Can Two Thule Hullavator Kayak Carriers Fit Onto a 2020 Chevy Equinox?

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I have a 2020 Chevy Equinox. We are looking at the bare roof Thule system for the roof rack portion with 53inch rails. We would love to add two Thule Hullavators for the convenience of taking both of our kayaks with us and being able to load/unload them so easily. My husband is thinking we will have 4inch to work with on the rails on each side of the car, but wanted me to confirm this?

asked by: Bill C

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I have a solution for you but the 53" Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars item # TH711420 you referenced are not going to be wide enough for you to mount two Hullavators item # TH898 and use the lift assist function. To use two Hullavators you will need a minimum of 57" long crossbars as each Hullavator takes up about 28-1/2".

I recommend using the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Roof Rack by Rhino Rack. The roof rack Includes the following parts:

Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 59" Long - Qty 2 item # RRVA150B-2

Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4 item # RRRLKVA

Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs - Naked Roof item # DK488

The 59" long cross bars will give you plenty of space for both Hullavator item # TH898 to work on your Equinox. I have linked an installation video below.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Answer 1

Hey Rex, so the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 comes with hardware that allows it to fit around aero shaped crossbars like the Yakima Corebar. You might be under impression the only way it attaches to aero bars is to the top channel which the Corebars…

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Answer 2

Hey Max. To attach the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness item #118648 to your new Curt Hitch item #C13343, you'll need the No-Drill Mount Bracket item #18136 and the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat item #18144. The No-Drill Mount Bracket item #18136 uses…

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Answer 3

Hey Conrad. If you keep the factory roof rack you won't have enough distance at the end of your crossbars for the lift assist feature of the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack item #TH898 to function correctly. Since you have the factory roof…

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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading part #TH898 can be installed on factory cross bars as long as they are square, aerodynamic or round bars. You do want to have 4-8" of bar overhang in order for the…

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Answer 5

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 6

Yes. The Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 will fit on Yakima HD Crossbars like the #Y01157 mounted either in the channels or using the clamp on mounts. Since the Hullavator Pro does not come with locks included you may want to consider adding those with…

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Answer 7

Thank you for all of the information! While you are able to use the Hullavator #TH898 with your setup as far as weight goes, this kayak carrier does require the crossbars to stick out 4" - 8" out past the roof rack feet. Since the Thule…

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Can Two Thule Hullavator Kayak Carriers Fit Onto a 2020 Chevy Equinox?

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