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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
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.
Works awesome with the snowboards, easy to attach/detach, and durable. Locks and holds fine, initial ordering was confusing and hard to figure out since it’s not a package, and had to get individual components. Rhino rack could definitely improve that! Otherwise it would be 5 star.
# 2
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
# 3
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.
# 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 - 3 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
I can't ski, I fly fish. However my oldest decided to try downhill skiing after being gifted a pair of skis. I am budget minded should the skiing not work out and after breaking many rod tips decided this might solve 2 problem. I am very pleased w/this equipment holder. It has transported skis & ski poles too and from and no longer does my oldest have to dodge skies coming over the back seat. So far it has taken abuse from the rain (& freezing rain), snow, ice, rapid warming, road salt, and upwards of 70mph and there has been no shifting, loosening, breaking of plastic or any other noticeable problems. I am excited for spring to see how it transports my fly rods.
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
# 7
Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
Love it!!!!!! Great ski rack replacement for older rack. The extended slide is incredible. The eTrailer support helped me pick the model that worked for my car and crossbars. Another wonderful purchase from my go to source for bike/ski or other related products!
Fits our 4 skis and 1 snowboard, 2 skis are for kids which makes it easier. Slide out is really helpful so we don't have to climb over the car to put things on the rack.
# 8
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.
# 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 FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
Recieved this product and looks fantastic on my new forester. Installing was a breeze and delivery was quick and fast
# 11
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.
# 12
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Silver
Awful!!! I paid for a new ski rack and you sent me a used one. Someone stuffed it back into the box and it doesnt even fit in the box.
Very nice racks perfect for my fishing rods, I like buying from etrailer there are first class company.
# 13
Thule SnowPack Extender Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
Game changer! I don’t have to climb on the car to put our skis on the rack or take them off. It’s also easy to put the rack on the car and take it off. I’m got sure you could get six pairs of skis on the rack, but I haven’t tried. It’s certainly no problem getting four pairs.
I am so thankful I spent the extra money and ordered the one that pulls out to easily load/unload skies. I’ve had several opportunities where I have had 6 pairs of skies to transport. I have had others approach me to see if I would trade.
# 14
Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
These rack are great, I have them on both of my SUVs all winter. The etrailer seevice was excellent as well.
Rack works great. Slide out makes loading and unloading much easier. So far we only put five pairs of fat skis on. Might have room for one more pair if I closed the gap between pairs but we didn’t need six pairs for that trip. Only problem was the rack froze up after driving through fresh rain. We had no problems with freezing while driving through salted slush. So far we’ve used it on two longer ski trips to CO from AZ. It’s quiet and strong. We once had a cheaper rack release our top model, expensive, skis onto the highway at 65 mph. That’s why I bought a Kuat.
# 15
Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards - Black
Work great with the Thule set up I purchased for my 2025 Audi A6 Allroad. Couldn't be happier
Thule makes excellent products no matter what you need.and always get them from etrailer they have the best customer service bar none.
# 16
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.
Excellent ski rack. I purchased because I wanted absolutely no noise. This thing is super quiet went flipped up or down. Love the looks of it flipped down. Absolutely no complaints. Easy to use and set up.
# 17
Inno Ski and Snowboard Roof Rack - Dual Angle - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
# 18
Kuat Switch 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Kuat is a high quality product with great customer service. This product plus E-trailer equals a win-win! This carrier is easy to install, works great, and looks good as well.
Used it about a dozen times in the 23/24 season including a multi hundred mile trip to Vermont and it worked great. It is a solid product with seeming quality materials. The switch feature is perfect when not utilizing the rack to transport gear. Gear is kept secure. It is easy to install and un/load equipment.
# 19
Inno Gravity Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Clamp On - Locking - 6 Pairs of Fat Skis or 4 Boards
Upgraded to these last year from a set of an old set of Thules that did it's job for over a decade mounted all-seasons. Fear of the old mounting plastic from cracking.. decided it was time for an upgrade. Found these online with great reviews. Do not regret! The mounting system is genius & product is very well made! Being able to load/unload from both sides of vehicle means less work for me.. LOL
Easy to install. Works fine with my 2017 CR-V factory crossbars even though they are only 20mm thick. Quick removal when not needed.
# 20
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
Does it Fit? Testing the Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Speaker 1: Today on our 2017 Subaru Forrester we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Malone Airflow 2 Roof Rack, part number MPG215. If you're looking for a way to free up space in your Subaru for passengers and pets or carry some rather large equipment the Malone Airflow 2 Roof Rack System is going to be a great option to strap all your equipment to the top of your roof, giving you more room inside. The elliptical shape of the bar itself is going to cut down on a lot of that wind noise and drag that's commonly associated with roof racks.Now our roof rack system is going to work with your factory raised rails, and it's going to have a rubber surround so we're not going to have to worry about any scratches our abrasions damaging the paint. It's going to come in with a built in metal lock core, and two keys that's not only going to keep our roof rack secure, but it's also going to house our included tightening tool. On top here we're going to have a rubber strip that's going to run along the entire length of the bar, which is not only going to give us a nice spot to mount our accessories and a nice grip, but it's also going to cut down on some of that wind noise.Unlike a lot of other roof rack systems our end cap is going to have a hinge here, to where we're not going to have to fully remove it. In some cases we can actually just push this rubber strip down and put in our favorite T-track accessories.
Best 2017 Subaru Forester Roof Rack Options
Today we're going to be going over the best roof rack options available for your 2017 Subaru Forester. When choosing roof racks for your particular vehicle, I want you to keep in mind that this is going to be for the Subaru Foresters with factory raise side rails. These are going to be the top three options for that vehicle. Up at the top, we have the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack System. Here we have the Thule AeroBlade Edge Rack System. At the bottom, we have the Inno Aero Bar Roof Rack System. The Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack System consists of part numbers RRVA126B-2.
Fit Check: Yakima RidgeLine Roof Rack for Flush Rails on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2017 Subaru Forester we're going to be test fitting the Yakima CoreBar roof rack system. This consists of part numbers Y00421. These are the Yakima CoreBar crossbars made from steel, and 50" long. We also have part number Y00147. These are the TimberLine Towers for Yakima crossbars, particularly for factory raised side rails like you see here. Now we have the front one installed. The bar itself, unlike other steel bars, actually has an aerodynamic shape to it.
RockyMounts Roof Rack Review - 2017 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2017 Subaru Forester we're going to be test fitting the RockyMounts roof rack system. This is going to consist of part numbers RKY3054, these are the RockyMounts Ouray Cross Bars, 47 inches long in black, and we also have part number RKY3002. These are the RockyMounts Flagstaff towers for factory-raised side rails. This what's actually going to wrap around your factory-raised side rails. We already have the front one installed. As you can see, the bar here actually has a nice aerodynamic shape to it and that's going to cut down wind noise and drag while you're driving. As I said, the towers do wrap around your actually factory-raised side rails and are tightened down by the screw on the inside.
Thule Roof Rack Review - 2017 Subaru Forester
Today, on our 2017 Subaru Forester, we're going to be test fitting the Thule AeroBlade Roof Rack System consisting of part numbers THARB47 . These are the AeroBlade Load Bars, 47" long. These also come in black as part number THARB47B. We also have part number TH450R. These are the Rapid Crossroad Roof Mounted Foot Packs that actually attach to your side rails. We have the front one installed already. It has a nice aerodynamic shape to it.
Thule Roof Rack Review - 2017 Subaru Forester TH450
Today in our 2017 Subaru Forester, we're going to be test fitting the Thule Roof Rack system consisting of part numbers THLB50 and part number TH450. These are the load bars, 50 inches long, as well as the Crossroad roof-mounted Foot Packs. We have the front one already installed. This is a nice, sturdy bar combined with the rear load bar. This has a carry capacity of 165 pounds although you always want to double check with your vehicles manual to make sure it can withstand that weight. It's very easy to install and we have these rubber-coated steel straps that wrap around your factory raised side rails, get locked into place on the inside here, and then we have our end caps at the end here which snap in and also tighten it down. Now with this plastic piece here you can actually knock these out and replace them with the Thule Lock Core which is sold separately and you can find it on etrailer.com. When you do install these, with the locks installed as well, then you can actually secure it to your side rails after you put them on. Let's go ahead and show you how the rears one goes on. We already have it partially assembled on our table here.
Test Fit: Inno Aero Crossbars on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2017 Subaru Forester, we're going to be test fitting the Inno Roof Rack system consisting of part numbers INXB100-2. These are the Inno Arrow Crossbars 39" long. Part number INXS100, these are the Inno Flush Feet for the Arrow Crossbars particularly for the factory raised side rails. we already have the front one installed. You can see that the bars themselves have this nice factory style look to it. It looks like it's a part of your vehicle basically. It does have a rubber coated steel strap that wraps around your factory raised side rails, gets tightened down, and then locked into place with these end caps, which means when you install this it's going to be secured to your vehicle. This bar, combined with the rear crossbar, have a carrying capacity of 155lbs although you always want to double check and make sure your roof can withstand that kind of weight.
Fit Verified: Inno Square Bar Roof Rack for Naked Roofs on a 2017 Subaru Forester
Today on our 2017 Subaru Forester we're going to be test fitting the Inno roof rack system consisting of part numbers IN-B117, and these are the Inno square cross bars, 46 inches long, and part number IN-FR, and these are the Inno feet for the square cross bars, particularly for factory raised side rails. We already have the front one installed, you can see we have a rubber coated steel strap that wraps around the factory side rail itself, and then we have this cover here which is lockable, so once you install these these are actually secured to your side rail. The bar itself is nice and heavy duty. Combined with the rear cross bar it has a carrying capacity of 220 pounds, although you always want to double check with your manufacturer's recommendations to make sure that the weight isn't too much for your actual roof. Let's go ahead and show you how the rear one installs. We already have it partially assembled on our table here. We have our foot as well as our covers, we've already taken our end-cap off, and pretty much what's going to happen here is this square portion here is just going to fit over our cross bar. Just slides on like so, I'll go ahead and put the end-cap on just so we don't forget it.
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