This kayak carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak on your roof rack crossbars. The pivoting saddles accommodate most hull shapes, and they load from the side of your vehicle. The system mounts to most crossbars, and it includes tie-downs.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (98 Customer Reviews)
This kayak carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak on your roof rack crossbars. The pivoting saddles accommodate most hull shapes, and they load from the side of your vehicle. The system mounts to most crossbars, and it includes tie-downs.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
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
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
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
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
Easy to install although i had difficulty starting the bolts into the nut, had to use oil so bolts wouldn't strip the threads 850765
Fits great on my round bars as well as our 16’ Current Designs kayak. etrailer had a great variety of options to choose from and worked well. The order process was easy as always. Thanks for the great service. 850573
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
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
Works very well. I purchased stainless steel nuts and bolts to replace the bolts included, that way I have no rusty bolts. 831462
These work well mounted on my truck rack for hauling a kayak. I did have to purchase longer mounting screws though. The ones in the box ended up being to short. Otherwise it would be a five star. 815657
Holds my kayak in place, no slipping. Only slight problem I have sometimes is my kayak doesn't have a smooth bottom. these pads sometimes get caught in one of the grooves. But it is easy to get out. 803679
love how you can slide a kayak on without lifting up and over. I added 2 screws that were anti-theft, but probably didn't need to. 795387
Very good price on my kayak racks! Better construction than Thule and or other name brand models. Thank you. You will have a repeat customer for sure! 726713
This kayak carrier makes it easy to load and unload my kayak onto my SUV. Given the ability to load/unload from the side allows me to handle this task alone. The included straps aid in safely securing my kayak for my trips within town or miles down the freeway. I'm happy with this purchase and recommend this item. 695176
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
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
Works well to transport a 12 foot kayak. 664192
All the Rhino Rack products listed, ie Nautic kayak carrier,anchor straps,2500 series legs,and Vortex crossbars were shipped extremely quickly by etrailer, with exceptional customer assistance, and were all found to be of the highest quality materials. Installation was relatively simple with an assistant and the video by Rhino Rack was a valuable tool...once on my car, the system proved to be safe, secure and as sturdy as I could hope for. I would certainly recommend Rhino Rack systems in future, and will certainly rely on etrailer for any of my future needs. 662696
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
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
Nick C was so helpful trying to find the right product for me. 552082
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