Thule 897xt Hullavator Kayak Roof Rack Mount Carrier

New pro model now holds up to 36 wide hulls.

Thule 897xt hullavator kayak roof rack mount carrier.

The thule 897xt hullavator kayak roof rack mount carrier changes all that with an ingenious lift system that allows virtually any single paddler who can raise or angle their boat only a few feet off the ground using a grab handle can secure their boat all the way up to their roof rack in minutes without any help. Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms. The comparable yakima showdown carrier y04081 also has a similar bar space requirement. The 897xt hullavator incorporates a unique gas strut lift assist system that makes loading a kayak on top of your car or truck a breeze.

You can see this requirement illustrated in the linked diagram. Due to the lifting stress that the thule hullavator transfers to the roof rack this kayak rack is only compatible with thule or yakima load bars. To install thule s load assist hullavator kayak carrier th898 on a vehicle s roof rack the ends of the bars must extend out past the roof rack feet by at least 4 inches. If your roof rack is a subaru factory type whose bars do not extend.

Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features.