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Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs
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This side loader lets you easily load a kayak, ladder, or other gear on your roof rack without assistance. Padding protects your boat and vehicle. Accommodates vehicles of different heights. Easy, clamp-on installation to most crossbars. 1-800-940-8924 to order Rhino Rack accessories and parts part number RR-RUSL or order online at etrailer.com. Free expert support on all Rhino Rack products. Great prices and Fastest Shipping for Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs. Accessories and Parts reviews from real customers.
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Rhino Rack Accessories and Parts - RR-RUSL

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This side loader lets you easily load a kayak, ladder, or other gear on your roof rack without assistance. Padding protects your boat and vehicle. Accommodates vehicles of different heights. Easy, clamp-on installation to most crossbars.


Features:

  • Slide-out load assist makes it easy for 1 person to load a kayak, canoe, surfboard, or ladder onto their roof rack
    • Eliminates the need for a second set of hands while loading
    • Takes the strain out of lifting your cargo onto the roof
  • Integrated load stop helps prevent gear from sliding off the bar
  • Foam padding protects your boat and vehicle from scuffs and scratches
  • Telescoping pole provides additional support for loads greater than 44 lbs
    • Also helps you load gear on uneven terrain and on vehicles of different heights
  • Adjustable clamps allow load assist to be easily installed and removed from your existing roof rack crossbars - no drilling required
    • 6 Different clamp sizes accommodate most popular crossbar configurations
  • Heavy-duty storage bag included


Specs:

  • Application: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero, Euro, and Heavy-Duty crossbars; Whispbar Flush, Through, Rail, and HD crossbars; and Thule AeroBlade and square crossbars
  • Weight capacity: 132 lbs
  • Vertical support pole measures:
    • 87-1/8" Extended
    • 35-5/8" Retracted
  • Overall length: 55-5/16"
  • Foam pad length: 23-5/8"
  • Crossbar mount spacing: 18-1/8"
  • 3-Year warranty


Rhino-Rack One-Person Boat Load

The Rhino-Rack universal side loader makes it easy for one person to load a kayak, canoe, surfboard, ladder, or other gear onto a vehicle's roof rack. A padded bar extends past the side of your vehicle and holds one end of your load up so you can pivot the other end onto your vehicle's roof. This eliminates the need for a second pair of hands while loading your gear. A telescoping pole helps accommodate for uneven terrain and adds support for heavier loads.


Quick and Easy Installation

Clamp Installation

This crossbar extension easily clamps onto most crossbars without the use of tools, and it can be installed on either side of your vehicle. Simply place the first clamp against the bottom of your crossbar and rotate the extension around so the second clamp can grab the top. Once it's secure, you're ready to load your gear.


Simple, 1-Person Loading

Rhino Rack Load Boat from Rear

To load your boat from the back of your vehicle, simply lean your boat or ladder against the extension at a 45-degree angle. The padded bar protects your boat from scratches and scuffs during the entire loading process.


Rhino Rack Pivot Boat into Place

Next, lift the rear end of the boat up so that it's level with your roof rack and set it on your vehicle's rear crossbar.


Rhino Rack Boat Installed

Finally, use the back end of the boat to lift the front end and pivot it into place on your vehicle's front crossbar. Once it's in place, secure your load with tie-down straps (sold separately).


Convenient Storage

Storage and Carry bag

After you've loaded and secured your boat, disconnect the side loader from your crossbars. Once disconnected, store the Side Loader in the included storage and carry bag.



RUSL Rhino Rack Universal Side Loader

Installation Details RR-RUSL Installation instructions



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Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount - Side Loading - 132 lbs - RR-RUSL

Average Customer Rating:  4.6 out of 5 stars   (113 Customer Reviews)

This side loader lets you easily load a kayak, ladder, or other gear on your roof rack without assistance. Padding protects your boat and vehicle. Accommodates vehicles of different heights. Easy, clamp-on installation to most crossbars.

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I've only used this a few times. I have a truck I use to transport my kayak most of the time. But it works very well. My kayak is kind of large (Hobie Compass fishing kayak) - maybe wider than most and Hobie says it should be transported and stored upside down to minimize distortion, so it needs to be flipped over to be on the rack. I've been flipping it on the Load Assist and it's a little tight because of the width, but it works fine with proper attention. I could also flip it before putting on the load assist, but I haven't worked that out yet. It easily supports the weight and is simple to install and remove. One thing I wanted to add - I've seen many complaints that the support pole doesn't work well. I found that when properly tightened it would support my weight - I weigh about 220. I also found that the "tighten-Loosen" labels on the pole sections are confusing. They refer to the section above the section where the label is stuck, not to that section, so it's easy to turn the poles in the wrong direction, loosening when you've meant to tighten. Labeling could be clearer.

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Don C.

6/8/2024

It works great when used correctly. One mistake I made was to set the height on the support pole to reduce the load on the roof rack. Big mistake, because it cause one of the brackets on the roof rack to misalign which caused the entire rig to collapse, damaging one of my mirrors. Again, my mistake from the way I set the support pole. Also the orientation of the brackets which lock to the roof rack favors setting the Load Assist on the left side of the vehicle for the front roof rack. My mishap was when attempting to load on the right side of the vehicle. I have also sterted to use a small strap when loading to keep the Load Assist from disengaging. Rhino might consider a safety strap to avoid mishaps. Still fully satisfied, still 5 stars.



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This works extremely well for loading large items onto my roof rack. I use it for loading my kayak, canoe, and a fishing rod storage box. I am able to load these items by myself using this load assist. I will update the review when i can take pictures.



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I am 66 years old an knew I would have difficulty lifting my kayaks onto the roof of my vehicle. I knew that this loading accessory was not built for J style kayak holders, but thought that I could try to fit it anyway. The loader comes its several clamp types and I found that if I used clamps 1 and 2 instead to the 3 and 4 it called for in the directions for the Euro style roof rack that the system fit perfectly with the J Style carriers. How great is that! Loaded up my kayaks today with no problem. Great item.



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Exactly what I needed to help me put my kayak on the roof when doing it alone and compact enough to easily throw in the car.



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This load assist was very easy to set up and functional. Rhino needs to update their fit list to include newer bars from other companies but it works great on my application.



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It does work. My kayak is 120lbs. So, I placed the upright inside a PVC pipe to strength it. For a large kayak, make sure that you are pointing it toward the car. My kayak fell one time - my mistake.



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I've used etrailer for a number of purchases. Their website is excellent, it's easy to find what I need and they have great prices. The products they sell are high quality. I always get what I need and shipping is fast. They are an excellent outfit!



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Just what I needed to load my 55 pound kayak by myself onto my Rhino-Rack Aero cross bars. Of note I have some older Thule J bars that were given to me. Unfortunately the bolts securing the J bars don't allow me to attach the load assist bar. No harm done will just load kayak directly onto the cross bars.

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Robert

5/26/2023

Rhino Rack Aero cross bars with the universal load Assist is all I need to loadunload the kayak by myself. Both products are as advertised and would recomend both.



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I used to throw my canoe around and on top cars but as I got older and cars got taller it made using the canoe much less enjoyable. I used this rack every day in September of last year and several times after. It’s simple and makes it much easier to load and unload without too much effort. It was a great recommendation by the folks at eTrailer!



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Got my gorilla assist deliver quickly. Was really good quality and it allows me to easily load my kayak myself into roof. Very pleased with the service

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Sharon

8/4/2023

I’m still using this and as a woman loading myself and going to meet friends kayaking , it has been a Godsend



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Be informed before buying this. If you have kayak holders on your crossbars, they will interfere with this, especially with aero bars where the crossbar bracket will not work well on the driver side. Also, if you have two kayaks the holder for the second kayak will interfere with the loader.

The only really viable solution is to use foam blocks for one or two kayaks. The review video tellingly shows only bare crossbars and makes no mention of holders.

Mine are being returned.

Another user did post a photo showing one set of J racks mounted backwards. A very awkward mounting that requires reaching all the way across the vehicle roof to tighten all th straps!

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Heather A.

4/13/2018

I contacted rhino rack and they state you can use the j-cradles with this load assist but you will have to lift the kayak over the cradle to get it secure.



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This product is made of good/solid raw materials, and is worth the money. I looked at other similar products, but they lacked the left, and length I needed to properly load my Perception Pilot kayak onto my flush mount roof rack. The upright support bar is necessary to prevent overloading the bar or the crossbar of your roof rack.

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Jeffrey

5/17/2019

Still going strong.



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The support bar that came with this didn't work right out of the box. The top third section extension does not lock out so it's way too short to be usable. I may try to rig something myself to support the end of the load assist as my kayak is heavy and I'm hesitant to try loading it without the support pole.



by: 04/25/2024

Works well



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Product works as advertised. Good price and construction with of extension pole. The pole does not stay extended, does not seem damaged just poor construction. etrailer has been and still is a great place to shop for my RV needs. Friendly and has always answered every question fast and to my satisfaction.

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Richard

1/25/2022

still works as advertised. Scratched up the extension pole a bit and now it stays extended while loading our kayaks.



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Just what I needed to load our sit-on-top kayak onto our Prius. Even works well for the heavier sit-in kayak which has a keel if there's someone to steady it until I lever it over onto foam pads. Not as young as I used to be (now 70) so this makes life much easier.

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Kath

1/16/2023

Still very happy with the canoe assist. It really takes the strain out of getting the boats on top of the car.



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We are thrilled with how easily we can now load and unload our kayaks! Wahooo!



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The Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist - Crossbar Mount is a great help to load and unload my 59 pound kayak onto my Yakima J-low racks by myself safely. It is good quality and definitely a great addition to my equipment.



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This works great. I had a 60 lbs canoe that was quite wide and a little cumbersome to work with but the Rhino loader made it easy. Be careful of the side of your car when you set it on the loader. But so easy to pick up end on the ground and lift it on to the car rack. Needed something to be able to load canoe by myself and this was great.



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I have a full RhinoRack Aerobar Rack with Kayak Saddles for carrying my fishing kayak on Ford Fusion Hatchback. The kayak weighs over 65 pounds alone so even though it is small car, it is quite a wrestling match to get it on top. The Universal Load Assist makes it much easier to load the kayak from the off side and then maneuver it into the saddles. The only additional trick is I use a rope from the rear car wheel to the bow of the kayak to keep it from sliding forward while I am lifting the rear of the kayak to the Load Bar. I load stern first to protect the rudder on my kayak. This setup seems to work about as easy as possible without going the next step to some of the very expensive side loader systems. All the RhinoRack stuff is top notch and the Load Assist is also.



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While previous reviewers have noted that the Rhino-Rack Universal S-Loader is not really "universal" in application it did fit my Sports Rack Rack System (SR1009) using clamp 4 (A position) and clamp 5 (B position, outer holes). This loader will be used to transport a 52lb 16.5ft canoe. The fit seems snug enough though I would avoid pushing or jerking a heavier item like a longer canoe or kayak to quickly over the support bar. Doing so, could possibly decouple it from the supported cross-bar. While solidly constructed, the weak link in the system is the telescoping support pole. Like most telescoping poles it is made of lighter gauge aluminium and it is designed for stability only and not something to support you while you use the Rhino Rack cross bar to do pull ups.



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I use the rhino side loader, with my thule roof rack, to transport my fishing kayak. It makes it very easy to load an unload. The bag that comes with the loader keeps everything clean and together. Very convenient.



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This product (RR-RUSL) a RHINO RACK "universal side loader" was exactly as simple to install and setup as the video showed. It was installed on a SUV on to THULE standard square cross bars, mounted on THULE 450 foot pack on raised side rails on my vehicle. This product enabled me to load my WILDNESS 125 kayak by myself, without the fear of damaging my car or hurting myself, onto the kayak saddles, for transport to my favorite lake. The product was ordered and received in less than five days and shipping was FREE.



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I am a 5 ft tall 55 year old woman. I drive a Nissan Versa....it's a small car, but it's still a reach. I tried making my own kayak loader (via the Internet), but I only wasted my own time and energy. I had just received my Rhino Rack from etrailers & loved it....so I took a peek to see if they could help me again. I found this Rhino-Rack Loader...I LOVE IT! It makes loading & unloading so quick & easy! I should have ordered it from the very beginning. But I suppose some of us have to learn our lessons the hard way. ??

By the way....Easy ordering & FAST shipping!

Thank you so much! I am one happy kayaker!

Sincerely,

Sandy



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The quality of service and products has made me a repeat customer of Etrailer. Rooftopping a racing skiff I found that I needed something more to enable single handed loading and unloading of my sailboat. The extension fits the need nicely as the issue is height, size and bulk, not weight, that has been the challenge in getting the boat onto my tall Ram 2500 4x4. I now have the solution and am no longer dependent on extra hands to accomplish the task. Thank you Etrailer!


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