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

Hello John, thanks for reaching out. Yes, we do have a Thule roof rack that will allow you to install the Hullavator #TH898 on your 2015 Subaru Forester. For that I recommend the following: - Thule WingBar Evo Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum -…

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Answer 2

Hey John, we'd be glad to help you pick out the best lift assisted kayak carrier for your 2026 Subaru Outback Wagon! I think the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 would be your best option as it is a little easier to use and load so that's what I…

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Answer 3

Hey Melinda, it is possible to fit two of the Thule Hullavator kayak carriers #TH898 on the roof of your 2016 Ford Explorer but you will need to install and aftermarket roof rack with slightly longer crossbars like the Rhino Rack part #RR98VE. Your…

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Hello Geoffrey, thanks for reaching out. You are on the right track here. On your 2024 Acura RDX a 60" bar would be cutting it close. We can do a roof rack with a longer bar; we would just have to part it out separately instead of doing a full…

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Answer 5

Hi Robert! Sweet kayaks! Using two of the Thule Hullavators #TH898 on the roof of your 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness is looking like it may be a no-go. With them being 36" wide, you would need to have at least 68" of useable crossbar…

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Answer 6

The Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 can be installed around square crossbars or onto T-track crossbars like the Yakima JetStream Crossbars #Y00425. I attached the detailed installation instructions below. A quick summary though is to install the…

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Answer 7

The door clamp style of roof racks like the Inno part #INB137, #INSUT, and #INK685 do not allow water to leak into the vehicle. If you check out the picture I attached you can see that the clamp actually fits above the door seal.

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