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Old 07-08-2011, 11:08 AM   #1
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THULE roof Racks for a Hobie

I am getting killed on gas prices driving my 8.1 liter truck to and from the beach..... So I am thinking of putting a roof rack on my Chevy Aveo (this car gets the chicks ha ha). My kayak is a Hobie Outback...

Anyone have experience with the Thule racks specifically?
I can get my best deal about 50% off through my best friend.
There are a couple different bases, two options for bars Square or Aero, and a miriad of kayak holding options. Non of which show a sit on top kayak... ha ha So before I plunk down money I wanted to find out from the experts...
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Old 07-08-2011, 11:23 AM   #2
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I'm dealing with the same problem myself.. I have a brand new acura and my REVO is huge! I can use soft racks anymore, I just don't know if they make them for my car!

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Old 07-08-2011, 11:44 AM   #3
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I know I am going to get laughed at when I roll out to the beach, My kayak and surboard both are longer than the little car is... ha ha
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Old 07-08-2011, 12:13 PM   #4
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Yeah I have the same problem!! hahaha Now some how I have 2 kayaks now so I really don't know how this all will work out!
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Old 07-08-2011, 12:54 PM   #5
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I have a Thule rig on my Mazda 3 hb and love it. I've had it for about a year & a half now, using it approx. every couple of weeks with no issues. Every few trips or so I just check to make sure everything is secure and tight. Great quality & MADE IN THE USA! When I was installing my rack I had some questions, called customer service and got very good help. If you can get it on the cheap, jump all over it. I got the regular bars but wish I would have sprung for the aero bars just because they look nicer. Get the Fairing for sure though. It cuts down the wind noise big time. I went with the Glide and Set option. I wanted the Hullivator but its only rated to 75lbs. and I have a Pro Angler soooo...nope. Also, they have a cool mat accessory to put on your roof while loading now. I'd pick that up too. Sand + Car paint = . Your set up won't be too ridiculous. Here is a pic of my PA on my sled. Don't get much funnier than this
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Old 07-08-2011, 02:12 PM   #6
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I have Thule on my VW Jetta. I went square, and would do so again!

Made a getto rack extender, see detail in

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...&postcount=107

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Old 07-08-2011, 04:40 PM   #7
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Dude how do you launch... just drive out into the ocean until the car is folating and peddle off... or does the car just float below the PA?
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Old 07-08-2011, 05:04 PM   #8
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I use a Hull-a-port pro on a Honda Civic to haul a Malibu X-13 all around mountain lakes in Oregon. Moved to AZ 6 mo ago and the yak made the 1400 mile trip just fine. Great, secure carrier. Picked up a Glide and Slide on the cheap and I'm sure it'll work fine, too...just haven't told the little Mrs about the 2nd yak plan.
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Old 07-08-2011, 07:01 PM   #9
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Wow thank you guys for posting up... Yeah I am definately getting a THULE rack, especially since I haven't seen a "I lost my boat because of a Thule rack" ha ha

The one thing I was thinking was that on an Aveo it is pretty narrow, so I would have to tilt the kayak if I wanted two up there right? (I know some of you are thinking, thats more weight above the rack than below). ha ha....

Are the racks really that noisy that you need the deflector? Or is that a car by car basis?

Thanks again guys!
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Old 07-08-2011, 08:03 PM   #10
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Great Rack!

I use Yakima racks, mako saddles, hulley rollers and the hullraisers on top of my old Pathfinder....
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Old 07-08-2011, 08:29 PM   #11
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The one thing I was thinking was that on an Aveo it is pretty narrow, so I would have to tilt the kayak if I wanted two up there right? (I know some of you are thinking, thats more weight above the rack than below). ha ha....
The bar can extend past your car...

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Are the racks really that noisy that you need the deflector? Or is that a car by car basis?
Try using the rack without a deflector first. It's a simple add on that you can put on afterwards.

FYI: the Thule website has a "fit guide" section. I linked it below...

http://www.thule.com/fitguide/index....n-US&Market=US
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Old 07-09-2011, 12:20 AM   #12
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Thank you Yes I kind of thought about having it wider but I am dumb enough to keep bumping into anything sticking out all the time and since the rack will always be on the car... I think I have to go with whatever fits...

I did go to the Thule website and believe it or not Today they changed it and discontinued the one I thought I was going to buy and they added prices to the website which is cool... ha ha

The problem with their fit guide is that it is strictly for the car.... I wanted to know what worked for our style kayaks too.... I guess there isn't a huge difference?

I think I am set on buying the aero bars and the kayak mounts that tilt the kayak. I can't see any real difference in the bases?


Again thank you guys you helped me out a lot.
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