Roof Rack For A 2021 Toyota Rav4 With Flush Rails To Accommodate The Thule Hullavator

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Would a Thule Hullavator Pro 898 file:///Users/dtdebster/Desktop/Thule_Hullavator_Pro_898_v03.pdf fit on a 2021 Toyota RAV 4 Hybrid? What roof rack would you recommend? My roof has flush rails.

asked by: Debra T

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To mount the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading Item # TH898 on your 2021 Toyota Rav4 with flush rails I recommend the Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" Long - Qty 2 Item # Y01156. The Hullavator requires ends of the cross bars be 4" - 8" past the feet so Hullavator does not make contact with the vehicle when it is down. Since the Rav4 only requires a 47" bar, the 55" bars give you the minimum 4" required.

To mount the cross bars to your flush rails I recommend the SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4 Item # Y53TR.
The HD Bar SL Adapter for Yakima BaseLine, SkyLine, TimberLine, and RidgeLine Towers - Qty 4 Item # Y03541.
And the Landing Pad 23 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4 Item # Y98FR

expert reply by: Shane H

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Answer 1

Hello Jane, thanks for reaching out. For putting a Hullavator #TH898 on your 2026 Toyota RAV4 a 53" crossbar will give you enough overhang. Here is what I recommend for the roof rack: - Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Silver - 53"…

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Answer 2

Hey Lark, welcome back. To attach a roof rack to your 2024 Toyota RAV4's flush rails, and have enough clearance for the lift-assist function to operate on the Thule Hullavator item #TH898, you will need the following parts: 53" Long Thule…

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Answer 3

Your flush bar style of roof rack is not compatible with the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 as it doesn't allow the rack to be carried off the side enough to not hit the vehicle with it is raised and lowered. You need a rack that has crossbars that…

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Answer 4

Yes you can substitute for longer bars on your 2019 Toyota RAV4. The Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars 47" #TH711200 have a more factory look because they don't stick out too far. I attached a video below with this set on a 2019 Toyota RAV4 and…

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Answer 5

I recommend using the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbar System composed of part #TH711320, part #TH49SC, and part #TH78RE on your 2019 Toyota RAV4 for the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack part #TH898. This is an excellent, custom fit bolt-on system that…

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Answer 6

Sure, we can absolutely get your 2022 Toyota RAV4 set up with a roof rack so you can use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist #TH898. The exact parts you need for your '22 RAV4 with the flush-mounted side rails are going to be…

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Answer 7

The Thule Hullavator Pro, part #TH898, does in fact need crossbars that extend 4" - 8" beyond the feet. To use the flush rails on your 2021 Toyota RAV4, you will need a roof rack that has feet that are compatible with the rails. With those…

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Answer 8

The reason the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading part #TH898 does not work on most factory roof racks bar is because it requires the bars to extend 4-8" past the feet of the roof rack for clearance…

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Answer 9

Julie, the only thing I can see you looked at is the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 which will need to be mounted to a roof rack on your RAV4. The 4-8" overhang is a general recommendation and if you can tell me what year RAV4 you…

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Answer 10

To mount the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading Item #TH898 on your 2021 Toyota Rav4 with flush rails, you will need a crossbar system that gives you at least 4 inches past the feet of the system in order…

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Answer 11

Yes, the 50" Thule crossbars will fit your 2021 Toyota RAV4 just fine. I recommend using the WingBar Evo crossbars as they give you the aerodynamic style for better performance. Here are the parts you'll need: 50" WingBar Evo Crossbars…

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Answer 12

I feel the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack is the best option for your 2024 Toyota RAV4 with the factory raised roof rails. For this you will need the Crossbars #TH711420 and Feet #TH710401. I prefer these crossbars as they have the 2 piece upper channel…

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