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• Can Two Thule Hullavators Be Installed On The Roof Of A 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness?
  Hi Robert! Sweet kayaks! Using two of the Thule Hullavators # TH898 on the roof of your 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness is looking like it may be a no-go. With them being 36" wide, you would need to have at least 68" of useable crossbar length. You could technically get this with the Yakima CoreBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 70" Long - Qty 2 # Y00423 and the TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails # Y33TR, but you would have a lot of overhang. With the Hullavator,...
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• Can Thule Podium Feet be Used for Roof Rack on 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  If your 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee has the black and chrome track, flush mounted rails that run front to back (see attached) then you will be able to reuse the Rapid Podium Feet # TH460R that you currently have with the Fit Kit # THKIT3142. According to Thule though your 47" AeroBlade crossbars are too short and you'll need at least the 53" crossbars. These are now available as the WingBar Evo and we have them in Black # TH711420 as well as Silver # TH711400. If you don't have the black...
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• 2018 Ford F-150 6-1/2' Bed Ladder Rack Recommendation To Fit With OEM Tonneau Cover
  As long as the tonneau cover on your 2018 Ford F-150 6-1/2' bed has rails that mount inside your bed you have a few ladder rack options. For one that will for sure work we have the Thule TracRac SR Sliding Truck Bed Ladder Rack # TH43002XT-501. This has rails that mount on top of your truck bed sides and then the uprights can be adjusted back and forth to accommodate a wide variety of applications. This ladder rack uses a T-Track system that is also compatible with track-mount accessories...
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• What Ladder Rack and Kayak Carrier do You Recommend for My 2020 Chevy Colorado Short Bed?
  You have a great eye. If you have the BAKFlip F1 Hard Tonneau Cover - Folding - Aluminum and Fiberglass # BAK72126 already installed on your short-bed 2020 Chevy Colorado, the Adarac Pro Series Custom Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Aluminum # A4000950 is an amazing choice (and it is the one I would recommend if you did not mention beforehand). First off, with the Adarac Pro series, you have the ability to slide the bases forward and backward to get a customized crossbar spread. Also, since the...
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• Folding Kayak Carrier that Fits Top Channels of Yakima HD Bar
  I wish there was a T-slot adapter for the Malone rack you have but we don't have a solution we can provide aside from recommending you go with a different bar shape that is compatible.
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• Is There Kayak Carrier that Can Attach to Top Channels of Load Bars
  Hey Lisa, we have the Thule Hull A Port part # TH849000 which comes with T-slot install hardware and would work great on your Elevate ladder rack. What kayaks do you have?
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• Best Roof Rack for a 2017 Lexus RX350 with Panoramic Roof
  The best roof rack for a 2017 Lexus RX 350 with panoramic roof is the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar part # TH711220, part # TH710601, and part # TH186044. The Thule WingBar is one of the most aerodynamic crossbars on the market therefore will provide the least amount of wind resistance (more mpgs) and drag (less noise). There won't be any fit issues with the panoramic roof either as the feet mount to the flush side rail. The longer crossbars when compared to factory roof racks will allow you...
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• What Kayak Carrier will Work with My 2023 Tesla Model Y with OEM Roof Rack?
  Hello Pete, I have the perfect kayak carrier for your setup, the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs (J-Style, Folding, Channel Mount) # TH849000. While I don’t have a direct-fit database that confirms accessories for every vehicle, based on my research, your OEM Tesla Model Y crossbars are manufactured by Yakima and include integrated T-slots. That’s why the # TH849000 is an excellent choice, it mounts via the T-slot system rather than clamping around the bar, making...
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• 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.
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• Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab
  I attached a link that has all of the roof racks we offer that fit your 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 crew cab which has several brands from Thule, Rola, Rhino Rack etc. but the rack I'd recommend is the Rhino Rack part numbers # RRVA150S-2, # RRRLKVA, and # DK377 as it gives you a higher quality roof rack at a better price than similar quality racks that fit your truck. Then for a kayak carrier the Hull-A-Port part # TH849000 would be a great option that's padded and can fold down when not...
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• Can 2 Thule Hullavators Be Installed on 2008 Merecedes-Benz ML320 for 2 Hobie Passport Kayaks
  Hi Jeff; you could install two Hullavators # TH898 if you used a roof rack like the # MPG217 with 65" long crossbars. However, the problem will be the weight. I'm not sure which model of the Hobie Passport you have but they're fairly heavy. Since the Hullavator weighs 40 lbs you will be exceeding the 165 lb capacity of the rack and probably your roof capacity with two of them and the kayaks. Depending on the exact weight of the kayaks you may be able to use one Hullavator along with the...
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for 2008 Honda Fit for Carrying Kayak Carrier
  For your 2008 Honda Fit the Inno roof rack part numbers # INB127, # INSUT, and # INK219 is a confirmed fit and would do a great job carrying a kayak carrier. For the carrier we have the Thule Hullaport part # TH849000 which will do a great job and is compatible. It's padded, can fold down when not in use, and can be expanded to carry a second kaya if ever needed.
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• How Can I Mount a Kayak Carrier with a Rooftop Cargo Bag?
  I have an answer for you. Since you have Thule AeroBlades that measure 36-38" wide and the Rightline Gear Sport Jr. # RL100S50, that leaves only 6-8 inches for the kayak carrier. We unfortunately do not have a kayak carrier option that is compatible with 6-8 inches of crossbar space. With that being said, the only way to transport a kayak carrier like the Thule Hull-a-Port # TH849000 is to remove the Sport Jr. from the rack. If you still want a bit of roof-top storage space, you can...
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• How to Determine if Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier Fits T-Slot of Tesla Model Y Roof Rack
  Hi Hoon, I can tell you how to determine if the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier # TH849000 fits the T-slots of your Tesla Model Y roof rack, though we haven't test fit it, and Thule doesn't have fit information on OEM crossbars, so I can't give you an outright answer. You'll have to measure the T-slots and if they are 3/4" wide and at least 1/8" tall then the # TH849000 will fit. If that's not what your T-slot size is, there isn't any adapter like a U-bolt that can be used with the...
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• Will the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Fit on Factory Crossbars
  I 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...
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• Kayak Carrier that Can Attach to Top Channels of Front Runner Roof Rack for RSI Double Cap
  Hey Michael, it sounds like you are looking for a kayak carrier that can attach to the top channels of the Front Runner Roof Rack for RSI Double Cap Smart Truck Bed Canopy # FR96FV which we do have that with the Thule Hull-A-Port part # TH849000 which comes with hardware to attach to the top channels of the Front Runner bars.
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• Is There a Kayak Carrier that Fits TracRac SR Sliding Ladder Rack Load Bars
  Hey Kevin, due to the larger size of the TracRac ladder rack load bars the only way to attach a kayak carrier to them is using the channel that is on top of them. For a J-style kayak carrier you'd want the Thule Hull a Port Aero part # TH849000 or if you like a saddle style the Rhino Rack Nautic part # RR581. I would think for mounting on a taller ladder rack a saddle style would be preferred.
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• J-Style Kayak Carrier Recommendation to Fit T-Slots of Adarac Pro Ladder Rack
  We've got exactly what you need! If you want standard J-Style cradles you can use the Thule Hull-A-Port Kayak Carrier w/Tie-Downs # TH834 but you will need the Watersports Adapter # THXADAPT11 to fit this to the T-Tracks on your Adarac Pro ladder rack. For something a little nicer we have the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # TH849000 which comes with hardware to mount directly to the T-Slots so no adapter is needed. I personally like the Hull-A-Port Aero better because...
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• What Kayak Carriers Will Fit The Thule TracRac TracONE Crossbars
  We do offer a few kayak carriers that you can use with the Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack. You will need to use a channel mount carrier. Since the crossbars on the TracOne are a bit oversized, none of the clamp on carriers we sell will fit. I recommend using the Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Roof Rack # TH849000. This is a J-style carrier which will install into the top channel or T-slots on the Thule crossbars. It also has a built in lock, so you can secure the rack to your...
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• Kayak Carrier Fits For Thule TracRac Ladder Rack
  There are indeed kayak carriers that fit the crossbars of the Thule TracRac TracONE Truck Bed Ladder Rack - Black # TH27000XTB or Silver # TH27000XT. For the J-style, there are a pair of options from Thule, one of which fits directly into the channels on top of the crossbars, and the other which uses an adapter that allows it to mount in the channels. I verified with Thule that both of these options will fit the crossbars of the TracRac: - Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs...
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• 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...
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• J-Kayak Carrier that Can Fit Thule Aeroblade Edge Crossbars
  For 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.
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• Kayak Rack Options for the Thule Xsporter Pro Crossbars
  The 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.
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• Is the Thule Compass Kayak Carrier Lockable
  I have a solution for you but the Thule Compass Kayak and SUP Carrier w/ Tie-Downs part # TH890000 does not have it own locking system. This is fairly common among the kayak carriers. The best solution to lock the Compass would be a cable lock like the Thule Cable Lock w/ One Key System Lock - 6' Long part # TH538XT. The Thule Hull-A-Port Aero Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs part # TH849000 is a carrier that can be locked to the roof rack but only transports one boat so you would need two of them.
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