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The award winning Thule 897XT Hullavator lift system has been enhanced and now offers greater boat capacity and protection with a more robust latch mechanism. The Thule 897XT Hullavator kayak rack makes the loading process a lot easier.
My wife's Thule Hullavator (HumblePower ~$480) is the only way she can get her 18ft kayak onto our Tahoe. Sure it's alot of money, but the Thule Hullavator is the difference between getting in the water or waiting for a volunteer at the boat launch.
bedarda 1 week ago
My wife loads the canoes. and its her truck
nvccpuller 1 year ago
I just use foam blocks which cost ten bucks, unless you have a really heavy kayak or are very short, this seems like an expensive and involved piece of kit.
79274333 1 year ago
I just got one..fabulous. Just a word of caution..leave the front J racks as is..they are in that positon for a reason..leverage. I had moved my up and then the boat would not pop off the roof without much effort. Love it.
marypar4 1 year ago
I am 4'10" tall and 61 years old, so I HAD to have something to help me load. This works perfectly and gives me freedom to go whenever I want, without having to find someone to help get the kayak on and off the car.
jjpicker 2 years ago
Excellent demonstration of the Thule 897xt Hullavator.
stewartloren 3 years ago
Darn they stole my idea lol.
Fire4FX 3 years ago
Great system, would save time and your back
mrkgrav 3 years ago