- Load and unload kayaks are waist level, at the side of the vehicle for greater convenience and safety.
- -assist struts lift and lower 40 pounds of kayak's weight--making it easy for one person to load.
- Double extending arms lower the kayak by up to 40 inches for faster loading and unloading.
- Fits Thule rack systems and round bars only.
- Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak; up to 2 carriers per vehicle; limited lifetime warranty.
Product Description
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Kayak Carrier Accessory with lift assist - reduces lift height
by up to 40" for carrying kayaks on roofracks
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The Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Roof Rack Carrier is a
lift assist carrier that allows for easy side loading and
unloading of all sorts of kayaks, including tandems, by a single
person. Designed around a combination of retractable double arms
that extend down the side of your vehicle from your roof rack and
a built-in -assisted lifting system, the Hullavator lowers the
cradling platform of the carrier by 40-inches and lifts up to 40
lbs of a kayaks weight allowing for easy loading by virtually any
single paddler. Additional features include: 8 touch points of
padded support, aluminum double coated steel construction for
corrosion resistance, accommodation of kayaks up to 34-inches
wide and 75 lbs and compatibility with Thule rack systems and
round bars.
A revolutionary roof rack carrier that allows kayaks to be
loaded and unloaded by only one person.
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A Revolutionary Roof Rack Carrier for Single Paddlers
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One of the great things about kayaking is that virtually anyone
who can dip a paddle into the water can be successful at it, but
some paddlers who make the leap to owning their own boat, and
thus having to transport it themselves, can find that without the
help of a second pair of hands or a certain a of upper body
strength, it can be difficult to lift and lower boats to and from
their rooftop racks. Lifting and lowering can also sometimes be a
strain for even two pairs of hands in the case of tandem boats.
The Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Roof Rack Carrier changes
all that with an ingenious lift system that allows virtually any
single paddler who can raise or angle their boat only a few feet
off the ground using a grab handle can secure their boat all the
way up to their roof rack in minutes without any help.
Effortless -assisted lifting system.
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Double extending arms lower the kayak cradle base by up to 40
inches.
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Double coated steel construction for durability.
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The Thule 897XT Hullavator features retractable double arms
ed to your roof rack and an integrated -assisted lifting
system. The two arms contain cradles and integrated support with
eight padded touch points and the aluminum double-coated steel
construction. Together these serve as the cradle for your kayak
and work with the -powered lifting system to lower the height
the boat will need to be raised to eventually secure it on your
roof rack up to 40-inches. Following installation, a squeeze of
an outward facing handle extends each arm individually down the
side of your vehicle. Once both are down users can either lift
the boat straight up from the outer edge of the cockpit, or
carefully lift the boat up at an angle and into the rear cradle
by its front grab handle, then lift the boat from the rear grab
handle and push it forward until fully supported by and centered
between both arms. Once your boat is secured to both cradles with
the included straps, attach the bow and stern tiedowns with
ratcheting hooks at the end. Now, simultaneously squeeze the
handle at the end of each arm to activate the -assisted
lifting system and the retractable arms and the kayak will rise
to the top of your roof rack. The -assisted system provides 40
lbs. of the lifting power needed, with you providing the rest as
needed with a gentle push. Latch the retracted arms to the
carrier with a downward pull of both handles and insert the
pin-based safety clip to ensure it stays in place. Finally,
attach the ratcheting hooks at the ends of both bow and stern
tiedowns to your vehicle bumper or tow hook and pull the free end
of the rope to the desired tightness. Unloading a kayak is just
as easy with steps repeated in reverse, and again, only requiring
a single person.
Key Features
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* -assist struts lift and lower 40 lbs of the kayaks weight,
allowing only one person to load and unload the kayak
* Load and unload kayaks are waist level, at the side of the
vehicle for greater convenience and safety
* Double extending arms lower the kayak by up to 40-inches for
faster loading and unloading
* 8 touch points of padded support for maximum protection for
your kayak
* Aluminum, double coated steel construction for corrosion
resistance deliver a longer product life
* Carries 1 kayak and requires only 1 person to load and unload
* Up to 2 carriers per vehicle
* Includes all straps to transport 1 kayak
* Accommodates kayaks up to 34-inches wide and 75 lbs
* Fits Thule rack systems and round bars only
* Locks to the base rack load bars using a two pack of Thule
locks (sold separately)
Specifications
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* Carry Type - Horizontal
* Load Capacity Water Craft - 1 kayaks
* Factory Rack ing - No
* Fits Aero Profile - Yes
* Fits square bar - Yes
* Lockable - Yes
* One Key System Compatible - No
What's in the Box
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Thule 897XT Hullavator Kayak Roof Rack Carrier,
instructional guide and warranty information.
Limited Lifetime Warranty
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Thule will warranty all Thule brand car rack systems and its
accessories manufactured by Thule during the time that an
original retail purchaser owns the product. This warranty
terminates if a purchaser transfers the product to any other
person. No warranty is given for defects caused by normal wear
and tear, cosmetic rust, scratches, accidents, unlawful vehicle
operation, or modification of, or any types of repair of a load
carrier system other than those authorized by Thule.
About Thule
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Thule was founded in 1942 by the Thulin family, when Eric
Thulin, a true lover of the outdoors, put the Thule name on a
pike trap he designed and began to sell in Scandinavia. It wasn't
long before he added other practical items to the company's
portfolio. By the 1960s, the company began to concentrate on
car-related products, including its first roof rack. The Thulin
family sold Thule to the publicly listed company Eldon in 1979,
and it has continued to grow both ally and through
acquisitions ever since. The Thule Group is a world leader in
providing transport solutions for an active life.