Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount
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Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount
Item # TH849000
Our Price: $349.95
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Thule Watersport Carriers - TH849000
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Thule
- Track Mount
- No Load Assist
- Side Loading
- Folding
This folding kayak rack installs without tools in the T-slots on your Thule crossbars. It has built-in soft rubber pads for hull protection. Includes locks and tie-down straps.
Features:
- 2 J-style cradles let you transport 1 kayak on your vehicle's roof rack crossbars
- Work with a composite or a plastic hull
- Folding cradles carry your kayak on its side to free up space on roof for additional gear
- Arms fold flat for overhead clearance when carrier is not in use
- Front release handle secures arms when folded flat
- Wide cradle mouths make it easy to load your kayak from the side of your vehicle
- Thick rubber saddles and padded arms help protect your hull from scratches and scuffs
- 2 Tie-down straps with padded buckles secure your kayak to your roof rack
- Integrated StrapCatches keep straps in place during transport
- 2 Bow/stern anchor ropes with rubber-coated cam buckles secure your kayak to your vehicle
- Tool-free installation to T-slots on your Thule crossbars
- Adapter (sold separately) required for installation on Thule SquareBars
- Integrated locks secure rack to your vehicle
- Made in the USA
Specs:
- Application: Thule crossbars with T-slots
- Also fits Thule SquareBars with adapter (sold separately)
- Carrying capacity: 1 kayak
- Weight capacity: 75 lbs
- Carrier weight: 13 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
849000 Thule Hull-A-Port Aero J-Style Roof Mounted Kayak Rack
Customer Satisfaction Score:
94% were satisfied with this product
6% of customers were not satisfied
- Did not fit
- Wrong item was ordered
- Defective
Customer Reviews
Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Channel Mount - TH849000
Average Customer Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars (88 Customer Reviews)
This folding kayak rack installs without tools in the T-slots on your Thule crossbars. It has built-in soft rubber pads for hull protection. Includes locks and tie-down straps.by: Kayaker04/15/2023
I really like these j-style folding kayak roof rack mounts. They are very low profile and I am able to leave them on while I drive a standard 5th generation 4Runner through a standard 7 foot garage door.
by: Richard 09/16/2023
I rarely leave reviews but I have ordered a few items from etrailer lately and will say that I am impressed with how quickly they get my order shipped and how quickly it gets here.
by: Binner06/30/2023
Love the ability to use a T-bolt for my rack system and that it came with keys/lock! Pricey but quality product. Easier to use and than my Yakima Bow Down.
by: Dale09/02/2021
Thanks etrailer, your YouTube videos are very helpful. I have a 2013 Ford F-150 and was looking for kayak transportation solutions. I already had that Thule Evo Wing Bars and needed to find something to go with that. I first tried the Thule Hullavator but that proved to not work. 1: The combined weight of the bars, kayaks and 2 Hullavators exceeded my roof weight limit. 2: The 60” bars are not long enough to allow the Hullavator to swing down over the side of the cab. So, I switched to the Hullaport Aero which I ordered from etrailer. The website ordering was simple and shipping was super fast! The package was well boxed and the installation of the Hullaport Aero was super simple on the Thule Wing Bar Evo. Thanks! I would highly recommend you and would do business with you again in the future.
by: Sondra07/26/2020
This was a very satisfactory affordable alternative to the higher priced racks with T slot. I did find that inserting the bolt for Thule Hull-a-Port carrier required that I pull the noise-reducing strip, cut it down, and reinstall it. The instructions that the strip could just be pushed down did not work for these bolts -- just too large. Overall pleased once I played with it a bit.
by: Austin 08/21/2022
Overall pleased with the kit. Everything locks which is nice and also great being able to fold them down. Price would be my only complaint, not etrailer, but thule and what they charge for these seems a bit much compared to other setups.
by: David08/26/2022
Not the product I ordered.
by: Richard 09/17/2022
These racks are high quality and have met all my expectations.
by: Jonathan 08/08/2022
These were easy to install and use, and I love that I can still park in my garage.
by: Paul 08/26/2021
This is the Kayak Carrier you want have ...
by: Jonathan 09/13/2021
I bought two sets of these, and got them put on in less than an hour. Used them for the first time this morning and they were very secure. Also let me keep parking in my garage when folded down. Totally pleased with this purchase.
by: Christopher 10/05/2020
High Quality, Easy Install. Product was back ordered but still arrived in a timely manner.
Very strong, durable and tough construction. I like the fold down feature.
by: ML09/23/2021
Great, sturdy product! Easy to install and use. Highly recommended!
by: Ken 09/10/2020
This thing is solid. Love the clean look of attaching it to the aero rail t-slots. Worth the price in my opinion.
by: Jeff 07/18/2020
Really high quality - can't wait to drop the yaks on 'em!
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- Can the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier Be Left On My Crossbars The Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier for SquareBars - J-Style - Folding - 1 Kayak # TH849000 is designed to fit in the T-slot channels on your crossbars, so in this mounting configuration the hardware should be well protected from the elements. As with all roof rack mounted accessories, you'll need them removed when going through car washes and such, but they do fold down fairly compact to allow you to get in and out of garages, etc.. The weather stripping on the channels on your bars...
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view full answer... - Can Rubber Channel Strip of Thule Aeroblade Roof Rack be Removed when Carrying Kayak CarrierOne solution would be to just remove the strips altogether when carrying the Hull a Port kayak carriers # TH849000 but you might hear some wind noise in that situation. Typically you would take the strip out, put the kayak carrier in the channel where you'll want it positioned and then hold the channel up to the rack and carrier so that you can cut the channel in the right places to fit it around the carrier. And then when not using carrier you could put all of the pieces back into it.
view full answer... - Are the Bow and Stern Required for Use with the Thule Hull-A-PortYes, you are supposed to use the bow and stern tiedowns of the Thule Hull-A-Port, part # TH849000. This is necessary to prevent lift in the kayak, and many states have laws that require these tiedowns because of how necessary they are for safety. I've linked to a video of this carrier that shows how to use these.
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view full answer... - T-bolt Length Of The Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier The t-bolts included in the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH849000 are approximately 1-1/8" in length and have a square head. The threaded portion of the bolts is 1" with the head being roughly 1/8" thick.
view full answer... - Will the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Fit on Factory CrossbarsI may have a solution for you, but the Thule Hull-a-Port Aero # TH849000-97 can only be installed on square crossbars and the Hull-a-Port Aero # TH849000 is only designed to fit in the T-Slots found on aftermarket crossbars. Neither option is designed to fit on the factory crossbars on your 2021 Lexus RX 450h, but there are similar carriers that will work. Since you have factory crossbars I recommend considering the Yakima JayLow Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style or Post Style - Folding...
view full answer... - Solution for Thule Hull-A-Port Pro Carrier with Broken HingeIf the upright portion of the Thule Hull-A-Port Pro that you have is stripped and won't lock anymore it would be time for a new rack as there isn't a way to fix the rack since that mechanism isn't repairable or replaceable. Thule recently redesigned the carrier and it's now known as the Hull-A-Port Aero part # TH849000 which has an improved hinge mechanism as well.
view full answer... - Kayak Carrier Recommendation for Use on 2019 Forest River NOBO Travel TrailerI checked out your 2019 Forest River NOBO travel trailer and it looks like it has a roof rack installed on it already for roof top carriers like a kayak carrier. Since that's already in place you'd just need a kayak carrier like the Thule Hull-A-Port part # TH849000 and you'd be set.
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view full answer... - J-Kayak Carrier that Can Fit Thule Aeroblade Edge CrossbarsFor a kayak carrier that is designed to fit the Thule Aeroblade Edge crossbars we have the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero # TH849000 which was designed to attach directly into the top channels of your bars and is the J-style you have currently which are easier to load.
view full answer... - Folding J-Style Kayak Carriers For a 2019 Lexus N300h With Factory Roof RackThe Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier # TH849000 attaches to T-Slots on roof rack crossbars. While the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier # TH849000-97 includes the Thule square bar adapter to attach to Thule SquareBars. We also have a similarly designed Kuat Class 4 V2 Kayak Carrier # KU53VR that will clamp around crossbars up to 2-1/2" tall and 4-1/4" wide if the factory crossbars on your 2019 Lexus N300h does not have the T-Slots for roof accessories.
view full answer... - Kayak Rack Options for the Thule Xsporter Pro CrossbarsThe Thule Hullaport Pro part # TH849000 can fit into the top channels of a Thule Xsporter Pro ladder rack since it was designed for attaching to load bar top channels. This is a folding carrier like you wanted as well.
view full answer... - Does Thule HullaPort XT Fit OEM Crossbars of 2019 GMC AcadiaI checked with Thule just now and the Thule Hullaport part # TH849000 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for the factory crossbars of your 2019 GMC Acadia.
view full answer... - Kayak Carrier For A 2021 Subaru AscentYes, The Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH849000 will fit on your 2021 Subaru Ascent OEM cross bars if you have T slotted top channels. If you do not you would need The Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH890000. The carrier # TH849000 has a tool-free installation. The carrier has thick rubber saddles and padded arms that will help protect your hull from scratches and scuffs. This carrier will carry 1 kayak up to 75 pounds. The carrier has integrated...
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view full answer... - Can Two Thule Hullavators Be Used Together On the Roof of a Vehicle I do have an option for you but Thule has advised in the past against using two Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part # TH898 together due to both space and weight concerns. The carriers themselves weigh around 40 lbs each so once you add this up with the kayaks you'll likely be over the roof's weight capacity which is usually around 165 lbs. Furthermore, the carriers require 28.5" of space per unit so you'd need a minimum of 57" long crossbars to fit both...
view full answer... - Can I Fit 2 SUPs on the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier # TH849000?I have a solution for you. Unfortunately, you will not be able to carry 2 SUPs on the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH849000. However, with that being said, a great alternative is the Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH890000. With the Compass, you will be able to transport 2 SUPs as long as the width of the boards does not exceed 36 inches. The Compass comes with 4 tie-down straps with padded buckles to secure your SUPs to the carrier as well as...
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