Is this right for you? Product Expert Kathleen M says:
Yes, if you:
Want to leave the rack on the roof while you’re out paddling without having to worry about it getting snatched
Worry about your wet boat sliding around while loading and could use this rubber cradles to get a grip
No, if you:
Swap out your roof accessories often and want a tool-free installation so you have to keep track of less stuff
Need to slide your heavier kayak in place - since all the cradles are rubber, they will grip the hull
Prefer the clean look of a channel-mounted carrier on your roof
This carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak or 1 SUP on your roof rack crossbars. The pivoting saddles accommodate most shapes, and they load from the side of your vehicle. The system mounts to most crossbars, and it includes tie-downs. Lowest Prices for the best watersport carriers from Rhino Rack. Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof SUP or Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On part number RR570 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-636-306-4830 for expert service.
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This carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak or 1 SUP on your roof rack crossbars. The pivoting saddles accommodate most shapes, and they load from the side of your vehicle. The system mounts to most crossbars, and it includes tie-downs.
Features:
4 Saddle-style cradles lets you transport 1 SUP or 1 kayak hull side down on your roof rack crossbars
Pivoting cradle heads allow SUP or kayak to be loaded by 1 person from the side of a vehicle
Perfect for a vehicle with a low roof, such as a sedan or station wagon
Large saddle pad surface area and 3 flexible joints ensure saddles securely grip your gear
This carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak or 1 SUP on your roof rack crossbars. The pivoting saddles accommodate most shapes, and they load from the side of your vehicle. The system mounts to most crossbars, and it includes tie-downs.
by: DJ08/14/2022
This carrier is super easy to use. The kayak slides right into place without much manipulation. Would have given it 5 stars if it had knobs or clamps to tighten it in instead of just screws and an Allen wrench. The screws are mostly rounded now due to the clumsy Allen wrench and the awkward angle of the screws. This carrier will not attach and detach from the crossbars easily or fast.1358172
by: Keith W07/02/2018
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
This Rhino Nautical Roof Kayak Carrier System is easy to install and a Great Addition to the Rhino Roof Rack. It makes it easy to Load and Transport any Kayak, Paddle Board, or Boat. I Highly Recommend this Product.1336488
by: Barry07/06/2019
I love these kayak racks. Just got my second pair because I loved the first set so much. The straps are much better than most. They give you plenty of length. I cut mine to fit my needs because there was a lot of excess. Installation was easy with the provided hardware. Thanks Rhino Rack for such a great, well thought out product.667131
I have a pretty big kayak to begin with, it holds it perfectly. Recently , i strapped a smaller kayak on top of mine. I was expecting the worst on this trip. But did not have a problem at all. Quality product. 837453
All Rhino-Rack products were excellent. But I was afraid to tighten them up too much and risk breaking them on the tubular Darby single bar roof rack. They kept sliding outboard due to the downward pressure of the kayak. So I put a towel between the bottom of my lightly built kevlar kayak and the bar. The kayak wasn't held up by the Rhino brackets but was safely held from moving side to side, and the towel protected the bottom of the boat...10 hour road trip with some potholes, no damage.896600
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Have only used it once for carrying my kayak. See my previous comment. Now my kayak sits comfortably in the Rhino-Rack cradles fastened to my floating dock. All is covered by a fitted tarp, so theres no water in the boat or sun damage to the boat or cradles. So easy and safe to launch and retrieve a lightly constructed kevlar boat!
David S - 10/04/2021
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by: Jason05/22/2019
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
Great product for holding two kyaks on our Subaru Outback1360865
by: Tim S.07/27/2017
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
These are good quality and a real relief to someone who can’t afford the big name brands.1394350
by: George03/10/2022
Excellent product and the customer service and their help was AWESOME. It was so nice to actually talk to a live person on the phone to help with my order. My order was shipped complete in hours. Delivery to my address was actually day earlier then expected. The product in my opinion was super and the assembly and installation instructions were so easy to understand. Thank you James for your assistance with my order.1275189
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
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The rack attaches to the cross bars with Allen head type screws. This is no problem if you leave the rack on the crossbars but can be difficult if you frequently remove the rack.
Jim H - 01/25/2020
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by: Holly West06/02/2017
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
Have you used it with or without the bow and stern tie downs?
-- comment by: Willi H - 06/18/2015
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Willi h. I have not used the bow and stern tie downs and have had no issue my kayak, it is 11 ft may be necessary with a longer unit but Im not sure, hope this helps
This is a very sturdy rack. It fits great on my car and it's easy to use.
My only issue was with the original installation. The instructions had an error with the placement of the rack feet on the crossbar. I used the dimensions given in the manual but they were off by 10 cm. I had to adjust the feet in 10 cm on each side of the crassbar for the feet to sit correctly on the roof of my car. A very minor issue. Overall, a great rack system. The single kayak kit was easy to install and works like a charm. Thanks Rhino Racks!!!!!668518
by: David 08/08/2021
I have owned one set of these carriers for years. I absolutely love the low profile look on top of my SUV. Unfortunately, I also had the need to pull a kayak trailer whenever I had company. Now, with this second set of roof carries, I can ditch all issues associated with maintenance and parking of the trailer. I’m so happy, happy, happy with this Rhino-Rack product.1118222
by: Richard 09/23/2021
These work well, though to keep my wood kayaks from scrapping along the bar while losding I glued a piece of rubber to the bar. When the kayak gets up far enough the keel is lifted up by the saddles.1160534
by: Blayne06/27/2021
Gives me confidence and peace of mind when the kayak is mounted. The tie downs work great.1077169
by: Alex07/21/2015
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
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Still love how these carriers cup and mold to the bottom of my kayak. Once secure, kayak stays put.
Alex - 08/22/2016
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by: Howard 08/27/2018
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
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Its as good as it was when I first wrote the review...
Howard - 08/27/2019
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by: Barry07/29/2018
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
by: Hugh 09/14/2020
I'm transporting a 17' surf ski on my station wagon. The Rino-Rack side loading carriers clamp down on my aero bars like they are one piece. The boat locks in solid and I have no movement after hours of travel on rough roads. I rear load on my truck racks, but side loading is mush easier on the car. Etrailer is unbeatable for price and shipping.880773
by: Jeffrey 07/13/2020
I love these little guys! I used them for the first time this weekend. I have a sprint kayak and they cradled my boat perfectly! I have been paddling for over 40 years and this was the first time I tied down my boat and felt really sure that it was going to ride securely on top of my SUV. They mounted super easily onto my factory roof racks on my GMC Yukon XL, just 8 screws total. I highly recommend this carrier for anyone who wants to protect their kayak while traveling!837366
The Rhino-Rack Nautic. part # RR570, likely fits your 2007 Jeep Commander's factory roof rack with no issues. The Nautic fits crossbars that are no larger than 3-7/8 inches wide and 1-3/8 inches tall and I'm pretty your Jeep's bars are smaller than that. You should measure to be sure but I'm pretty sure the factory crossbars are closer to 2-1/2 inches wide and an inch or less talll. view full answer...
Yes, as long as the factory crossbars of your 2012 Acura MDX has bar dimensions that are less than 3-7/8" wide x 1-3/8" tall the Rhino Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier # RR570 is going to fit and work well for you. I attached a review video for this rack for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Sounds like you have a Thule roof rack installed on your 2015 Ford F-250 and are looking for a canoe carrier that will work with your canoe instead of the discontinued 579XT.
I looked up pictures of your canoe and it looks like yours would be better carried right side up. A carrier like the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier # RR570 would be your best option. I attached a review video for you to check out as well. view full answer...
The Rhino-Rack Nautic kayak carrier # RR570 fits on crossbars that are up to 3-7/8 inches wide and 1-3/8 inches tall. The crossbars on your 2013 Honda CR-V should be within the acceptable dimensions so the carrier will fit. You can always measure the bars to verify. I have included a link to a video review of this carrier for you. view full answer...
Rhino Rack offers a great rear-loading style kayak carrier that will fit the Rhino Rack Roof Rack that you have. For that you'd want the part # RR570 which fits the bar size you have and willl work well. It comes with straps too. These are not rated for weight since they don't bear the kayaks weight but they will work great with a 100 lb kayak. Check out the review video I attached for more info as well. view full answer...
The Rhino-Rack Nautic kayak carrier # RR570 fits on crossbars that are up to 3-7/8 inches wide and 1-3/8 inches tall. The crossbars on your 1999 Honda CR-V should be within the acceptable dimensions so the carrier will fit. You can always measure the bars to verify. I have included a link to a video review of this carrier for you. view full answer...
As long as the roof rack crossbars on your 2011 Toyota RAV4 don't exceed the max crossbar dimensions of 3-7/8" wide x 1-3/8" tall, the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # RR570 will fit and work great for transporting your kayak.
Attached is a review video for you to check out. view full answer...
Yes. The Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - Side Loading - Clamp On # RR570 will clamp onto your Yakima Round bars without any issues, so you won't need to change your crossbars to carry your long sea kayak. I don't see any issues with clearance since this will sit on roof rack cross bars, so they'll be between the boat and the roof. view full answer...
For the money the Rhino Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier Saddles part # RR570 is a really great choice for the Yakima Rack and Roll trailers like the part # Y08107. This carrier fits the bars of the trailer, is padded, and come with straps so it would be a solid choice at a great price. view full answer...
Yes you can mount the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # RR570 onto most types of crossbars including the Yakima Jetstream aero crossbars. The Yakima Jetstream bars measure about 1" tall and 3-1/8" wide, and the Rhino-Rack Nautic can fit crossbars that are up to 1-3/8" tall and 3-7/8" wide so you will have no issues. Everything necessary for hauling a kayak is included in purchase of the Rhino-Rack Nautic, including two tie-down straps with padded buckles and a set of bow/stern... view full answer...
Yes, the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier part # RR570 will work with all Rola Aero Crossbars such as those on a Rola Haul-Your-Might T3 Truck Bed Ladder Rack or a Rola Roof Rack. The Rola Aero Crossbars are 3-1/8" wide x 1" tall which is a very standard size so you won't have any issues at all with the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier. view full answer...
Yes, the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs # RR570 will work well with hauling your 17-foot fiberglass canoe. The great thing about the Nautic Roof Carrier is that it comes with 2 tie-down straps with padded buckles and 1 set of bow/stern ropes for securing your canoe to your 2014 Honda Accord. The installation of the carrier involves a simple clamp-on process. Also, the Nautic Roof Carrier will fit your crossbar system with Yakima round bars.
With that being said, I strongly... view full answer...
It is very possible that the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof SUP or Kayak Carrier # RR570 will fit the factory crossbars on your 2021 Toyota 4Runner, but the only way to be sure will be to measure the crossbars and crossbar spread.
The # RR570 fits crossbars that measure 3-7/8" wide x 1-3/8" tall and have a minimum spread of 23-9/16". Crossbar spread is the measurement from the center of the front crossbar to the center of the rear crossbar.
As long as your factory crossbars fit the above requirements... view full answer...
I have a solution for you, but if you've already purchased the Clamp-On Nautic system, part # RR570, there's no good way to replace the security bolts and it still fit correctly on your Thule bars.
However, the C-Channel Nautic, part # RR580 does fit in the channels of the Thule AeroBlade, and uses optional locking covers over a hand knob to tighten the carrier into the channel. You can leave the carrier's cover off for easy access to the hand knob, and quickly move the carrier left and... view full answer...
Rhino-Rack offers several versions of Nautic kayak carriers like # RR570. These include both side-load and rear-load models, all shown on the linked page. We also carry replacement parts, also shown on a separate link.
We also offer their roof-rack-mounted Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL. This fits a range of roof rack bar types and has a 132-lb kayak weight capacity. view full answer...
The Rhino-Rack Universal Load Assist # RR-RUSL comes with several clamps to fit various crossbars but Rhino-Rack does not call out any factory crossbars specifically. Basically you would compare the clamps in the picture I have included to the crossbars on your vehicle as well as the linked instructions to determine if any are a match for the shape of the factory crossbars. I am confident that at least one of the designs will fit with little to no modification required.
Once installed... view full answer...
Thank you for your roof rack purchase for your 2015 Hyundai Tucson.
Rhino-Rack offers some great options in kayaks carrier that will fit fine on your roof rack's square 2500-Series bars. If you like a rear-loading type carrier that lets you slide the kayak up onto the roof, then you'll like their Nautic carrier # RR571. As you can see in the linked video at the 3:10 mark, this rear-loading carrier means you don't have to lift the kayak's entire weight to load it, and it includes tie-down... view full answer...
The rubber pads on the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier, Side Loading # RR570 are designed to help grip and secure your kayak, not to help slide the kayak onto the roof. You may be able to load the kayak from the back with the # RR570 carrier, but the rubber pads will not help you easily load the kayak.
The felt pads on the Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier, Rear Loading # RR571 will help you easily load the kayak from the rear of your vehicle. The front brackets of the # RR571 carrier are... view full answer...
I'm sorry about the confusion!
The main differences between the Rhino-Rack Nautic SUP Series 570 # RR570 and the Nautic SUP Series # 581 # RR581 is that the 581 includes only channel-mounting hardware while the 570 only includes clamp-on hardware. For these two different hardware styles, they install differently onto your Rhino-Rack aero crossbars.
If the channel-mount option is important for you, you can definitely free free to change out the cradles. As far as why you didn't see it... view full answer...
Rhino-Rack's Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier System # RR570 will fit perfectly on your round Yakima roof rack bars.
In fact, this clamp-on kayak carrier will fit virtually any crossbar shape, up to maximum bar dimensions of 3-7/8 wide x 1-3/8 tall.
This means that it also fits on the larger factory-installed crossbars that are becoming more and more popular. So if in the future you have a new vehicle that has large factory bars or another shape of aftermarket crossbar the Nautic will continue... view full answer...
The roof rack we offer that is designed to fit the fixed mounting points on your Outlander is the Rola Sport Roof Rack, part # 59834.
The crossbars with this roof rack measure 3-1/8 inches wide and 1 inch tall and the Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier, part # RR570 will work great with the Rola crossbars on your Outlander. view full answer...
The crossbar spread that will be used to install the Rhino Rack Roof Rack part # RR65FR that you referenced on your 2006 Honda Accord will be 27-1/2 inches.
For a kayak carrier to go with this rack you would want the Rhino Rack Explorer Kayak Carrier part # RR570.
Be sure not to exceed the roof capacity of your vehicle with the weight of any cargo. view full answer...
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