What Roof Rack Do I Need for a Thule Hullavator on My 2019 Honda CR-V With a Naked Roof?  

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Hello Reginald,

I'm glad you wrote in before ordering because the Thule Hullavator # TH898 requires 4" to 8" of crossbar overhang past the roof rack feet in order to operate correctly (please see attached image). The Thule WingBar Evo roof rack # TH33TG you were looking at uses 53" crossbars, which will not provide the overhang needed for the Hullavator on your 2019 Honda CR-V.

Instead, I recommend the 60" Thule WingBar Evo crossbars # TH711520 along with the Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501, Fit Kit # TH145046, and One-Key Lock Cylinders # TH450400. This combination is designed to fit your CR-V's naked roof and provides the additional bar length needed for the Hullavator.

The installation is straightforward. The fit kit is custom designed for your CR-V and attaches to the Evo Clamp feet, which then clamp securely to the door jambs. The 60" WingBar Evo crossbars attach to the feet to create a strong, aerodynamic roof rack system, and the lock cylinders help secure the rack to your vehicle.

This setup will give you a solid foundation for your Hullavator while ensuring you have the necessary crossbar overhang for loading and unloading your kayak. What kind of kayaking adventures are you getting ready for with your CR-V? Next week a couple of us from work are grabbing some kayaks to do some exploring on a 5 mile creek float, I can't wait!

expert reply by: Kate F

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Required Overhang for Hullivator
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