Lock Recommendation for Locking Thule Hullavator to Thule Aeroblade Roof Rack  

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part #TH898 will require two lock cores to secure, the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders part #TH450200. If you also want to secure the roof rack to the vehicle using the same…

By '4 Hullavators', I'm assuming you're meaning two sets which would allow you to carry two kayaks. Installing 2 Hullavators for carrying two kayaks will be a tight squeeze on the roof of a RAV4. You'll also need to keep in mind…

I am sorry if we provided you with bad info here. I believe we made some assumptions about the Malone roof rack that were not accurate. The Hullavator #TH898 is made to work with a square bar roof rack, but it has to be the Thule brand. As you can…

While there is a budget roof rack for your 2023 Honda Ridgeline that will work with the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898, the Malone SteelTop Roof Rack #MPG202 will not because no weight can be placed on the portion of the rack that extends…

Yes, with the Thule Hullavator #TH898, you will need Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 2 #TH450200.

To lock the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 all you need is a set of two lock cylinders from Thule with part number #TH450200 and you'd be set. This will prevent the expensive rack from being stolen from your roof rack!

It is correct you will need at least 4" of bar overhang to use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 or Yakima ShowDown Kayak #Y04081 so that the lift assist does not touch the vehicle during the loading process. For the roof rack on the…

I do have a way that you can carry 2 kayaks on your 2019 Toyota Highlander but when I checked out the online version of the owner's manual on page 204 it states not to exceed 165 lbs of weight on the roof rack. Since your 2 kayaks have a combined…

Depending on how long your Hallavator #TH898 has been on your vehicle, the most common problem with the handles when loading is the need for lubrication on the mechanism. For this solution, I recommend silicone or white lithium spray grease.

So long as you can remove the end caps on your 40 mm x 40 mm (about 1-9/16" x 1-9/16") square crossbars, you will be able to mount and use the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs #TH898. The end caps just need…

The primary difference between the two Rhino-Rack Nautic rear-loading kayak carriers #RR581 and #RR571 is the type of roof crossbar they will install on. The #RR581 works with crossbars that have an internal channel (please see the photo I linked for…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…