Recommended Roof Rack for 2015 GMC Acadia for Two Hullavator Kayak Carriers

Updated 06/13/2018 | Published 06/12/2018

Products Featured in This Question

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

(124)

$899.95

Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4

(798)

$74.95

Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Factory Raised Rails - Qty 4

(228)

$264.95

Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 69" Long - Qty 2

(48)

$199.95

Yakima RoundBar Crossbars - Steel - Black - 66" Long - Qty 2

(15753)

$162.41

RoundBar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4

(762)

$30.06

Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)

(497)

$69.95

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

(35)

$274.95

Question:

I have a 2015 GMC Acadia with factory roof rails I want to purchase two hullavators what type crossbars assemblies do I need to accommodate the kayak carriers

asked by: Sam D

Expert Reply:

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 has a bar length requirement of 31 inches for each carrier and the crossbars must overhang by 4-8 inches.

For your roof rack, you will need the Thule Evo feet # TH710401 and then locks # TH450400. Finally you will use the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - 69" Long - Qty 2 # TH713600 which you will need to trim to 63 inches. This will give you a roof rack that will work with your two Hullavators and has a max weight capacity of 130 lbs. Once you subtract the carriers weighing 37.7 lbs each you will be able to carry only 54.6 lbs.

If you need more weight, then I recommend going with the Yakima round bar rack with a capacity of 165 lbs. That will give you 89.6 lbs for your two kayaks. For this rack you will use the RoundBar SL Adapter # Y03536 and TimberLine Towers # Y33TR. Then you will use lock cores # Y07204 and load bars # Y00410 cut down to 63 inches.