Can You Use One Thule Hullavator and One Malone DownLoader Together On Same Roof
Question:
I just read an answer from John G re fitting two Kayaks on a Thule Hullavator for a Toyota Highlander in which he suggested instead getting two Malone J Downloaders and one Telos lift system. What about a hybrid to this answer-one Hullavator and one Telos/Downloader for the other side? I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey LX and I am worried that even with the Telos my wife will struggle to load one of our two 45 lb Jackson Tupelo kayaks if I am not around so I liked the Hullavator option for her.
asked by: Scott
Expert Reply:
Yes, you should not have any issue using both the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack part # TH898 and Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack part # MPG114MD-351XL together. The Hullavator only takes up around 28-1/2" of space and the DownLoader only takes up around 17" of space so as long as your crossbars are longer than 45-1/2" you should have no issues using both together. Please note, the Hullavator weighs 40 lbs and the DownLoader weighs 13 lbs so make sure you don't overload the roof.
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Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Malone
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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