Recommended Roof Rack for Hullavator and Kayak Carrier on 2019 Honda Pilot
Question:
I have a 2019 Honda Pilot with roof rails flush type. I also have a single Thule hullavator set and a Hull-a-port set. I would like to mount both kayak racks on the pilot and would like to know what length square bar you would recommend for them, I am considering a Thule Evo SquareBar and i believe my choices are 53 inch or 60. I would also like to know if you have any weight concerns with the below all on the roof, In your opinion should I drop the hullavator and switch to a different model for the tandem. If so, what you would recommend. Hull-avator set: 40 pounds Hull-a-port set: 15 pounds Kayak 1: 39 pounds Kayak 2: 65 pounds tandem
asked by: Bob
Expert Reply:
Thank you for all of the information!
While you are able to use the Hullavator # TH898 with your setup as far as weight goes, this kayak carrier does require the crossbars to stick out 4" - 8" out past the roof rack feet. Since the Thule SquareBars have a limited amount of space under them for the feet you can only use the 53" Bars # TH712400 but this wouldn't give you the required spacing for the Hullavator.
I recommend using the Yakima 60" JetStream Crossbar # Y00426 instead with the Towers # Y53TR and Fit Kit # Y00245 for your 2019 Honda Pilot. This gives you enough room for the Hullavator and the Yakima JayLow # Y04073 plus your kayaks. You can also add locks to your kayaks using # TH450400 and then locks to your roof rack with # Y07204.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Thule
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Thule SquareBar Evo Crossbars - Steel - 53" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Square Bars
- 53 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Thule
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Landing Pad 19 for Yakima SkyLine and Control Towers - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 60" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 60 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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Yakima JayLow Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Post-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Fixed Mounting Points, Flush Rails, and Track Systems - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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Kathryn L.
6/9/2020
Hi, we have a similar issue. We just bought a second Old Town tandem kayak, so we now have 2 kayaks that weigh 60lbs each. We have one Thule Hullavator rack installed on our 2012 Honda Pilot. What would be the best solution for Transporting the other kayak? We’d hoped to do another hullavator because of the ease in mounting the kayak, but we understand we’d surpass the recommended weight limit for the pilot. We’d really appreciate recommendations!