Recommended Roof Rack for a Hullavator on a 2014 Ford Expedition w/ Raised Side Rails

Updated 05/21/2023 | Published 05/20/2023

Products Featured in This Question

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

(124)

$899.95

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

(610)

$269.95

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2

(610)

$269.95

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

(497)

$69.95

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4

(35)

$274.95

Question:

What kind cross bar and towers do I need to adapt a hullavator kayak rack to my 2014 ford expedition with factory raised side rails?

asked by: Redge

Helpful Expert Reply:

To use the Thule Hullavator item # TH898 on your 2014 Ford Expedition you're going to need to install a set of crossbars that extend 4" - 8" past the roof racks legs. This allows the lift assist function of the Hullavator to work. Since your Expedition has the raised side rails, I recommend the Roof Rack by Yakima and it includes the following parts:

Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2 item # Y00426

TimberLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Qty 4 item # Y33TR

I also recommend adding the Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4) item # Y07204 to your set up to help secure your roof rack from theft.

The regular crossbars for a 2014 Expedition are the Yakima JetStream Crossbars 50" Long item # Y00425. These crossbars won't allow the lift assist function to work.