Can Thule Hullavator Attach to Thule Aero Load Bars

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I have a thule hullivator with the square tube under mount that Id like to be able to mount on my current thule aero bar. Can I replace the mounting base with a new style or is there an adapter that will work?

asked by: Carl

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Do you have an older Thule Hullavator or do you have the current # TH898? The current version has square nuts that you could slide into the channels of your Thule aero bars but there isn't a special adapter for it to fit around aero bars beyond what it would have already.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Hey Nora, so the correct replacement square nut for a Thule Hullavator part #TH898 is the part #853-7557 so that would be what you would want.

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Answer 2

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 will work with the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars. These are just an updated version of the Thule AeroBlade Crossbars. The Hullavator can be attached to the WingBar in one of two ways, with…

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Answer 3

I do have an option for you but the Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier 897XT won't work with aero crossbars, it's too old and cannot be adapted. Therefore, you can either switch to square bars, the Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars part #TH712500, or…

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Answer 4

I have attached a screenshot of the installation instructions for the Thule Hullavator item #TH898. When you remove the rubber inside the channel of the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars item #TH711320 there are square nuts inside. You will adjust these…

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Answer 5

Hey Michael, thanks for reaching out! In order to install the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack #TH898 into the WingBar Evo T-Slots you'll need the following parts: - Replacement Square Nut #853-7557 (qty 4) - Replacement M6 x 37 mm Screw…

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To get replacement T-Slot hardware for your older model 897XT Thule Hullavator carriers you need the following parts (4 per Hullavator system): - Square Nut #853-7557 - M6 x 30 Socket Head Cap Screw #TH919063054 - M6 Washer #951061254 I've…

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Answer 7

Hey Melissa. The Replacement T-Track Bracket #TH24BH is the channel adapter for the current version of the Hullavator item #TH898. To attach your older version of the Thule Hullavator 897XT to the top channel of aero bars you'll need 4 each of…

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Answer 8

For you older version of the Thule Hullavator 897XT the only way to attach it to the top channel of aero bars is with the part #TH56JV. The #TH24BH is the channel adapter for the current version of the Hullavator part #TH898.

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Answer 9

Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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Answer 10

Yes the clamps that came with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Down part #TH898 will work perfectly as a clamp around attachment point to your roof rack. I have not seen in the past the factory bolts not working to…

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Answer 11

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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