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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
I have a 2016 Ford Edge that had a naked roof. No roof rack of any kind. I purchased this Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Crossbar complete kit(RRVA137B-2, RRRLKVA and DK432) and the Rhino Ski and Snowboard carrier RR576. Once you got all of the pieces laid out and read the easy to follow instructions. We also watched a video on you tube. I say it took my brother and I about 2 hours. We were being extra careful and made sure we were understanding each part of the instructions. Especially when it came to the measuring and cutting of the vortex strips. You don't want to mess up on that. I am very happy with the quality and the ease of the installation. You do feel a little wind resistance when driving. I have been driving around town to get a feel of the car. We are leaving on our snowboarding trip tomorrow. I will try to add an update when I have fully used the product.
Great product at a great price. Fit an adult snowboard, two sets of adult skis (one set stacked, one set side by side because of how close the bindings were to the roof), and a set of youth skis. Fit snug. Only got up to about 73mph on the highway, but no issues. Some normal fluttering on the snowboard/skis. If you have a torque meter to tighten the bolts that's ideal but I didn't. I just got them snug enough to where I pulled back and forth on the rack and it didn't move.
# 2
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 3 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
etrailer ships fast and has great prices! While the rhino track is plastic and not fancy, I’m able to attach 2 snowboards and it works. You have to help it with the hand to get it aligned to lock (maybe due to new stuff rubbers?) but I’m pretty happy and took about 15 minutes to install. If you want something on the cheaper side, this is a great option and these guys will ship FAST
We bought these to go alongside a roof box and they work great, freeing up space in the roof box for all the other stuff you need for skiing. They are sturdy, don't wobble on our Thule bars, and the lock mechanism works well. They would fit 3 pair of x-country or narrow alpine skis; with wider alpine skis you only get 2 pair (there is about 300mm of room on the rack and while many skis are <100mm underfoot, they are 15-35mm wider at the widest part so you can only fit 2 pair).
# 3
Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
Just got my Yakima Fatcat EVO 6 ski carrier (black finish) and I am stoked. Note that this is different than the Fatcat 6 (non-EVO, previous generation) carrier. This is my first ski carrier, but I and/or my kids ski about once a week at Alta and Snowbird when the lifts are running, so I expect it to get lots of use. Etrailer shipping was fast and item was packed in a sturdy secondary box. PROS: 1. I love the sturdy build and quality finish of the carrier. 2. The design allows many micro-adjustments to fit to your vehicle and to fit the skis. For instance the spring-loaded hinge on one end and the lock on the other end can naturally accommodate different thickness skis. 3. Carrier has a usable width (i.e. width of skis side by side) of 32.75 inches (832 mm). For those that are not skiing on 75-mm-wide skis from 30 years ago, this carrier might actually allow you to fit 6 pairs! 4. Separate mounting brackets for aero or for square/circle cross bars. The aero brackets fit securely on my Acura/Honda OEM cross bars. The flat part of your skis will be about 3 inches (76 mm) above your cross bars. 5. A built-in lift bracket that lifts by an additional 3 inches (76 mm) the hinged end of the carrier, if you have really tall bindings (I don't think I'll need to use it). 6. The aero brackets use a rubber coated steel strap to wrap under your cross bars. This strap has a quick release cam on one end that can be operated when the carrier is not key-locked. This means you can remove or install the carrier without tools in about 4 minutes, once you've done the initial install-related tuning. While the carrier seems sturdy enough to leave on the vehicle all winter, I expect I'll only install it on ski days. This feature really sets this model apart and for me was its biggest selling point. 7. Yakima packages the carrier in a nice-looking sturdy cardboard box with a flap lid. I can fit the two parts of the carrier in the box, with the brackets/straps still installed, for convenient storage (see picture). CONS: None so far, though I haven't yet actually hauled skis up the mountain! After this ski season is over and eTrailer asks me for a follow-up review, I'll let you know. I'm also thinking about seeing if the ski carrier can be attached to my small hitch-mounted cargo carrier. That would make loading and unloading the skis easier than on the roof.
First off...you can't beat the service of etrailer.com. I was looking for a ski rack for my son's 2012 Subaru Impreza with the factory roof rack (base model not the sport). I could find no reviews of anybody installing one of these on one of those. I took the plunge and will say that I am very happy with the outcome. The installation is a bit tricky and four hands help, but after the first one was installed we had the hang of it and the second one went on very quickly. Even with the expedited shipping this rack was about $50 cheaper than the Subaru ski rack. Again the etrailer.com service is fantastic. I have purchased products here before and will do so again.
# 4
Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
This rhino product was the perfect solution for me. With a roof rack nearing capacity, I still wanted an accessory for my fishing rods AND ski’s. This rhino product filled that need! Super easy to install in the T-track. Thanks agan!
Last year I purchased Rino ski racks from etrailer and they work great . The hardware fit my roof racks and all the fittings are tight. Ordering was easy. Shipping was fast and I even got a follow up personal email from George a year later asking how I liked them - which was impressive! I would definitely recommend etrailer as an honest and good outdoor gear company!
# 5
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
So easy to install onto Thule AeroBlade. Quality materials and convenient design. No significant noise noticeable from wind resistance when driving. etrailer provided great shipment/notification support and was great resource for how-to videos, commentary.
Better than I expected. Only comes with four core locks so be aware of that if you want six like I did. Bought two more locks from Thule with the same key #. Mounted this carrier on my Rhino Rack. Perfect fit and looks great. Would highly recommend.
# 6
Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Decent rack for the money. The locks are a bit finicky due to the metal/composite combination. They definitely require graphite lubricant regularly. I've only used it with 2 pair of skis and it works well.
Howzit etrailer.com & staff. the rack itself is sturdy and more aero than comparable units. For my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek (OEM) Aero Bars, it was necessary to shim the (rear) lower/leading edge clamp assembly with two 1/8” x 1.5” x 1.5” (EPDM) rubber pads. The bars are shaped like a wing – and these shims helped to level the rear rack with the one in front. Overall - it looks very clean and functional. I might screw on some rubber ends over the ends of the mounting bolt to complete the project. Time to make some turns. Thank you!!
# 7
Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Very well built. I like it so much I purchased the larger EVO 6 model too for when the this one isn't enough.
I actually ended up buying a second set so I can fit a total of 8 pairs of skis on my jeep. I love the quality and ease of installation. It’s an easy to use system and love that my skis are secured.
# 8
Kuat Switch 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
Been a great purchase. Fits 4 pairs of skis and a snowboard with room to spare. Could probably fit 2 boards and 3 pairs of skis easy.
# 9
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
This rack easily fits 5 sets of skis for my family. It is FAIRLY easy to take on and off (could be faster if we didn't have to turn turn turn the dials). My biggest complaint is that as soon as my skis are out of it, I HAVE to remove it from my car (SUV). The noise of it empty on my roof is so loud when I am on the highway it is AWFUL! It's like it vibrates my whole car and is super loud. It only does it when there are no skis in it. It is frustrating since it would be way easier just to leave it on all winter taking my skis on and off when we need to, not the entire rack.
Just put this snowboard rack on my 2011 4runner mounted to Thule Aeroblade roof rack. Easy to install and use. Quality seems good. Like the look. No noise issues when driving. No complaints so far. Overall satisfied!
# 10
Yakima FreshTrack 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
I love this ski rack and the service I got while making the purchase from etrailer! This rack securely holds up to 4 pair of skis and is super easy to put on and take off of the roof. I would highly recommend this rack to anyone. I would also highly recommend purchasing this product and any other rooftop rack needs from etrailer
We added two more racks to the two we already had on our Jeep. Easy to install and use
# 11
Yakima FreshTrack 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
Looks great on the vehicle. Had a little struggle tightening onto the cross bars but adapted and overcame!
It's a ski rack so its not all that exciting. I like that it is small for storage reasons when not using it. The fastening system to my Toyota Highlander factory rack is secure but a little cumbersome to apply and take off. I like to take it off when not using it to preserve my gas mileage. The boards and skis fit fine although they are stacked in order to get 4 peoples worth of equipment up there. A small price to pay for their compact size on the roof or in the garage.
# 12
Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Clamp On - Locking - 3 Pairs of Fat Skis or 2 Boards
Easy to setup. Installing and removing is very easy.
Great product, can fit 2 pairs of wide powder skis and poles in easily. No issues, left the carrier on year round
Fit Check: Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs on a 2013 Ford Edge
Speaker 1: Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we're going to be test fitting the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack System. This is going to consist of part numbers RRVA137B-2. These are the Vortex Aero Crossbars, 54 inches long. These also come in silver, part number RRVA137S-2. We'll also be using part number RRRLKVA, these are the 2500 series feet for the Vortex Aero Crossbars. And finally part number DK228, and that's going to be the fit kit, and the clamps that clamp on the door frame of your existing vehicle.Now, how we got the front one installed here, we had everything assembled, we put it into place, and then we measured from the center of the door jamb here to the center of the bar on both sides to make sure it was even, to get everything measured out.
Rhino-Rack RS 2500 Vortex Aero Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we'll be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Rhino Rack RS 2500 Roof Rack System, part number: RRRS524B. This kit is also available in silver, part number: RRRS524. The Rhino Rack Roof Rack System is a great solution for carrying your bike racks, cargo baskets and ski and snowboard carriers on your vehicle's roof. This will allow you to empty up space inside your cargo area. This is an aerodynamic roof rack that is going to have vortex weatherstrip on the inside that helps to reduce wind, noise and drag compared to other styled crossbars. This weatherstrip on the top is removable and it is going to help to keep dirt, debris and liquid out of your crossbar. It is also easily cutdown to accommodate channel-mounted accessories. The locking end cap is going to make sure your refract system stays secure to your vehicle and the custom pad, as well as the clamp, is custom fit to your vehicle and has rubber on any portion that touches your vehicle; so it will help to reduce any kind of scratches or abrasions. This roof rack system has a 165 pound weight pound capacity, so you do want to double check your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure it can withstand that much weight. We all ready have our first crossbar installed on our vehicle. We're going to show you how we put the second one together.
Set up: SportRack Semi-Custom Roof Rack for Naked Roofs on a 2013 Ford Edge
Today, on our 2013, Ford Edge, we'll be test fitting the Sport Rack semi-custom roof rackfor naked roofssquare cross bars 50 inches long, part number SR-1010 with our roof rack assembled according to the instructions, we'll begin our test fit by opening both front doors. We'll place our front bar onto the front part of our roof. To ensure that we have this bar in the correct spot, we need to measure 9 inches from the center of our door jamb to the center of our footpack. We'll do this measurement on both sides, to make sure that our feet are in-linewith each other. We can use the included Allen key to tighten the Allen bolt to secure our foot clamp around the roof line of our vehicle. We'll do this on both sides.
Rhino-Rack Heavy Duty Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, we'll be test fitting the Rhino Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack with a heavy duty square bars 44 inches long and silver, part number DH1375S. We'll also be using the custom DKclamps and pads for the Rhino Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack systems, part number DK228. With our roof rack assembled according to the instructions, we'll grab our front bar and place it onto the front part of our roof.We need to measure from the center of the door jam to the center arrow of leg foot plate.This measurement needs to be 170 millimeters or 17 centimeters. We'll do this measurement on both sides to insure that our feet are in line with each other. Once we have it in place, we can use the included tool to tighten down the bolt, which will secure our clamp around our roof line. We'll make our way back and forth, tightening a little bit at a time, so we don' t lose our position.
Setting up the Custom DK Fit Kit for 4 Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack Legs on your 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge we'll be test fitting the Rhino Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack with Euro Square Bars, 54 inches long in black, part number DS1375B. We'll also be using the custom DK clamps and pads for the Rhino Rack 2500 Series, which is DK228. With our roof rack assembled according to the instructions, we'll begin our test fit by opening our front doors. We'll place the front bar onto the front part of our roof. To ensure that we have this bar in the correct spot, we need to measure 170 mm or 17 cm from the center of the door jam to the center of our foot plate. We'll do this measurement on both sides to ensure that our feet are in line with each other. Now we can take the included tool, tighten down the Allen bolt, which will secure our clamp around the roof line of our vehicle.
Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, we'll be test fitting the Rhino Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack with Aero Crossbars 54 inches long in silver part number DA1375. We'll also be using the Custom DK Clamps and Pads for the Rhino Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack part number DK228. With our roof rack assembled according to the instructions, we'll grab our front bar and place it onto front part of our roof. To ensure that we have our bar in the correct spot, we need to measure 170 millimeters or 17 centimeters from the center of the door jamb to the center of our foot pack. We'll do this measurement on both sides to ensure that our feet are in line with each other. Once we have it in place, we can go ahead and use the included tool to tighten down our bolts which will secure our clamps around our roof line. We'll open our rear doors and grab our rear bar. To ensure that we have our rear bar in the correct spot we need to measure 700 millimeters or 70 centimeters from the center of our front bar to the center of our rear bar.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Ford Edge
Today on our 2013 Ford Edge, were going to be doing a test fit of the Yakima Roof Rack System. Well be using the 58 inch load bars part number Y00409. We will also be using the Q 102 Q Clips for the Yakima Q Towers, part number Y00702 and they Yakima Q Towers Roof Rack Feet for the Naked Roof, part number Y00124. Were going to start with our load bars already assembled according to the instructions. First off, well go ahead and open the front car doors and then we can go ahead and put our front load bar in place. To make sure we have them located in the right spot, were going to measure from the leading edge of the windshield to the leading edge of our tower.
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