cyclegranny
Paddler
Not reccomended to use anything but the very expensive thule racks. Anyone know if any other racks will work with this system?
Well, you have the answer to your question!Thule bar racks (rectangular load bars, oval Aero bars, wing-shaped AeroBlade bars, and Xsporter bars), Yakima round bar racks, and many Thule load bar-equivalent aftermarket bars.
Both it seems
I have heard this from another paddler as well.Be aware that the Hullavators are very prone to oilcanning rotomolded kayaks. Due to the two hard plastic lumps that form the carrying surface, the weight of the kayak is concentrated at 4 locations on the hull. I have a custom-shaped Zephyr by Thule.
I have such a Hullavator and made a little pad across those two lumps - a design flaw, not well thought out by Thule.Be aware that the Hullavators are very prone to oilcanning rotomolded kayaks. Due to the two hard plastic lumps that form the carrying surface, the weight of the kayak is concentrated at 4 locations on the hull. I have a custom-shaped Zephyr by Thule.
I have such a Hullavator and made a little pad across those two lumps - a design flaw, not well thought out by Thule.
Thanks!Here are some photos (none with the actual Hullavator since my wife took the car to the Farmers' Market):
Not usually/not always. Sometimes a spell in the sun with some pressure from the inside will get back the original shape.Wow, does this 'oil-canning' totally wreck these boats?