Roof Rack and Rear Loading Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2021 Honda CR-V
Question:
I want to explore one more option before decide. I am coming up to 7o yrs this Fall. Fairly stronghorses and donkey chores What about the Thule Hullavator as a side load option? What is needed to make that work and are people as happy as the reviews sound?
asked by: Amy
Expert Reply:
For your application I recommend going with a Yakima setup, both for the roof rack and for the kayak carrier. To install a Yakima roof rack on your 2021 Honda CR-V you need the following:
50" JetStream Crossbars - Black # Y00425
SkyLine Towers - # Y53TR
Landing Pad 19 - # Y00245
Lock Core Kit - # Y07204 (optional)
The Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Rear Loading Kayak Carrier # RR581 will fit the channels of the Yakima system just fine and it's a good rear-loading kayak carrier, I just really like the Yakima Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # Y04083-04082 because of the rear set of rollers as they will make loading the kayak easier than pushing them on the saddles like what you see with the Nautic 581. An added feature to using the Yakima system is that you can use the 8 Lock Core Kit # Y07208 for matching locks to the roof rack system.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Landing Pad 19 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style w/ Rollers - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 8)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Channel Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Rear Loading
- Track Mount
- No Load Assist
- Rhino Rack
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Amy
1/20/2022
I want to explore one more option before decide. I am coming up to 7o yrs this Fall. Fairly stronghorses and donkey chores What about the Thule Hullavator as a side load option? What is needed to make that work and are people as happy as the reviews sound?