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Durable polypropylene endcaps with all-metal lock cores help to secure accessories to the channels of your Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero crossbars. Endcaps snap on for easy installation. 4 Keys included.
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Today we're going to be taking a look at the Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for the Vortex Aero Crossbars, part number RRVA-LEC4. These are designed to replace the standard ends on your Vortex Aero Crossbars. These have a metal tumbler inside and it comes with a standard key. It's just a plastic key that slides in to remove the endcaps. Let's go ahead and show you how they install. Now we already have our Vortex Aero Crossbars installed here on our vehicle. I'm going to turn that to the unlock position where we can remove it.
What comes on the standard crossbar has a plastic tumbler and it's more of a theft deterrent, not as much as an actual lock as these are. You'll notice that it's the same design but this lock here is actually metal. It installs the same way. It slides into position. Once it's pushed in place go ahead and take the key and lock it and you can't remove it. This will help keep any accessories that may be installed in the top C channel here from being removed.
We'll go ahead and repeat the same process at the other three locations here on our crossbars. As you can see in just a matter of a couple of minutes you can have the Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps installed on our Vortex Aero Crossbars giving you that added level of security for your accessories installed on them. That'll do it for our quick look at the Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars, part number RRVA-LEC4. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (59 Customer Reviews)
Durable polypropylene endcaps with all-metal lock cores help to secure accessories to the channels of your Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero crossbars. Endcaps snap on for easy installation. 4 Keys included.I order Rhino-Rack Locking Endcaps for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Metal Cores to replace the plastic endcaps. The metal cores are firmly attached to the Rhino-Rack Crossbars than the plastic cores. The photo is from my 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5L V6 SE Sedan attached with Rhino-Rack Roof Rack system and Swagman roof bike rack. I order Swagman roof bike rack from etrailer.com, too.
This is a simple review for a simple product. If you plan on using your Rhino Vortex bars with accessories that slide into the T-Slot channel and lock down on the bars, you need these locks. They are well integrated and of high quality and they simply lock the ends of each of your bars. If you only use the clamp style rack accessories that fit around the bar and clamp down, then these locks will be completely useless for you. They are only meant to protect items that are physically attached to the bars via t-slot/channel.
Torrance C - 01/22/2017EXCELLENT customer service! I was missing rubber strips on the cross bars and etrailer responded quickly and sent me the missing parts. would definitely buy and recommend this company, A+!!!
Might be overkill, but I like everything locked and secure. I think it is a worthwhile upgrade for the plastic locks that come with the crossbars.
Very nice product heavy duty steel locking mechanisms with two keys, fits right in to prevent theft.Using product to transport kayaks around. Would highly recommend. Thank you,
Exactly what I requested. I have purchased several times from etrailer and have been pleased with everything from timely arrival to exactly what I was hoping for.
This has been an excellent purchase. The aerobatic profile produces negligible noise at highway speeds. They were easy to mount on my 2012 Honda Fit and make it look very sporty. The black finish looks especially good. The assembly and mounting instructions were thorough and easy to follow. The locking metal aero bar end caps work perfectly. Overall an excellent product that I recommend highly to anyone needing a stylish, quiet and easy to mount roof rack.
Received the full Rhino Rack kit with Vortex Bars to go over my F150 crew cab short bed with Retrax Pro XR retractable Tonneau cover. Took about 20' to install and have the full kit working first time out of the box. Great service delivery, everything included in one shipment! The 71" bar size gave 3.75" on either side of the towers and still kept the end of the rails within the overall edges of the truck line. Thanks guys!
Super fast delivery, great pricing, and more in stock items than the competition.
Great product and service thanks again!
If you don't want to have the plastic cores get these. They work well and use a normal key, not a round one like the plastic caps come with. It's worth the price in my opinion.
The Rhino Rack locking end caps gave us the security we were looking for and is a nice finishing touch for the entire roof rack package.
Just better than the plastic one's.Worth the extra money
good product, easy to install, great customer service
Bryan M - 01/05/2021I bought these as a replacement to the plastic locking end caps I already had on my Grand Cherokee. I lost one at some point and time and needed a replacement. I like the key vs the plastic piece that locks the old ones.
I would say they really aren't needed since the stock endcaps lock but these have a normal key that fits better on a keychain. A bit expensive for not really being needed.
Received Rhino roof rack for Toyota Highlander, 2018. Rapid delivery, easy assembly but takes an hour or so. Like the feature that racks are easy to put on and remove, after installation of custom mounting brackets. With this type of straight rack i have no desire to leave on all the time. Perfect for my application of occasional use for Kayak, lumber, doors, etc.
I just received the cross bars and locks they are very light weight and sturdy looking. I forgot to order the feet to mount them. I just ordered the feet and I am sure that the rack will meet the standards I expect. I will review when I mount them.
I am unable to review the product at this time because it is for a bd gift so haven't opened and installed. What I can state is Karen was awesome at helping me find and order exactly what I wanted. Great service. Quick ship received in 2 days and it was free! !!! When item is installed will try to get a picture and share. .. so far great service! !! This is for a 2013 Ford Focus 4 door hatchback.
Feel a lot safer having locks, metal locks instead of plastic. Very easy to install.
Definitely better than the standard locks that come with the rack. Good piece of mind for the price.
Now that I have the lockibng end caps I feel better about my mount on rails
took longer than usual for delivery; fits well
Worked just as described. Just wish I could have ordered with locks that were keyed the same as my other components!
I like these bars! Look great and rock solid on my car. No noise above what my tires already make.
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