Can The Thule 897xt Hullavator Be Mounted To Yakima HD Crossbars?
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/12/2024
Question:
Can I mount a Thule 897xt to a Yakima HD bar and if so, what parts would I need to purchase from you to accomplish this?
asked by: Kelly
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Expert Reply:
Hello Kelley. It is possible to mount the old Thule 897xt Hullavator to the T-channel on the Yakima HD bars. To do this you will need to use the Replacement Aeroblade Shims for Thule Hullavator Kayak Carrier # TH56JV. You will need four total.
expert reply by:
Jesse M
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Jesse M.
2/17/2026
Hey Kelley, how did things go mounting your Thule 897xt to the Yakima HD bars with the Aeroblade shims? Knowing how the fit turned out could help others working with the same setup.