Are Thule AeroBlade or WingBar Evo Bars Compatible With Older Thule Hullavator?
Updated 07/29/2025 | Published 01/17/2019
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Will the aero bars work with my thule hullavator that is at least 6 years old?
asked by: Martha
Expert Reply:
The Thule AeroBlade bars are being discontinued, but if you already have them they will work with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # TH898 (even if it is an older model). That is provided the bars are long enough. The Hullavator needs at least 4-8 inches of crossbar length beyond the feet of your roof rack to ensure clearance on the side of your vehicle when lowered.
If you don't already have the crossbars, I recommend the new Thule WingBar Evo which come in the following lengths:
43" Long - Qty 2 # TH711120
47" Long - Qty 2 # TH711220
53" Long - Qty 2 # TH711420
60" Long - Qty 2 # TH711520
Rick T.
7/29/2025
Jason, I just purchased the 53" Wingbar Evo for my 2020 Ford Ranger. They do not give me the 4-8" required for the Hullavator (I wasn't planning to get a Hullavator originally). I see that there is a 60" version, but I get a message that they won't work with my Ranger. Why is that?
Jameson C.
7/29/2025
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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2
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Samantha D.
8/10/2020
I bought a used/older Hullavator recently for my Evo Wing bars I purchased from you. It seems as though I dont have the right brackets to mount it on those bars? The brackets that came with it are U shaped and meant for square bars and I cannot figure out how to install on the Evo bars.