Rhino-Rack Vortex Roof Rack for Raised Rails - Aluminum - Black - Qty 2
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When you’ve got kayaks, cargo boxes, or camping gear to haul, space matters. These full-length 41" aluminum crossbars give you plenty of room for both channel-mount and clamp-on accessories. The sturdy construction supports up to 165 lbs (always follow your vehicle’s roof load limit), so you can bring the gear you want without leaving anything behind.
Wind noise can wear on any long drive. The Vortex bars feature an aero-style shape that helps smooth airflow over your roof. Rubberized Vortex strips in the top channels further reduce drag and whistling, giving you a quieter, more relaxed ride whether you're heading across town or across the country.
Security is part of the package here. Integrated plastic locks in the crossbars help deter theft of channel-mount accessories. You can upgrade to all-metal locks (RRVA-LEC4, sold separately) for added protection. The lockable cover plates on the legs also secure the rack itself, giving you peace of mind when your vehicle is parked at a trailhead or campsite.
From summer paddle trips to winter ski runs, these aluminum crossbars are made to handle changing conditions without rusting or warping. The black finish looks clean and stays strong under load. With a limited lifetime warranty on the crossbars and a 5-year limited warranty on the legs, this setup is built for years of reliable use.
Ratings & Reviews
We had the challenge of how to carry 2 kayaks this summer in addition to hauling a 30 foot gooseneck horse trailer. We have F450 crew cab with custom truck bed. We hoped to use the "head ache" bar on the truck bed to support the rear sets of Swagman Rincon supports and purchased a single Rhino Vortex bar for the forward sets on top of the cab. We have 10.5 and 12 foot kayaks and this looks to be an excellent solution. The kayaks are clear of the gooseneck trailer even in a "jackknife" position. Please note the truck bed is extra long therefore there is plenty of room forward the nose of the trailer. We have not hauled yet but will convey any issues if there are any. eTrailer tech support was excellent. Product shipped as projected. Installation took approximatly 3 hours.
This review is for the Rhino Rack Vortex Aero Aluminum-Silver crossbars and
associated legs and custom fit kit (RRVA137s-2, DK284, RRRLKVA) necessary for a naked roof installation on a 2018 Honda CR-V. Just enter the model and year of your vehicle and etrailers website will tell you exactly what additional items are necessary to complete the install. etrailers installation instructions and videos are very helpful. The installation document provided is for more than one vehicle and for more than one style rack, so take your time to understand witch measurements apply to your installation and refer to the installation video if necessary. ON that note: The measurements given for front rack did not fit as nicely on the roof as the rear rack, I adjusted the the front rack measurements slightly. I would suggest trial fitting on your vehicle before cutting the metric rulers to final length. Stick On tags are supplied to indicate front, rear and the location to install on your vehicle. Once the rails are adjusted and tagged you can remove and reinstall the racks very quickly. Korren was very helpful in keeping me informed as to availability of items in stock and email shipping tracking. I am very satisfied with etrailers customer service and happy with the appearance and functionality of the Rhino racks.
I own a 2013 Honda CRV I purchased a couple months ago. It has a naked roof and no rack or side bars, and I wanted to be able to carry up to three kayaks. I didn't really want to buy and install the side bars, and then the cross bars also. I also needed the cross bars to be a little wider than the vehicle itself, as I own two Ocean Kayak Scupper Pros, and a Venus.
This Rhino Rack package looked like a great option for my needs. Weight wise, the three boats come right to the limit. Other racks had lower weight limits, and wouldn't work.
I had a couple issues with the initial package, but etrailer took care of the problem right away, and sent out what I needed.
Installation was pretty smooth. I recommend reading and rereading the instructions, before you cut anything. The videos on the etrailer website or directly on YouTube are very helpful to see all the steps. I'd like to see more personalized instructions added in the future, just to to make everything even smoother. Make sure you identify your vehicle and the bar you received on the kit instructions before you start.
These bars are so wonderful. The aero bars make no noise when driving and no whistling that I can tell. They don't seem to effect my gas mileage. I made sure the top rubber strips and bottom measurement strips were cut perfectly with no gaps, as this is important to prevent whistling.
They look so stylish. I get complements on them, and people can't believe they are after market, and that I installed them myself. They really complement the vehicle. Once installed the first time, I can take them off or put then back on in about 12 minutes. I don't really plan to take them off though. I don't use car washes, and I like the look of them on my vehicle.
I made sure to not overtighten them, and then tightened them a few times over the next week and with a couple kayaking trips. These babies are strong and I can't make them move when I test them. I still check them regularly to make sure they are secure, for safety purposes.
I highly recommend this Rhino Rack package. They know how to make the perfect roof rack and you can tell the quality and thought that went into them. Look at my photos I have included.
Thank you to etrailer for such great service. You made the whole process so pleasant and easy.
Nice rack. Has performed as advertised… I carry canoes and kayaks around in the warmer months, snowboards in the winter, and cargo boxes at various times all year long.
The Rhino Racks work as intended for my bike rack above the bed of my Maverick pickup. Very secure and easy to assemble.
Thank you. Fast delivery
Fits perfectly on my 2012 Prius C. it was extremely easy to install with the directions provided
these legs work on large size factory rails, whereas the sx022 did not.
Great fit and finish. Did exactly what I needed and they look fantastic.
I'm very pleased with these cross bars and the accessories needed to install them on car. Instructions were easy to follow ( you will have to convert mm to inches) the pictures included made it a painless. The pieces are well built and very sturdy after installed. I'm a 66yr old granny and I recommend this product.
Great product and even better service. I put a hardshell RTT on my 4th Gen Four Runner. The Rhino Rack cross bars work like a charm and is what Noah(customer rep) recommended. They are super quiet, strong and stable. I ordered the product on Wednesday afternoon at 4:40 and it was delivered by 2 pm on Friday! Amazing! Thanks Noah and etrailer!
No wind noise whatsoever! One gripe: one end cap won’t lock (blue plastic key lock). Had to tape it to secure it.
Great option for our 2016 Prius C. Coupled with our roof cargo box also from etrailer, we've already done some epic road tripping with 0 issues.
I have a Toyota Prius C and I love how it looks with the Rhino Rack roof rack :D Here in Los Ángeles California I see so many cars with roof rack and I decided to buy one for my car and it looks Beautiful, it gives Style and I can not wait to put my bike and my Surfboard on it :D Thank You etrailer :D
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