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Thule 897XT Hullavator - Thule Kayak Racks
The Thule 897XT Hullavator lifts up to 40lbs of the kayak's weight. The Thule 897XT Hullavator features waist level, side-of-vehicle, versus overhead, loading/unloading for an easier, safer and less strenuous way to load and unload your kayak
- Gas assist struts allow a single person to load and unload the kayak
- Double-extending arms lower kayak by up to 40 inches for a faster loading and unloading
- Eight touch points of padded support provide maximum conformity and protection for your kayak
- Aluminum and double-coated steel construction for long, corrosion-resistant product life
- Accommodates kayaks up to 36 inches wide and 75lbs
- Includes all straps to transport one kayak; Two load straps with padded buckles and two ratcheting bow/stern ropes
- Add security with 2 Thule SKS lock cylinders
- Fits Thule square, Xsporter, rapid aero, professional series bars, and Yakima round bars
Stock Status : Currently In Stock
Dimensional Weight : 41.0 lbs.
UPC Code :
091021897571
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Thule 897XT Hullavator Reviews
Michigan Mark rated this item 5 out of 5 on 5/13/2010:
Nice--- My son & I split the cost of a Hullavator 2 yrs ago. Good investment.
We trade off using on both Ford Explorer & Mercury Mariner. Thought to do it again when I added 4WD truck with cap to the mix.
I ordered a second last night, checking to see if new one shipped, I thought I would give a review. (Yea, son is splitting cost again, maybe this one I can keep on my vehicle.) -- Sale price & free shipping - great timing. We have a mix of different makes of kayaks from single to tandem seaters.
Wts ranging from 45 to 80 lbs. This product works as advertised & is very durable. From highway driving speed to bumping down logging trails getting to that remote lake.
I'm 54 yrs old & not as strong as when younger. This hullavator makes single loading easy again.
Nice.
M.C. Granade rated this item 5 out of 5 on 9/15/2008:
This system made loading and securing my kayak on my F-150 simple and easy. I am 5'4" and trying to load a 10' kayak on my truck would have been near to impossible. This system was simple to install, simple to use and impressed alot of people when I put it to the test at the Harbor just recently. Alot of people were impressed with the Hullavator.
Thule 897XT Hullavator Questions
Jack Selinger
asked on 11/27/2011:
Vehicle: 2011
Subaru
Forester
Will the Thule 897XT Hullavator fit on factory rack?
Hi Jack
No, the Hullavator only fits Thule rectangular, Rapid Aero, or Yakima crossbar systems.
thanks
Rylan
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