Roof Rack and Rear Loading Kayak Carrier Recommendation for a 2021 Honda CR-V

Published 01/20/2022

Products Featured in This Question

Rhino-Rack Nautic 581 Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Channel Mount

(67)

$170.86

Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount

(114)

$899.95

Landing Pad 19 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4

(910)

$143.95

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2

(602)

$269.95

Yakima Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style w/ Rollers - Clamp On

(46)

$337.90

Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)

(464)

$69.95

Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 8)

(464)

$109.95

SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4

(65)

$274.95

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.

I'm attaching some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

Amy

1/20/2022

Jon G.

1/20/2022

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 is an excellent choice for a carrier with the lift assist feature and will work perfectly with the Yakima JetStream roof rack parts mentioned above. This is a really popular option because it not only makes it easier to lift your kayak onto your roof, but it also gives you the ability to secure the kayak to the carrier while it's in the lowered position so once you lift it up into the locked position you're good to go! You just want to be sure that you have at least 4" - 8" of overhang for the JetStream crossbars so you may need to offset them a little to achieve this. Attached is a review video of the Hullavator Pro for you to check out.