Budget Roof Rack for 2023 Honda Ridgeline With Raised Side Rails For Thule Hullavator

Updated 06/15/2023 | Published 06/14/2023

Products Featured in This Question

Malone SteelTop Roof Rack - Square Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails - Steel - 58" Long

(508)

$161.95

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 65" Long - Black

(1689)

$242.95

Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Aluminum - 65" Long - Silver

(1689)

$242.95

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

(112)

$718.95

Question:

will this cross bar # mpg202 work will a thule hullavator? MPG202

asked by: Ed

Expert Reply:

While there is a budget roof rack for your 2023 Honda Ridgeline that will work with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898, the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack # MPG202 will not because no weight can be placed on the portion of the rack that extends past the rack's feet. The Hullavator # TH898 would require being at the edge of the rack past those feet, so you'll need a different rack. What you can use is a different option from Malone, their aero rack called the AirFlow2, which is available in either Silver or Black:

- Silver: Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MPG217

- Black: Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack # MAL24AR

The AirFlow2 is still a budget-friendly roof rack option while also giving you aero bars, which are much, much quieter than the square bars of the SteelTop, and it is compatible with the Hullavator # TH898.