Thule 897xt Hullavator Kayak Roof Rack Mount Carrier

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Thule 897xt hullavator kayak roof rack mount carrier.

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. The comparable yakima showdown carrier y04081 also has a similar bar space requirement. The ultimate feature lift assist allows you to load and unload a kayak by yourself with very little effort and without lifting your kayak onto the roof of your car. The thule 897xt hullavator has been replaced by the thule 898 hullavator pro thule 898 hullavator pro the thule 898 hullavator pro is the ultra premium lift assist carrier that reduces up to 40lbs of a kayak s weight and allows side of vehicle loading unloading and strapping.

Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features. 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. If your roof rack is a subaru factory type whose bars do not extend. 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.

You can see this requirement illustrated in the linked diagram.