Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On

I thought I ordered the RR580 which locks into the channel. I am pleased with the RR570, seems very sturdy and holds my kayak very well. Also they make ZERO noise even at highway speeds! 644573

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Love the product. Can't wait to take our new tandem kayak out. etrailer is fast, efficient and has great prices. I'm also a fan of their efforts to provide good customer service by seeking customer feedback. 411614

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by: Matthew dunlap05/10/2017

I've owned this product for a year now,and originally bought it for an okt13,and just recently upgraded to a hobie outback. I've gotten a lot of uses out of this so far and have done a ton of kayaking.most of my trips I travel long distance from Pittsburgh to Virginia Beach.so far I must say I love these types of straddles! Very nice support and I like the fact that they allow you to mount your kayak upright,instead of upside down on the bar which results in scratching up the gunnels.definitley recommend this product! 378768

After attempting to mount the individual rack pieces using the “burglar proof” button head screws with the pin in the recess and the short hex wrench with the hollowed out end I discovered that no real burglar would want the rack but would rather have the kayak so the first thing I did after spending 10 minutes trying to insert the hex into the button head screws with the pin inside the recess and attempting to turn the bolts and continually being obstructed by the support pieces and the paint interference on the bolt heads with trying to get the wrench into the recess I knew it was going to be a long frustrating process so I threw them away and purchased new button head stainless steel bolts and a 4mm extended handle hex wrench to turn them. Smartest thing I ever did. You not only have to mount the rack initially but then you have to put the kayak on the roof and remount all pieces again to fit your boat. All kayaks are different to one degree or another. Having to move the individual support and retighten them with the boat on the rack is even more difficult to do than the initial mounting with these “burglar proof” bolts and hex wrench and you will be happy you threw them away before you started the entire process. Try it for yourself at first and then go get the alternate ones. Worth the little investment and stainless steel will not rust away when you want to remove the rack system in the future. Once the rack is on your vehicle and kayak in rack the tie downs supplied are very good quality. Make sure you use the recommended tie down locations and directions, two kayak body ties and ties at front and rear. Due to numerous kayak hull designs it would be nice to have each support pod have a horizontal swivel built into it so it readily conforms to the hull shape. The overall quality of the system should be the last rack you will have to purchase. I only had issues with the supplied bolts and hex wrench. I gave this rack system a three star because of the bolts and hex tool and the individual pods not swiveling and I haven't at this point transported the kayak anywhere so I am waiting to see how it handles long trips with wind loads and constant loading and unloading performances. 529476

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These kayak carrier saddles cup the bottom of my kayak. They are easy to install and clamp to the rails firmly. The tie downs that are included to secure kayak to the rails have no metal to scratch vehicle or kayak. The bow and stern tie downs are plenty long to give you options as to where to attach to vehicle. 213436

Still love how these carriers cup and mold to the bottom of my kayak. Once secure, kayak stays put.

Alex - 08/22/2016

Easy to install. Did it myself in about an hour! 541598

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These racks were super easy to assemble! My only complaint was that the measurements were off for my body style. Instructions had specs and measurements for a 2015 fit, but I have a 2017 Fit EX. This was fixable, I just added 2cm to each side when installing the crossbars to the legs, and it fit my roof perfectly. 387677

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Vendor was excellent in providing suggestions to carry our tandem 10' kayak on Inno racks. The Rhino-Rack RR570 solve the problem by creating a significantly easier way. Instead of flipping the boat over so flat side was down this cradles the sides with flexibility to have it grab the shape of the hull but yet does not bind when pushing the kayak onto them or unloading it. Slides pretty easy. Installation was great and these cradle arms are sturdy. Good Aussie product. A couple of suggestions: Get rid of that cheap hex head wrench for either one that really fits the bolt head (made a 5 minute job 30 minutes) or go to a phillips head. Terrible tool. Second, bolts could be threaded up the shaft a bit more for racks that like the Inno. 538933

Great product, have used multiple times in the last two weeks and haven't found a flaw yet. 140541

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I bought the entire Rhino Rack package, it was super easy to put on and it came with everything I needed to attach it. Great customer from these guys and fast shipping. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a rack. 639288

Haven’t put kayak on them yet. But they assembled easily 616747

by: James01/24/2019

The carrier generally works well and I like that you can flip the carrier toward you if putting the kayak up from the side of the vehicle and then flip kayak and carrier to the mounted position. It's more difficult to mount the kayak from the rear of the vehicle. The carrier's rubber surface does not allow an easy slide up from rear to front, at least not for a fiberglass/gel coat hull. I actually installed two felt pads on the rear carrier to allow me to slide the kayak forward and this seems to work. Otherwise the carrier works well. 599979

Product exactly as described and arrived super quick 599064

Product was received on time in perfect condition. Did a test fit. Easy to follow instructions. Have not mounted and secured my kayak yet. Plan to use this coming spring. Will advise if problems arise. I am a repeat customer to etrailer. They have the best price and excellent service. I will continue to use etrailer for all future needs. 583015

Everything was excellent from start to finish. Geoffrey was very helpful on the phone and helped guide me in the selection of the appropriate kayak accessory for my specific crossbars. The order came quickly (about 4 days) and it was relatively easy to attach to my crossbars. I transported my kayak easily and without drama. The product is high quality and looks like it will be durable and have be useful for a long time. 558880

Nick C was so helpful trying to find the right product for me. 552082

I have not tried these out compleletly yet but am happy to say they fit the crossbars on my dodge caravan and subaru forester so i will update when i lash down our decked kayaks , and you can't beat the price for the complete setup. 549658

I bought the Rhino Rack kayak carrier a couple of months ago and finally got to use them this week. We took a 200 mile round trip to our favorite lake. These racks are amazing and performed flawlessly. They ar so well designed and the thought of everything. We just bought a second kayak and I will be purchasing my second set soon. 547630

I have only checked the fit on the cross bars on my Grand Caravan crew model and all looks good so far. 547157

Very simple and effective product. Took only 15 minutes to install. Loaded my kayak with ease and tested at highway speeds and rough roads with only the cross straps and the kayak didnt budge!! Unit was delivered promptly and in good condition. 546908

by: Chris06/07/2018

The kayak rack holds our 2 man securely and safely even on a vehicle with a short roof line. 518685

INSTALLED AND WORKS AWESOME,,THANK YOU,, I SELL AUTOMOTIVE TIRES AND SERVICE AND OWN MY OWN SHOP AND E-TRAILER HAS BEEN AN AWESOME PARTNER TO HAVE !! 516962

by: Dean05/09/2018

Very good racks, they stay on my roof very securely and I've not had any problems since installing them last year. Also, very easy to install, took less than 30 minutes . I highly recommend them, good quality roof racks at a very affordable price. 506308

Have not removed them since I had them installed last year. The racks went through all kind of rough weather and still stay secured on my roof with no sign of deterioration, tough and durable roof racks.

Dean - 05/09/2019

Great product and the shipping was so fast. I would recommend this product to a friend. 503169

by: Brandon04/19/2018

I you only plan on taking one kayak out this is a great option. Easy taking off and putting back on if you are by yourself. Works great. 498297

Kayak carrier was installed today. Tested with the boat - it works as intended, no issues. 450981

Arrived ahead a schedule. Easy to install. Fit great on my Subaru Impreza. I especially like the included 4 tie down straps. I have a wide open cockpit hybrid kayak for fishing. The flexible rocker supports fit snugly and secure. Highly recommended. 430021

Parts fit perfectly. Came pre-assembled. Instructions were clear and concise. 428911

Easy to install and very happy with the first use of transporting my kayak with a 2011 Hyundai Elantra. Liked it enough to order another one for my wife's car. The only knock would be that the spacer length on the paperwork was incorrect for my vehicle. Once I got that correct everything came together well. 419680

I found the rack mounts were easy to put on my CRV. I took my kayak out for the first time yesterday. The RR570 product did what they said they would do. The mounts and the four straps held my Kayak tight against my roof rack. 415227

This product works great. I bought it to slide a 74# kayak up and over the back of my SUV and it worked great. Great product and great experience using etrailer. 412307

Looks like is quality product, looking forward to using it soon. Prompt shipping, satisfied. 411394

by: Mick Kilgos05/03/2017

Great product !!! Easy to install !!! 375761

Excellent product!!

Mick K - 05/03/2018

I love the products I have order.they look very well built and their appearance. Very happy I Bought them. 360054

Excellent product. I buy from etrailer and have always enjoyed the experience. Excellent communication and personal attention to your needs. And products are quality items priced well. Thank you. 301262

The product came well packaged. Delivered in 5 days which is great service. Haven't installed the racks yet, but instructions are large and very clear. Also videos are great. 293238

The rack fits my Honda Fit. Similar to other reviewers, it Is a tight fit and the weatherstripping deforms and you can feel a very small amount of tension on the doors, small enough that I'm not concerned. Ordering was a breeze, and the price of the rack was lower than I could get it from the manufacturer, the helpline also answered my question quickly. I'm looking forward to giving it a test run with my kayak. 283054

Great product, will work for both my canoe and kayak 244361

The product was better than expected. The customer service is five star service. I will be recommending you to others. Keep up the great work. 242822

They look great and am sure will do the job. 235692

Great Product durable 225167

I purchased the Rhino Rack RR570 Kayak Carrier. I found it easy to install on my Rhino Rack Aero bars. I took my kayak out.. everything went great.. Great product.. I've purchased other products from Etrailer and will do so in the future 136764

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The Rhino Rack cradles, straps and hardware are all good quality and I have no complaints. The only issue I have, and the reason for only a 4 star rating, is the supplied M6 x 40mm Security Head screws are too long for the factory cross bars on my roof rack. When I first installed the cradles if I had tightened the screws all the way, the ends would have dug into the roof and paint, even before I added the weight of the kayak. In checking, I can purchase some M6 x 25mm Security Head screws from Amazon, but frankly part of me feels that for what I’ve already paid for this kit I shouldn’t have to spend another $15 for the correct length screws, plus the package has 20 screws and I only need 8. However, it appears that is exactly what I will have to do. At least they will be stainless steel, rather than the cheaper material the current screws are. Plus I will have extras for when/if the head strips out. I would suggest Rhino Rack consider included in their kit two sets of screws to meet this need. Keep the length they have, Judy add a set of 25mm. I’m still happy with the purchase but not 100%. I do like how the kayak slides easily on the rear felt lined cradles. Plus Rhino Rack includes every tie down strap that you will need, e.g. one each for the bow and stern in addition to two straps intended to secure the kayak directly to the roof rack cross bars. I would highly suggest you get in the habit of using all four straps, you really don’t need to have a gust of wind lifting the nose and tearing the roof rack off your vehicle. Can happen! My brother-in-law lost his roof rack exactly in this manner. So happy yakking and safe travels down the road. By the way I have paired these cradles with the Rhino Rack RTL002 T-Load Hitch Mounted Load Assist and Support Bar for 2” Hitches also purchased from eTrailer. I’ve attached some photos showing my first and second attempts to solve my dilemma. I need to order the replacement screws. First attempt after dark was a large flat washer, then the next day I added some nuts under the large washer. NOTE: Photos may post in reverse order. 517305

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Continues to exceed expectations.

Vernon - 06/04/2019

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Two sets just arrived and I just opened the box. Got here much earlier than I expected and looks exactly like what I wanted. I'll be using these to transport 2 Kayaks from Pennsylvania to Florida for the month of February. I'll update this post on how well they worked when I get back. [UPDATE 03/02/17] Sent you a review upon receipt of the Rino Racks and promised a follow up after I used them. Just got back from a vacation in Florida, so here goes... Took two recreational kayaks from Pennsylvania to Florida and back using the Rino Racks on Rage crossbars. The factory crossbars were not wide enough to carry two kayaks side-by-side. Note that I have used "J" racks but carrying the boats flat is much better in the wind, is easier to load and lets me load "in" the garage. The Rino Racks worked really well. The racks need to be tightened down hard to keep from sliding on the crossbar. The bolts are rather unique using an allen slot with a hole in the center. A wrench with a corresponding hole is provided. I didn't use the straps that were included but they looked really sturdy. Also recommend rope front and rear tie downs instead of straps - the straps hum unless you twist them. The racks are a good value and I would recommend them. Dave 324924

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While I thought screwing in the bolts with the allen key were a PIA as stated on reviews that I read (surely something better can be devised!) I love the end product. I am 68 and have a carbon lite kayak that weighs about 40 lbs. I chose the use a rear mounting since lifting into a J-Channel is out of the question. I put a rubber backed rug on the back of my SUV and put the front of the kayak on that and then go to the back and lift and slide. The straps are easy to secure and I like the little velcro to hold on to the excess. Even though the directions pictured the mounts over the driver's side, I chose to put the mounts over the passenger side, that way The strap is not in my view and if I need to stop to adjust something, I am not on the road side....safety!!!! I also got the anchor strap that goes under the front hood since I don't have a great place in the front of the SUV to hook on to. 652017

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by: George05/31/2019

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Use these carriers for a tandem kayak. They make it easy for me to load kayak by myself and the tie down straps are extremely durable, easy to use and keep boat extremely secure. Still very happy with product after one year of use. 650686

by: Lance05/24/2019

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Great rack. Great price. Holds my 85 pound Nucanoe securely even on the highway. 646475

by: Sandi04/12/2019

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We purchased two sets of these for securing our kayaks to our truck rack so we could tow our travel trailer, fill the truck bed with bikes and still bring the kayaks. They work well once you get them positioned correctly - photo shows one kayak with carriers in place and second kayak waiting for carriers. Our challenge with install is that the kayaks are tow different lengths so carriers are not set the same way. Getting them loaded and unloaded is a two person job, but strapping down is easy and very secure. 625613

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by: Excellent04/08/2019

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A great product. Longer bolts required to install on the heavy duty crossbar I purchased to install the RR571 pads on. 619580