Recommended Crossbars to Mount a Thule Hullavator to a 2024 Subaru Outback Touring XT

Updated 12/17/2024 | Published 03/26/2024

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Yakima HD Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 55" Long - Qty 2

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Fit Kit for Thule Evo Flush Rail and Edge Flush Rail Roof Rack Feet - 6157

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Evo Flush Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars - Flush Side Rails - Qty 4

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Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 43" Long - Qty 2

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

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Question:

What do I need to mount a Thule Hullivator to my 24 Subaru Touring XT?

asked by: Bruce B

Expert Reply:

Bruce, to mount the Thule Hullavator # TH898 on your 2024 Subaru Outback Touring, you're just going to need to add a set of crossbars.

I recommend going with an Aero style, personally, like the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars # TH711120 with the feet # TH710601 and the fit kit # TH37CE.

These aren't any more or less special than the others, but I think the shape of these bars are much nicer and it will work with about every accessory that requires bars to mount.

expert reply by: Bryce D

Bruce

3/26/2024

So does this mount on my current standard equipment roof rack?

Bryce D.

3/28/2024

@Bruce If you have a set of cross bars there is a good chance that it'd work but I can't definitively say yes or no since I don't know what you have.

Bruce

5/7/2024

I am still looking to order this but I am not comfortable with the 43" rail as it leaves zero overhang. I wish there were places that do installs.

Bryce D.

5/8/2024

@Bruce I undertsand, Bruce. But we do have an "Installer Locator" tool you can use that I've linked that will show you all of the available installers located near your ZIP code.

Helpful Links

installer/near-me/wentzville-mo/roof-rack

Bruce

3/26/2024

What is the right length of crossbar to give the Hullivator proper clearance when coming down.

Bryce D.

3/28/2024

@Bruce There isn't really a right length, you just need a minimum spread of 24" and you need at least 4-8" of overhang for the Hullavator to work.

Debbie H.

12/16/2024

I have a 2024 Subaru outback Limited XT and I have a set of Tuley Eva wing bars 53 inches black was wondering if this would fit on my vehicle

Bryce D.

12/17/2024

@DebbieH Debbie, it sounds like you have everything you need so the Thule Hullavator # TH898 is going to work with your setup.

Debbie H.

12/17/2024

@BryceD What I have is the Tuley 711320 with the feet and the fit kit. The only issue is it’s 53 inches long and I’m seeing on your site that a 50 goes with a 2024 Subaru outback

Bryce D.

12/17/2024

@DebbieH Debbie, the 711320 bars you have are actually 50" long so you're fine. The 53" bars are going to be 711400.