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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards
E trailer I have a 2019 Mazda6 and purchased the rhino rack series 2500 parts (fit kit #DK289, foot pack #RRRLKVA, aero crossbars#RRVA126B-2), and the rhino rack snowboard/ski carrier #RR576. My car does have fixed mounting points underneath the strip on the roof so I opted to add them to my roof and not use the clamp for kit that goes in the door jam. Every time I entered the year, make, and model of my car, the parts came up with the clamp fit kit part #DK387 which I did not want. But after some research, I found the correct fixed mounting point fit kit. The site of course told me that this part wouldn’t fit my car but after looking at the customer reviews, I saw them used on Mazdas. All of the rhino rack instructions were not the best. We did have to make some adjustments. One of the instruction packs tells you how long you’re supposed to cut the rubber pieces that go into the crossbars based on your car but unfortunately, the measurements were wrong for my car (picture- front 166mm is wrong). The front bar length was about an inch too short and I had to add more rubber to make it longer to fit the fixed mounting points on my roof. After some time of trying to interpret the instructions, and looking up whatever available instructional videos were online, we finally finished installing them and they do look really nice. At higher speeds on the highway I can definitely hear more noise. The actual snowboard carrier is fine, fits all 4 boards fine. It is a little difficult to close once I have my boards in there because you have to push the top bar all the way down and hold it down to be able to turn the key to lock it. I’m just happy I don’t have to shove the boards in my trunk. I do like that all the parts in this series come with locks and keys. So far no problems. Overall good product.
This rack works great with the four pairs of skis I lugged from Oregon to Alaska. I'm using it on the beef rack cross bars that came with my go fast camper which are very difficult to find mountings for. This one worked great though with a little bit of metal grinding on the bolts that slide into the t-slot of the rack. It locks and unlocks fairly easily (with a little bit of jangling involved), but so far so good!
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Thule SnowPack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Silver
So easy to install onto Thule AeroBlade. Quality materials and convenient design. No significant noise noticeable from wind resistance when driving. etrailer provided great shipment/notification support and was great resource for how-to videos, commentary.
Better than I expected. Only comes with four core locks so be aware of that if you want six like I did. Bought two more locks from Thule with the same key #. Mounted this carrier on my Rhino Rack. Perfect fit and looks great. Would highly recommend.
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Rhino-Rack Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 4 Pairs of Skis or 2 Boards
Howzit etrailer.com & staff. the rack itself is sturdy and more aero than comparable units. For my 2017 Subaru Crosstrek (OEM) Aero Bars, it was necessary to shim the (rear) lower/leading edge clamp assembly with two 1/8” x 1.5” x 1.5” (EPDM) rubber pads. The bars are shaped like a wing – and these shims helped to level the rear rack with the one in front. Overall - it looks very clean and functional. I might screw on some rubber ends over the ends of the mounting bolt to complete the project. Time to make some turns. Thank you!!
The Rhino Rack was easy to put up on a 2018 Subaru Outback. Took me about 10 minutes. The only issue is that the rack bottom bracket piece is is convex with an acute angle which makes it not fit perfectly on the Subaru crossbar that has a flat bottom. Loaded 2 pairs of skis and poles and the rack kept them securely fastened during transport on the highway. There was some noise from the rack during highway driving but it was minimal.
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Rhino-Rack Ski and Fishing Rod Carrier - Locking - 2 Pairs of Skis or 4 Fishing Rods
Last year I purchased Rino ski racks from etrailer and they work great . The hardware fit my roof racks and all the fittings are tight. Ordering was easy. Shipping was fast and I even got a follow up personal email from George a year later asking how I liked them - which was impressive! I would definitely recommend etrailer as an honest and good outdoor gear company!
Great product! I think it's a bit expensive but well worth it. I bought it to transport my fishing poles. So no long rods in my new SUV.
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Yakima FatCat EVO 6 Ski and Snowboard Carrier - Locking - 6 Pairs of Skis or 4 Boards - Black
Just got my Yakima Fatcat EVO 6 ski carrier (black finish) and I am stoked. Note that this is different than the Fatcat 6 (non-EVO, previous generation) carrier. This is my first ski carrier, but I and/or my kids ski about once a week at Alta and Snowbird when the lifts are running, so I expect it to get lots of use. Etrailer shipping was fast and item was packed in a sturdy secondary box. PROS: 1. I love the sturdy build and quality finish of the carrier. 2. The design allows many micro-adjustments to fit to your vehicle and to fit the skis. For instance the spring-loaded hinge on one end and the lock on the other end can naturally accommodate different thickness skis. 3. Carrier has a usable width (i.e. width of skis side by side) of 32.75 inches (832 mm). For those that are not skiing on 75-mm-wide skis from 30 years ago, this carrier might actually allow you to fit 6 pairs! 4. Separate mounting brackets for aero or for square/circle cross bars. The aero brackets fit securely on my Acura/Honda OEM cross bars. The flat part of your skis will be about 3 inches (76 mm) above your cross bars. 5. A built-in lift bracket that lifts by an additional 3 inches (76 mm) the hinged end of the carrier, if you have really tall bindings (I don't think I'll need to use it). 6. The aero brackets use a rubber coated steel strap to wrap under your cross bars. This strap has a quick release cam on one end that can be operated when the carrier is not key-locked. This means you can remove or install the carrier without tools in about 4 minutes, once you've done the initial install-related tuning. While the carrier seems sturdy enough to leave on the vehicle all winter, I expect I'll only install it on ski days. This feature really sets this model apart and for me was its biggest selling point. 7. Yakima packages the carrier in a nice-looking sturdy cardboard box with a flap lid. I can fit the two parts of the carrier in the box, with the brackets/straps still installed, for convenient storage (see picture). CONS: None so far, though I haven't yet actually hauled skis up the mountain! After this ski season is over and eTrailer asks me for a follow-up review, I'll let you know. I'm also thinking about seeing if the ski carrier can be attached to my small hitch-mounted cargo carrier. That would make loading and unloading the skis easier than on the roof.
First off...you can't beat the service of etrailer.com. I was looking for a ski rack for my son's 2012 Subaru Impreza with the factory roof rack (base model not the sport). I could find no reviews of anybody installing one of these on one of those. I took the plunge and will say that I am very happy with the outcome. The installation is a bit tricky and four hands help, but after the first one was installed we had the hang of it and the second one went on very quickly. Even with the expedited shipping this rack was about $50 cheaper than the Subaru ski rack. Again the etrailer.com service is fantastic. I have purchased products here before and will do so again.
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars Installation - 2015 Volkswagen Passat
Colin: Hey everyone, it's Colin here at etrailer. Today, we have a 2015 Volkswagen Passat, and we're going to be test fitting the Thule WingBar Evo roof rack system. This roof rack system mounts to the naked roof of your Passat. It's going to allow you to get your favorite accessories on your roof to be able to transport them, whether it's a bike rack, a kayak carrier, or even a cargo box.This roof rack system consists of a couple of different parts. Up top, we're going to have our 53 inch long WingBar crossbars. These are going to have an aerodynamic shape to them, which helps cut down on wind noise and drag when compared to your standard square or round bar roof rack system.
Inno Roof Rack Review - 2015 Volkswagen Passat
Today on our 2015 Volkswagen Passat, we are test fitting the INNO square cross bars. Part number for the cross bars is going to be INB127. Then, for the foot pack here, it's going to be INSU-K5. For that fit kit, it's going to be INK591. Now, we have all the parts that we need for our back cross bar here. We've already got our front one up so we're just going to show you how we put everything onto the cross bar and then also how we put it onto the vehicle.
Thule WingBar Edge Roof Rack Installation - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Hey everyone, it's Evangeline here at etrailer. And today, we're taking a look at how the Thule WingBar Edge roof rack system fits on your 2014 Volkswagen Passat. So, the Thule WingBar Edge system is really interesting, because it's super heavy-duty, it's super rugged, but it's also low profile. So, we'll talk about those features, and how it fits on the Volkswagen Passat. So, this is a custom fit for your car, and we have a kit put together with all the different parts that you need. So, make sure to use the fit guide here at etrailer.com to find the right fit for you.
Thule SquareBar Crossbars Installation - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Today, on our 2014 Volkswagen Passat, we're going to be testing the Thule SquareBar Roof Rack System. This roof rack system is going to be a great accessory for your Passat. It's going to allow you to haul a ton of different roof rack accessories above your vehicle, whether if it's got bike racks, kayak carriers, or even a cargo box, really anything that can fit, you're going to be able to haul it on this roof rack.This roof rack has three different components to it. Our first one is going to be our 53-inch square bars. These square bars kind of give you the traditional roof rack look, it's kind of how roof racks first started. One thing I want to point out is that with a square bar system, you are going to have a bit more wind noise and drag when you compare it to the wing bar setup that Thule has, but one thing you can do to improve your fuel economy and cut down on that wind noise, is you're going to install a faring on the front crossbar, and that's basically going to deflect the wind and just make it run right over the top of your roof rack system.The middle man right here that's connecting our crossbars to our roof is going to be the Evo clamp feet system.
Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Today. In our 2014 Volkswagen Passat, we're going to be test fitting the Thule wing bar roof rack system. This is a great accessory for your vehicle. It's going to allow you to haul a wide variety of roof rack accessories above your vehicle. If you want to make more space on the inside of your vehicle, you can put a roof basket up there. You can put a cargo box.
SeaSucker Roof Rack Review - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Today we have a 2014 Volkswagen Passat and we're going to be doing a test fit on the Seasucker Monkey Bar Roof Rack System, which is part number 298-XX6000.Now this roof rack system has a unique way of attaching to your roof. It doesn't use the traditional clamp system where it comes under our door frame, it doesn't even use six mounting points. It uses these vacuum cups to suction down onto your roof.Now, some people are pretty wary of this system because some people think, "How is that going to stay on the roof" Well, right here I'm going to grab a hold of it and I'm gonna start shaking and you can see that the entire car is shaking, so there's no way those are coming off. If you have a big load on top, this plastic piece right here is more likely to break than these suction cups are to be removed from the roof.It's a very easy installation process. First, we're just going to remove these caps right here. Now this is the rear bar.
Inno Roof Rack Review - 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Speaker 1: Today, on our 2014 Volkswagen Passat, we're gonna be test-fitting the Inno aero roof rack system. As you can see, these crossbars have a nice aerodynamic shape to them, so it's gonna cut down on wind noise and drag while you're driving. Seeing this rubber strip up here is gonna let us know we can utilize T-track accessories while we have this installed. You would simply just take off this end cap, and instead of having to remove the rubber strip, like in a lot of systems, you simply just push down right there, insert whatever accessory you might have, and it simply just slides across into place. So there's no cutting involved, you don't have to repurchase any type of rubber strip. Works just like that.
Thule Traverse Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, we'll be test fitting the Thule Square Bar roof racking system, part numbers THLB58, TH480, and THKIT1669. Now with our load bars, feet, and fit kit assembled according to the instructions, we'll start off by placing the front load bar onto the vehicle. We'll then need to measure from the front part of the glass to the first part of the foot on both the driver's side and passenger side of the vehicle. Now according to the instructions, we'll need to measure 10-5/8". We'll measure this again on both the passenger and driver side of the vehicle. Once we've established this measurement, we'll use the included torque tensioning tool to tighten down both feet to secure it to the vehicle.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2013 Volkswagen Passat
Today on our 2013 Volkswagen Passat, we'll be test fitting the Yakima Roof Rack System, part numbers Y00409, Y00625, Y00728, and Y00124. Now with our crossbars, Q towers, and fit kit all assembled, we're ready to fit it to the roof of our vehicle. We'll first open the front and passenger's side doors and set the crossbars on top of the vehicle. We'll then measure from the glass to the first part of the Q tower. We'll then place our Q tower at inches. It is important to make sure that the crossbar is perpendicular to the vehicle to ensure a good fit.
Yakima Q Tower Roof Rack Installation - 2012 Volkswagen Passat
Today on this 2012 Volkswagen Passat we're going to be test fitting a Yakima roofrack system. We'll be using the 58" crossbars, part number Y00409, the Q-Towers,part number Y00124, Q-128 clips, part number Y00728, and the Q-35 clips, partnumber Y00635. Now we already have our crossbars assembled according to the instructions, and nowwe're ready to mount them up on the vehicle. First we'll open the driver and passengerside front doors. We'll take the front crossbar assembly and place it up on top of theroof. To position the front bar properly we need to measure 9" from the edge of theseal of our windshield to the leading edge of the Q-Towers on the front bar.
Thule Roof Rack Review - 2007 Volkswagen Passat
Today on our 2007 Volkswagen Passat, we'll be doing a test for the Thule AeroBlade Rapid Traverse Roof Rack System, using part numbers THARB53 for the aluminum load bars front and rear, part number TH480R for the foot pack and part number THKIT1592 for the fit kit. I've already got the front one installed on our vehicle today and I've already got the foot pack installed on this side. Let's go ahead and put this foot pack together on this side, and then we'll put it on our vehicle. First thing we want to do is go ahead and remove that end cap. We'll flip over the load bar, remove the end cap, and let's grab our foot pack. We're going to flip up this portion here and this portion here.
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