Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Car Rack

The Thule Hullavator Pro is a gas-assisted kayak rooftop carrier engineered to take the strain out of loading and unloading a kayak by yourself. Rather than hoisting a heavy boat overhead onto bare roof rails, the Hullavator Pro lowers to the side of your vehicle at waist height, letting you set your kayak on the padded cradles while standing on the ground. A simple pull of a handle releases hydraulic struts that lift the loaded cradle smoothly upward and swing it into position atop the car, cutting the lift height by more than half compared to a standard J-cradle or saddle system.

Built for paddlers who own larger touring kayaks, fishing kayaks, or simply want to protect their back, the Hullavator Pro supports boats up to 75 pounds and features wide, adjustable padded arms that cradle the hull securely without pinching or deforming it. Integrated bow and stern tie-down straps, along with a ratcheting mechanism for the main cradle, keep the kayak locked firmly in place during highway travel, while a locking core ties into Thule's broader One-Key system so the rack can be secured against theft and matched with other Thule accessories using a single key.

Constructed from rust-resistant steel and reinforced with heavy-duty springs calibrated to the kayak's weight, the Hullavator Pro is built to handle repeated loading cycles season after season without losing its lift assistance. It mounts to most factory and aftermarket crossbar systems, making it a flexible upgrade for anyone outfitting a roof rack specifically for kayak transport. For solo paddlers, anglers, or anyone managing a bulky touring kayak without a second set of hands, the Hullavator Pro remains one of the most trusted solutions in the kayaking and paddle sports world for safe, strain-free rooftop loading.