Kayak and Canoe

[keg]

I took my canoe for a 1000 km spin last weekend. No issues with security with front and rear straps and a rope with a truckers hitch over the middle.

p.s. Used my old thule square crossbars.

 

[Gabel1]

Rhino Rack J-hooks on Rhino Rack Vortex aero cross bars.

 

[RocklandCruiser]

Drove it 250 miles to Lake Champlain, even got 21mpg while doing 70 mph!

 

[ERROR504]

Picked up a new kayak today with the FE roof rack.

 

[LC58]

Used the Reese canoe loader on back makes a heck of a difference

 

[marksho]

I'm working on trying to get my hullavator rack system onto my LC Standard Toyota Accessory roof rack but it doesn't look easy. The Thule configurator website didn't provide any options so I'm guessing it's not supported. I'm going to try and get it done on my own. I'm bringing the hullavator over from my old 4runner which had the Thule feet and cross bars. Here are pics of the standard roof rack rail I have which basically just provides a slot for bolts. Also are some pics of my tower and the mount for the hullavator coming over from my old 4runner. Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated!

 

[EOD Guy]

I'm working on trying to get my hullavator rack system onto my LC Standard Toyota Accessory roof rack but it doesn't look easy. The Thule configurator website didn't provide any options so I'm guessing it's not supported. I'm going to try and get it done on my own. I'm bringing the hullavator over from my old 4runner which had the Thule feet and cross bars. Here are pics of the standard roof rack rail I have which basically just provides a slot for bolts. Also are some pics of my tower and the mount for the hullavator coming over from my old 4runner. Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated! View attachment 40720

I can not envision what you are trying to do from your pictures........ I assume you are trying to mount that rail onto the LC's roof crossbars. I'm not sure what the hullavator feet/mounts look like, but if you were to purchase some "T" bolts from Amazon, the "T" would secure in the LC's bolt track/slot. You could then purchase a piece of alum round stock and make some spacers/stand-offs.

 

[BreezTrd]

I haven't done kayak yet..

 

[TrailWhale]

Anyone have success fitting a kayak/SUP AND a cargo box yet? Curious if it is reasonable, in particular with a large cargo box.

 

[surf fishing offroader]

Anyone have success fitting a kayak/SUP AND a cargo box yet? Curious if it is reasonable, in particular with a large cargo box.

I can fit my hullavator and thule roof box side by side - I'll grab a photo next time I have them both up. I have the thinner roof box

Here's a photo of the box with rod holders. The hullavator is about that same width

 

[surf fishing offroader]

I'm working on trying to get my hullavator rack system onto my LC Standard Toyota Accessory roof rack but it doesn't look easy. The Thule configurator website didn't provide any options so I'm guessing it's not supported. I'm going to try and get it done on my own. I'm bringing the hullavator over from my old 4runner which had the Thule feet and cross bars. Here are pics of the standard roof rack rail I have which basically just provides a slot for bolts. Also are some pics of my tower and the mount for the hullavator coming over from my old 4runner. Any thoughts or help is greatly appreciated! View attachment 40720

You need this t-bar adapter and some M8x20 screws (Thule should include screws with the adapter) and some T-slot nuts from Amazon. The ones Thule came with didn't fit my roof rack (prospeed rack)

 

[marksho]

I was able to finally get my Thule hullavator installed on my LC today! I used four stainless steel T slot bolts (M8 x 65MM) as recommended above (thanks all for your advice!) with stainless steel washers, and lock washers. I basically used a 3/8" Kobalt steel drill bit to drill four holes through my existing Thule crossbars from my old 4Runner installation. Then just slotted the T bolts into my LC cargo rack and tightened them down. Once mounted on my cargo rack the rest of the hullavator install was as per the hullavator installation manual. I'll try to capture a video of the pistons lifting the kayak up on top. It is super easy and takes about 10 seconds. I think this is the safest way to mount a kayak and would definitely recommend a hullavator to keep from hurting yourself and your LC!

 

[ERROR504]

I was able to finally get my Thule hullavator installed on my LC today! I used four stainless steel T slot bolts (M8 x 65MM) as recommended above (thanks all for your advice!) with stainless steel washers, and lock washers. I basically used a 3/8" Kobalt steel drill bit to drill four holes through my existing Thule crossbars from my old 4Runner installation. Then just slotted the T bolts into my LC cargo rack and tightened them down. Once mounted on my cargo rack the rest of the hullavator install was as per the hullavator installation manual. I'll try to capture a video of the pistons lifting the kayak up on top. It is super easy and takes about 10 seconds. I think this is the safest way to mount a kayak and would definitely recommend a hullavator to keep from hurting yourself and your LC! View attachment 47619
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I hate this forum…always makes me want to spend more money. Didn’t know this was possible, but very clean setup.

 

[ultane]

I took my canoe for a 1000 km spin last weekend. No issues with security with front and rear straps and a rope with a truckers hitch over the middle.

p.s. Used my old thule square crossbars.

Welcome to the asylum.

 

[ultane]

Found this a while back..

Dropracks - Next Generation Roof Racks

Dropracks - Horizontal elevating roof racks. Bring the Dropracks roof rack down and access your gear at comfortable height.

www.dropracks.com

 

[ERROR504]

Found this a while back..

Dropracks - Next Generation Roof Racks

Dropracks - Horizontal elevating roof racks. Bring the Dropracks roof rack down and access your gear at comfortable height.

www.dropracks.com

Thats super cool, but idk if I can justify that price tag.

 

[ERROR504]

I was able to finally get my Thule hullavator installed on my LC today! I used four stainless steel T slot bolts (M8 x 65MM) as recommended above (thanks all for your advice!) with stainless steel washers, and lock washers. I basically used a 3/8" Kobalt steel drill bit to drill four holes through my existing Thule crossbars from my old 4Runner installation. Then just slotted the T bolts into my LC cargo rack and tightened them down. Once mounted on my cargo rack the rest of the hullavator install was as per the hullavator installation manual. I'll try to capture a video of the pistons lifting the kayak up on top. It is super easy and takes about 10 seconds. I think this is the safest way to mount a kayak and would definitely recommend a hullavator to keep from hurting yourself and your LC! View attachment 47619
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Found one on marketplace, but before I reach out. Does this look to have all the parts like yours? I only drill into the black overhang part or do I need another crossbar to complete the install like yours?

 

[marksho]

Looks to me like this does include all the Thule parts you'll need. Yes, you'll drill into the black overhang part as you've identified in red marker within your pic. Good luck! Here are the bolts I ordered from Amazon as FYI...

 

[ERROR504]

Looks to me like this does include all the Thule parts you'll need. Yes, you'll drill into the black overhang part as you've identified in red marker within your pic. Good luck! Here are the bolts I ordered from Amazon as FYI... View attachment 47649

Thank you!

 

[marksho]

One additional tip, be super careful when your pull the cradles down for the first time so as not to scratch your LC. I ended up fine tuning the position on the cross bar a few times and eventually wound up going about 7 inches from my LC rack to the end of the Thule cross bar as per the pic below: