THULE PREMIUM KAYAK CARRIER
Thule Hullavator Pro Lift-Assist Kayak Carrier
Load your kayak at waist height while gas-assist takes up to 40 lb of the weight.
Getting the kayak onto the roof shouldn't be the hardest part of going paddling.
The Thule Hullavator Pro changes the loading process by bringing the kayak down alongside your vehicle instead of making you lift it directly overhead. Double-extending arms lower the carrier by up to 3 feet, while gas-assist struts support up to 40 lb of the kayak's weight.
Load, secure and unload your kayak closer to waist height, even when you're heading out on your own.
THE HULLAVATOR DIFFERENCE
Stop Lifting Your Kayak Over Your Head.
A conventional roof carrier works perfectly well once the kayak is on the roof. The problem is getting it there.
That's especially true with taller SUVs and trucks, longer boats or heavier recreational and fishing kayaks. The Hullavator Pro moves the loading point down the side of the vehicle so you can position and secure the kayak closer to waist height.
Instead of designing the carrier around the roof, Thule designed it around the person doing the loading.
LOAD WITH LESS EFFORT
Let the Hullavator Do the Heavy Part.
Lower the Carrier
Double-extending arms lower the kayak carrier by up to 3 feet along the side of the vehicle, bringing the loading position much closer to you.
Load at Waist Height
Position the kayak in the padded cradles while the carrier is lowered rather than trying to balance and secure the boat overhead.
Gas Assist Takes the Weight
Gas-assist struts support up to 40 lb of the kayak's weight while you raise the carrier into its transport position.
GO PADDLING ON YOUR SCHEDULE
One Person Can Load the Kayak.
For many paddlers, this is the real reason to own a Hullavator.
You don't necessarily need another person standing on the opposite side of the vehicle to help lift, position and steady the kayak. Thule specifically designed the lift-assist system so you can load and unload on your own.
That can turn a kayak trip from something that requires coordination into something you can do when the weather, water and your schedule line up.
DESIGNED AROUND THE BOAT TOO
Support, Protection and Secure Transport.
8 Padded Contact Points
Eight padded support points distribute contact around the kayak to help protect the hull while loading and travelling.
Adjustable Cradles
Corrosion-resistant cradles expand to accommodate a range of wider kayak hulls.
75 lb Maximum Load
The Hullavator Pro supports a single kayak weighing up to 35 kg, approximately 75 lb.
Bow + Stern Tie-Downs Included
Thule QuickDraw bow and stern tie-downs are included for securing one kayak as part of the complete transport setup.
Corrosion-Resistant Construction
Aluminum and double-coated steel construction is engineered for durability in the wet environments that naturally come with paddling.
One-Key Compatible
The Hullavator Pro is compatible with Thule's One-Key System for customers who want to integrate compatible Thule locks into one key system.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
The Roof-Rack System Matters.
The Hullavator Pro is not a universal carrier that should be assumed to fit every crossbar or every vehicle.
Thule currently lists compatibility with several of its rack systems, including WingBar Evo, WingBar, WingBar Edge, SquareBar Evo, ProBar Evo, Xscape, Xsporter Pro, TracRac Truck and TracRac Van.
Your vehicle roof, crossbars, rack capacity, bar configuration and available mounting space all need to work with the carrier and kayak as a complete system.
Not sure what is on your roof? Talk to Cap-it before ordering. We can help determine whether your existing rack works or build the appropriate roof-rack system for your vehicle.
COMPLETE ROOF-RACK SETUP
Carrier, Crossbars and Vehicle Need to Work Together.
A premium kayak carrier only works properly when the rack beneath it is correctly matched to the vehicle and the intended load.
Cap-it can help evaluate your existing roof rack, determine compatible Thule components where required and professionally install the complete system at participating locations.
This is particularly valuable on taller SUVs and trucks, where the Hullavator's lower loading position can make the biggest difference.
COMPLETE THE SETUP
Useful Add-Ons for Kayak Transport.
ADDED SECURITY
Thule Locking Straps
Add theft-resistant 10-foot tie-down straps with steel cables inside the nylon sleeves and included One-Key locking cylinders.
WHEN YOUR VEHICLE NEEDS AN ANCHOR POINT
Thule Quick Loop Strap
Creates a convenient attachment point for bow or stern tie-downs on vehicles that do not have an appropriate existing undercarriage attachment point.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Technical Specifications
| SPECIFICATION | THULE HULLAVATOR PRO |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 898010 |
| Kayak Capacity | 1 Kayak |
| Maximum Load | 35 kg / approximately 75 lb |
| Lift Assistance | Up to 40 lb of kayak weight |
| Lowering Distance | Up to 3 ft |
| Dimensions | 89.7 x 15.2 x 42.3 cm |
| Carrier Weight | 17.5 kg / approximately 38.6 lb |
| Kayak Support | 8 padded contact points |
| Bow + Stern Tie-Downs | Thule QuickDraw included |
| One-Key System Compatible | Yes |
| Construction | Aluminum and double-coated steel |
| Colour | Silver |
| Country of Origin | USA |
TESTED TO THE LIMIT
Tested at the Thule Test Center™ in Sweden.
Thule subjects its roof-rack systems to crash testing, wear simulations and environmental exposure testing designed to evaluate performance under demanding real-world conditions.
When your kayak is travelling above the vehicle through highway speeds, changing weather and thousands of kilometres of use, the quality of the complete carrier system matters.
BEFORE YOU BUY
Frequently Asked Questions
Thule specifies that the gas-assist struts support up to 40 lb of the kayak's weight while raising and lowering the carrier.
The double-extending arms lower the kayak by up to 3 feet, allowing you to load, position and strap the kayak much closer to waist height.
Yes. Solo loading is one of the primary purposes of the Hullavator Pro. The lowered loading position and gas-assist system are designed to make loading and unloading manageable for one person.
The maximum load is 35 kg, approximately 75 lb.
Yes. Thule QuickDraw bow and stern tie-downs for transporting one kayak are included.
It depends on the rack and vehicle configuration. Thule lists compatibility with a range of its current crossbar and truck-rack systems, but the complete vehicle and rack setup should be verified before ordering.
Participating Cap-it locations can help confirm roof-rack compatibility and professionally install compatible rack and watersports-carrier systems.
THE CAP-IT TAKE
The Best Kayak Carrier Is the One That Gets You on the Water More Often.
At $1,099.95, the Hullavator Pro costs considerably more than a conventional kayak cradle. You're not paying a premium because it carries a kayak better once it's on the roof.
You're paying for what happens before and after the drive.
Lowering the kayak down the side of the vehicle changes the entire loading process. Add up to 40 lb of gas-assisted lift and suddenly loading a kayak onto a tall SUV or truck becomes a much more manageable one-person job.
That matters if you paddle alone, own a heavier kayak, drive a taller vehicle, or simply don't want lifting the boat overhead to determine whether you go paddling that day.
If easier solo loading is the priority, this is the premium kayak carrier we'd start with.
FLEXITI FINANCING
Equal Monthly Payments. No Interest.
Get the Thule Hullavator Pro now with Flexiti financing available through Cap-it, or finance the complete setup including compatible roof-rack components and professional installation.
It's a practical way to build the complete vehicle, roof-rack and kayak-carrier system at once while spreading the purchase over equal monthly payments.
Financing is subject to approval, available promotional plans and current Flexiti terms and conditions.
EXPLORE FLEXITI FINANCING
THULE AT CAP-IT
Buy the Carrier. Get the Complete Roof-Rack Setup at Cap-it.
Shop the Thule Hullavator Pro online across Canada or visit a Cap-it location for kayak-carrier advice, roof-rack fitment, compatible Thule components and professional installation.
Established 1977
Decades of truck, vehicle and adventure accessory experience.
25+ Retail Locations
Real stores and real product specialists across Western Canada.
Roof-Rack Expertise
We'll help match the vehicle, roof rack, carrier and kayak as one complete system.
Professional Installation
Participating Cap-it locations can professionally install compatible roof-rack and watersports systems.
FREE SHIPPING ELIGIBLE
Qualifying Canadian orders may receive FREE Shipping, subject to the current Cap-it Shipping Policy.