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Thule Hull-a-Port Pro Folding Kayak Carrier

Thule Hull-a-Port Pro Folding Kayak Carrier

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Thule Hull-a-Port Pro Folding Kayak Carrier

The Thule Hull-a-port Pro Folding Kayak Carrier holds your boat securely and then gets out of the way when you don't have a kayak on top of your car. Not only does this folding rack reduce wind resistance for better gas millage, it also decreases the chances that you'll floss it off when you pull into your garage. Thanks to the J-style carry system, this rack easily holds a sea or whitewater kayak and still leaves lots of room for other racks or cargo boxes. Thule also includes two ratcheting straps to help you secure your boat to the Hull-a-port Pro Kayak Carrier.

Bottom Line: The kayak rack you always wished someone would make.

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I have a 1991 Nissan Frontier with factory bars on top. The

I have a 1991 Nissan Frontier with factory bars on top. The bars are quite large for factory bars and I'm wondering if the Thule Hull-a-Port is compatible?

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June 12, 2009

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I don't believe that Nissan made the Frontier in 1991, so I'm going to assume that you have a 2001, with the large tubular crossbars. This rack should fit just fine. Thule includes 2 different length bolts in the box, and says that for some larger factory bars you may need to purchase longer bolts. If this is necessary it would be only a few bucks from a hardware store. The Nissan tubular bars are really any wider that most other factory bars, they are just higher, and that is why you need the longer bolts. Always remember to check the Thule configurator at the top of this page to check your vehicle for sure.

This is a great rack (I personally own one) but my concern would be how far apart you can get the crossbars on your Frontier. How far apart they need to be depends on the length of your boat, but the further the better.

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June 14, 2009

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Rating for this product: 5

love the folding action

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May 28, 2008

it folds fast and well. easy and quick both up to use, and down for regular driving. during the season i put my kayaks on a couple times a week and there is no sense having to take it all off just to put it back on! and with a full size truck and rack, i don't want to stick up any higher than i have to for my normal commute! it comes with thules great big plastic nuts for easier installation/removal, but i took those off and installed lock washers and hex nuts to mount it to my rack a little more permanently.. and it doesn't weigh much, its all aluminum, foam and plastic! its not lockable, as to lock a boat down you would need some sort of cable system anyways.. i even bought a second one, have one on each side and can fit another kayak (or 2) on the rack in between the 2 carriers..

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i have a honda accord, is there any rack that would allow me

i have a honda accord, is there any rack that would allow me to carry 2 kayaks?

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August 29, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Good Carrier

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June 8, 2009

This carrier works very well, the folding action is not only useful but makes it easier to attach the straps. The cushioning is good protection for the kayak. The only problem I have with this is the paint on the rack, it scratches easily and is prone to pitting and rust. I have resorted to covering the tubing with vinyl tape to protect the painted areas. Thule makes great racks but they really need to do something about the paint.

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Can I carry a 298x65 cm windsurfing board on it?

Can I carry a 298x65 cm windsurfing board on it?

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June 29, 2008

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Rating for this product: 4

Thule Hull-A-Port Pro review

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October 29, 2008

I have two pairs of these. They work perfectly. They really secure the kayaks well. The appear to be well made and should last for quite awhile. I bought the Hull-A-Port Pro's so that I would be able to drive into the garage. I could not clear the garage opening with the regular J-style Thule kayak rack mounted on my SUV. However, I have encountered one small problem. And this is probably only a issue when the Hull-A-Port Pro is mounted on an SUV or tall truck. It is difficult to reach the release bar which locks and unlocks the upright sport arm. The support arm can be swung up when the bar is pulled. However you have to pull the release bar AND flip the support arm up at the same time. You can't pull the release bar and then swing up the arm. Try it that way and the release bar pops back into place locking the arm down. On a sedan or station wagon that would probably not be a problem as it would be easy to reach both the bar and the arm simultaneously. However it is a bit of reach (I'm 6') on my Saturn Vue. I can reach the release bar but when I try to flip the arm up the release bar locks again. It is a two handed operation and my wing span is to short. I have resorted to taking a plastic milk crate with me...it holds my bilge pump, water bottles, PFD's etc. I can stand on the crate and reach both the bar and swing arm at the same time. Other than this minor problem (and it would probably not be an issue on a sedan or wagon) the Hull-A-Port is great. Easy installation, looks good and it truly secures the boats well. I carry one 9 footer and a 12 footer. If it is a short trip I don't even bother with the front tie down. (Thule recommends using both front and rear tie downs). Once the kayak is secured I can grab it and yank it hard enough to rock the vehicle. Would certainly recommend this product to others.

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What type of bar fastener - thumb screw? quick release? Lockable?

What type of bar fastener - thumb screw? quick release? Lockable? How much does it weigh?

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May 26, 2008

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Tech Specs:

Compatibility:
Round, square, most factory bars 
Max Load:
1 Sea or whitewater kayak 
Locks Included:
No 
Recommended Use:
Hauling your kayak 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 Year 

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