Can You Use One Thule Hullavator and One Malone DownLoader Together On Same Roof

Updated 03/28/2023 | Published 03/27/2023

Products Featured in This Question

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

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$899.95

Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack w/ Lift Assist and Tie-Downs - J-Style - Clamp On

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$611.90

Question:

I just read an answer from John G re fitting two Kayaks on a Thule Hullavator for a Toyota Highlander in which he suggested instead getting two Malone J Downloaders and one Telos lift system. What about a hybrid to this answer-one Hullavator and one Telos/Downloader for the other side? I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey LX and I am worried that even with the Telos my wife will struggle to load one of our two 45 lb Jackson Tupelo kayaks if I am not around so I liked the Hullavator option for her.

asked by: Scott

Expert Reply:

Yes, you should not have any issue using both the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack part # TH898 and Malone DownLoader Kayak Roof Rack part # MPG114MD-351XL together. The Hullavator only takes up around 28-1/2" of space and the DownLoader only takes up around 17" of space so as long as your crossbars are longer than 45-1/2" you should have no issues using both together. Please note, the Hullavator weighs 40 lbs and the DownLoader weighs 13 lbs so make sure you don't overload the roof.

expert reply by: Conner L