator installation? What lock system if any is available to secure system installation? Is this item list complete for a Hullivator installation? Thank you.

asked by: Richard M

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Helpful Expert Reply:

If you can shift the OEM crossbars on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon so you can achieve the 4" overhang on one side then yes, that is exactly the same thing Thule will do sometimes to fit the Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 on various vehicles.

If you don't already have a roof rack system I highly recommend going with the Thule WingBar Evo system over any OEM roof rack system because it has a dual rubber channel for the T-Slot so you don't have to cut anything if you use that configuration for the Hullavator Pro or other accessories. Here are the parts you need:

47" WingBar Evo Crossbars - Black # TH711220 or Silver # TH711200
Rapid Podium Feet - # TH460R
Fit Kit - # THKIT4063
Lock Kit - # TH450400 (optional)

If you'd like to make it so your roof rack has matching locks with the Hullavator Pro then you'll want to pick up the 6-Core Lock Kit # TH450600 instead.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Yes, you can use the longer Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars part #TH711420 on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon to gain the extra clearance for the Hullavator part #TH898 if there is 39-1/2" to 52-3/4" of space between your factory flush rails.…

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Answer 4

The 47 inch bar would definitely not work for two Hullavators; thanks for calling that to our attention and that information has been edited. You would need crossbars that are a minimum of 76 inches for a pair of Hullavators.

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Answer 5

If you are able to have a crossbar spread (front of one crossbar to front of the other crossbar) of at least 24" and you have the appropriate overhang range of 4" - 8" for the Thule Hullavator #TH898 then you'll be good to go, but…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

The Yakima JetStream roof rack part numbers #Y00425, #Y53TR, and #Y46VR is an extremely nice roof rack for your 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon. This is what I would go with because in terms of quality, ease of use/install, quietness, and durability it…

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

You would need at least 60" long crossbars to carry two Hullavators #TH898 plus very significant roof weight capacity. For your 2020 Subaru Outback, the fitted crossbar length from Thule system is 47" with parts #TH711220, #TH710601, and…

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Answer 10

We can give you an approximate height of the Thule roof rack that fits your 2021 Subaru Outback with flush rails, though we haven't test fit it on a '21 Outback as of yet to know the exact number. But based on the height of the fit kit, feet,…

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

I do have an option for you but I contacted Thule and the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 actually requires 38 inches of bar space to install so it would not fit on the 60" cross bar with the Thule Force XT Sport Rooftop Cargo Box part #TH6356B…

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