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Thule Hullavator Pro Lift Assist Kayak Carrier

Thule Hullavator Pro Lift Assist Kayak Carrier

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$899.95
Sku#898010

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Description

The Thule Hullavator Pro is a top-of-the-line kayak rack that is designed to make loading and unloading kayaks easier and more efficient. It uses a gas strut to lift 40 lbs of the kayak's weight and reduces the loading height, making it ideal for kayakers of all physical abilities, especially those with shoulder or back problems who find the process of getting the boats up onto the roof of the vehicle difficult.

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  • Reduces the lift height required to load and unload a kayak by 40"
  • Gas strut system lifts up to 40 pounds of kayak weight and facilitates one-person loading
  • Attaches to all Thule Crossbars, including Xsporter and AeroBlade Crossbars
  • Capable of carrying kayaks up to 36" wide and weighing 75 lbs
  • No contact with vehicle

 

Description

The 898001 Hullavator Pro Lift Assist Kayak Carrier reduces the lift height required to load and unload a kayak by 40". The Hullavator Pro's gas strut system lifts up to 40 pounds of kayak weight and facilitates one-person loading. The Thule 898001 Hullavator Pro can be attached to all Thule Crossbars, including Xsporter and AeroBlade Crossbars. The Thule 898001 Hullavator Pro utilizes 28" of load bar space - leaving plenty of room for other accessories. The Hullavator's lift system functions without any vehicle contact and is capable of carrying kayaks up to 36" wide and weighing 75 lbs. The Thule Hullavator Pro's oversize, integrated padded supports protect your kayak hull while in transit. The Thule 898001 Hullavator Pro includes 2 tie down straps for securing one kayak to the rack, and 2 bow stern tie downs for securing your kayak to the front and rear of your vehicle. 2 Thule Lock Cores may be added to lock the Hullavator Pro to your roof rack (sold separately - see below). Thule Wind Fairings cannot be used with the Hullavator Pro due to mounting interference.

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Product Specifications

Kayak Capacity1
Crossbar CompatibilitySquare Bars, Round Bars, T-Slot
FeaturesAdjustable Width, Load Assist, Lockable
MaterialSteel

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"Absolutely Fantastic customer service!!!"

"My husband needed to buy a new roof rack for a truck he recently purchased and was told to get a System One brand that makes the racks from aluminium (so it doesnt rust). So I went searching online and originally went to System One's website to see if I could buy it direct from them, but I couldnt, so I found rackwarehouse.com who did sell them. Initially I was hesitant to buy something like this online since we had a bad experience with the 1st roof rack we bought 10 years ago from an online dealer, but it was impossible to find this thing in a bricks and mortar shop so we were kinda stuck buying online. So kind of reluctantly we went ahead and made the $$$$ dollar purchase with rackwarehouse, just praying we didnt get ripped off or have it arrive 6 months late and in hot pink or something. Well to my surprise, we had THE BEST EXPERIENCE WITH THIS WEBSITE! Not only did the rack arrive in 24 HOURS, but the following morning after I placed the order, a kind man phoned me to let me know we ordered the wrong sized rack for the truck we had (they ask you for the truck make and model when you buy it to make sure you get the right one) He said we bought the wrong size which was for a compact truck and that the correct size was about 9 bucks more. So he sent me the invoice, I paid within the hour, and then he shipped it THAT DAY and it arrived THE NEXT DAY. Bam! Perfect! I was so grateful he phoned up and he was soooooooooooooooooo nice! Really kind person and said this happens all the time. So dont forget to leave your vehicle details during checkout when prompted! I highly recommend this company. They are based in VT and have A+ service. The ladder rack was perfect as well. If we ever need anything rack related we will be going to this website from now on forever more. Thanks guys!!"
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Is there any maintenance required for the Hullavator?
Thule does not specify that any maintenance need be done on the strut specifically. Some practices that would help extend the life of the Hullavator would be to rinse it off after using it to transport boats from salt water. It also would be beneficial to grease the pivoting points on the rack on occasion to keep everything operating smoothly.
Can you put two Hullavators on a vehicle?
It is certainly possible to outfit a vehicle with two Hullavators, however it isn't just as simple as just mounting two of them up there and calling it good. Factors such as the weight rating of the vehicle's roof, crossbar width/overhang, and the weigh of the kayaks being transported all factor into the equation. To confirm if you would be able to mount two Hullavators on your vehicle we would recommend reaching out to our customer service team! Please reach out to us at (800) 272 - 5362.