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Thule
Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier

4.396825396825397 out of 5 stars
63 Reviews
$899.95
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Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier

Forget throwing your back out lifting kayaks on and off your roof rack. Instead, attach the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier onto your Thule Crossbars and let the Hullavator Pro do the heavy lifting for you. This carrier uses gas-assisted struts to lift and lower 40-pounds of the kayak's weight, alleviating up to 90% of the heavy lifting required to load and unload your kayak.


How exactly does this ingenious system work? Well, Thule designed the Hullavator Pro with double-extending arms that lower the kayak up to 40-inches for faster loading and unloading. That means you can simply lower the each arm to your vehicle's side, secure your kayak, and use the assisted lifting mechanism to easily place the kayak onto your roof. The gas-assisted struts also work in reverse, keeping you from painstakingly lowering heavy kayaks off your roof rack.


This one-boat carrier fits most kayaks with its expanding, corrosion-resistant cradles. Eight padded attachment points provide a secure fit without scratching or damaging your favorite kayak. Included with this carrier are all necessary straps for carrying and attaching one kayak.


Note that the Hullavator Pro conveniently attaches to all Thule Crossbars, except for the Aeroblade Edge, and it's compatible with Thule's One Key System for convenient one-key locking with Thule racks and carriers.


Details

  • Aluminum, double-coated steel construction
  • Double-extending arms with gas-assisted struts
  • Corrosion-resistant cradles
  • Eight padded touch points
  • Includes tie-down straps for one kayak
  • Mounts to all Thule Crossbars except Aeroblade Edge
  • Compatible with Thule's One Key System (sold separately)
  • Item #THU001V
Boat Capacity
1
Locks Included
no, One Key System compatible
Compatibility
All Thule Crossbars, except for Aeroblade Edge;however, it works with Thule Aeroblade bars., Isn't compatible with factory bars.
Part Number
898
Recommended Use
travel
Manufacturer Warranty
limited lifetime

Overall Rating

4.5 based on 63 ratings

Review Summary

1 Stars - 2 reviews
2 Stars - 3 reviews
3 Stars - 4 reviews
4 Stars - 13 reviews
5 Stars - 41 reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

November 5, 2023

Well Designed...

The Hullavator Pro is such a ease to use. No more heavy lifting of kayaks up over my shoulder and throwing them onto the roof of my SUV. Intelligently designed and easy to use. Thanks Thule.

iseakayak
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

5 out of 5 stars

August 25, 2023

Great, fantastic, awesome kayak rack!

We bought this last month and finally just had it installed and it works perfectly and is so easy to use that we are thinking of getting a second one…Even though it is quite useful when going out on my own, the ease to use it makes it quite appealing for our second kayak!

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LDG10
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

3 out of 5 stars

August 14, 2023

Old town pdl 106 is too wide for the rack

My old town pdl 106 is too wide for the rack. Need to make a hullavator that accommodates wider yaks

Laes
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

5 out of 5 stars

July 14, 2023

Perfect for short single women with spaghetti arms

I put the Hullavator Pro on my Four Wheel Camper Ford f350 4WD vehicle. I am delighted with it. There is now way that I could manage the kayak myself without it given that I am only 5'5" and 125 pounds with spaghetti arms. I use a jumbo ladder with three steps and its perfect. Thanks for making such a quality product.

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Susan
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

5 out of 5 stars

July 2, 2023

Great product, worth the money

After a fairly easy installation, I was amazed at how well this product works. I’ve never had the strength to lift my kayak onto J hooks on the top of my car by myself. With the Hullavator it’s so easy! Very fast for loading and unloading the boat and I feel confident it’s secure while I’m driving.

Meliss310
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

5 out of 5 stars

June 27, 2023

Doubled my order

Product is Great Still trying to get my full order

Roy
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

5 out of 5 stars

June 27, 2023

Super!

Pratique pour aider à monter le kayak sur le toit. Facile à utiliser.

Jofo
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

4 out of 5 stars

June 22, 2023

Love the Hullavator

A bit tricky for hubby and son to install (wish I had taken it to RackAttack) but it works great. Do wish the online info identified that locks are purchased separately.

Paddlinggma
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

5 out of 5 stars

June 15, 2023

Easy Way to Solo Kayak

I purchased the Hullavator Pro Kayak Lift Assist because I’m 4’11” and want to be able to kayak solo. Mission accomplished tomorrow, the first day of summer vacation. The carrier is easy load my kayak on a Bronco Badlands. I’ve been practicing loading and unloading. Best investment I’m made in a long time.

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MamaMonty
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer

2 out of 5 stars

May 24, 2023

Great for small , light kayaks

I called and asked Thule before purchasing Hullavator if it would work for a 65 pound Hobie I.A. That’s 17 ft. Long. Thule rep said it would, however after a laborious installation on my TracRac , it was impossible for me to lift myself & required another persons help. The whole purpose of buying it was to be able to load the Hobie by myself (b/c my husband is disabled). Thus, I returned it.

Jes-sea
manufacturer

Originally reviewed on manufacturer