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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 27-9/16 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Square Bars - Rhino Rack
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by: Sierra12/16/2022
E trailer I have a 2019 Mazda6 and purchased the rhino rack series 2500 parts (fit kit #DK289, foot pack #RRRLKVA, aero crossbars#RRVA126B-2), and the rhino rack snowboard/ski carrier #RR576. My car does have fixed mounting points underneath the strip on the roof so I opted to add them to my roof and not use the clamp for kit that goes in the door jam. Every time I entered the year, make, and model of my car, the parts came up with the clamp fit kit part #DK387 which I did not want. But after some research, I found the correct fixed mounting point fit kit. The site of course told me that this part wouldn’t fit my car but after looking at the customer reviews, I saw them used on Mazdas. All of the rhino rack instructions were not the best. We did have to make some adjustments. One of the instruction packs tells you how long you’re supposed to cut the rubber pieces that go into the crossbars based on your car but unfortunately, the measurements were wrong for my car (picture- front 166mm is wrong). The front bar length was about an inch too short and I had to add more rubber to make it longer to fit the fixed mounting points on my roof. After some time of trying to interpret the instructions, and looking up whatever available instructional videos were online, we finally finished installing them and they do look really nice. At higher speeds on the highway I can definitely hear more noise. The actual snowboard carrier is fine, fits all 4 boards fine. It is a little difficult to close once I have my boards in there because you have to push the top bar all the way down and hold it down to be able to turn the key to lock it. I’m just happy I don’t have to shove the boards in my trunk. I do like that all the parts in this series come with locks and keys. So far no problems. Overall good product.
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by: Jen11/01/2022
This rack works great with the four pairs of skis I lugged from Oregon to Alaska. I'm using it on the beef rack cross bars that came with my go fast camper which are very difficult to find mountings for. This one worked great though with a little bit of metal grinding on the bolts that slide into the t-slot of the rack. It locks and unlocks fairly easily (with a little bit of jangling involved), but so far so good!
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Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Pairs of Skis
- 15-3/4Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars - Rhino Rack
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by: Tim04/07/2024
My second Rhino Rack. I use the racks for skiing and fishing pole. I travel a lot and have never had a problem with them. The Installation is simple and can be completed in under 15 minutes. Etrailer was cheaper than amazon, didnt charge for shipping, and I got the rack a few days after ordering. Would totally recommend etrailer.
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by: John05/02/2024
Product arrived very well packaged and on time. It’s very robust and came with locks installed. It’s also set up for T-bolt rails which I needed. It was also a few dollars less than Amazon. etrailer is great to deal with and their YouTube videos on this and other products are extremely helpful.
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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 19-11/16 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars - Rhino Rack
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by: Brian02/27/2024
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!!
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by: Nick11/07/2023
In what universe can you fit 2 snowboards in this thing?! What a waste of money, but the bigger one if you actually need to carry more than one snowboard!
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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 3 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 3 Pairs of Skis
- 18-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars - Rhino Rack
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by: Bruce10/14/2022
I think these racks will be excellent during ski outings for many years. I attached them directly to the C-grooves on my Aero bars rather than using the provided clamps. The C-groove attachment is stronger and slightly lower profile. I love the large release buttons!.
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by: Nick G02/11/2019
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.
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Yakima FatCat EVO 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 30-1/2 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars - Yakima
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by: Cipriano03/20/2024
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.
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by: Liko05/03/2022
These are extremely easy and quick to install. Love the aerodynamics of them as well as it's quality craftsmanship. Very pleased with this item and with the delivery speed! From North Shore Oahu....MAHALO
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Kuat Grip Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Slide Out - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Fixed Height
- Ski and Rack Locks
- 4 Snowboards
- 6 Pairs of Skis
- 28 Inch Long
- Slide Out
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars - Kuat
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by: John 02/11/2024
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.
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by: Mike06/13/2023
These rack are great, I have them on both of my SUVs all winter. The etrailer seevice was excellent as well.
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Yakima FreshTrack 4 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
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- Roof Rack
- Clamp-On
- Adjustable Height
- Board/Ski Lock
- 2 Snowboards
- 4 Pairs of Skis
- 25-1/4 Inch Long
- Fixed
- Aero Bars
Elliptical Bars
Factory Bars
Round Bars
Square Bars - Yakima
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by: Reid01/19/2022
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
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by: Gary A01/07/2021
We added two more racks to the two we already had on our Jeep. Easy to install and use
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Ski And Snowboard Racks Videos
Rhino Rack Roof Rack Review - 2017 Volkswagen Golf
Speaker 1: Today on my 2017 Volkswagen Golf, we're going to be test fitting the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero roof rack system. This is going to consist of part number RRVA137B-2, those are the bars here. These also come in silver as part number RRVA126S-2. We'll also be using part number RRRLKDA, these are the 2500 series legs for the Vortex Aero crossbars. And finally, part number DK390, and this is the fit kit that clamps around your existing door frame.This is a great roof rack system that will help you carry wide variety of accessories on your roof while freeing up space inside your Golf. Such as bike racks, cargo baskets, or smaller cargo boxes.
Yakima JetStream Crossbars Installation - 2016 Volkswagen Golf
Today on our 2016 Volkswagen Golf GTI, we're going to be test-fitting the Yakima Roof Rack. It's going to include the jet stream, 50" crossbars, part #Y00425. The baseline towers, part #Y00146 The baseline clips for the front, part #Y06123. The clips for the rear, part #Y06125. To start our installation, we're going to take the end cap off of our bar. We already removed this rubber strip, the filler strip, on the bottom side. We're going to take our tower, we're going to slide in to the bottom of our rail, we're going to slide it in.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2015 Volkswagen Golf
Today on our 2015 Volkswagen GTI, we will be doing a test fit of the Yakima Q Tower roof rack system. For your round bar here, it's going to be part number Y00408. You also have your Q Towers, which is going to be part number Y00124, as well as two sets of foot packs. You will have your Y00664s, which in this case, is going to be for our back bar, and on the vehicle right now, we have our Y00663. Which, the only difference is that your bars are going to be a little bit shorter on the front than they are on the back for the Q clips here. We'll go ahead and go through how to get everything assembled. We will be using a few different tools, as well.
Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2010 Volkswagen Golf
Today on our 2010 Volkswagen Golf we'll be test fitting the Thule Traverse Roof Rack System, part numbers THLB50, TH480, and THKIT1321. We'll begin our test fit by first opening up the front doors of the vehicle. We'll then use an allen wrench to loosen up and remove the black plastic covers which will allow the barbs and the clips to go up into. With this done, we'll place the front load bar onto the front of our roof. We'll then take some cleaner to clean off the roof where our protective padding is going to be. Now since there's already a hole where the clip is going to be into, you can use that as the halfway point to place your clear protective pad down. We'll then peel off our clear protective padding and carefully place it onto the roof, being careful as the underside of the protector is extremely sticky. We'll repeat these steps for both sides. With this done, we can place the front load bar onto the front of our roof.
Volkswagen Golf Ski And Snowboard Racks Questions
- The Fit Kit for Thule Evo Clamp and Edge Clamp Roof Rack Feet # TH145010 does not fit the Rapid Traverse, just the Thule Evo and Edge.
This is the correct fit kit for the 2021 VW Golf hatchback, and along with the # TH145010 you can get a complete Thule roof rack for your Golf with the Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501, and Thule Evo WingBars - Silver # TH711400 or Black # TH711420.
Finally, if you'd like to lock the rack to your Golf to add security you can do so with the Thule...
view full answer... - Rhino Rack actually has a flush bar style roof rack that fits your 2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI with the part # RR23QR which comes with all of the components needed. The part number you mentioned does not work with this style of rack.
view full answer... - Yes, the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack for Naked Roofs # RR23QR and Thule Force XT L Rooftop Cargo Box # TH6357B will fit great on your 2019 Volkswagen Golf R.
view full answer... - I'll try to tackle these in the order you asked them:
1) No, the # RRRS605B will not mount where the plastic tab is and will instead mount 7-7/8" towards the front of the vehicle from the line where the front and rear door meet- the # RRRS605B will clamp into the door jams on your 2019 VW Golf 5dr
2) It's generally a no-go when it comes to opening your moon roof with a roof rack attached to your roof. Luckily this roof rack is fairly easy to install and remove so you'll...
view full answer... - For your 2019 VW Golf we do have several options in an aero-style roof rack which include products from Rhino-Rack and Yakima. All appear on the linked page.
My top recommendation is the Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Roof Rack. The Vortex system is made of parts # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK390. You can see it installed on a Golf by clicking on the linked video.
The Vortex rack features sleek 49-inch black crossbars that have much more of an OEM appearance than many other aftermarket...
view full answer... - For your 2019 VW Golf with the naked roof I highly recommend the Rhino-Rack ROC25 # RR23QR because of its sleek design where the crossbars don't actually extend past the feet. This gives you a nice OEM appearance that will look great on your brand new VW.
I really like the Rhino-Rack systems because they offer many of the same benefits and features of the high-end brands but without the high-end costs. The elliptical shape on these aluminum bars will also provide for an extremely...
view full answer... - I am happy to inform you that the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack, part # RR23QR, is a confirmed fit for your 2019 Volkswagen Golf 5-Door with the panoramic sunroof.
I do not recommend using your sunroof while it is installed, though. Most roof racks do not allow the sunroof to be opened because there isn't enough clearance. You should definitely check this before fully installing the rack.
view full answer... - Yes, I can confirm that the 49" Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars item # RRVA126B-2 you mentioned will fit your daughter's 2013 VW Golf. They are 3" longer then the 46" item # RRVA118B-2 which is recommended for her car but the extra 1-1/2" on either side will not be noticeable or break any laws.
The rest of the parts you need to add a Rhino-Rack roof rack to your daughter's 2013 VW Golf are listed below:
Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Legs for Vortex Aero Crossbars - Naked Roofs...
view full answer... - We can meet all your needs for a roof-mounted bike rack to go with the Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack # RR23QR, and the best option to do that is from Kuat. The rack will work with both your bikes because it has a 3-way fork mount system that allows you to carry bikes with a 9-mm quick-release skewer, a 15-mm thru-axle fork, or a 20-mm thru-axle fork. The Trio is available in your choice of two different colors:
- Gunmetal Gray: Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack # RU01
- Black and Polished...
view full answer... - I do have an option for you but I don't have any way for you to use your old Q-Towers on your new 2018 Volkswagen Golf GTI because the clips are just not available. The best option you have to reuse some of the components you have now is to purchase new clips part # Y06123 for the front and part # Y06125 for the rear, new feet part # Y28TR, and the adapter part # Y03536.
I am not sure what you are asking in regards to Thule but most of their accessories will work with the Yakima...
view full answer... - I checked with Yakima to verify their crossbar spread dimension of their rack that consists of part numbers # Y00421, # Y28TR, # Y06123, and # Y06125 and it is 32 inches between the front and rear bar on center.
From the front windshield to the front crossbar it will measure 7 inches. You can use these dimensions to find out exactly where the roof rack will end up on your roof.
I attached a picture that I took from Yakima's site to verify this as well.
view full answer... - Yes, you are correct. The 2017 VW GTI is considered a Golf. That said, you will want the following for your naked roof:
Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 49" Long # RRVA126B-2
Legs # RRRLKVA
Fit Kit # DK390
view full answer... - Fits for vehicles change often, or the different body variations for a vehicle can have completely different fits, even if they are largely the same vehicle.
At this time, Yakima has started to retire the Q-Clip system in favor of their newer BaseClip fits. However, for your vehicle, you will need Clips Q63 and Q112.
If you have an existing round bar, or want to add a new kit to your vehicle, I recommend the following:
If you don't have any raised siderails:
Round...
view full answer... - So Rhino Rack has a ROC25 roof rack that does fit your 2017 Volkswagen Golf with the part # RR23QR that does use the fit kit part # DK390 that you referenced. If you are sure you have the correct length bar rack this fit kit would allow it to fit your Golf.
view full answer... - There are numerous cargo boxes that are compatible with Rhino-Rack roof rack # RR23QR for your 2016 Volkswagen Golf R. For a box that has the most space and can fit the roof rack you can use Thule Motion XT # TH629906. This is a massive 22 cubic foot box that has internal dimensions of 84-1/2" long x 33" wide x 16" tall.
The next step down in size is Thule Force XT Sport Item # TH6356B. This box has less space, 11 cubic feet, but it is longer at 74-3/4 inches.
And the next...
view full answer... - Yes, the 50" Yakima JetStream Crossbars # Y00425 and TimberLine Towers # Y33TR can easily accommodate 2 roof mounted bike racks. In all honesty you can probably fit about 4 bike racks on these crossbars if you alternate the way they are facing.
If you don't already have bike racks then I recommend using the Yakima FrontLoader # Y02103 if you want to keep the front wheel on or the Yakima HighSpeed # Y02115 if you're looking for one where you take the fornt wheel off.
These...
view full answer... - I recommend picking up the Yakima JetStream roof rack kit for the raised rails on your 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen because the legs have some adjustments in them to ensure the best fit and the crossbars are a high quality that will last a long time. Here are the parts you need for this system:
- 50" JetStream Crossbars # Y00425
- TimberLine Towers # Y33TR
- Lock Core Kit (optional) # Y07204
Attached is an installation video for you to check out!
view full answer... - The most common cause for the whistling you are hearing with an aero-bar roof rack installed like the Rhino-Rack # RR23QR is an open channel where the rubber inserts install. You did mention verifying that the strips are in place so this doesn't appear to be the issue.
If you notice that the whistling is coming from near one of the connection points between the crossbar and mounting feet, check to make sure that the fit is secure between the two components. You can try repeating...
view full answer... - I do not foresee there being any problem with the AeroBlade bars and the roof of your 2015 Volkswagen Gold Sportwagen. I tried out an Atlantis cargo box claw on an AeroBlade bar and with the claw gripping the bar it measures approximately 2-1/2 from the top of the bar to the bottom of the claw arms. When opening and closing the claw it doesn't drop down much, if at all.
The AeroBlade Edge system for your vehicle, # TH7501-TH7502, does have the bars raised up slightly from...
view full answer... - For your 2015 Volkswagen Golf the Rhino Rack roof rack that consists of part numbers # RRVA126B-2, # RRRLKVA and # DK390 would be a great fit at a great price.
For a bike rack then the Thule ProRide part # TH598004 is a great option that allows you to keep the front wheel on the bike.
I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well.
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