Can Two Thule Hullavators be Used on 2020 BMW X5 With Thule Roof Rack

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I see a lot of different answers/opinions on putting two Thule Hullavators on a roof rack. I have a 2020 BMW X5 that has a roof weight capacity of 220 pounds with two light kayaks Hurricane 40 pounds each and Thule feet and Aero Bars. We struggle with the height of the car and lifting the kayaks to load and was told that two Hullavators is not recommended by Thule. What would you recommend? Thanks!

asked by: Kathy L

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You can use two kayak carriers with load assist on your 2020 BMW X5 with a Thule roof rack, but not two Thule Hullavators. The issue is that the crossbars are not long enough to support two Hullavators, but there are a couple options that will work:

Option 1
- Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898
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- Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL

Option 2
- Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist # MPG114MD-351XL
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- Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier # MPG114MD

Option 1 gives you two independent load assists, while Option 2 gives you one load assist - the TelosXL - that you can use with both carriers. Option 1 is the easiest overall to use, and allows a quicker loading as well, so that's the route I'd go, but I did want to give you the options. If you do go that route and want to lock the Hullavator to your roof rack, you can do so with the One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

The Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack #MPG215 has aero crossbars so depending on your Thule aero box's compatibility with aerobars will be the determining factor of whether this will work. While manufacturers rarely test for cross compatibility,…

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Answer 2

The Thule square crossbars and the Malone crossbars are the same width and height at 1-1/4 inches wide by 7/8 inches tall. There's no reason the Malone bar wouldn't fit into the older Thule square Podium feet but you should note that…

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Answer 3

Yes, I have listed for your below the roof rack systems from Rhino-Rack, Thule, and Yakima that will fit the RetraxPRO XR Hard Tonneau Covers like part #RTT-80243 for your 2019 Ram 1500. Rhino-Rack Vortex Crossbar System part #RRVA180B-RRRLT600…

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Answer 4

Tracks can absolutely be installed on the roof of your A.R.E. Truck Cap to provide a mounting system for a roof rack. For this I recommend the Yakima Tracks, which come in 42 inch #Y01126, 54 inch #Y01127, and 60 inch #Y01135 lengths. These tracks…

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Answer 5

The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Roof Rack have specific C-channels that are designed to fit specific Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty accessories, like the Rhino-Rack Hi-Lift Jack and Shovel-Holder Brackets #RRRCB-RSHB-RJHB as an example. That's the…

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Answer 6

Yakima's Skyline towers part #Y53TR can fit the tracks of the Retrax XR that you have with the landing pad 1 part #Y00221 but there isn't a way with the Baseline towers. Your Yakima Corebar or Jetstream bars will work with the Skyline towers…

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Answer 7

According to Rhino Rack, if you were to go with the shorter bars, you'll only have 1-1/4 inch of leeway on each side which isn't enough in their opinion. I'd recommend going with the 71 inch bars so you'll be certain of a good fit. As…

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Answer 8

Yes. You will need to use everything included with the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack for Thule and Yakima Tracks - 2 Heavy-Duty Crossbars - Black - 65" #Y01-140B-NT to install into the tracks you have pictured. The bases of the legs mount right into the…

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Answer 9

I have a Yakima crossbar setup that is compatible with the Retrax Pro XR Tonneau Cover on your 2021 Toyota Tacoma, however, the Yakima Bedrock is not compatible and the 60" crossbars would be too short anyways. I recommend going with the…

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