Kayak Roof Racks - Hullavator

[19BlueStreakSport]

For those who Kayak and have the Hullavator.

- How are you liking them?
- If your lifted (I've got Mopar lift) how is it pushing them up? Need a step ladder?
- What crossbar system are you using? Thule or other?
- How far do your rails extend?
- do you have the sunroof, can it still open?
- Pictures if you got them

Currently using my RamBar and Hutch Extender (vertically installed) and it works great but it's also alot of work and time getting it setup each time. So figure the Hullavator will be less work by making it easier to tie down everything on the side of the vehicle.

Right now I'm using a 10ft Pelican Mission 120 recreational Kayak, but in the process of looking for a 14ft to 18ft Touring or Sea Kayak which means it will be even harder to load then my smaller Kayak.

Looking at the Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 as an upgrade for those who know Kayaks.

My.current setup attached.

Thanks in advance.

 

[19BlueStreakSport]

Well for those who are interested, I purchased the Hullavator system and roof racks. Thule manual states 4" to 8" between the feet and end of bar. I have a 60" bar and I'm 2.5" on both sides so I was worried as I'm 1.5" min away from there requirements. Waiting for a longer crossbar was going to be 4-6 months. Well it works out with the 60"

I've got a nice distance from the side of my truck to the bracket, so still lots of room even when loaded. I also have magnetic rubber pad as a precautionary measure.

So if anyone is interested they work with a 60" and they are great. I can even lift and lower despite my truck being lifted. A step stool would make it slight easier but no required.