How To Mount Two Thule Hullavators On a GOBI Stealth Roof Rack

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2017 Jeep Wrangler 2 door soft top with a GOBI Stealth roof rack. I have 2 Wilderness Systems Pungo 105 Kayaks. I would like to mount them side by side using 2 Hullavator Pro lifts on Thule Aeroblade crossbars. Is this possible and what parts do I need?Same vehicle, same GOBI rack. If I wanted to mount the Thule Aeroblade crossbar to this same rack What towers or connectors would I need? Tubing diameter is 1" to 1 1/4".

asked by: Stanley T

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In order to mount two Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs part # TH898 on a GOBI Stealth Roof Rack your best option would be as you mentioned to install a set of Thule crossbars because there must be a crossbar overhang (crossbar extends past side rails) of 4" in order to clear which the GOBI Stealth Roof Rack doesn't have.

In order to mount Thule crossbars on a GOBI Stealth Roof Rack your best option is to use the Evo Raised Rail Feet # TH710401 which should have no problem wrapping around the side rails. Then you can use the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars part # TH713700 which are the only Thule crossbars long enough for two Hullavators which require a 76" long crossbar at a minimum. The Thule AeroBlade crossbars are no longer available but will work with the Rapid Crossroad Feet if needed.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

I have an answer for you. I went ahead and looked up the Gobi GT4RELEVCB that you mentioned, and while I cannot confirm for sure, it looks like you will have the required 4 inches of crossbar space after the feet of the rack in order to mount 2 Thule…

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Answer 2

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 3

I may have a solution for you, but the Thule Hullavator #TH898 requires that your crossbars extend 4"-8" outside of the side rails, so your safari style rack won't work for this carrier. Instead, you may want to consider using the…

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Answer 4

I may have a solution for you, but your 53" bars are not going to be sufficient for this task. The Thule Hullavator #TH898 requires 28.5" of usable bar space with 4"-8" outside of the rails/towers, in order to function properly;…

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Answer 5

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 6

Hey Rick, I went through the install instructions of the Roadmaster Direct Connect base plate kit part #RM97RR and you actually trim out a whole in the shutters and reinstall them. They are not totally removed. Do you have a tow bar already?

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

Hey George! The Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack item #TH898 requires crossbars that extend 4"-8" over the side of the mounting legs for the lift assist feature to function without hitting the side of your truck. There's only one…

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How To Mount Two Thule Hullavators On a GOBI Stealth Roof Rack

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