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This setup is built for real work and play. The two 54" Sportz Aero crossbars are made of lightweight, structural-grade, extruded aluminum that gives you strength and stability without extra weight. With a 220-lb weight capacity, it handles ladders, conduit cases, cargo boxes, kayaks, or rooftop tents with ease. The black elliptical shape cuts down wind drag while still being tough enough for long hauls.
Every trip demands something different, and the 63" RTC-style tracks make it simple to adjust. Each track has dual C-channels that let you move mounting legs forward or backward to fit your load. Whether you’re hauling wide kayaks or a compact cargo box, you can fine-tune bar placement to get the right balance and clearance. Tracks mount securely using stainless steel hardware and can be trimmed for custom applications.
The Quick Mount legs make setup fast and hassle-free. Once the bases are bolted into the tracks, you can attach or remove the crossbars in seconds using the built-in trigger system—no tools needed. Just squeeze the internal triggers to release or slide them apart to lock in place. When the legs are off, precision-molded inserts cover the bases for a clean look and to keep dirt out.
You don’t have to worry about your gear when it’s parked or on the move. The locking covers on each leg help secure the rack to your roof while keeping the system tight during travel. Stainless steel fasteners with anti-corrosion coatings and glass-reinforced nylon legs hold up against the elements so your rack stays dependable season after season.
The top of each bar includes a built-in C-channel for mounting Rhino-Rack accessories and carriers—everything from kayak cradles to cargo trays or bike racks. The rubber strips in those channels cushion your gear, add grip, and help quiet things down on windy drives. You can even cut sections of strip when needed to fit channel-mount accessories right where you want them.
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
92% were satisfied with this product
8% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Mounted in the cap of my Tacoma for my kayaks. Installation was straightforward. Very happy with it. I get a little wind whistle from it but I think that’s to be expected from most any rack.
Super straight forward install, very strong works great! No leaks! I haule surfboards and kayaks, just what I needed. As always customer service is above and beyond! Sorry wish I had better pictures
I mean I just installed it, but the rack seems really sturdy and like it will do a great job. The hardest part was getting the roof rails lined up correctly. I spent some time on it to get things just right and it seems to have worked out well. I read some reviews where people complained about missing hardware and such, but that was not my experience. Everything was there. Just make sure to check inside the roof rails for the rubber vortex inserts. I initially thought they were missing until I dumped them out.
Overall the Rhino Rack with Vortex aero bars is an excellent product. I like the high quality of the rails, crossbars, rail-to-crossbar fittings and the stainless steels fasteners. Installation was easy. The only two minor gripes are 1. The crossbar end caps have a 1/4-turn fitting to secure it, but it takes a special tool that I did not find in packaging; 2. The instructions mention finishing the install by slipping in the vortex strips into crossbar channel but I did not have any strips in my package. Overall, a solid setup.
I ordered this Rhino Rack Aero bar package for my 2014 GMC Sierra 1500, 6.5’ bed with ARE camper shell. The order was shipped very quickly and arrived ahead of the original estimated delivery date. I installed this on my camper shell with no problems. I am very OCD about my truck being clean and things lining up properly and evenly, so I spent a bit of extra time measuring and adjusting and measuring and adjusting to make sure it was precise, so the overall install for me took about 3 hours. But I thought that wasn’t too bad. Overall, I am very pleased with the ordering, shipping and product itself so far. Can’t evaluate actually putting anything on it yet as I have not done so yet, but it feels very solid and well made.
I used this rack to mount on top of my Roll and lock tonneau cover because they don't offer the T-slot option with the RAM box truck bed. It works great.
Installed on 2014 F-150 w/ fiberglass topper. Almost downgraded kit a star because of the instructions... incomplete and some important errors... so do the math and don't trust the indicated 5-5/8" spacing for drilling the mounting holes... you'll end up w/ extra holes you'll need to go back and fill... recommend keeping it simple, two are 5/8" in from both ends, and then just mark at 9", 18", 27", 36", 45" and 54" for the other six hole, from either end. There are eight bolts for each side, but only six rubber grommets, had to presume since the two end ones go thru the rubber end cap they didn't need/get a grommet. Did it by myself; definitely recommend a second pair of hands to at least hold the other end the rail during marking, a helper would have made installation a whole lot simpler and faster. But the end results make it all worthwhile.
Been a year of having and the Product is good ,just make sure to count how many through fasteners that are included. (Or read instructions first and count parts)
The instructions had a measurement as a “drill through” every certain amount of distance note and as it turned out , I had 4 less through fasteners than the measurements alloyed for on my track rails. I happened to find a pack of the fasteners on eBay so it all worked out.
Just learn from my mistake and double check.
2017 F150 Camper Shell. Nice system and install is pretty simple once you gather your measurements, Luckily, I have a friend with an identical truck, so it didn’t take me very long. I used blue painters take to layout the tracks and drilled my holes. System is nice but does whistle at 70 mph.
UPS destroyed the first rack system that came but etrailer sent a second one very fast. Zero complaints
The rail kit for fiberglass truck caps arrived promptly and was as described on the website. Reasonably easy to install and easily as good as Thule and Yakima racks for half the money. My only minor quibble is a couple of small scratches on a crossbar. However, since it's sure to get scratches from normal use is not a big deal. It'll be used to mount an awning and extra gear for group camping trips.
This is the second vehicle now that I've put the Rhino-Rack Aero Bar roof rack kit on. The instructions aren't too hard to follow with basic assembly knowledge and etrailer has a video tutorial for installation instruction which helped also. I didn't realize the allen wrench they provided also doubles as the security bolt bit you'll need when installing the brackets into the tracks so I just picked one up at the local hardware store. It's a great value for this product and I never had issues with my last kit and don't anticipate any with this one.
Rhino rack products are great and you can't blame etrailer for R.R. packaging. My package was missing a track end cap, etrailer made it right. My big question was how much deflection the track could take on a A.R.E. MX topper with slightly curved roof? Did not want to overstress track, bolts or topper. I carefully prebent track and very happy with results. Bolts were long and had to trim.
I absolutely love, it's the perfect match for my truck.
Be careful with this system. Our side rail failed on a trip after 2 years of use. The rear right side cracked out while going down the interstate. We lost our kayaks on top. We were under the weight limit and had everything ratchet strapped down to the system. We did contact rhino rack about the warranty, they were less than helpful. They denied our claim based on the fact we did not have the kayak strapped to the front and rear bumpers. etrailer was very helpful getting us all the information we needed to submit a warranty claim.
Normally I never leave a review, but be cautious of the aluminum rails, they did not hold up long term.
I am very impressed with this roof rack. So far it performs very well with little noise during travel. Installation was not bad with most of the time spent double and triple checking measurements. It came without the grommets but William with etrailer was very helpful and quick to have four shipped to my home. Excellent customer service!
Very nice rack package. Everything was complete, and install was easy 4/10. I had used another review for the hole spacing, as it was easier. Holes at each end 5/8 in then at 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, for a total of 8 on each rail. I bought the heavy duty set, that’s why there’s 8. The standard has only 6/rail. I marked a centerline on the cap, and put the rails at 36” on center. I used painters tape to be sure they were straight. I also measured , and laid out the holes on the cap and drilled a SINGLE HOLE at the 36” mark. Then verified that the end holes would hit the reinforced portion of my ARE cap. Once that was verified, I drilled the rest of the holes. Because of the camber of the cap, a second person is helpful (holding the rail tight to the cap) when tightening up the nuts from inside the cap. After that, the rest was easy. Just center the rail mounts and lock them in. I would definitely recommend this rack set up, Especially since it was half of what my local Yakima dealer quoted me.
This was installed on a 2016 Silverado, 2500.
Tools used- Tape measure, grease pencil, painters tape, 1/4” drill bit and Cordless drill.
David
8/24/2022
great.
THE GENIUS OF A PERFECT SOLUTION
It is not very often that a purchase for something as mundane as a utility device stirs such awe inspired appreciation and praise. I have just completed the installation of the RLCP Rhino Heavy Duty Canopy/Hard Tonneau Track Mount atop my A.R.E. Camper Shell. I am amazed at the attention to detail of each and every part which has been carefully engineered and perfectly manufactured.
I am truly impressed by the genius of a perfect solution to my roof top cargo handling needs! From the mating surfaces of the injection molded towers and the lightweight, but durable extruded anodized aluminum crossbars, to the gentle contour of the rail stock to the camper rooftop, every single part has form, fit and function! The finished product is beautiful, durable, convenient, and for the money invested, economical. I give Five Stars of Praise to the Aussie friends at Rhino-Rack Australia Pty, Ltd.
Equally praiseworthy is the superb performance of e-trailers, Inc. These folks distinguish themselves from the competition through their superior attributes of website presentation, pricing, order fulfillment and package integrity. This is a unique distribution partnership which is imbued with the highest standards of e-commerce.
Job well done, everyone!
Scott H.
6/30/2019
Perfection in every sense of the word!
These installed easily for the most part. My cap has a slight curve to it but I got everything tight. Having the hem installed for a year now and using them every few days I would definitely install them again on my next truck
I like the rack. I gave you four stars because when I opened a packaging, loose bolts and nuts and washers fell out that weren't packed in plastic bags.
Fast delivery. Easy install. Like the on/off flexibility. Ease of adjustment for accessories a Plus; Good looking on my cap.
Everything came packaged well and included to get the install done. I have a long bed 3rd gen Tacoma and I had to cut 3” off the 60” long rails to make a perfect fit.
Great value for a solid product. Installation wasn’t too bad using the YouTube video.
Heather A.
6/2/2025
Hey James! The install looks great. What are you putting up there?
It works pretty well. I’ve had a 200 lbs rooftop tent on it for the last five days and haven’t had any issues. Install was fairly simple. My only complaint is the price.
Gwendolyn Y.
6/28/2025
Looks like a fantastic view, Dave! Where were you camping at in this pic?
I bought this Rhino Rack a year ago and really like it. It was fairly easy to install and is extremely robust, it can safely hold anything I put up there!
Scott
5/18/2026
Still working great after two years!
install was easy thanks to the videos on etailers site. written instructions were not so good. cut rails down to 4'11" to fit short bed camper shell on 2015 gmc sierra. Feels solid and looks good. time will tell on durability and capacity, but its built well so im not concerned about it. would be nice if the kit had more than just one key for the crossbar locks. Also only comes with one allen wrench with a hollow center for the security bolts. that could be a problem someday also if its ever lost. otherwise, im happy with the system.
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Brooke M.
6/10/2025
Looks fantastic, David! It really does suit your truck well - looks factory! What will you be carrying on top?