Easy Load Kayak Rack Options for a 2022 Kia Telluride for 2 Kayaks

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I am looking for a simple but stable carrying system for two kayaks 41 lbs each and 26inch at the beam on a 2022 Kia Telluride that has flush side bars. As retirees who are likely to get older with time, simpleinch loading is a priority. We also need to be able to easily take the roof system off when not in use. I would love to put two Thule Hullavator Pro carriers on, but after researching this I understand that is not possible due to roof width and roof weight capacity. Is that correct? If so, is it possible to put on one Hullavator and one of something else that is still reasonably easy, perhaps something like Item #Y04083-04082? Im also not sure how easy it is to get the Hullavator itself on and off, so all of this is based on novice speculation. Feel free to propose a better all-around solution. Im only concerned about ease of loading and stability on the roof, obviously within roof weight capacity. Cost is not an issue. Picture of car roof with flush side rails is attached. Thanks!

asked by: Michael S

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I have a couple different options for you. You are correct that you are not going to be able to get 2 kayaks on the roof of your 2022 Kia Telluride with the Thule Hullavator # TH898 because of space and weight. And honestly you will probably have a difficult time getting 1 kayak on a Hullavator and one on a different style of carrier. The Yakima Kayak Carrier # Y04083-04082 you mentioned would also be difficult because these style of carriers have the kayak lay flat and that takes up a lot more space. You will most likely need a J-style carrier to allow enough room on the roof of your Telluride.

The first option will be the roof style you asked about. You will need to start by getting a roof rack for your 2022 Kia Telluride. The 2022 Kia Telluride Roof Rack by Rhino Rack which consist of the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars # RRVA137B-2 and the Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs # RR94DY will provide you with the roof rack you need for the kayak carriers. You can then use the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier and TelosXL Load Assist w/ Tie-Downs # MPG114MD-351XL. This will provide you with a J-style carrier (will make it easier to fit 2 kayaks) and load assists. You would then need to add the Malone DownLoader Kayak Carrier # MPG114MD for your 2nd kayak and you can use the same Load Assists to load that kayak. These will either clamp onto the crossbars using the Universal Jawz brackets or you can add the Truck Rack T-Slot Fit Kit for Malone Kayak Carriers # MPG8287 (x2, 1 for each carrier) to mount the carrier in the channels of the crossbars. I have attached a video that shows how the load assists and these carriers work. These carrier also on weigh 12.2 lbs. each.

The other option would be to use a kayak trailer. This is going to be by far the easiest to load because you wouldn't be trying to load the kayaks at roof level. But you then have a trailer to deal with. The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer # MAL43FR will allow you to carry both kayaks laying flat. This trailer also has wiring for the lights on the trailer. Your Telluride would need a hitch and 4-way connector if you do not already have them. You can use the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e45ZR and the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # CU94FR to get the hitch and wiring. The Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534 would provide you with a ball mount kit to pull the trailer.

expert reply by: Scott S

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Roof with Flush Rails on a 2022 Kia Telluride
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Answer 1

The minimum cross bar spread to install the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part #TH898 is 24" apart. So the bars must be at least 24" apart for safe use. The maximum cross bar spread is…

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Answer 2

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 comes with the attachments that you will need for the channels/tracks on your Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar so you will not need anything else for this. However, the Hullavator requires that you…

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Answer 3

If there was a way to lighten your kayak by 5 lbs the Thule Hullavator part #TH898 that you referenced would work great but it has a 75 lb weight capacity. This does fit the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero roof racks though like the part #RRVA137B-2,…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier part #TH898 will work with the Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars. These are just an updated version of the Thule AeroBlade Crossbars. The Hullavator can be attached to the WingBar in one of two ways, with…

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Answer 5

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 would be able to handle the 26 kg (57-ish lbs) weight of your canoe just fine but the shape of canoes and kayaks are different enough that the Hullavator Pro won't be able to properly secure your…

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Answer 6

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 can certainly be installed onto a roof rack that is not Thule brand. To determine what size crossbars you need, you will want to measure from the center of one roof rail to the center of the next roof…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

Hey James, yes the Thule TracRac CapRac part #TH29200XT will work for a roof rack that fits the top channels that are on your cap and is compatible with the Thule Hullavator kayak carrier part #TH898 as it can attach to the top channels of the load…

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Answer 9

The Thule Hullavator Pro, part #TH898, does in fact need crossbars that extend 4" - 8" beyond the feet. To use the flush rails on your 2021 Toyota RAV4, you will need a roof rack that has feet that are compatible with the rails. With those…

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Answer 10

The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier #TH898 is only compatible with the Yakima CoreBar crossbars if you also use the mounting kit #TH7520970001. Just be sure that you have the proper clearance (4" - 8" beyond the feet) for this to work…

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Answer 11

Hi Ben; unfortunately, the Thule Hullavator Pro #TH898 will not fit your Hyundai factory roof rack. The Hullavator requires crossbars that extend 4" - 8" beyond the feet for proper clearance so you will need to put on an aftermarket rack to…

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Answer 12

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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