Best Roof Rack For Carrying Thule Hullavator Pro On A 2018 Toyota Highlander  

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Hey Cheri, thanks for reaching out. I can help with that! To install your Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898 on your 2018 Toyota Highlander XLE, you'll need a roof rack with crossbars that are slightly longer than what you have now. Reason being the Hullavator requires a crossbar that extends past the towers/feet by 4"-8". This way you can use the lift assist without contacting the side of the car. That said, here is what I recommend:

- Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 53" Long - Qty 2 # TH711420

- Evo Fixpoint Feet for Thule Evo Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points and Tracks - Qty 4 # TH49SC

- Fit Kit for Thule Evo Fixpoint and Edge Fixpoint Roof Rack Feet - 7013 # TH32RE

Those 3 parts combined will give you the full roof rack system. This will mount directly to the factory flush rails on your roof, so installation will be pretty straightforward.

What kind of kayaking do you do, and do you usually load solo?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs
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Cheri B.

11/10/2026

Thank you! I contacted Thule customer service and they said I couldn’t use the hullivator on my car! I like your answer better!!!

Jesse M.

11/10/2026

@CheriB Hmm did they give you a specific reason why? As long as you have an appropriately sized crossbar there is no reason I am aware of why you couldn't use a Hullavator. Unless they know something I don't?