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Thule Hullavator
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Thule Hullavator

Item # 723901

$438.99$549.95*

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Thule® is always looking to raise the bar, but this time they've lowered it!

  • This kayak lift system brings the load platform down and enables anyone to load and unload a kayak
  • Reduces lift height required to load and unload a kayak by 40 inches
  • Reduces effort required to lift boat with gas-assist shocks that help raise the boat onto the vehicle roof
  • No need to reach top of vehicle to secure boat; strap it while in the down position
  • Integrated padded support protects boat surface
  • Lift system only requires approximately 25 inches of load bar space for mounting, leaving room for other accessories
  • Fits Thule and Yakima load bars
  • Includes lift system, integrated padded support, mounting hardware and all straps necessary to transport one kayak
  • Locks to load bar, (locks sold separately)

Please note: Thule products can not be shipped to Canadian addresses.

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Made in USA.

Item 723901


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4.5

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Sep

24

2007

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

 
5.0

Love it!

By choloe1011

from Lafayette, CO

About Me Weekend Warrior

Site Member

Pros

  • Durable
  • Lightweight
  • Well Constructed

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Outdoors

    Comments about Thule Hullavator:

    I love this kayak lift. I'm 58 years old and weigh 110 pounds, and have a retirement/parttime work schedule...so I often can go kayaking at odd times when others are at work. This system is perfect for me. I can load and unload my 14 foot Wilderness sea kayak on the top of my mini van, without any assistance and with no difficulty. This piece of equipment is well worth the price and has given me the freedom to get up and go whenever I wish without worrying about or needing someone else to help me. I highly recommend it for anyone...but especially for women who are kayaking single. Choloe1011

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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    Sep

    15

    2007

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Best Kayak Loader Ever

    By Sooze

    from Vancouver, WA

    About Me Recreational Paddler

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Easy to Use
    • Lightweight
    • Well Constructed

    Cons

    • InstallationRemoval

    Best Uses

    • Kayaking

    Comments about Thule Hullavator:

    Best invention ever for a lone person to load/unload a touring kayak on a car or SUV. However, it is awkward and difficult for one person to remove between paddle trips or at end-of-season.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Mar

    8

    2009

     
    4.0

    Great product for self loading kayak

    By rnak

    from Seattle, WA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Easy to Install
    • Easy to Use

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Thule Hullavator:

        This works great to lift a kayak onto a roof rack on a SUV by yourself. I struggled to get a kayak onto a roof rack that used typical saddles. Installed the Hullavator and no longer have a problem lifting the kayak onto the roofrack.

        Highly recommended for loading a kayak onto a roof rack by yourself, specially onto taller vehicles like SUV's & vans.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        Nov

        21

        2008

         
        5.0

        Works On Small Cars!

        By Rev Man

        from Stephenson, MI

        About Me Novice User

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Compact
        • Functional
        • Rugged

        Cons

        • Awkward on my car

        Best Uses

        • Kayaking

        Comments about Thule Hullavator:

        I have a Ford Escort and it works great with it.

        The only downside is that because the loading arms and the kayak are closer to the ground you have to be almost in a crouching position in order to get the kayak to lift to the upright position.

        It is very easy to use and it gets my kayak onto the top of the car easily.

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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