Roof Rack Needed To Use Thule Hullavator on 2011 RAV 4
Updated 08/05/2019 | Published 08/03/2019
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Does the Hullavator system come with roof racks or do you have to purchase them separately? I have a 2011 RAV 4.
asked by: Barbara R
Expert Reply:
It sounds like you need cross bars for your 2011 RAV 4 because the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs # TH898 does require either round, square, aerodynamic, elliptical or cross bars with top channels of a roof rack to attach to.
If your RAV4 has factory installed rails that run front to back, then I recommend the Thule WingBar Crossbars part # TH711420 with the Evo Raised Rail Feet part # TH710401 that attach to the raised side rails on the RAV4.
If your RAV4 is a naked roof, I recommend The Rhino Rack Aero Bars part # RRVA126B-2 with legs part # RRRLKVA and fit kit part # DK043.
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp-On
- Track Mount
- Load Assist
- Thule
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