Roof Rack to Use Hullavator Kayak Carrier on a 2015 Mini Cooper S JCW Edition
Updated 08/21/2018 | Published 08/19/2018
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Howdy: I have a 2015 Mini Cooper S JCW John Cooper Works. Do you have a kit that I can install? I plan to use the Thule Hulluvator assisted kayak lift. Thanks!
asked by: Michelle W
Expert Reply:
If your 2015 Mini Cooper S JCW has the factory flush side rails that run front to back on the roof then you can use Yakima 60 inch JetStream crossbars # Y00426, RidgeLine towers # Y00145, and fit kit # Y06009. These bars are longer than the bars you would normally use. This is because the Hullavator # TH898 requires at least 4 inches of overhang past the towers in order to work properly and clear the side of the vehicle.
If the vehicle has a naked roof (no bars or rails of any kind) then you will need to use Monkey Bar roof rack # 298-SX6000B. However, they are not long enough to use with the Hullavator. What I recommend instead is to use the Malone DownLoader # MPG114MD with the Telos load assist # MPG351XL which is similar to the Hullavator.
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
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