Load Assist Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2021 Subaru Outback Wagon

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I have a 2021 subaru outback and I am looking for a load assist to help load a 14 ft canoe onto my roof racks. Do you have anything that would help?

asked by: John W

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Expert Reply:

The Thule Hullavator part # TH898 is a really great option for a load assist kayak carrier that would work great for you but it does require an aftermarket roof rack install on your 2021 Subaru Outback as it requires the crossbars of the rack to extend past the feet of the rack. The easiest solution for that would then be the Malone roof rack part # MAL84AR which fits your Subaru.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, the Thule #TH898 Hullavator single-kayak carrier is designed to work with crossbars that overhang 4" to 8" so your Malone crossbars with 5" overhang will work perfectly. Many of our Hullavator customers deter theft of the system…

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Answer 2

The best ladder rack for your 2021 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2' bed is going to be the Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack item #TH27000XTB. This ladder rack has a 800 lbs capacity. It has a t-channel that will allow you to mount the Thule…

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Answer 3

To install the Thule Hullavator assisted kayak carrier part #TH898 on the roof of your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon with the stowable crossbars you'd want the Thule roof rack components #THKIT4063, #TH460R, and #TH711200.

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Answer 4

You are correct that the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 will not work with the factory roof rack on your Subaru Outback, as the crossbars do not extend the required 4 to 8 inches beyond the side rails. In order to use this system, I…

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Answer 5

That's ironic because currently (March 2022) Thule doesn't have a fit listed for the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness. With that being said, from our research it looks like the Wilderness models on the newer Subaru vehicles won't affect…

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Answer 6

The note about a canoe needing to be 14 feet or less is for the Yakima roof rack system and it does have to do with the crossbar spread, though I do have a solution for you which allows you to carry your 17 foot canoe on your 2019 Subaru Forester…

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Answer 7

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 will work with the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack either using the integrated channels or the wrap-around style clamps. However, the Hullavator requires that the crossbars extend at least 4"…

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Answer 8

The Malone AirFlow2 roof rack crossbars do not lock onto the towers, but the crossbars absolutely will not slide back and forth when on the towers (as an aside, for protection, the feet do lock onto your vehicle's raised side rails). The 58 inch…

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Answer 9

Yes, the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part #MPG215 and the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack part #MPG216 will both fit the raised factory side rails on your 2017 Subaru Forester. The only difference between them is length as you alluded to, 50" long vs…

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Answer 10

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 and what looks to be the Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs part #TH896 that you had on your 2014 Subaru Outback Wagon can still be used on your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon assuming space…

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Answer 11

For your 2018 Honda HR-V to be compatible with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs #TH898, you have to use slightly longer crossbars. The Hullavator requires 4-8 inches overhang to give clearance. In order to give…

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Answer 12

That's just how Thule has it listed on their site. In all honesty you should be able to use either one for the raised rails on your 2022 Subaru Outback Wagon Wilderness: WingBar Evo Crossbars - 50" #TH711320 or 53" #TH711420 Evo Raised…

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