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Thule 897xt hullavator kayak roof rack mount carrier.
Thule kayak roof racks give you a choice of smart loading unloading features.
The ultimate feature lift assist allows you to load and unload a kayak by yourself with very little effort and without lifting your kayak onto the roof of your car.
The thule 897xt hullavator has been replaced by the thule 898 hullavator pro thule 898 hullavator pro the thule 898 hullavator pro is the ultra premium lift assist carrier that reduces up to 40lbs of a kayak s weight and allows side of vehicle loading unloading and strapping.
New pro model now holds up to 36 wide hulls.
You can see this requirement illustrated in the linked diagram.
If your roof rack is a subaru factory type whose bars do not extend.
Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms.
Due to the lifting stress that the thule hullavator transfers to the roof rack this kayak rack is only compatible with thule or yakima load bars.
The comparable yakima showdown carrier y04081 also has a similar bar space requirement.