Recommended Roof Rack for a Hullavator on a 2011 Toyota Venza w/ the Moonroof and No Side Rails
Question:
Hi, I have a 2011 Toyota Venza with a sunroof and moon roof, but it does not have a roof rack installed. I would like to purchase the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist, so Im wondering if you can direct me to a after-market roof rack that would work on the Venza and work with the Thule. Thanks! s
asked by: Steve F
Expert Reply:
To use the Thule Hullavator item # TH898 on your 2011 Toyota Venza you're going to need to install a set of crossbars that extend 4" - 8" past the roof racks legs. This allows the lift assist function of the Hullavator to work.
Since your Venza does not have a roof rack and you have the glass roof there aren't many options. There is a roof rack that will work for you since you do not have the side rails. You will want the roof rack by Yakima and it includes the following parts:
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00427
BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # Y28TR
BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 item # Y06136
BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2 item # Y06163
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 70 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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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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