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These heavy-duty, aluminum crossbars work with Rhino-Rack legs to create a sturdy roof rack. The square bars include built-in C-channels for mounting Rhino-Rack heavy-duty, contractor-grade accessories.
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Rhino-Rack HD Crossbars - Black - Qty 2:Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2014 Dodge Avenger, we're going to be test-fitting the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack, using part numbers DA126B and DK046. With our rack assembled according to the manufacturer's instructions, we'll open our front doors and place the front half of our rack on the front portion of our roof line. The Rhino-Rack fit guide tells us that we need to measure 30 centimeters from the middle of the two doors to the center of our foot pack. We'll do this measurement on both sides to be sure we have our feet in line with each other. We'll then go from side to side and tighten each foot pack down a little bit at a time to secure it to our roof line. With our front half secure, we'll close our front doors and open our rear doors, grab the rear half of our rack. This time, we're going to measure from the center of the front foot pack to the center of the rear foot pack.
We should have a measurement here of 70 centimeters. We'll do this measurement on both sides to make sure our feet are even and that our bars are parallel with each other. We'll then repeat the same tightening process that we used for the front here at the rear. With both halves of our rack secure, we can now take the black plastic covers and put them in place. With all four of our covers in place, that will complete today's test fit of the Rhino-Rack 2500 Series Roof Rack, using part numbers DA126B and DK046 on our 2014 Dodge Avenger. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars (82 Customer Reviews)
These heavy-duty, aluminum crossbars work with Rhino-Rack legs to create a sturdy roof rack. The square bars include built-in C-channels for mounting Rhino-Rack heavy-duty, contractor-grade accessories.
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.
Used on cab roof of my truck to securely haul canoe
Excellent results! Excellent instructions and quality rack!
There are very few options for mounting a roof rack on a 2013 Tacoma Access Cab. The Rhino-Rack system ordered from etrailer arrived earlier than predicted. It took me less than an hour to unpack, inventory, read instructions and install. I installed RockyMount Tomahawk bike racks to the crossbars with ease. The setup is stout! Instructions were easy to follow and the system for determining the mounting position of the legs is extremely accurate. sliding the wind covers onto the crossbars was a bit of a challenge, but a little shot of soapy water made the strips slide much more easily. The crew at etrailer made certain that I ordered the correct setup for my truck!
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.
This has been a disaster, and terrible experience from the start. Original product Rhino roof rack ($188.00) misrepresented for sale, even called and was told all parts were included as "Open Box" item. Received item with missing parts and mismatched parts, then ET sent wrong parts (Legs) causing having to order these cross bars ($192.00) to fit parts sent (Legs). Now my $300.00 BougeRV ski rack - mounting base plates won't fit the crossbars. Still waiting for return label for original item so I can get my refund of $188.00. Three weeks later, still dealing with problem. I do appreciate Shawnee and EDW for their efforts in follow up service attempts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fits perfectly on my 2007 Audi A3.
People at etrailer.com were very helpful, nice and professional.
Thank you carol and george for getting me back on the trail again.
Will definitely be my to go place for all my roof rack, bike rack and other accessories.
Thank you again
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.
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.
Good quality and locks are included. The plastic lock covers are flimsy but they will keep an honest person honest.
Thank you for the very speedy customer service! My roof rack is already hear!
I got the roof rack mounted anyways. Better pics to come when it's all finished!
Great product everything fit perfectly. With the heavy duty bars almost all the hardware for anything you put on the rack is too short
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!!!
2013 Tacoma Double Cab
I have sold and installed my fair share of T&Y racks, but this was my first Rhino product. Overall, the instructions and install process was very straightforward. Some of the small parts were installed at the factory, but the instructions walked you through installing them. No big deal, it just meant I had to back-out a part or two in order to install a prerequisite & related part that was not factory installed. I did have to refer to the Rhino Rack website and download the fitkit documentation to find the on-vehicle install measurements. This was because the included fitkit documentation only covered the regular & access cabs. No big deal, just a heads-up.
Once installed, the fit was tight and looked just as advertised. Some folks have commented on the flimsy tower locks. No, they are not robust (as compared to say Shakima's Q-towers). But it is my opinion that thieves don't steal racks, they steal what's on the racks (bikes, skis, etc). Yes, someone could get past the locks (true on any car rack) and take the whole enchilada. But that would be very obvious and take some time... thieves want to spend the least time possible.
Overall I am very impressed with this set-up when compared to the like solutions from T&Y. Again, I have installed and used MANY racks and I can see no compelling reason to spend more on the other solutions. The aluminum bars (with internally reinforced cross-section) will stand up to weather much better than the coated steel round & rectangular bars (I have never seen one of those bars NOT develop rust even with the ends internally sprayed with Rustoleum and end-capped.
No pics yet as I just installed the rack and it's dark outside.
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.
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 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
This rack has been perfect. Adjusted a couple I times to make sure the latches secured to the side door frame properly. But have driven multiple times with 2 kayaks and had no issues even when pushing the weight limit.
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