2023 GMC Acadia Roof Rack Recommendation to Install Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier
Question:
I have a 2023 GMC Acadia SLT, and am interested in purchasing the Thule Hullavator kayak carrier with lift assist. It looks like I would need to install crossbars on the vehicle for this carrier to work. Any recommendations on what would work best? Thank you.
asked by: Cassandra
Expert Reply:
I'd be more than happy to help you get the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack # TH898 installed on your 2023 GMC Acadia!
It looks like your Acadia comes with either a naked roof or raised rails so here are the parts I recommend using for either roof style:
Naked Roof:
- 50" JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
- BaseLine Towers # Y28TR
- Fit Kits # Y06138 AND # Y06132
- Lock Core Kit # Y07204 (optional)
Raised Rails"
- 50" JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
- TimberLine Towers # Y33TR
- Lock Core Kit # Y07204 (optional)
You do need the crossbars to stick out past the legs by at least 4" so you might need to offset the crossbars so you have enough clearance for the Hullavator to lower without making contact with your GMC.
Products Referenced in This Question
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 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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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- 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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TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - 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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