Thule Hullavator Pro Install

[@AutoSensation]

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[@hannahroseowl]

THANK YOU! This clear, step-by-step tutorial was just what I needed to get the Hullavator put together. I was referring back to you more than the instructions themselves, and your video was the reason I was able to do everything right the first time, with confidence. I’d recommend your video to anyone looking to install this product.

[@AutoSensation]

Thank you. Glad this video was helpful

[@mirayada]

Great demonstration video- well done. You should "go ahead" and do more of these.

[@AutoSensation]

Thank you

[@timwal1965]

I could not have done the installation without this video. The instructions are minimal. I watched this video like 15 times during the installation. Super thankful !!!!

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@quintenputnam4578]

I just put together my Thule Hullavator thanks to your video!!!!! There were so many nuts and bolts and the instructions that came with it weren't that great. I just followed you along step by step and it went together like a breeze... THANKS 🙃

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful.

[@ricknotman7531]

This was pretty much perfect. The instructions were incomprehensible. The video made it easy. Thanks!

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful.

[@christijerina461]

Thanks for the detailed installation instructions. I will revisit this video when it comes time to install my Hullavator.

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@kenjackson1666]

WOW - what a life-saver, Thanks. Great Video with careful and well explained directions - well done ! A helpful comment from our local Thule Dealer regarding mounting the bracket to the Wing Bars (@3:00 in the video) was to place the square nuts for the T track just partially on the bolts. With the nuts loosely on the bars, one can then slide the bars (with bolts & sq. nuts on) into the slot from the ends of the Wing Bars. From there the assembly would be much the same as you did - except you wouldn't have to fumble trying to get those bolts entered into the T nuts. Thanks !!

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks for the tip

[@WendyGratrix]

Thank you. Made my life so much easier. I installed this with no problems.

[@AutoSensation]

No problem. Glad this video was helpful

[@mrlimey]

Thanks so much for the great video. Just enough detail without going on and on. Just received my racks and will use this video to help install them. Thanks again!

[@AutoSensation]

Your welcome

[@seannicholas6667]

Thank you so much for posting this. I assemble furniture for a living but the instructions on this product were trash. I wish I found your video before I wasted an hour trying to decipher the instructions. Thank you!

[@AutoSensation]

Agreed the instructions were trash

[@JonathanPotter1]

This video was awesome and so helpful! Thanks! This video should be on the website for installation.

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks. Glad it was helpful

[@beentheredonethat6219]

Thank you! It made it much quicker and easier to get mine set up and installed!! Great video!

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was able to help

[@johnkurz1638]

Thank you for the video. Nicely done and to the point, it will save me a lot of time.

[@boulderblondie4424]

Thank you for this video! It was INCREDIBLY helpful :)

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@rvierra7235]

Thank you for this video. Question: If you dont have Thule crossbars or crossbars with the T-slots, are there clamps available to mount this rack on regular (no T-slot) crossbars?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. You can use the clamps on round bars, square bars or aero bars. Included

[@andymc6653]

It’s a little bit annoying that Thule don’t advertise this. I just replaced Thule square bars with probars because Thule now say the Hullavator only work with probars.

[@Avacarho]

I really appreciate your videos on the Thule Hullavator, especially the installation as the included instructions aren’t exactly clear. Thank you for sharing your unbiased videos. Keep it up.

[@jackburnett7636]

Thank you, thank you, thank you from NH!

[@AutoSensation]

Awesome. Glad this video was helpful

[@rickwurtsmith7447]

This video is awesome., so informative and easy to follow makes installation simple

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@hollyjeffrey8241]

I just want to thank you for taking the time to make this video. It was so helpful! Saved my marriage...we were headed for divorce court over this installation lol! Thank you!

[@AutoSensation]

LMAO 🤣. Glad I could save a marriage.

[@phonkheal]

So who’ve win?

[@hectoralers84]

Thank you for your amazing information and instructions! 🙏

[@AutoSensation]

Your welcome

[@almostnormal1962]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@AutoSensation]

Your welcome. Glad this video was helpful

[@bobkurmis5347]

Excellent video. This was a huge help. Thank you.

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@laurenyeandel2639]

Great video. So kind and generous of you to share your time and talent!

[@janethargis2674]

Thank you for this really instructive video. I had the install done at a rack place, didn't know how to install or uninstall the Hullavator from the bracket. Now I do, easy-peasy. Thanks again!

[@AutoSensation]

Anytime. Glad this video was helpful.

[@Niafifia]

Thank you! I've been overloaded and then to open this box.... I hope this works the same with the yakima jetstream bars because I can't find specific instructions on that.

[@ML-wx1du]

Thank you for taking the time and show the little details I’m a visual kind of guy so that helped a lot :) great video

[@AutoSensation]

Glad the video was helpful. I'm a visual learner too.

[@aldofiorita3949]

Thanks for the great explanation you the best my friend

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@Noskunk4me]

Great video! Thule really needs to work on their instructions. I knew what I had to do, but I ditched their measurements and attached the bar mount similar to the way you did it. Thanks man; really helpful!

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks. Glad this video was helpful

[@randomstuff53078]

I just intalled the 53" Thule wingbars on my new 2023 Honda CRV. Tomorrow I will add the Hullavator, but I'm really worried it's not going to work as I only ave 3.75 inches of overhang on the bar. I know they say 4 inch minimum, but I'm hoping I can squeek it out!

[@AutoSensation]

Pretty sure you can squeek it out

[@jamesburke9726]

Thanks this was great. Somehow I’ve found myself tasked with installing one on my wife’s car. You just made the job a whole lot easier!

[@AutoSensation]

Glad the video was helpful.

[@joegophotos1]

what length of bars did you need to have them extend out far enough for clearance?

[@AutoSensation]

These are 60" crossbars

[@dc9mm2]

Good video . The 4 inch bar out is not always needed.Depends on the vehicle being used. I have has as little as 2 inches and the hullavator gets no were near the side of the car. Test it with weight to be sure though.,

[@AutoSensation]

Yes your right. Type of vehicle will play a factor but inches will be your safe bet.

[@josefinaacevedo834]

Thank you for the detailed installation video, this will help me a lot how to install my hullavator kayak lift.

[@AutoSensation]

Not a problem. Glad you found this video helpful.

[@fuortes]

Thank you Very clear and helpful

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this was helpful

[@lambricklion]

Thank you for making this video- it helped a lot!

[@marthabeck3981]

Excellent video. Very clear instructions. Thank you!!

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks

[@andymc6653]

Thanks very much for this video. It helped my greatly yesterday. I probably wouldn’t have been able to assemble my Hullavator without your video as the instructions are rubbish.

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this video was helpful

[@cassv350]

Your awesome, you explained everything very well. I'm a fan now , thanks.

[@AutoSensation]

Thank you 😊

[@dwolfe46]

A great installation video. Thanks

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks

[@Avacarho]

Very nice straight and to the point installation video. Thanks for creating and sharing.

[@AutoSensation]

Your welcome

[@JM-io4vb]

Excellent video! Thanks for posting - you made my Hullavator installation go a lot easier!

[@AutoSensation]

Glad the video was of help. Hullavator is a great product. 👍

[@24xcar7]

Just want to say that this video was super helpful!!! We just used this to install our hullavator that we ordered last year and came in December, lol! Many thanks! Oh and we used the Thule wingbar evo crossbars.

[@AutoSensation]

Awesome! Glad this video was helpful. Enjoy you adventures with the hullavator.

[@lifeofrye3246]

Thanks! Super helpful for the aeroblade install part. I wasn't sure how to deal with the wind strip.

[@AutoSensation]

Glad this was helpful. Love the hullavator

[@rickschellenberg9074]

This was very helpful, thanks. Our challenge now is we have to remove our Hullivator on occasion to allow me to install our SUP rack. It's easy to remove the big Hullavator sections but I also need to remove the bottom plate as well. I take it that the best way to do this is to remove the top two center screws for each plate and then just lift it off, does that sound right? The dealer though was suggesting loosening the screws on either side of the plate, removing the end cap, and then sliding it out. That doesn't make too much sense does it?

[@gregnieman3263]

What did you end up doing?

[@rickschellenberg9074]

@@gregnieman3263 it turned out to be really easy. Just loosen the top screws take the end cap off and slide it out. I was overthinking things

[@MaysDayz]

@@rickschellenberg9074 I’m installing this today. Did you end up leaving the rubber wind trim off so you can just loosen the screws and slide off

[@rickschellenberg9074]

@@MaysDayz We didn't have to remove anything, we just loosened the two screws and slide the bottom plate out. Very easy. We now switch quite easily between our Hullivator and our SUP rack

[@damonmeyer6202]

I have a square brar and bought this secondhand. Is there a replacement part?

[@AutoSensation]

What replacement part? This fits square bar as well.

[@damonmeyer6202]

@@AutoSensation the part I have is very flat. Does it normally come with 2 options? I know it says can be attached to square bars but I only see the aero being demonstrated.

[@AutoSensation]

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[@damonmeyer6202]

@@AutoSensation thanks I did see that one and it helped I ordered it.

[@aaabbhddgf]

Thank you for the videos!!

[@megameng]

Great vid! Pretty much helped me install the hullavator from start to finish. One thing to make note of are the size of the bolts when in installing but otherwise everything is on point!

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks 😊.

[@Pink_Sky_By_Night_Adventures]

Great install video, I’ll be watching again when I get my racks in 👍

[@AutoSensation]

Awesome. Glad the is useful.

[@rogerb1875]

I don't like the way your crossbars wobble when you grab and shake them. Mine are rock solid.

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. I did tighten the crossbars a bit more which helped but they are still not rock solid.

[@jeffreywolf8332]

Works with Probar, too.

[@ericweidman9479]

Excellent vid, thx! Is it safe to use 2 sets of hullavators on a 2012 Honda CR-V?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. Should be safe. Minimum of 60" crossbar.

[@joegowac4617]

what else do you need besides hullavator and bars? Did you need a fit kit and something else too?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. A fit kit for your vehicle and your set.

[@randomstuff53078]

Thank you! This helped! I just installed mine on the Thule Evo wing bars. The new evo wingbars are definitely easier as it has a new split weatherstripping so you don’t have to cut anything. Did you get blue Thule branded, ratchet straps or generic black ones?

[@AutoSensation]

I got both thule and Generic they are the exact same thing

[@franksheaffer8085]

great video, thanks !

[@AutoSensation]

Thank you

[@Tutorialist]

Four (4) INCHES sticking out. Thank you, sir!

[@kenainmeshik]

Very good video

[@AutoSensation]

Thanks

[@kenainmeshik]

@Auto Sensation your welcome. Could you tell me how far apart (width) your hullavator arms are? I have a 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, and I wondering whether to use the first two mounting points or the first and last one

[@AutoSensation]

@@kenainmeshik They are 35" apart. The Honda Pilot have the mounting points in this fixed location.

[@dangalley2735]

Thank you

[@kenjackson1666]

I will be removing the major part of the brackets when we are out in the boat and lock them in our car - by removing the pivot pin. We will leave the other brackets on the locked racks. However, I will buy metric S.S. Torx Tamper-Proof bolts to replace the ones that came with the racks.

[@AutoSensation]

You can also lock the whole thing to your locked rack if you have the lock cylinders for the Hullavator.

[@rayz671]

If you're always carrying the same kayak on the hullavator slide the top cradle over the black plastic so your old town sits better. Lots of the boys do it that way for the hobie outback

[@AutoSensation]

Gonna have to try that. Great idea💡

[@steves3688]

Thank you!

[@bflee888]

How much distance is between the car door and the hullivator when its down. On another note, have you ever seen anyone install this without the 4 inch overhang onto just a regular factory cross bar successfully?

[@AutoSensation]

I would say about 3 inches. No 4 inch overhang is recommended so it doesn't hit the paint.

[@lisaklepp4497]

You did a great job with the demo. I have mostly yakima products but a thule hullavtor...use on an older yakima system. Do you think the hullavator can fit to the aero bors from yakima?

[@AutoSensation]

Thank you. Yes they will fit.

[@RobertBrownATX]

Well done! Just wondering if you adding a Thule lock ?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes I did.

[@lisadrake6346]

Hi! Just curious as to what kind of bars you mounted the Hullavator to. I have a 2012 Subaru Outback. I ordered the Hullavator along with the bars that Thule recommended for my car. They are not compatible with the Hullavator. I'll be sending them back and may send the Hullavator back too. I'm waiting to hear back from Thule as to whether there's a compatible bar/blade available for my old Outback. Great video by the way!

[@AutoSensation]

I used the 60" aeroblades. However I think they renamed them Evo bars. They both will work with the hullavator

[@dwolfe46]

How long is the bracket. We have two kayaks. How much room do we need to fit two hullavators side by side.

[@AutoSensation]

Mine is 60" crossbar. Fits great 👍

[@jimt6574]

What brand & model are those crossbars your attaching the hullavator to?

[@AutoSensation]

ebay.us/VyAwb1 Thule Areoblade arb60

[@deancobb9453]

What width roof crossbars do I need to mount these to carry 2 kayaks?

[@AutoSensation]

Minimum of 60"

[@jamesbunkiewicz6915]

What length are the crossbars used for the installation?

[@AutoSensation]

I used 60". I put two side by side.

[@DonDiegoAS]

@@AutoSensation So you can mount two Thule Hullavators on a 60" bar??? I read the Hyllavator was 36" and required a 72" bar. That's great if you can mount two on a 60" bar. Thanks

[@AutoSensation]

I have a 60" crossbars and use two sets of hullavators all the time. Fits great.

[@KetemaHarris]

Would this be able to mount on any generic tslot rack?

[@AutoSensation]

I'm not too sure with other generic brands. I heard they might be interchangeable with Yakima.

[@randomstuff53078]

what size bars do you have?

[@AutoSensation]

I used 60"

[@joegowac4617]

Did I read wrong that it can only lift 40 lbs max? or 40 per? Not many lightweight adult kayaks 40lbs or less

[@AutoSensation]

40lbs of the kayaks weight. Max load is 70lbs or 75lbs. However, the kayak I have is about 85lbs. Still works great

[@301tefal]

Will this work with Yakima overhaul hd racks?

[@ThatKayakingGuy]

Any trick to remove the pin? Mine is very very stuck

[@AutoSensation]

For you mean the pin that secures the lift to the base? If so, make sure you lift the pin up so it's not hitting the bar, gently lift the hullavator then pulled the pin out. May take some practice. Grease pin if needed.

[@ThatKayakingGuy]

@@AutoSensation got it working. Had to really find the right position for pulling the main unit prior to yanking the pin

[@randomstuff53078]

Is your still working good after two years ?

[@AutoSensation]

Yes. Still strong

[@jeantaeoneal]

Thank you!!! I’m sitting here trying to understand the instructions that were not instructioning* at all!!!!

[@AutoSensation]

Your welcome

[@randomstuff53078]

Is it $900 for just one or it comes with both ?

[@AutoSensation]

For both. In a pair.

[@markochman75]

Hey bud, remember me? Mark? I was asking you questions about the high 3rd brake light, and how to wire it? Well, I wanted to let you know, I purchased a 3rd light, it came today, and I got everything working? The only problem is, I have to turn the running lights, or turn the headlights on, for everything to work? Should I be getting a brake light, and signals, without turning the lights on? I’d appreciate it, if you have any knowledge, on that? Looks awesome! I’m not a quitter! I really like the look of this mod? Thanks, Mark Ochman

[@AutoSensation]

Almost there. Don't quit. The red wire needs to be connected to constant power. Even when the car is off. Most likely you connected the red wire to running lights.

[@bigwaterbob1]

Watch this video, rather than look at the Thule paper instructions! They should link this video to their site.

[@wolfbrandes]

Der Thule Hullavator ist leider für den Transport von Kajaks, die einem Seekajak gleichkommen, völlig ungeeignet. Ich habe ihn mir für den Transport eines P&H Leo gekauft. Die hintere Spannschnur erhält keinen Kontakt zum Boot und kann dieses nicht stabilisieren. Ein sicherer Transport ist daher nicht möglich. Der Thule-Händler hat den Mangel erkannt und nimmt den Träger zurück. Die Firma Thule allerdings nimmt sich von dieser Thematik nichts an und hält weiterhin an seinem "mangelfreien" Produkt fest.