How To Use the Thule Hullavator on a 2006 Toyota Sienna
Updated 05/11/2019 | Published 05/10/2019 >
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Question:
Am I able to use the factory installed rood racks on my 2006 Toyota Sienna with the Thule Hullavator?
asked by: Barb
Expert Reply:
I do have some options for you but the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part # TH898 won't work with the factory roof rack on your 2006 Toyota Sienna because the mounting feet do not have the 4" of overhang that is required for the Hullavator. If you wanted to use the Hullavator your only option would be to remove the factory roof rack and replace it with the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar System part # RRVA137B-2 and part # RRSX100. The Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar System is my favorite roof rack because it has most of the same features as the top tier brands like Thule and Yakima but at a much better price.
If you did not want to remove the factory roof rack but still wanted to use an assisted kayak carrier then the next best option we have for you is the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs part # MPG114MD-351XL which will eliminate having to lift the kayak up by yourself onto the roof. This option would also allow for you to add a second kayak with the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier part # MPG114MD.
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
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- Roof Mount Carrier
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- Aero Bars
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- Load Assist
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