How Can I Mount The Thule Hullavator Pro to My 2023 Tesla Model Y?

Updated 07/22/2024 | Published 05/17/2023

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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount

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Question:

Can a Thule Hullavator Pro be used on 2023 Tesla Model Y? I see an existing answer with part numbers for Tesla model 3, not sure if the same is applicable to model Y? Currently I have these parts below on my Tucson, what would I need to replace to be able use my Hullavator or is it not possible? Should I get the Tesla OEM roof rack or it looks like maybe Yakima can work with the Hullavator / Tesla? Thule 898 Hullavator Thule 711200 THULE WINGBAR EVO 118 47 Thule 710601 THULE EVO FLUSH Thule 186013 Thank You!

asked by: Ray K

Helpful Expert Reply:

So all those parts you currently have for your Tucson, the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711200, the Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails # TH710601, and the Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet # TH186013 is not going to be transferrable to your 2023 Tesla Model Y unfortunately.

Your best bet is to use the OEM Model Y roof rack and then you'll then be fine to mount the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount # TH898.

expert reply by: Bryce D

S. M.

5/29/2024

So I have a 2023 Tesla Model Y equipped with the OEM roof rack bars (elliptical). Your comment above says that you can use the Hullivator with the OEM roof rack for the model Y tesla but the literature for the Hullivator pro states that the roof rack should extend 4"-8" outside of the mounts. Are you certain that if I buy the Hullivator for my Tesla Y with the OEM roof rack that the Hullivator bars will not hit the side of the car when I lower it? Is there anywhere I can a test fit before purchasing to make sure?

Bryce D.

5/29/2024

@SM There isn't a test-fit place I'm aware of, unfortunately but as long as the OEM bars for the Model Y have 4" - 8" of overhang you can 100% use the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898.

Matthew X.

7/21/2024

@BryceD How about use on Model Y OEM rack bars as regular Kayak carrier, without extender? is there a kit can hold the Thule Hullavator Pro on the OEM rack bars?

Bryce D.

7/22/2024

@MatthewX There isn't. Like I mentioned above, all you'd need to make sure is that there is at least 4"-8" of overhang on your bars for the Hullavator to work. As long as you have that, you're good.