Thule Watersport Carriers - TH897XT
Now load your boat at waist height and let the gas struts do the work of getting it onto the roof of your vehicle. Extra padding cradles your kayak and a built-in lock secures them.
Features:
- Complete system allows for effortless kayak loading
- Carrier extends down 40" to allow for easy boat loading and unloading at waist level
- Gas-assist shocks reduce effort required to lift boat by helping to raise boat onto the vehicle roof
- Boat strapping is easy, even with carrier in down position - no need to reach top of vehicle to secure boat to carrier
- Easily transport other necessities beside your boat - system only needs about 25" of bar space
- Superior kayak protection with integrated padded support - cradles kayak at 8 points
- Carrier is lockable in the transport position - can't lower kayak without unlocking
- Requires 2 One Key System locks (sold separately)
- Includes carrier system with lifts, mounting hardware and all necessary straps (2 straps with padded buckles for center of kayak and 2 ratcheting bow/stern tie downs)
Specs:
- Requires approximately 25" of load bar space
- Accommodates kayaks up to 34" wide and up to 75 lbs
- Fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero, Xsporter and Yakima load bars
- Does not fit Thule AeroBlade crossbars
When it comes to kayak transportation, it's better to lower the bar than to raise it, and Thule's Hullavator does just that. Integrated gas struts do all the work by reducing the lift height, making loading, securing, and unloading your boat a breeze. When it's time to raise your kayak onto the roof of your vehicle, the Hullavator takes the effort out of lifting it into position. This set up also allows you to transport your boat beside other accessories, such as paddles, masts, and oars - the lift system only requires about 25" of load bar space. The padded support of this carrier offers maximum kayak protection, and a One Key Locking System secures the carrier to the vehicle.
897XT Thule Hullavator - Lift Assist Kayak carrier
Replacement parts available for this product
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- What Is Height Of Thule Hullavator Rooftop Kayak Carrier System For Parking In The Garage
- I walked out to our warehouse and assembled the Thule Hullavator - Easy Loading (Strut Assisted) Rooftop Kayak Carrier System, part # TH897XT. I measured from the bottom of the crossbar mount to the very top of the highest cradle and came up with 16-1/2 inches. To measure, I would recommend parking your explorer half way in the garage, and measure up 16-1/2 inches from the top of the crossbars to see if you will clear the top of the garage.
The cradles on the Thule Hullavator, attach using Al
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- Will the Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier Fit a 2011 Chevy Tahoe with Factory Roof Rack
- I did some checking with Thule and in order to add the Hullavator, # TH897XT, to your 2011 Chevy Tahoe, you would first need to install alternate crossbars using # TH450 and # THLB58.
Another option is a similar carrier that is a direct fit to the Chevy crossbars. You could use the Thule Slipstream XT, # TH887XT. This carrier is also a load assist type of carrier that support half of the kayaks weight when you are installing it from the back of the vehicle. I have included a link to the insta
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- Will the Thule Hullavator kayak Carrier Fit a 2004 Toyota Prius with Yakima Roof Rack
- The Thule Hullavator, # TH897XT, will fit the 2004 Toyota Prius. It is compatible with the Yakima crossbars as well. You should have a crossbar spread of 30 inches, center to center, between the two crossbars. This is sufficient to use the Hullavator.
The carrier only requires about 25 inches of crossbar space (side to side). As long as the kayak is 34 inches or less wide and 75 pounds or less, you can use this carrier.
Make sure that you check the capacity of the roof so you do not excee
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