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When you’re hauling gear like kayaks, lumber, or camping setups, strength and stability matter most. These Heavy Duty crossbars are made of aluminum and can handle up to 220 lbs while keeping weight off your roof. The solid build holds steady on long drives and rough roads, giving you confidence that your load will stay put the whole way.
The square bars feature top channels that let you mount Rhino-Rack contractor-grade gear like ladder rollers, load stops, eyebolts, and more. The fit is tight, the setup is straightforward, and once it’s on, it’s ready for both jobsite equipment and outdoor adventures. The channels make it easy to slide hardware into place without tools or extra brackets.
The built-in rubber strips inside the top channels help cushion your gear and keep it from sliding during travel. They add a layer of slip resistance that protects both the cargo and the bars. Whether you’re strapping down a kayak or securing a ladder, that extra grip keeps things steady from start to finish.
Each set includes (4) 2500 Series legs with lockable cover plates that secure the rack to your vehicle. Once installed with the custom fit kit, the setup stays firmly in place until you remove it yourself. It’s a sturdy connection that helps prevent tampering and gives peace of mind when the rack is loaded up at camp or parked at a trailhead.
The crossbars measure 54" long x 1-5/8" wide x 1-7/8" tall, with top channel dimensions of 1-3/8" wide x 5/8" tall x 13/16" opening. That consistent shape lets you know exactly what gear fits without guessing. It’s a straightforward heavy-duty system—two bars built to take real use, backed by a limited lifetime warranty on the crossbars, a 5-year limited warranty on the legs, and a limited lifetime warranty on the fit kit.
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Ratings & Reviews
Just received product. Relatively easy to follow instructions. Product seems sturdy and quality built. Will use for transport of various recreational equipment ( bicycles, canoe, fishing gear, snow ski's, etc.) ), as well as larger products when/where applicable. Overall very happy .
Two items I received surprised me when I unpacked the box were the rails because they were not black like I saw in the picture, and the rubber insert that I am having a hard time sliding in the rail. Should this rubber insert have come already installed in the rail or is there a top on how to put in with ease?
It works well on my RDX and I love it. The only thing is that due to it is some seam space between window and the roof, you will hear some wind noise but that is common for this kind of fit kit for naked roof.
The rack fit well and was easy to install. Seems to be made well. The problem is the amount of road noise. I never even put the basket on. It was so loud, it roared. I repositioned it several times but the noise was way too much and I finally just removed it. I spent a lot of money for the rack and the basket and now they are in storage. I wish it would have worked out better because I thought it looked really good.
Well engineered rack that fits my Ram 2500 crew cab well. A bit of wind noise at highway speeds. I have the heavy duty cross pieces with a square cross section.
eTrailer and RhinoRack are the best! r>^^^^
This is my second Rhino-Rack. They go on very easily and hold the bikes/kayaks and even an extension ladder very well....thanks for a great product
Purchase a roof rack system for my 2016 Acura RDX. Great product. Easy install and removal. I remove it to save gas and keep it away from elements when not in use. My only complaint is that it came with white marker stickers for your door jams. My car is white. I used a Sharpie covered with clear Scotch tape instead.
This rack worked out great... I installed in on a 2017 Ford F-150. We drove 6 hrs through wind and rain with a SUP and Tandem Kayak on top. It really took a beating in a storm the whole way. One bracket was a little loose and shifted because of the wind on the Kayak, but it held together. Super happy with Rhino rack!
This kit is easy to slap on and sturdy enough to balance my skis and snowboards. I recently used the Rhino Rack on a three hour drive to a ski resort and had no issues.
Tricky to rivet tracks onto car with a manual riveter but once done, a great solution for the car with ease of bar removal. My only regret was going with the square bars which result in notable increase in wind noise.
I was in a roof rack jam. There was a national shortage of the rack I needed for my car and our summer vacation was a week away. I went to etrailer.com when I couldnt find the roof rack anywhere else on the web. Another website actually suggested that they might have what I needed.
I spoke to Ashley E on the phone to make sure that I was picking the right parts. Ashley was very helpful and knowledgable. She helped me find the right roof rack and made sure that I received it in record time. I am a customer for life!!!
I’ve had this rhino rack for over 3 years and it’s been excellent on long road trips to the ski slopes. A year after my purchase, I realized that I was missing the plastic coverings that attached to the end of the bars and called their customer service to resolve the missing pieces. I was impressed with their quick response and seamless delivery.
This Rhino Roof Rack went together easily & fit perfectly on my 2017 Acura RDX and after a year of using to transport kayaks, I highly recommend & will definitely buy again (from eTrailer!)
Product installation instructions were fair, and that is the worst thing I have to say. I havent put anything on the rack yet as I just installed it, but I gave a good tug on the bars and they are SOLID. The product came in a reasonable amount of time, and the feedback for etrailer is that I got followup emails at each step of the process keeping me fully informed right up to the message asking for feedback.
Bottomline: etrailer is a great business to work with, and this product seems to be good too.
I got the roof rack mounted anyways. Better pics to come when it's all finished!
High-quality, sturdy rails, but noisy. There was a pronounced and audible whistle driving with these racks at any common road or highway speed (with the rubber inserts installed across the top). I have since replaced these rails with the Rhino vortex aero style (change of vehicles and the HD bars did not fit the new car). Having used both types several times, I would recommend the aero style over the HD if you have the option.
Great product, fit was spot on with correct vehicle specific parts. Etrailer
was fantastic to work with. Great communication and feedback, worked through a small problem with positive outcome. Will definitely purchase from them again, their customer service department is top notch.
Great product everything fit perfectly. With the heavy duty bars almost all the hardware for anything you put on the rack is too short
Ordered a Rhino Rack for my 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali. Rack arrived in very good shape and all items were there. Installing at this time and see no problems ahead.
Thanks to Etrailer, I am ready to do some serious summer exploring with my 2013 Mazda 3! Rhino Racks, Malone top box, and Kuat bike rack!
I am normally a exclusive Amazon shopper, but etrailer gives equal or better service and has specialty items you just can't find anywhere else. The pricing is great also. This is my 4th order from them on this project and the response has been perfect and the shipping has been prompt. They even offered to take back an item that I did not need. I desperately wanted to mount my 19ft Kayak on my new RV and with some Rhino RT tracks, a Rhino Nautic kayak lifter, a few really heavy duty rivets, and some ingenuity, I was able to accomplish the task. I am replacing the current Nautic bars with the heavy duty bars. See the attached pictures.
This rack works perfectly on my Nissan Versa for carrying my two Perception Sound 9'6" kayaks. The Rhino-Racks look good to me. The kayaks can rest directly on the rubber pads on the rails, unlike the Yakama racks I had in the past that had bare pipe rails. Also, I expect I can buy parts to adapt this product to a different car without having to buy new towers. I am sorry there are not hooks or loops to attach bungees when carrying lumber. They are noisy in the wind, but less so when carrying the kayaks.
Easy installation ! Very well explained . Works great with my Basket.
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